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MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Fine Arts Available School Options
The Fine Arts program offers both meaningful and enriching opportunities in the areas
of Chorus, Handbells, Band, Music–Keyboard/Piano, Drama, Art, TV Production, Speech Choice
& Debate, and Journalism. Students will develop and hone artistic strengths and transfer · Wellington Landings Middle
those skill to all other academic areas. The Fine Arts program will also serve as a retention In–House: None available
program in that it will provide local resident students the opportunity to remain at their
home middle school as opposed to attending other choice schools with similar programs.

Global Language Academy
North Grade's Dual Language Global Academy will offer a continuation for students who Available School Options
have been in a Spanish Dual Language program at the elementary level for a minimum of 2 Choice
years. Highly motivated students will be engaged in a challenging academic environment in
which three of their core academic courses are taught in Spanish. The goals of the program · North Grade K-8
are to be biliterate and bilingual in Spanish and English, enrich academic instruction in In–House: None available
all subjects, and increase their exposure to international perspectives to build global
competence. Eligibility: Eligible score on Spanish assessment.

Graphic Arts
The Graphic Arts program focuses on creative and artistic opportunities for students through Available School Options
a variety of mediums and materials. Students will earn the structural components and skills Choice
to create 2D and 3D art. The program also offers students the opportunity to cultivate
· Western Pines Middle
graphic design and digital media. Students maintain a sketch book, electronic portfolio, In–House: None available
study art history, and explore a variety of careers in the field of art and communication.

High Technology Available School Options
The High Technology program offers unique experiences and opportunities using
technology as an educational tool that integrates core academic requirements into a Choice
challenging and dynamic curriculum. Computers and other technologies enhance and · Don Estridge High Tech Middle
assist in the learning process and create a highly motivating atmosphere in the school. In–House: None available
Students also learn to integrate the use of various technologies into their academic
projects, presentations, learning activities, and assessments.

International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme Available School Options
The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IBMYP) provides a framework
of academic challenges and life skills appropriate to this stage of adolescence. The IBMYP Choice
offers a holistic approach that emphasizes critical thinking skills, global citizenship, and · Carver Community Middle*
intercultural awareness, as well as traditional school subjects. The curriculum consists of · Conniston Community Middle
eight subject groups explored through six global contexts: identities and relationships, · John F. Kennedy
orientations in space and time, personal and cultural identity, globalization and sustainability, · Pahokee Middle-Senior High
fairness and development, and scientific and technical innovation. The academic subjects In–House: None available
required for grades 6–8 of the IBMYP are: Language and Literature (English), Language
Acquisition (World Language), Mathematics, Sciences, Individuals and Societies (Social
Studies), Arts, Technology (Design), and Physical and Health Education.

*Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) learning experiences are infused
throughout the curriculum. Technology rich, project based learning will be emphasized. IB
units of inquiry will incorporate rigorous STEM curriculum as well as global contexts that are
supported by student centered learning opportunities.

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