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55 55EDUCATE %u00b7 AFFIRM %u00b7 INSPIREEquine/Pre%u2013VeterinaryThe Equine/Pre%u2013Veterinarian program provides students with an opportunity to pursue a rigorous, accelerated science program to prepare them for veterinary medicine and/or animal sciences at the college level. Due to the rigorous science curriculum, this program is appropriate for students preparing for a college program in pre%u2013medicine or fields requiring a strong foundation in upper level sciences. Topics include horse anatomy and physiology, behavior, parasitology, disease, lameness, etc. Students in this program are required to complete twenty hours of community service in an animal%u2013based area during each year of high school and intern with an animal health care facility, complete research assignments in animal health care/medicine, and prepare veterinary case studies as a senior in high school. All students applying to this program must meet the following eligibility criteria: 3.0 GPA and Algebra I or Algebra I Honors. Proof of completion of the required courses must be submitted via email by May 21, 2027 to vanessa.douglass@palmbeachschools.org.Fashion DesignThe Fashion Design program is designed to provide high school students with skills necessary for careers in fashion design, fashion merchandising, costume design, and entrepreneurship. The Fashion Design Academy has a rich, hands%u2013on curriculum focusing on design skills and a broad array of garment construction techniques. Students will experience all aspects of garment construction and design, perfecting skills in advanced garment construction, computerized garment design, and creative embroidery design using advanced technology to simulate industry standards. There are no eligibility criteria required for students applying to this program.FinanceThe Finance program is designed to give high school students an opportunity to learn about and prepare for college or careers in business and finance. Emphasis is placed on a college preparatory curriculum that is directly linked to the financial world. Students participate in mentorships, career shadowing, and internship programs that link the resources of business, economics, and finance to education and to the students. Specialized courses in finance are required. Finance is a model program established to promote educational excellence by the National Academy Foundation. All students applying to this program must meet the following eligibility criteria: 2.5 GPA.Fine ArtsThe Fine Arts Academy provides dedicated and motivated student artists the opportunity to study their art form(s) by taking a minimum of eight Fine Arts courses over four years, including a minimum of five courses within their selected area of focus. Students will complete a rigorous study of their artistic discipline, including dance, music (vocal and/or instrumental), theater, and the visual arts. All students applying to this program must meet the following eligibility criteria: 2.5 GPA.HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMSAvailable School OptionsChoice%u00b7 Wellington Community HighIn%u2013House: None availableAvailable School OptionsChoice: None availableIn%u2013House%u00b7 John I. Leonard HighAvailable School OptionsChoice%u00b7 Olympic Heights Community High%u00b7 Santaluces Community High%u00b7 William T. Dwyer HighIn%u2013House%u00b7 Atlantic Community High%u00b7 John I. Leonard HighAvailable School OptionsChoice%u00b7 Wellington Community HighIn%u2013House: None available