Engineering and Technology

The Denn John Middle School Dragons breathe F.I.R.E., which stand for Focus, Integrity, Respect, and Engaged in Learning. The goal is to provide a learning environment that promotes both academic and social growth. The students have the opportunity to earn high school credits through acceleration courses. Denn John Middle is a PBIS school that rewards positive behavior that creates a culture focused on doing the right thing.

Team Discovery Intermediate believes that education is only at its best when students are engaged in lessons and activities that help shape them both academically and socially. Team Discovery prides itself on helping students become prompt, polite, prepared, and productive community members through engaging students in a rigorous standards based educational experience that is differentiated to meet the individual needs of the students. By interacting in the positive learning environment at Discovery, your explorers our becoming beacons in the communit

Horizon Middle School is a Title I school where multiculturalism is not only recognized but also celebrated. The staff works as a team to nurture and develop the minds of our students, so they can become the critical thinkers and problem solvers in the global community. At Horizon, the focus goes beyond high-quality instruction in the classroom; the staff also pushes the students to become pillars in their community through programs like Best Buddies, athletics, and the arts.

Narcoossee Middle School is an AVID National Demonstration School. The Narcoossee Middle School Community will empower stakeholders to relentlessly pursue success through collaboration, a growth mindset, and a safe environment. Our learners ill be entrusted with the skills necessary to excel in high school and beyond. Narcoossee Middle utilizes the tools of academics, the arts, athletics, exceptional student education, and a school-wide commitment to writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading to produce well-rounded students that are prepared for high school and post-secondary education. Narcoossee Middle's pride is real and if you are fortunate enough to become a Black Bear then you will experience it for yourself.

“Excellence for all, whatever it takes”, the motto of Neptune Middle School (NPMS), reveals the commitment to providing quality education for all students. This public school for grades six through eight continues to be a receptive, warm, and friendly school where all are welcomed and students are given a sense of belonging. NPMS believes that parental involvement improves student achievement, and is very conscious of parent-school communications.

St. Cloud Middle School strives to be a collaborative group of learners with student achievement being the first priority. The core beliefs of the school are to teach students how to lead by example, encourage others, always show respect, and exhibit dedication to excellence in all they do. By teaching these expectations and providing a solid and viable academic foundation, we are preparing our students to become productive servant leaders within their communities.

Central Avenue Elementary School is a specialized choice program school with a community of lifelong learners committed to using effective and engaging instructional strategies in the classroom. Central Avenue provides an innovative opportunity for elementary students to increase science literacy by offering a Cyber-STEAM inspired Choice program. The Cyber-STEAM program offers a unique range of experiences that build students’ knowledge and understanding of a variety of facets in the STEM arena, including engagement with robotics drones, coding, eSports, and the media arts. STEM education creates critical thinkers, increases science literacy, and enables the next generation of innovators while creating pathways to high-tech, high-income jobs in STEM related careers. Central Avenue Elementary is preparing the students today for the careers of tomorrow.

Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering is an engaging and respectful learning environment that focuses on providing a nurturing and collaborative learning environment that meets the needs of ALL students for the world today and tomorrow. The students are immersed in learning that is real-world and career-connected - a bridge that will make learning purposeful and meaningful, as well as provide them the tools for success for their future. It is through these commitments and unique learning opportunities, that the students of Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering will become productive members of society and able to cope with an ever-changing world.

As the global economy continues to change with the introduction of new technology, career paths, and avenues of communication, we have the opportunity and responsibility to train our brains to think in the most innovative way possible. At Deerwood Elementary School of Innovation, young scholars will be exposed to future-forward pathways through the lens of STEAM(Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics). Scholars will use the critical thinking, literacy, technology, and collaboration skills acquired to become the next generation ready to choose their future pathway of Enrollment, Enlistment, Employment, or Exploration. Deerwood Innovation Scholars will be prepared to head to the next step of their education journey with background knowledge including but not limited to flight principles, manufacturing, electricity, nutrition, and ecology.

Highlands Elementary School is the home of the new Space Program. Highlands' Space Cowboys will work in teams to solve real-life science, technology and math while using space exploration as a theme to create a positive learning experience that raises students’ expectations of success and motivates them to pursue studies in these fields. Highlands will use digital tools such as planetarium projectors to enhance the learning experience while providing unique opportunities for students to be innovators, inquisitive and self-motivated to explore and learn while being inspired to achieve their maximum potential. Highlands offers real-life learning experiences such as star gazing which develop students' interest in new career fields and hobbies that cultivate a sense of wonder for the world.

Koa prides itself on providing excellence in education for all students. Our dedicated staff is here to serve all families and to help every student achieve his or her absolute best every single day. At Koa Elementary School, we are steadfast in our development of the whole child. Koalas climb academically, socially, and emotionally. Fostering this growth in all areas will allow our koalas to achieve great success beyond this school year.

St. Cloud Elementary is a school which provides a rigorous and safe learning environment for all students. St. Cloud Elementary teachers and staff have a shared vision of the following belief statements:• All learning should focus on the child;• Expect success to promote lifelong learning;• Lead with vision; and• Education must be a shared responsibility between the home, student, school, and community.