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MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS

International Spanish Academies
Available School Options
International Spanish Academies (ISA) are Dual Language programs that have
signed a collaborative agreement with the Ministry of Education of Spain. This K–12 Choice
educational program is carried out within the framework of cooperative activities · Okeeheelee Middle
organized by the Office of Education of Spain in the U.S. and each participating · Palm Springs Community Middle
district. The language, history, and culture of Spanish speaking countries are a major In–House: None available
focus of the curriculum. All students applying to this program must receive an
eligible score on a Spanish assessment test.
Leadership Academy (African American/Afro Centric Studies)* Available School Options
The Roosevelt Leadership Academy will intensely focus on the development of
the full human potential of our young leaders. This STEAM (Science, Technology, Choice
Engineering, Arts, and Math) based/focused program offers unique educational · Roosevelt Community Middle
opportunities and experiences using an Afro-Centric delivery of curriculum and In–House: None available
infusing African American Studies across the core academic areas. Computers
and other technologies will be used to enhance and assist the learning process
and to create highly motivated students. Parents and guardians are encouraged
to be involved with their child’s learning experiences throughout the school year.
Students will have the opportunity to interact with community leaders and explore
the contributions of African and African Americans at the local, state, national,
and international levels. *Program is expanding to offer an opportunity to all
interested students regardless of gender. For more information about applying
to this Choice program, please contact the Choice Academies Coordinator, Mr.
Robert Fletcher, for additional information at robert.fletcher@palmbeachschools.
org or (561) 822-0261.

Literary and Fine Arts Available School Options
The students will intensely focus on a chosen art area. The program challenges
students to achieve a high standard of artistic professionalism, literary understanding Choice
and analysis, and academic excellence in their artistic concentration. Exposure to · Watson B. Duncan Middle
professional artists, performances, and the opportunity to travel internationally In–House: None available
and domestically will provide students with insight into historical works of art while
providing inspiration for their own creative endeavors.
Students may apply to one (or two) of the following Literary and Fine Arts programs:
Literary and Fine Arts—Instrumental
Literary and Fine Arts—Theatre
Literary and Fine Arts—Visual
Literary and Fine Arts—Vocal
Literary and Fine Arts—Writing & Literature

Math, Science, and Robotics Available School Options
Students in the Math, Science, and Robotics program follow an intensive three–year
high school preparatory program which emphasizes robotics, aviation, engineering Choice
skills, and will prepare them to be highly competitive in the Engineering, Aviation · Howell L. Watkins Middle
and Aerospace fields. The program is designed to encourage problem solving, In–House: None available
decision 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.

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