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engaged in researching, designing and creating working models of various transportation devices. Students explore the physics of propulsion and aerodynamics. The connections between science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), are used throughout the course.


SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS ( 6 - 8 GRADE) English Language Learner Program


The English Language Learner Program provides course work for English Language Learners (ELLs). The program offers a continuum of courses that help ELLs become both competent in English and academically proficient in core content areas. Placement along the continuum is based on standardized


assessments, local assessments,


classroom content work, teacher input, parental input, and other factors. The goal of the program is for ELLs to become proficient in English, with emphasis on the academic, social, and cultural settings.


The WCASD Middle Enrichment


Gifted Program School


Gifted Education Program supports individualized


instructional programs tailored to fit the needs of each identified gifted student. Students can select from a range of courses and topics based on their interests. The variety of course offerings range from Model UN to Language Forensics and Science investigations. In addition to the course offerings, the Middle School Gifted Program also engages students in seminars, field trips, regional competitions, independent study, speaker events.


and guest a Special Education


Special education services are provided at the middle school for those students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Services include


variety of supports as determined


appropriate for each individual child by the IEP team.


West Chester Area School District


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