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MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Pre–Culinary Available School Options
The Pre–Culinary program is a three year preparatory program for the middle school
student designed to encourage and prepare students for entry into high school culinary Choice
arts career academies or related fields of study. This program also provides middle · Jeaga Middle
school students with consumer level skills, begin the exploration of the culinary field, · John F. Kennedy Middle
as well as related occupations. Areas of study include nutrition, safety and sanitation, · Jupiter Middle
culinary terminology, small and large equipment usage and food preparation needed · Tradewinds Middle
· Woodlands Middle
in the workforce. Opportunities to learn front and back–of–the–house operations In–House
through entrepreneurship activities are also built into the curriculum.
· Eagles Landing Middle
· Loggers Run

Pre–Engineering Available School Options
The Pre–Engineering curriculum provides a project–based, hands–on learning Choice
approach that is exciting and fun for students in grades 6–8. Classroom experiences
relate technology to students’ daily lives. It also promotes communication and · Congress Middle
· Crestwood Middle
collaboration by emphasizing a team approach in the instructional units. The approach · Roosevelt Community Middle
utilizes the strengths of each team member to accomplish the goals of the project, In–House: None available
while offering students learning challenges at all ability levels.
Pre–Engineering—Gateway to Technology Available School Options
Gateway to Technology is a cutting–edge program that addresses the interest and Choice
energy of middle school students, while incorporating national standards in math,
science and technology. The Gateway to Technology program is “activity oriented” · Eagles Landing Middle
· Jupiter Middle
to show students how technology is used in engineering to solve everyday problems. · Lake Worth Middle
The instructional units excite and motivate students to use their imagination and teach · Polo Park Middle
them to be creative and innovative, while gaining the skills they need to develop, In–House: None available
produce and use products and services.
Pre–Finance Available School Options
The Pre–Finance program is designed to give middle school students an opportunity Choice
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 · Watson B. Duncan Middle
industry. Students participate in mentorships and career shadowing experiences that In–House: None available
link the resources of business, economics, and finance to the students’ education.
Specialized courses in finance are required.
Available School Options
Pre–Information Technology
The Pre–Information Technology Program offers an innovative, integrated learning Choice
environment focused on computers, technology and communications. Students who · Carver Community Middle
participate in a Pre–Information Technology acquire foundational knowledge and skills · Christa McAuliffe Middle
in basic programming techniques, software and web development, and emerging · Emerald Cove Middle
digital technologies. Emphasis is placed on a college preparatory curriculum directly · John F. Kennedy Middle
linked to career pathways in the IT career cluster. · Pahokee Middle-Senior High
· Polo Park Middle
*Village Academy is a unique public-school model that is designed to provide a · Village Academy*
continuous and nurturing educational experience for students in a small school · Wellington Landings Middle
continuum environment. Students who participate in this Pre–Information Technology · West Boynton Middle School
Academy will learn about digital information technology, basic computer programming · Western Pines Middle
techniques, and foundations of software and web development. The program provides · Woodlands Middle
students with opportunities to build foundational knowledge and skills suitable for In–House
pursuing higher–level IT programs. · Boca Raton Community Middle
· Eagles Landing Middle
· L.C. Swain Middle
· Lake Worth Middle

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