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MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Pre–Law Available School Options
The Pre–Law Academy provides middle school students with a fundamental
understanding of the American legal system from a variety of perspectives, both civil Choice
and criminal. Students participating in this program will develop an appreciation of · Independence Middle
essential historical information concerning the developments of the United States · Jeaga Middle
legal system and the working structure of the government. Moreover, students will · Loggers Run Middle
gain an understanding of procedural issues in the courts, specific concepts of law, In–House:
the distinctive characteristics of criminal law and procedures, the roles of various · L.C. Swain Middle
legal 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 Available School Options
The Pre–Medical Sciences program is a three–year preparatory honors program for
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
· Congress Middle
include Orientation to Health Occupations, Exploration of Health Science Professions · 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 · Western Pines Middle
science careers, advanced problem solving techniques and crime scene analysis In–House
while working in a highly interactive environment. · Independence Middle
· L.C. Swain Middle
· West Boynton Area Middle School (17-
**Attendance boundaries will be determined. Students zoned to attend will receive PP)**
additional information regarding this program. · Woodlands Middle

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

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