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MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Communication Arts
Available School Options
The Communication Arts curriculum includes: creative writing, journalism, newspaper
and yearbook publications, radio andd television broadcast, video production, Choice
marketing/advertising/public relations, digital media, and speech and debate. · Bak Middle School of the Arts*
Eligibility: Eligible audition score required for Bak Middle School of the Arts, only. · Palm Springs Community Middle
In–House: None available
Dance
The Dance program is designed to develop technically proficient dancers who are
versatile, thoughtful, and inquisitive. Students will have the opportunity to study Available School Options
and gain competitive skills in the fine art field of dance. Students will develop Choice
fundamental skills and technique in ballet, a variety of modern and jazz styles, and · Bak Middle School of the Arts*
cultural dances while exploring movement terminology, musicality, choreographic · Lantana Community Middle
concepts and dance theory. · Palm Springs Community Middle
*Eligibility: Eligible audition score required for Bak Middle School of the Arts, only. · Plumosa School of the Arts (Grade 6 and
7 only)
In–House: None available
Digital Graphic Design
The Digital Graphic Design program is a unique sequence of courses that enables
students to identify, analyze and create various forms of graphic art. The curriculum Available School Options
is highly project–based and designed to prepare students for high school graphic Choice
design academies. Students are introduced to the latest versions of graphic design · Congress Middle
software used in the professional industry, including: Adobe Photoshop CS6, Adobe · Plumosa School of the Arts (Grade 6 and
Illustrator CS6, and InDesign CS6. A wide array of tools are used to produce logos, 7 only)
labels, icons, advertising graphics, brochures, posters, presentation boards, photo In–House: None available
enhancements, and SLR/Digital Photography.

Digital Video Design
The Digital Video Design program enables students the opportunity to explore and
create various hands–on video and audio animated digital projects. Students work Available School Options
in state of the art iMac Labs using a variety of software tools to create project–based Choice
assignments tailored to sequential curriculum. Student design projects include: video · Congress Middle
slide shows, video trademark logos, animated videos, video commercials with voice– In–House: None available
overs, music videos, Garage Band music beats, mobile web site videos, iPad friendly
videos, smartphone ready videos, and mobile web sites. The curriculum prepares
students for high school programs that feature career related pathways in Audio/
Video Technology, Film, and Telecommunications.

Environmental Science/GIS
Environmental Science/GIS includes instruction in biology, chemistry, physics,
geosciences, climatology, statistics, and mathematical modeling. There is a focus on Available School Options
the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study of the Choice
physical environment and the solution of environmental problems, including subjects · Roosevelt Middle
such as abating or controlling environmental pollution and degradation. It also In–House: None available
focuses on the interaction between human society and the natural environment, and
natural resource management.

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