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HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Biomedical Sciences Available School Options
The Biomedical Sciences program, in collaboration with local universities and medical Choice
schools, is designed to increase interest in Medicine and Biomedical Research and
to mentor and prepare students to compete at the highest levels of college and · Lake Worth Community High*
post–graduate studies. Accelerated Biomedical Sciences students may enroll in In–House: None available
Dual Enrollment courses with Palm Beach State College, and/or take AICE and AP First choice applicants who have completed
courses, and sit for several industry certification exams in healthcare. The goal of middle grades program and who meet the
this accelerated honors program is for students to receive as many college credits program eligibility requirements will be
during high school and apply to the 6–7 year B.S./M.D. or B.A./M.D. programs at assigned to the partner high school. All other
applicants applying to this program must meet
several medical schools throughout the United States upon high school graduation. the following eligibility criteria: 3.0 GPA and
*Verification of completion of Algebra I Honors must be submitted by May 30, Algebra I Honors.
2024 to paulette.ford@palmbeachschools.org.
Biotechnology Available School Options
The Biotechnology program is a program delivered in a state–of–the–art facility that
offers students the opportunity to prepare for the career path and the challenges Choice
of college. The students have a wide variety of experiences that may include the · Palm Beach Lakes Community High
opportunity to “gown–up” and work in a clean room. Students experiment with plants · Seminole Ridge Community High
while studying the science of hydroponics in the school’s hydroponics greenhouses. · Spanish River Community High
Technology is infused throughout the curriculum. These academies have established In–House: None available
partnerships with biotech companies in the area. All students applying to these
programs must meet the following eligibility criteria: 3.0 GPA.
Center for Pre–Law/Law Related Careers at The Gerald A. Available School Options
Williams Center for Pre–Law
Pre–Law and Law–Related programs are designed for students interested in careers Choice
in law, legal service and public affairs. Students may participate in internships in · Palm Beach Lakes Community High
government agencies, law offices, and law enforcement facilities. They are exposed In–House: None available
to a broad range of law–related issues by teachers, guest speakers, and field trips,
as they gain an in–depth understanding of how the legal system impacts every
aspect of society. Students have the opportunity to learn in a courtroom lab setting
through The Gerald A. Williams Center for Pre–Law. Community partnerships create
outstanding school–to–work experiences in areas such as courts, law enforcement,
corrections, probation, and justice. All students applying to this program must
meet the following eligibility criteria: 2.5 GPA.

Civil Air Patrol Available School Options
The Civil Air Patrol Program (CAP) is designed to build a student's character by
instilling skills as a leader. Cadets will be exposed to concepts in the Aerospace Choice
industry and career exploration tied to a STEM curriculum. The program consists of · Pahokee Middle-Senior High
three missions: Aerospace Education, Cadet Program, and Emergency Services. Upon In–House: None available
completion of the CAP program, Cadets are eligible to earn up to two pay grades
higher than others should they choose to further their career in the Armed Forces.
There are no eligibility criteria required for students applying to this program.

Communication Arts Available School Options
The Communication Arts program is the first of its kind to exist anywhere in the
United States. It offers a multi-strand curriculum that promotes proficiency in speech Choice
and debate, print and broadcast journalism, yearbook, creative writing, graphic · A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts
design, digital video/film production and television production. The program In–House: None available
prepares students to be leaders in the various fields of Communications through
participation in performances, publications and productions. All students applying
to these programs must meet the following eligibility criteria: 2.0 GPA and an
eligible audition score.

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