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HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Engineering and Technology—Project Lead the Way Available School Options
The Engineering and Technology programs are affiliated with Project Lead the Way
(PLTW), a not–for–profit organization that forms partnerships with public schools, Choice
colleges, universities, and the private sector to increase the quantity and quality of · Forest Hill Community High
engineers and engineering technologists graduating from our educational system. · Glades Central Community High
· Jupiter Community High
PLTW has developed a four–year sequence of courses including Introduction to · Olympic Heights Community High
Engineering Design, Digital Electronics, Principles of Engineering, Civil Engineering · Palm Beach Central
and Architecture, and Engineering Design and Development. All students applying In–House: None available
to these programs must meet the following eligibility criteria: 2.5 GPA.
Entrepreneurship Available School Options
The Entrepreneurship program encompasses both academic knowledge and practical
skills to prepare young people for responsible citizenship and the world of work. Choice
Fostering entrepreneurship attitudes and skills in secondary schools raises awareness of · Spanish River Community High
career opportunities, as well as ways young people can contribute to the development In–House:
and prosperity of their communities. All students applying to this program must · Park Vista Community High
meet the following eligibility criteria: 2.5 GPA.
Environmental Science and Field Research Available School Options
The Environmental Science and Field Research program meets the needs of students Choice
wishing to pursue an academic curriculum with an emphasis on research and
environmental studies. Students explore and evaluate the many challenges related · Forest Hill Community High
· Jupiter Community High
to local, regional and global environments. All students are involved in a learning– In–House: None available
through–discovery approach, developing research and thinking skills. Field studies,
as well as a variety of current technologies, are utilized throughout the programs.
Ecosystem restoration, water–related problems, agricultural awareness, field research
and sustainability in the 21st century are some of the issues students investigate.All
students applying to these programs must meet the following eligibility criteria:
2.5 GPA.

Equine/Pre–Veterinary Available School Options
The Equine/Pre–Veterinarian program provides students with an opportunity to pursue
a rigorous, accelerated science program to prepare them for veterinary medicine and/ Choice
or animal sciences at the college level. Due to the rigorous science curriculum, this · Wellington Community High
program is appropriate for students preparing for a college program in pre–medicine In–House: None available
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–based 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 required.
Fashion Design
The Fashion Design program is designed to provide high school students with skills Available School Options
necessary for careers in fashion design, fashion merchandising, costume design, and Choice: None available
entrepreneurship. The Fashion Design academy has a rich, hands–on curriculum In–House
focusing on design skills and a broad array of garment construction techniques. · John I. Leonard High
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 these programs.

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