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MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Mechatronics
Available School Options
Mechatronics is the combination of mechanical engineering, computing, and
electronics as used in the design and development of new manufacturing Choice
techniques. Mechatronics is critically important to keeping industrial or production · West Technical Education Center
facilities operation systems running smoothly. The program at West Tech places a (grade 8 only)*
heavy emphasis on hands–on manufacturing skills & robotics production. As you In–House: None available
matriculate through this program you will have opportunities to earn up to four *Students spend the day at their assigned
industry certifications—Pre–Engineering, Robotics, MSSC Certified Production school while participating in Mechatronics as
Technicians (MSSC–CPT), and Mechatronics Fitter. Students that earn the MSSC– an elective course.
CPT industry certification should be eligible for 15 credit hours towards the Florida
Engineering Technology A.S./A.A.S. where the program is offered in the state.

Multimedia and Television Production
Students will learn the fundamentals of journalism, story–boarding, scripting, Available School Options
lighting, and equipment set up. Students will demonstrate an understanding of
control room operations, such as super–imposing, operating internal key sources, Choice
· Osceola Creek Middle
chroma key applications, and altering key colors. Students will also demonstrate an · Plumosa School of the Arts (Grade 6 and
understanding of video editing skills by learning hands–on with professional non– 7 only)
linear editing software. This program will be journalism intensive the first year so In–House: None available
that students have a strong writing background, before moving to skills regarding
camera systems, operations, sound, graphics, editing, lighting and staging during
the second year. The final year will involve hands on, team oriented experiences with
production as the goal. This strong writing and production program will support rigor
in academic Language Arts courses and link to the content of two IT courses.

Multimedia, Music, and Communications Available School Options
The Multimedia, Music, and Communications program provides students with an Choice
opportunity to combine live performance such as band, strings, choral, theater, and · Crestwood Middle
technology to explore and develop their personal creativity and prepare for a career · Jupiter Middle
in today’s art entertainment and multimedia industries. Students participate in one or In–House: None available
more of the program strands, including: communication arts, digital graphic design,
music—band, keyboard—piano, strings, vocal, and theatre.
Available School Options
Music—Band
Choice
The Band program centers on building a solid foundation of musical knowledge. · Bak Middle School of the Arts*
Connections with history, culture, technology, and art are reinforced with a varied · Lantana Community Middle
curriculum to develop fundamental musicianship, technical skills, and aesthetic · Palm Springs Community Middle
awareness all while developing a well-rounded student, a lifelong music lover, · Plumosa School of the Arts (Grade 6 and
consumer and participant. 7 only)
*Eligibility: Eligible audition score required for Bak Middle School of the Arts and The · The Conservatory School @ North Palm
Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach, only. Beach*
In–House: None available
Music—Keyboard/Piano
Students in the Keyboard/Piano program will master note reading, understanding
basic theory and its application at the keyboard/piano. Students will learn to develop Available School Options
good practice habits, play with a steady rhythm, good technique and posture.
Students in this program will receive instruction in solfege, sight reading and ear Choice
training. Students have performed in important venues such as Steinway, and Merkin · Bak Middle School of the Arts*
Hall, NY City, and in State Conferences such as MTNA, CMS and FMEA. · Plumosa School of the Arts (Grade 6 and
7 only)
*Eligibility: Eligible audition score required for Bak Middle School of the Arts, only.
In–House: None available

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