Pasco County Schools Middle School Accelerated Pathways
Pasco County Schools is proud to offer many world-class accelerated pathways for students in grades 6-8. Whether it be a specific subject area, gifted enrichment or a magnet program, students have options to ensure they are on the pathway to success in high school. These accelerated options open doors for students to ensure they are competitive and prepared for the post-secondary options that await them.
View the pathways below to discover the options that are best for your student to ensure their potential is maximized.
Gifted Program
Pasco County Schools is proud to offer a variety of gifted services for our K-12 students. These services range from consult and inclusion to our Centers for Gifted Studies.
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STEM Education
STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. A STEM dedicated magnet school focuses on these subject areas to prepare students for college, career, and life in the 21st Century. STEM promotes a culture of curiosity by immersing students in authentic learning opportunities that develop their creativity, collaboration, critical thinking and communication skills in preparation for a rapidly changing world.
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Cambridge
The Cambridge Lower Secondary program utilizes an international curriculum that affords the opportunity for acceleration and enrichment.
Cambridge gives schools a flexible framework for developing skills and understanding in English, mathematics, science, and Cambridge Global Perspectives.
These skills prepare students for the college level coursework they will be exposed to as they progress to high school.
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International Baccalaureate
The IB Middle Years Programme provides a globally recognized framework that emphasizes inquiry-based learning and interdisciplinary connections.
MYP offers schools a flexible structure for developing conceptual understanding and skills across eight subject groups, including Language and Literature, Sciences, Mathematics, Individuals and Societies, and the Arts.
Through approaches to learning and the IB learner profile, students build critical thinking, communication, and self-management skills that prepare them for the rigor of the IB Diploma Programme and future academic challenges.
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Department Navigation
Advanced Studies, Academic Services and Choice
- School Choice
- Pasco Pathways Catalog
- Advanced Placement
- Dual Enrollment
- Magnet Programs
- Gifted Education
- Graduation Requirements
- Student Progression Plan
District State and Federal Programs
Athletics, Electives and Enriched Programs
- Athletics
- Physical and Health Education
- Fine Arts
- Center For the Arts at River Ridge High School
- Center For the Arts at Wesley Chapel High School
- World Languages & Foreign Exchange
- Computer Science and Innovative Instructional Technology
Instructional Materials and Library Media