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Florence
County Middle Schools
Schools and General Curriculum
Florence County operates 8 middle schools for children in grades
seven and eight. Students receive instruction in English, math
and science, social studies, health and physical education.
Elective courses are available in foreign languages, computer
applications, orchestra and band, and chorus.
The middle school provides a solid academic foundation for high
school, and also addresses the needs of students as they enter
the teen years.
Instruction
Three instructional levels are available, based on a student s
ability, teacher recommendations, and parental approval. The
specific levels are: general, academic and enriched. Gifted and
Talented (G&T) classes are also available for eligible students
-- they may take a social studies course in the seventh grade
and a G&T science course in the eight grade. For those students
in need of special educational services, students attend
resource or self-contained classes for the learning disable, and
physically and emotionally handicapped.
Extracurricular Activities
Students may become involved in a range of extracurricular
activities. Academic competitions through interscholastic meets
are hosted throughout the region. An intramural sports program
is also available: softball, basketball, soccer and volleyball.
In addition, students can participate in after-school
activities: drama club, school newspaper and yearbook.
