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HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Entrepreneurship
The Entrepreneurship program encompasses both academic knowledge and Available School Options
practical skills to prepare young people for responsible citizenship and the world Choice
of work. Fostering entrepreneurship attitudes and skills in secondary schools raises · Spanish River Community High
awareness of career opportunities, as well as ways young people can contribute to
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the development and prosperity of their communities. All students applying to this
program must meet the following eligibility criteria: 2.5 GPA.

Environmental Science and Field Research
The Environmental Science and Field Research program meets the needs of students Available School Options
wishing to pursue an academic curriculum with an emphasis on research and Choice
environmental studies. Students explore and evaluate the many challenges related to · Forest Hill Community High
local, regional and global environments. All students are involved in a learning– · Jupiter Community High
through–discovery approach, developing research and thinking skills. Field studies, In–House: None available
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 Choice
medicine and/or animal sciences at the college level. Due to the rigorous science · Wellington Community High
curriculum, this program is appropriate for students preparing for a college program In–House: None available
in pre–medicine 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
focusing on design skills and a broad array of garment construction techniques. In–House
· 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.

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

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