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MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Available School Options Music—Orchestral Strings
The Orchestral Strings program is a unique program providing an instrumental music
Choice education designed specifically for dedicated young orchestral musicians.
· Bak Middle School of the Arts* *Qualifying audition score is required for Bak Middle School of the Arts and the
· Palm Springs Community Middle Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach.
· Plumosa School of the Arts K-8
· The Conservatory School @ North Palm
Beach*
In–House: None available

Music- Vocal
Available School Options
This program provides a music education designed for young vocalists. Students will learn
Choice about proper vocal technique and performing in a choir through topics such as ear training
· Bak Middle School of the Arts* (sight singing), diction, proper breath support, music history, music theory, expression,
· Palm Springs Community Middle and performance musicianship and etiquette. Students will be taught with a classical style
· Plumosa School of the Arts K-8 approach, and will also have the opportunity to learn about and be exposed to many styles
· The Conservatory School @ North Palm of music.
Beach (grade 6 only)* *Qualifying audition score is required for Bak Middle School of the Arts and the
In–House: None available Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach.

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

Pre–Biotechnology
Available School Options
The Pre–Biotechnology Academy is designed to enable middle school students to explore
Choice the connections between science content areas and the rapidly growing biotechnology
· Bear Lakes Middle industry. At the same time, students develop the knowledge base to ensure successful
In–House: None available articulation to high school science academies. The program provides, through a series
of science electives, an understanding of the basic 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/Information Technology
Available School Options
The Pre–Business /Information Technology (IT) Academy provides an educational setting
Choice dedicated to the development of academic, social, and creative skills with a goal of
· Addison Mizner K-8 creating responsible citizens. Students are introduced to the field of business and related
· Crestwood Middle careers through the use of information technology. Students participate in the co–curricular
· Independence Middle student organization, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), where they may earn
In–House: None available certificates and awards for their student portfolios as well as earn an Internet Business
Associate Certificate in their final year at the Pre–Business IT Academy.

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