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MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Hall, NY City, and in State Conferences such as MTNA, CMS and FMEA.
Eligibility: Eligible audition score required for Bak Middle School of the Arts, only.
Available School Options
Choice
Music—Orchestral Strings · Bak Midddle School of the Arts
The Orchestral Strings program is a unique program providing an instrumental music · Palm Springs Community Middle
education designed specifically for dedicated young orchestral musicians. · Plumosa School of the Arts (Grade 6 only)
· The Conservatory School @ North Palm
Eligibility: Eligible audition score required for Bak Middle School of the Arts and The
Beach
Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach, only.
In–House: None available

Music—Vocal Available School Options
This program provides a music education designed for young vocalists. Students will
learn about proper vocal technique and performing in a choir through topics such Choice
as ear training (sight singing), diction, proper breath support, music history, music · Bak Midddle School of the Arts
· Palm Springs Community Middle
theory, expression, and performance musicianship and etiquette. Students will be · Plumosa School of the Arts (Grade 6 only)
taught with a classical style approach, and will also have the opportunity to learn In–House: None available
about and be exposed to many styles of music.
Eligibility: Eligible audition score required for Bak Middle School of the Arts, only.

Performing Arts Available School Options
The Performing Arts program provides unique opportunities for the committed
and talented student who has a serious interest in the Performing Arts. In–depth Choice
study of the Arts develops conceptual and technical skills of artistic expression and · Loggers Run Middle
brings to fruition the student’s individual interpretations of the world. Students can In–House: None available
apply to participate in these extensive highly specialized courses in: Dance, Theater
(acting and musical)*, Music—Band, and Music—Chorus. *Auditions will be held for
placement post–lottery.
Pre–Biotechnology Available School Options
The Pre–Biotechnology Academy is designed to enable middle school students to Choice
explore the connections between science content areas and the rapidly growing · Bear Lakes Middle
biotechnology industry. At the same time, students develop the knowledge base In–House: None available
to ensure successful articulation to high school science academies. The program
provides, through a series of science electives, an understanding of the basic
principles which form the foundation of biotechnology. Topics that are explored
include genetics, DNA structure and function, utilization of basic biotechnology tools
and techniques, forensics, bioethics, and genetic engineering. Students also survey
the major career area opportunities related to the field of biotechnology.

Pre–Business IT Available School Options
The Pre–Business IT Academy provides an educational setting dedicated to
the development of academic, social, and creative skills with a goal of creating Choice
· Crestwood Middle
responsible citizens. Students are introduced to the field of business and related · Independence Middle
careers through the use of information technology. Students participate in the co– In–House: None available
curricular student organization, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), where
they may earn certificates and awards for their student portfolios as well as earn
an Internet Business Associate Certificate in their final year at the Pre–Business IT
Academy.

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