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MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Music—Orchestral Strings Available School Options
The Orchestral Strings program is a unique program providing an instrumental music
education designed specifically for dedicated young orchestral musicians. Choice
*Eligibility: Eligible audition score required for Bak Middle School of the Arts and The · Bak Middle School of the Arts*
Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach, only. · Palm Springs Community Middle
· Plumosa School of the Arts (Grade 6 only)
· The Conservatory School @ North Palm
Beach*
Music—Vocal In–House: None available
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 Available School Options
as ear training (sight singing), diction, proper breath support, music history, music
theory, expression, and performance musicianship and etiquette. Students will be Choice
taught with a classical style approach, and will also have the opportunity to learn · Bak Middle School of the Arts*
about and be exposed to many styles of music. · Palm Springs Community Middle
*Eligibility: Eligible audition score required for Bak Middle School of the Arts, only. · Plumosa School of the Arts (Grade 6 only)
In–House: None available

Performing Arts
The Performing Arts program provides unique opportunities for the committed
and talented student who has a serious interest in the Performing Arts. In–depth Available School Options
study of the Arts develops conceptual and technical skills of artistic expression and
brings to fruition the student’s individual interpretations of the world. Students can Choice
apply to participate in these extensive highly specialized courses in: Dance, Theater · Loggers Run Middle
In–House: None available
(acting and musical)*, Music—Band, and Music—Chorus. *Auditions will be held for
placement post–lottery.

Pre–Biotechnology
The Pre–Biotechnology Academy is designed to enable middle school students to
explore the connections between science content areas and the rapidly growing Available School Options
biotechnology industry. At the same time, students develop the knowledge base Choice
to ensure successful articulation to high school science academies. The program · Bear Lakes Middle
provides, through a series of science electives, an understanding of the basic In–House: None available
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
The Pre–Business IT Academy provides an educational setting dedicated to
the development of academic, social, and creative skills with a goal of creating Available School Options
responsible citizens. Students are introduced to the field of business and related
careers through the use of information technology. Students participate in the co– Choice
curricular student organization, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), where · Crestwood Middle
· Independence Middle
they may earn certificates and awards for their student portfolios as well as earn In–House: None available
an Internet Business Associate Certificate in their final year at the Pre–Business IT
Academy.

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