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MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Dance Available School Options
The Dance program is designed to develop technically proficient dancers who are ver-
satile, thoughtful, and inquisitive. Students will have the opportunity to study and gain Choice
competitive skills in the fine art field of dance. Students will develop fundamental skills · Bak Middle School of the Arts*
and technique in ballet, a variety of modern and jazz styles, and cultural dances while ex- · Lantana Community Middle
ploring movement terminology, musicality, choreographic concepts and dance theory. · Palm Springs Community Middle
*Eligibility: Eligible audition score required for Bak Middle School of the Arts, only. · Plumosa School of the Arts K-8
In–House: None available

Digital Graphic Design Available School Options
The Digital Graphic Design program is a unique sequence of courses that
enables students to identify, analyze and create various forms of graphic art. Choice
The curriculum is highly project–based and designed to prepare students for · Congress Middle
high school graphic design academies. Students are introduced to the latest · Plumosa School of the Arts K-8
versions of graphic design software used in the professional industry, including: In–House: None available
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.

Digital Video Design Available School Options
The Digital Video Design program enables students the opportunity to explore
and create various hands–on video and audio animated digital projects. Students Choice
work in state of the art iMac Labs using a variety of software tools to create · Congress Middle
project–based assignments tailored to sequential curriculum. Student design In–House: None available
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.

Environmental Science and Technology Available School Options
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 (grade 6 & 7only)
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.

Environmental Science/GIS Available School Options
Environmental Science/GIS includes instruction in biology, chemistry, physics,
geosciences, climatology, statistics, and mathematical modeling. There is a focus on Choice
the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study of the · Roosevelt Community Middle
physical environment and the solution of environmental problems, including subjects In–House: None available
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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