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MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Fine Arts
The Fine Arts program offers both meaningful and enriching opportunities in the Available School Options
areas of Chorus, Handbells, Band, Music–Keyboard/Piano, Drama, Art, TV Production,
Speech & Debate and Journalism. Students will develop and hone artistic strengths Choice
· Wellington Landings Middle
and transfer those skill to all other academic areas. The Fine Arts program will In–House: None available
also serve as a retention program in that it will provide local resident students the
opportunity to remain at their home middle school as opposed to attending other
choice schools with similar program.
Global Language Academy
North Grade's Dual Language Global Academy will offer a continuation for students Available School Options
who have been in a Spanish Dual Language program at the elementary level for a
minimum of 2 years. Highly motivated students will be engaged in a challenging Choice
academic environment in which three of their core academic courses are taught in · North Grade 6–8
Spanish. The goals of the program are to be biliterate and bilingual in Spanish and In–House: None available
English, enrich academic instruction in all subjects, and increase their exposure to
international perspectives to build global competence.
Graphic Arts
The Graphic Arts program focuses on creative and artistic opportunities for students Available School Options
through a variety of mediums and materials. Students will earn the structural
components and skills to create 2D and 3D art. The program also offers students the Choice
opportunity to cultivate graphic design and digital media. Students maintain a sketch · Western Pines Middle
book, electronic portfolio, study art history, and explore a variety of careers in the field In–House: None available
of art and communication.

High Technology
The High Technology program offers unique experiences and opportunities using Available School Options
technology as an educational tool that integrates core academic requirements into a
challenging and dynamic curriculum. Computers and other technologies enhance and Choice
assist in the learning process and create a highly motivating atmosphere in the school. · Don Estridge High Tech Middle
Students also learn to integrate the use of various technologies into their academic In–House: None available
projects, presentations, learning activities, and assessments.
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme
The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IBMYP) provides Available School Options
a framework of academic challenge and life skills appropriate to this stage of
adolescence. The IBMYP offers a holistic approach that emphasizes critical thinking Choice
skills, global citizenship, and intercultural awareness, as well as traditional school · Carver Middle*
subjects. The curriculum consists of eight subject groups explored through six global · Conniston Middle
contexts: identities and relationships, orientations in space and time, personal and · Howell L. Watkins Middle*
cultural identity, globalization and sustainability, fairness and development, and · John F. Kennedy
· Pahokee Middle
scientific and technical innovation. The academic subjects required for grades 6–8 In–House: None available
of the IBMYP are: Language and Literature (English), Language Acquisition (World
Language), Mathematics, Sciences, Individuals and Societies (Social Studies), Arts,
Technology (Design), and Physical and Health Education.
*Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) learning experiences are
infused throughout the curriculum. Technology rich, project based learning will be
emphasized. IB units of inquiry will incorporate rigorous STEM curriculum as well as
global contexts that are supported by student centered learning opportunities.

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