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MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Available School Options
Using state-of-the-art technology and through a partnership with the Amazon
Future Engineers Program, the STEM program at LSMS will engage students in Choice: None available
personalized 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 In–House
· Lake Shore Middle
project-based 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.

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math (STEAM) Available School Options
The Arts are integrated into Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Choice
learning experiences in the STEAM program at Congress Middle School. Students · Congress Middle
engage in a rigorous curriculum designed to stimulate artistic creativity through · Hidden Oaks K–8
technology rich, project–based learning while simultaneously promoting academic In–House: None available
achievement 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
world of science with hands–on activities and stimulating technologies. Students Choice
investigate real world science using inquiry based activities to build a deeper None available
understanding of scientific concepts such as physics, chemistry, biology, Earth In–House
science, space, and computer technology. This three year program is intended to · Independence Middle
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.

Available School Options
Small School Continuum
The Small School Continuum at Village Academy is a unique school model that is Choice
designed to provide a continuous and nurturing educational experience for students · Village Academy
in a small school environment. Located on one school campus, Village Academy In–House: None available
students in kindergarten through grade 12 participate in a continuum of experiences
in Information Technology and Geospatial Technology, including preparation for
future careers in urban planning, engineering, medicine, mathematics, chemistry,
meteorology, physics, oceanography, data science, business, law, and humanities.

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