Electives

A complete list of this year's electives with descriptions can be found here. Electives choices vary from year to year based on demand. In addition to the courses described below, we offer all levels of BAND and Orchestra, Physical Education and .

VEX ROBOTICS

VEX Robotics at Lincoln Middle School is a full year course.

VEX Robotics is a competitive class where students learn the fundamentals of design and teamwork. Weekend competitions are offered to test the student's ability to perform under pressure. Students at Lincoln compete on the state and national level and have valuable experiences along the way. Our VEX robotics program is a student-centered program, and students must be motivated to compete and win to have the best experience.

Lincoln has both VEX programs offered during the school day. VEX IQ is offered to all students and must be the first course students take. VEX IQ is offered to students through 8th grade and is the same level that is offered in the elementary schools. VEX EDR (VRC) is offered to highly motivated students after their first year and is played in middle school, high school and on the college level. The UF VEX team often helps with our events, end even competes at Lincoln from time to time! As VEX EDR involves making robots out of steel, aluminum and requires strict sately procedures, students must apply and be selected for this program after their first year in VEX IQ.

ART

Art is available as a year-long course for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Advanced Art is also available for 7th and 8th grade students!

In Art, we explore drawing, painting, and ceramics. A variety of supplies and techniques are used to provide a well-rounded experience in studio art. In one of the highlights of the course, students learn to use the pottery wheel to make their own ceramic pottery to glaze and take home. This is a class for students who enjoy expressing themselves and want to improve their artistic abilities.

TECHNOLOGY

Tech at Lincoln Middle School is a full year course.

Our technology class starts with Microsoft Certifications. Students can earn their Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) designation by passing PowerPoint, Word and Excel. Their MOS designation is for life, so the students will have a competitive advantage as the progress through high school and college. Students can also earn their MOS at an at-home version of the course. As soon as they are done with Excel there are several options the students can take, and they are free to pursue their interests. Students can take Access and learn about SQL, learn about website design with HTML, CSS and JavaScript, and learn the fundamentals of programming.

TV PRODUCTION

Students will learn multiple photographic and video editing techniques such as I-Movie, Adobe Photoshop, and PowerPoint, using digital cameras, camcorders, and professional television studio equipment.

Students will create short videos, assist in school recordings of special events, create commercials for teachers or school-related programs, and research material for the morning news. This class is a requirement for being on the morning school news, which is broadcast daily. Students must be recommended for this class.

Chorus

Singers of all levels are welcome to join the chorus. The newest element to chorus is the addition of the ukulele as an accompaniment instrument. Each student will learn and apply vocal techniques, demonstrate awareness and tolerance for a diverse choral repertoire, and participate in a variety of performances throughout the school year.

Students will learn multiple photographic and video editing techniques such as I-Movie, Adobe Photoshop, and PowerPoint, using digital cameras, camcorders, and professional television studio equipment.

Students will create short videos, assist in school recordings of special events, create commercials for teachers or school-related programs, and research material for the morning news. This class is a requirement for being on the morning school news, which is broadcast daily. Students must be recommended for this class.

Theater

Theater is a new class that enhances self-awareness and self confidence, enriches communication and social skills, and uses the body and voice expressively. Students learn basic stage knowledge and a variety of acting techniques, ending in small performances and a final showcase.