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MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Robotics and Aviation (STEM) Available School Options
Students in the Robotics and Aviation program follow an intensive three–year high
school preparatory program which emphasizes robotics, aviation, engineering skills, Choice
and will prepare them to be highly competitive in the Engineering, Aviation and · Howell L. Watkins Middle
Aerospace fields. The program is designed to encourage problem solving, decision In–House: None available
making, verbal and written communication, and computer literacy. It prepares students
for entry into high school robotics, aviation, & engineering programs or related fields
of study.

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) Available School Options
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 basic literacy in the digital age. Students are engaged in a fully project-based · Lake Shore Middle
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 · Congress Middle
in a rigorous curriculum designed to stimulate artistic creativity through technology · Hidden Oaks K–8
rich, project–based learning while simultaneously promoting academic achievement In–House: None available
through the 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.
SciQuest Available School Options
The SciQuest Academy is a challenging, project–based curriculum that explores the Choice: None available
world of science with hands–on activities and stimulating technologies. Students
investigate real world science using inquiry based activities to build a deeper In–House
understanding of scientific concepts such as physics, chemistry, biology, Earth science, · Independence Middle
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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