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MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Available School Options Dance
The Dance program is designed to develop technically proficient dancers who are
Choice versatile, thoughtful, and inquisitive. Students will have the opportunity to study and
· Bak Middle School of the Arts* gain competitive skills in the fine art field of dance. Students will develop fundamental
· Lantana Community Middle skills and technique in ballet, a variety of modern and jazz styles, and cultural dances
· Palm Springs Community Middle while exploring movement terminology, musicality, choreographic concepts, and dance
· Plumosa School of the Arts K-8 theory.
In–House: None available *Qualifying audition score is required for Bak Middle School of the Arts.
Available School Options Digital Graphic Design
The Digital Graphic Design program is a unique sequence of courses that enables
Choice students to identify, analyze and create various forms of graphic art. The curriculum is
· Congress Middle highly project–based and designed to prepare students for high school graphic design
· Plumosa School of the Arts K-8 academies. Students are introduced to the latest versions of graphic design software used
In–House: None available in the professional industry, including: Adobe Photoshop CS6, Adobe Illustrator CS6, and
InDesign CS6. A wide array of tools are used to produce logos, labels, icons, advertising
graphics, brochures, posters, presentation boards, photo enhancements, and SLR/Digital
Photography.
Available School Options Digital Video Design
The Digital Video Design program enables students the opportunity to explore and create
Choice various hands–on video and audio animated digital projects. Students work in state of the art
· Congress Middle iMac Labs using a variety of software tools to create project–based assignments tailored to
In–House: None available sequential curriculum. Student design projects include: video slide shows, video trademark
logos, animated videos, video commercials with voice–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.
Available School Options Environmental Science and Technology
Students in the Environmental Science and Technology program will use various
Choice technologies as educational tools to develop environmental science-based academic
· Dwight D. Eisenhower K-8 projects, presentations, learning activities, and assessments. Students will use technology
In–House: None available to explore, evaluate, and communicate environmental issues regarding conservation,
restoration, preservation, and sustainability by applying this knowledge through Gopher
tortoise preservation, ecosystem restoration, recycling, sustainable gardening, aquatic
life protection, and energy conservation. Eighth grade students may earn an Industry
Certification in Technology. This Environmental Science and Technology program is offered
as a continuation of the K-5 Environmental Science and Field Research program or for
students interested in Environmental Science at the middle grades level.
Available School Options Environmental Science/GIS
Environmental Science/GIS includes instruction in biology, chemistry, physics, geosciences,
Choice climatology, statistics, and mathematical modeling. There is a focus on the application of
· Roosevelt Community Middle biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study of the physical environment and
In–House: None available the solution of environmental problems, including subjects such as abating or controlling
environmental pollution and degradation. It also focuses on the interaction between human
society and the natural environment, and natural resource management.
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