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Middle School Level

MIDDLE SCHOOL LEVEL


 CAREER EXPLORATION MAGNET PROGRAM

MIDDLEEXPLORE
Middle school students in the Richland One Career Exploration Magnet Program have multiple opportunities to explore various careers pathways through academic and leadership development. Through a rigorous, fast-paced curriculum, students achieve high levels of engagement and success through our project-based learning units that are built around South Carolina state standards. Each day, students make meaningful connections between what they are learning in class and the world around them. W.G. Sanders is a Leader in Me School, and students are given multiple opportunities to serve in leadership capacities in their communities, school and country. From touring our nation’s capital to participating in entrepreneurship tours on Wall Street, to spending two days in leadership retreats geared just for middle schoolers, our students are on the go and making connections to the world around them. Ongoing parent involvement through workshops and programs is highly encouraged for students participating in the magnet program.

 Secondary Pathway: Eighth-grade Career Exploration students will automatically be enrolled as freshmen in one of the four Career Academies at W.J. Keenan High School.

Program Location: W.G. Sanders Middle School

Program Type: School-within-a-school model

Grades: 6-8

Eligibility Criteria: Open to all Richland One students 

Student Selection Method: Lottery

Enrollment Capacity: 60 slots per grade level (6-8)

Bus Transportation: Provided for all students

Contact: Ronda Steadman, lead teacher, (803) 738-7915; Andrenna Smith, principal, (803) 738-7575


MEDICAL MAGNET ACADEMY

MEDICAL
The Medical Magnet Academy introduces students to various careers in health sciences. The three-year program for middle school students emphasizes science, technology, engineering and math skills that will help them understand the fundamental principles of careers in health care and prepare them to be 21st century critical thinkers. Courses offered include Career Exploration, Medical Careers II and Medical Detective. W.A. Perry is a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) school. The Medical Magnet Academy also offers pathways in aerospace, engineering, technology and the arts.

 Program Location: W.A. Perry Middle School

Grades: 6-8

Program Structure: School-within-a-school model

Eligibility Criteria: Open to all Richland One students

Selection Method: Application

Enrollment Capacity: 20 slots per grade level

Bus Transportation: Provided only for students zoned to W.A. Perry Middle School

Contact: Lisa Payton Johnson, (803) 256-6347, lisa.payton@richlandone.org 


 MONTESSORI MIDDLE LEVEL PROGRAM

MONTESORRI
The mission of the Montessori Middle Level Program is to provide a complete academic environment for each student and to form a community of learners that nurtures the adolescent in a caring and social climate. We strive to be a community of adults and teenagers who respect each other’s deepest personal and human qualities. Our goal is to help students understand the connection between finding one’s place in society and purpose in the universe.

Our program is best known for its multi-grade learning communities, field studies, service learning projects, group initiatives, erdkinder (student managed farm-based experience), thematic work emphasis, seminars and relationship building.

Students, families and teachers sign contracts requiring a commitment to the Montessori values of learning, community involvement and respect for others.

Program Location: W.G. Sanders Middle School

Grades: 6-8

Program Structure: School-within-a-school model

Eligibility Criteria: Three prior consecutive years of Montessori education program with Montessori certified teachers

Student Selection Method: Application

Enrollment Capacity: Open

Bus Transportation: Provided for all students

Contact: Andrenna Smith, principal, (803) 783-7575, andrenna.smith@richlandone.org