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HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS

        Fine Arts                                                                  Available School Options
        The Fine Arts program offers creative students the opportunity to study their art
        form(s) while taking at least eight fine arts courses over four years. Students will   Choice
                                                                                       · Wellington Community High
        complete a rigorous study of their artistic discipline, including dance, music (vocal and   In–House: None available
        instrumental), theatre, 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   Choice
        applicants for entry into post graduate fire academies, specifically Palm Beach State     · Wellington Community High
        College. Students learn skills including: fire behavior, first responder model, personal   In–House
        protective equipment, use of ropes, tools and equipment, use of fire streams and     · Palm Beach Lakes Community High
        fundamentals of extinguishment, and rescue procedures. The Fire Science program is
        a structured “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   Choice: None available
        horticultural areas. The program operates a working nursery as well as upgrading and
        maintaining planted areas around campus. Students develop skill and knowledge in   In–House
        areas such as plant identification, forestry practices, and animal husbandry. Each     · Jupiter Community High
        student is required 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.

        Information Technology                                                     Available School Options
        The Information Technology program offers an innovative, integrated learning   Choice
        environment focused on computers, technology, and communications. The program     · Boynton Beach Community High
        provides students with the training and skills necessary for careers such as: Computer     · Forest Hill Community High
        Operation, Computer Support, Electronics Technology, Graphic Design, Multimedia &     · Pahokee Middle-Senior High (Digital
                                                                                      Design)
        Web Design, Network Systems, PC Support and Word Processing, and Cybersecurity.     · Palm Beach Central High
        Specialization opportunities vary depending upon the location of the academy. All     · Village Academy*
        students applying to these programs must meet the following eligibility criteria:   In–House
        2.5 GPA.                                                                       · Jupiter Community High
                                                                                       · Seminole Ridge Community High
        *There is no GPA requirement to apply to Village Academy.                      · Wellington Community High
        **Attendance boundaries will be determined. Students zoned to attend will receive     · Western Lake Worth Area High School
        additional information regarding these programs.                              (03-OOO)**








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