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MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS

International Spanish Academies (ISA) Available School Options
International Spanish Academies (ISA) are Dual Language programs that have
signed a collaborative agreement with the Ministry of Education of Spain. This K–12 Choice
educational program is carried out within the framework of cooperative activities · Okeeheelee Middle
organized by the Office of Education of Spain in the U.S. and each participating In–House: None available
district. The language, history, and culture of Spanish speaking countries are a
major focus of the curriculum. Due to the sequential nature and the rigor of the
language of instruction, students accepted to an International Spanish Academy
(ISA) at the middle school level should have had five (5) consecutive years of formal
Spanish instruction at the elementary level and must demonstrate Spanish language
proficiency on a Spanish language assessment test.

Leadership Academy (African American/Afro Centric Studies)* Available School Options
The Roosevelt Leadership Academy will intensely focus on the development of
the full human potential of our young leaders. This STEAM (Science, Technology, Choice
Engineering, Arts, and Math) based/focused program offers unique educational · Roosevelt Middle
opportunities and experiences using an Afro-Centric delivery of curriculum and In–House: None available
infusing African American Studies across the core academic areas. Computers
and other technologies will be used to enhance and assist the learning process
and to create highly motivated students. Parents and guardians are encouraged
to be involved with their child’s learning experiences throughout the school year.
Students will have the opportunity to interact with community leaders and explore
the contributions of African and African Americans at the local, state, national,
and international levels. *Program is expanding to offer an opportunity to all
interested students regardless of gender. For more information about applying
to this Choice program, please contact the Choice Academies Coordinator, Mr.
Robert Fletcher, for additional information at robert.fletcher@palmbeachschools.
Available School Options
org or
(561) 882-0261.
Choice
Literary and Fine Arts · Watson B. Duncan Middle
The students will intensely focus on a chosen art area. The program challenges In–House: None available
students to achieve a high standard of artistic professionalism, literary understanding
and analysis, and academic excellence in their artistic concentration. Exposure to
professional artists, performances, and the opportunity to travel internationally
and domestically will provide students with insight into historical works of art while
providing inspiration for their own creative endeavors.

Students may apply to one (or two) of the following Literary and Fine Arts programs:
Literary and Fine Arts—Instrumental
Literary and Fine Arts—Theatre
Literary and Fine Arts—Visual
Literary and Fine Arts—Vocal
Available School Options
Literary and Fine Arts—Writing & Literature.
Choice
Math, Science, and Robotics
· Howell L. Watkins Middle
Students in the Math, Science, and Robotics program follow an intensive three– In–House: None available
year high school preparatory program which emphasizes science, mathematics,
technology, engineering skills, and will prepare them to be highly competitive in the
Engineering field. The program is designed to encourage problem solving, decision
making, verbal and written communication, and computer literacy. It prepares
students for entry into a high school robotics and engineering program or related

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