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MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Available School Options Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)
Using state-of-the-art technology and through a partnership with the Amazon Future
Choice: None available Engineers Program, the STEM program at LSMS will engage students in personalized
In–House: and game-like learning experiences to acquire the coding fundamentals needed to master
· Lake Shore Middle basic literacy in the digital age. Students are engaged in a fully project-based learning
model that leverages 21st Century learning that emphasizes 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.
Available School Options Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math (STEAM)
The Arts are integrated into Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) learning
Choice experiences in the STEAM program at Congress Middle School. Students engage in a
· Congress Middle rigorous curriculum designed to stimulate artistic creativity through technology rich,
· Hidden Oaks K–8 project–based learning while simultaneously promoting academic achievement through the
In–House: None available study of STEM disciplines. Students also develop an understanding of the significance of
the arts as they acquire knowledge and 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.
Available School Options SciQuest
The SciQuest Academy is a challenging, project–based curriculum that explores the world
Choice: None available of science with hands–on activities and stimulating technologies. Students investigate
In–House real world science using inquiry based activities to build a deeper understanding of
· Independence Middle scientific concepts such as physics, chemistry, biology, Earth science, space, and computer
technology. This three year program is intended to develop and prepare science enriched
students for the future. Students can expect 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.
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