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HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Finance Available School Options
The 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 Choice
placed on a college preparatory curriculum that is directly linked to the financial world. · Olympic Heights Community High
· William T. Dwyer High
Students participate in mentorships, career shadowing, and internship programs that In–House
link the resources of business, economics, and finance to education and to the students. · Atlantic Community High
Specialized courses in finance are required. Finance is a model program established to · John I. Leonard High
promote educational excellence by the National Academy Foundation. All students
applying to these programs must must meet the following eligibility criteria: 2.5 GPA.

Fine Arts Available School Options
The 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 Choice
over four years, including a minimum of five courses within their selected area of · Wellington Community High
focus. Students will complete a rigorous study of their artistic discipline, including In–House: None available
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.

Fire Science Available School Options
The Fire Science program is a four–year program that prepares cadets as outstanding
applicants for entry into post graduate fire academies, specifically Palm Beach State College. Choice
Students learn skills including: fire behavior, first responder model, personal protective · Wellington Community High
equipment, use of ropes, tools and equipment, use of fire streams and fundamentals In–House
of extinguishment, and rescue procedures. The Fire Science program is a structured · Palm Beach Lakes Community High
“attention on deck” environment with students earning leadership positions as company
officers. Students in the Academy are concurrently enrolled in Medical Sciences. All
students applying to this program must meet the following eligibility criteria: 2.5 GPA.

Global Business and Entrepreneurship Available School Options
The Global Business and Entrepreneurship program has been designed to simulate a
college curriculum. Students take cornerstone courses their freshman and sophomore Choice
years, which give them essential skills and an overview in the Global Business area. · Palm Beach Gardens Community High
Participation in Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and R.O.P.E.S. leadership In–House: None available
training helps students enhance their skills in communication, problem solving,
teamwork and computer technology with an opportunity to earn the Microsoft Office
Specialist industry certification. All students applying to this program must meet the
following eligibility criteria: 2.5 GPA.

Horticulture Available School Options
The Horticulture program provides course work in a variety of agricultural and horticultural
areas. The program operates a working nursery as well as upgrading and maintaining Choice: None available
planted areas around campus. Students develop skill and knowledge in areas such as In–House
plant identification, forestry practices, and animal husbandry. Each student is required · Jupiter Community High
to create and complete a horticultural project as well as community service activities.
There are no eligibility criteria required for students applying to this program.

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