Meeting the technological challenges of the future will require a work force that is educated in the fields of math, science, communication and technology. Students receive a full range of learning experiences to ensure their future success. The core curriculum at Dunbar Middle School is accelerated and allows for enriched investigative learning in classes.
Program Features
- Communications - Students explore college and career planning related to career fields within the Arts and Audio/Video Technology areas. Students will participate in learning activities to experience the skills and emerging technologies within the communication industry. Activities include developing images, photography, desktop publishing, and video production.
- Introduction to Robotics - Students build and program robots using VEX, LEGO materials and ROBOLAB computer software. Students will understand the design process of designing, building, testing, revising, and presenting their prototypes. These hands-on cooperative learning experiences will engage all learners in critical and creative thinking skills.
- Introduction to Engineering - Students will acquire knowledge and skills in problem solving and explore requirements for engineering careers. Hands-on projects, integrating technologies, as well as math and science, will inspire critical and creative thinking. Students will understand the design process of investigating, building, testing, and revising.
- NASA Partnership - Students will have the advantage of a two day Space Camp facilitated by the staff of NASA in addition to participating in the NASA Distance Learning Lab.
- Generation Hope Laptop Program - Students earn ownership of a laptop computer through a points system while completing a college preparatory learning curriculum and community service activities.
Curriculum
Dunbar Middle School of Choice offers a technology intensive curriculum that focuses on math and science to prepare students for future career choices in high-demand technology areas.
| Sixth Grade |
Seventh Grade |
Eighth Grade |
- Pre-AP Math - Pre-AP English - Honors Science - Pre-AP Social Studies - Moving to Wellness
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- Honors Math or Algebra - Honors English 7-8 - Honors Science - Pre-AP Social Studies - Physical Education - Communications - Foriegn Language (Spanish) - Intro to Engineering |
- Algebra or Geometry (High School Credit) - English I (High School Credit) - Pre-AP Science - Pre-AP Social Studies - Physical Education - Communications - Foriegn Language (Spanish) - Intro to Robotics |