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MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Pre–Law Available School Options
The Pre–Law Academy provides middle school students with a fundamental Choice
understanding of the American legal system from a variety of perspectives, both civil · Independence Middle
and criminal. Students participating in this program will develop an appreciation of · Jeaga Middle
essential historical information concerning the developments of the United States · Loggers Run Middle
legal system and the working structure of the government. Moreover, students will In–House:
gain an understanding of procedural issues in the courts, specific concepts of law, the · L.C. Swain Middle
distinctive characteristics of criminal law and procedures, the roles of various legal · Lake Shore Middle
professionals and the effect of legal ethics on the practice of law. This program also
provides a functional appreciation for students with regard to the impact of the legal
system on their lives and chosen future career endeavors.
Pre–Medical Sciences
The Pre–Medical Sciences program is a three–year preparatory honors program for Available School Options
the middle school student that emphasizes science, math, and language skills while Choice
preparing students to be highly competitive in the medical field. The courses offered · Boca Raton Community Middle
include Orientation to Health Occupations, Exploration of Health Science Professions · Congress Middle
· Howell L. Watkins Middle
& Career Planning, and Medical Skills and Services. In the School District of Palm · Jupiter Middle
Beach County all medical courses provide local honors credit. · Lake Shore Middle
· Lantana Community Middle
*Loggers Run Middle School in conjunction with their Pre–Medical Program offers · Loggers Run Middle*
a 3–year comprehensive Forensic Science program. This program introduces forensic · Roosevelt Community Middle
concepts through both text and hands on activities. Students will learn about forensic · West Boynton Middle School
science careers, advanced problem solving techniques and crime scene analysis while · Western Pines Middle
working in a highly interactive environment. In–House
· Independence Middle
· L.C. Swain Middle
· Woodlands Middle

Pre–Teacher Education Available School Options
The Pre–Teacher Academy is a three year preparatory program beginning in 6th
grade for the middle school student interested in any career that deals with children. Choice
Career possibilities such as child psychologist, social worker, pediatrician, pediatric · Independence Middle
nurse, teacher, children’s author, child nutritionist, pediatric dentist are discussed. · Lantana Community Middle
· Tradewinds Middle
Topics of study include child development, early childhood education, childhood In–House: None available
nutrition, health and safety, communication, interpersonal skills, leadership, career
development, child abuse and neglect, fetal alcohol syndrome and pre–natal/infant
brain development. Opportunities to receive certifications in infant/child CPR, First
Aid, AED, and baby–sitting are offered.

Available School Options
Pre–Veterinary
The Pre–Veterinary program is a three–year preparatory program for the middle Choice
school student that emphasizes science and math skills while preparing students to · Osceola Creek Middle
pursue veterinary medicine and/or animal sciences at the high school level. Equine In–House: None available
topics are introduced while students complete related field work and participate in
labs with guest speakers from the field of veterinary and equine science. Students in
this program take career courses combined with the highest level math and science
courses, culminating with high school level courses including: Algebra 1 Honors,
Geometry Honors, and Earth Space Honors.

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