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MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
Using state-of-the-art technology and through a partnership with the Amazon Available School Options
Future Engineers Program, the STEM program at LSMS will engage students in
personalized and game-like learning experiences to acquire the coding fundamentals Choice: None available
needed to master basic literacy in the digital age. Students are engaged in a fully
project-based learning model that leverages 21st Century learning that emphasizes In–House
· Lake Shore Middle
learning, literacy, and life skills through the 4Cs - critical thinking and problem
solving, communication, collaboration, and creativity and innovation. Topics covered
include, but are not limited to, digital citizenship, coding languages, timed coding
exercises, computer and civil engineering activities, and robotics. Students also
participate in the First Lego League competitions that provide students with a fun,
competitive, and real-world application of the science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics skills acquired through STEM education.

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math (STEAM)
The Arts are integrated into Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Available School Options
learning experiences in the STEAM program at Congress Middle School. Students
engage in a rigorous curriculum designed to stimulate artistic creativity through Choice
technology rich, project–based learning while simultaneously promoting academic · Congress Middle
achievement through the study of STEM disciplines. Students also develop an · Hidden Oaks K–8
understanding of the significance of the arts as they acquire knowledge and In–House: None available
understanding of the core academic STEM subjects and standards. STEAM students
can design and produce objects using 3–D printers in an interdisciplinary STEAM
Innovation Lab or design, program, and test robots using advanced robotics
software. They can participate in the Piano/Keyboarding Composition Lab, learn to
play orchestral instruments, or learn different styles of Dance in a Dance studio and
have the opportunity to participate in other arts classes. Congress Middle School
students will also have the opportunity to participate in the Cougar Marching Band.

SciQuest
The SciQuest Academy is a challenging, project–based curriculum that explores the Available School Options
world of science with hands–on activities and stimulating technologies. Students
investigate real world science using inquiry based activities to build a deeper Choice
understanding of scientific concepts such as physics, chemistry, biology, Earth None available
science, space, and computer technology. This three year program is intended to In–House
develop and prepare science enriched students for the future. Students can expect · Independence Middle
to research, design, model and complete projects that are applicable to the real
world as they take their ideas through the complete inquiry or engineering process.

Small School Continuum
The Small School Continuum at Village Academy is a unique school model that is Available School Options
designed to provide a continuous and nurturing educational experience for students
in a small school environment. Located on one school campus, Village Academy Choice
students in kindergarten through grade 12 participate in a continuum of experiences · Village Academy
in Information Technology and Geospatial Technology, including preparation for In–House: None available
future careers in urban planning, engineering, medicine, mathematics, chemistry,
meteorology, physics, oceanography, data science, business, law, and humanities.

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