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MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Fine Arts Available School Options
The Fine Arts program offers both meaningful and enriching opportunities in
the areas of Chorus, Handbells, Band, Music–Keyboard/Piano, Drama, Art, TV Choice
Production, Speech & Debate and Journalism. Students will develop and hone · Wellington Landings Middle
artistic strengths and transfer those skill to all other academic areas. The Fine Arts In–House: None available
program will also serve as a retention program in that it will provide local resident
students the opportunity to remain at their home middle school as opposed to
attending other choice schools with similar program.
Global Language Academy Available School Options
North Grade's Dual Language Global Academy will offer a continuation for students
who have been in a Spanish Dual Language program at the elementary level for a Choice
minimum of 2 years. Highly motivated students will be engaged in a challenging · North Grade K-8
academic environment in which three of their core academic courses are taught in In–House: None available
Spanish. The goals of the program are to be biliterate and bilingual in Spanish and
English, enrich academic instruction in all subjects, and increase their exposure to
international perspectives to build global competence. All students applying to this
program must receive an eligible score on a Spanish assessment test.

Graphic Arts Available School Options
The Graphic Arts program focuses on creative and artistic opportunities for students
through a variety of mediums and materials. Students will earn the structural Choice
components and skills to create 2D and 3D art. The program also offers students · Western Pines Middle
the opportunity to cultivate graphic design and digital media. Students maintain a In–House: None available
sketch book, electronic portfolio, study art history, and explore a variety of careers in
the field of art and communication.
High Technology Available School Options
The High Technology program offers unique experiences and opportunities using
technology as an educational tool that integrates core academic requirements into Choice
a challenging and dynamic curriculum. Computers and other technologies enhance · Don Estridge High Tech Middle
and assist in the learning process and create a highly motivating atmosphere in the In–House: None available
school. Students also learn to integrate the use of various technologies into their
academic projects, presentations, learning activities, and assessments.

International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme Available School Options
The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IBMYP) provides
a framework of academic challenge and life skills appropriate to this stage of Choice
adolescence. The IBMYP offers a holistic approach that emphasizes critical thinking · Carver Community Middle*
skills, global citizenship, and intercultural awareness, as well as traditional school · Conniston Community Middle
subjects. The curriculum consists of eight subject groups explored through six global · Howell L. Watkins Middle*
contexts: identities and relationships, orientations in space and time, personal and · John F. Kennedy
cultural identity, globalization and sustainability, fairness and development, and · Pahokee Middle-Senior High
scientific and technical innovation. The academic subjects required for grades 6–8 In–House: None available
of the IBMYP are: Language and Literature (English), Language Acquisition (World
Language), Mathematics, Sciences, Individuals and Societies (Social Studies), Arts,
Technology (Design), and Physical and Health Education.

*Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) learning experiences are
infused throughout the curriculum. Technology rich, project based learning will be
emphasized. IB units of inquiry will incorporate rigorous STEM curriculum as well as
global contexts that are supported by student centered learning opportunities.

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