Lake Worth Middle School has a variety of Choice Programs, including Biomedical Sciences, Pre-Engineering, Pre-Information Technology, and Spanish Dual Language. Learn more about our programs, below. If you have questions about our programs, please contact Marta Galvez, Choice Academies Coordinator and Biomedical Sciences Instructor. 

Biomedical Sciences - FAU College of Medicine

The goal of the Healthcare Careers Outreach Program (HCOP), with the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University, is to foster student interest in Medicine and prepare students to be college and medical school ready. Participating students will be mentored by FAU College of Medicine students during activities held on the FAU campus. Activities include field trips to the FAU Simulation Center, Anatomy Lab, dissections, college roadshow workshops and research experiences. Parent or guardian participation is expected. The FAU HCOP program supports underrepresented and under–served minorities in South Florida on their path towards Medicine. In the School District of Palm Beach County, all medical courses provide local honors credit. Clinical rotations are conducted at area hospitals and other healthcare and research facilities. Students successfully completing the 4 accelerated high school honors courses in middle school receive 4 high school credits and a program completion certificate in Biomedical Sciences. In addition, students sit for industry certification exams in healthcare and may receive articulated college credits at several post-secondary institutions.

Pre-Engineering - Gateway to Technology

Gateway to Technology is a cutting–edge program that addresses the interest and energy of middle school students, while incorporating national standards in math, science and technology. The Gateway to Technology program is “activity-oriented” to show students how technology is used in engineering to solve everyday problems. The instructional units excite and motivate students to use their imagination and teach them to be creative and innovative, while gaining the skills they need to develop, produce and use products and services.

Pre-Information Technology

The Pre-Information Technology Program offers an innovative, integrated learning environment focused on computers, technology, and communications. Students who participate in Pre-Information Technology acquire foundational knowledge and skills in basic programming techniques, software, and web development, and emerging digital technologies. Emphasis is placed on a college preparatory curriculum directly linked to career pathways in the IT career cluster.

Spanish Dual Language

The Spanish Dual Language program offers a continuation for students who have been in a Spanish Dual Language program at the elementary level or who have a high level of Spanish language proficiency. Highly motivated students are engaged in a challenging academic environment in which three of their core academic courses are taught in Spanish.