Middle School Magnet Programs

Arts & Communication Magnet - Huntington Middle School

Cleo Holloway , Principal
Geri Gallop, Magnet Program Administrator
3401 Orcutt Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607
Telephone 757-928-6846
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Distinctive Features

• participation in photography projects, including pinhole photography, photograms as well as film developing and black and white printing in a fully equipped darkroom
• participation in the various roles required to create a recorded or live broadcast in a state-of-the-art television studio
• chances to work with arts and communications professionals
• opportunities to study ballet, modern jazz, multicultural and historical dance techniques in a fully equipped, professional dance studio
• interdisciplinary units of study linking the arts and communications with fully integrated language arts, math, science, social studies and technology
• use of developmental drama curriculum to reinforce core classroom learning
• opportunities to write and produce scripts while learning basic stage design techniques
   

Math, Science & Technology Magnet - Crittenden Middle School

Felicia Barnett , Principal
Dr. Neil Stamm, Program Administrator
6158 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA 23605
Telephone 757-591-4900
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Distinctive Features

• networked desktop computers in all classrooms
• six computer labs
• numerous sets of laptop computers
• extensive computer software
• computer probeware
• fully accredited by state of Virginia
• Accelerated Reader & Math programs
• clubs (chess, aviation, archaeology, forensics, etc.)
• partnerships with local museums, foundations and businesses
• extensive hands-on Magnet Challenge Projects
• after-school homework study hall
• family computer nights and parent workshops
• field studies

Special courses and units of study

• computer applications
• computer programming
• Synergistics Lab
• Geographic Information Systems
• animal care
• forensics
• robotics
• Digitools/voice activated computer program
• maritime historical investigations
• uniform dress code
   

Marine Science & Pre-Advanced Placement Magnet - Booker T. Washington Middle School

Deborah Fields , Principal
Amanda Snyder, Magnet Program Administrator
3700 Chestnut Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607
Telephone 757-928-6860
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Distinctive Features

• a newly renovated building that includes science labs, an outdoor classroom and an aquatic lab
• aquariums depicting freshwater ponds, streams, rivers, the Chesapeake Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean
• interdisciplinary curriculum with an emphasis on Virginia’s coastal habitats
• laboratory and extensive hands-on learning opportunities
• partnerships with science museums, colleges and universities, environmental agencies, and local businesses
• community service projects to include students and families
• lessons to introduce and prepare students with skills, concepts, and habits of mind needed to succeed in AP courses and college
• a small, personalized learning community
• uniform dress code