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MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Music—Orchestral Strings Available School Options
The Orchestral Strings program is a unique program providing an instrumental music Choice
education designed specifically for dedicated young orchestral musicians.
*Eligibility: Eligible audition score required for Bak Middle School of the Arts · Bak Middle School of the Arts*
· Palm Springs Community Middle
and The Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach, only. · 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 about proper vocal technique and performing in a choir through topics such Choice
as ear training (sight singing), diction, proper breath support, music history, music · Bak Middle School of the Arts*
theory, expression, and performance musicianship and etiquette. Students will be · Palm Springs Community Middle
taught with a classical style approach, and will also have the opportunity to learn · Plumosa School of the Arts K-8
about and be exposed to many styles of music. In–House: None available
*Eligibility: Eligible audition score required for Bak Middle School of the Arts,
only.
Preforming Arts Available School Options
The Performing Arts program provides unique opportunities for the committed and
talented student who has a serious interest in the Performing Arts. In–depth study of Choice
the Arts develops conceptual and technical skills of artistic expression and brings to · Loggers Run Middle
fruition the student’s individual interpretations of the world. Students can apply to In–House: None available
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 the connections between science content areas and the rapidly growing Choice
biotechnology industry. At the same time, students develop the knowledge base to · Bear Lakes Middle
ensure successful articulation to high school science academies. The program provides, In–House: None available
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 IT Academy provides an educational setting dedicated to the
development of academic, social, and creative skills with a goal of creating responsible Choice
citizens. Students are introduced to the field of business and related careers through · Addison Mizner K-8
the use of information technology. Students participate in the co–curricular student · Crestwood Middle
organization, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), where they may earn · Independence Middle
certificates and awards for their student portfolios as well as earn an Internet Business In–House: None available
Associate Certificate in their final year at the Pre–Business IT Academy.

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