Center for Advancement of the Sciences and Technology (CAST Magnet Program)

Bay Point Middle School’s Center for Advancement of the Sciences and Technology offers students in grades 6, 7, and 8, a rigorous academic program where engineering is naturally integrated through our advanced math, science, world languages and technology classes for a true STEM experience.  Our new Academy of Medical Professions pathway sets the foundation for your future careers. We have over 30 years of successful students!

Bay Point Middle School’s CAST empowers students to achieve at their highest level through innovative teaching techniques that place the responsibility for learning on the student. We have annual on and offsite field trip experiences showcasing science in action in our world.  Falcon Fab Lab Makerspace is an innovative space for exploration with new technologies and design thinking.

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Contact Mrs. Giuffré - (727) 893-1153 ext. 2301  

Course work

All magnet students take a STEM elective course and high school Spanish.

Students choose their academic pathway:

Engineering - provides engineering and applied science curriculum for middle school students and STEM career explorations 
 
Medical Academy - Exploration of Health Professionals, Orientation to Health Science, and Medical Skills and Service (HS Credit)

Computer Science - Intro to Marketing, Sales and Service, Coding Fundamentals and Digital Information Technology (HS credit). Opportunity for a variety of Industry standard certifications.

STEAM - Option for : Art - 2D, 3D, Digital Art & Design and Pre-AP Visual Arts(HS Credit) or Band – Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced band

World Languages class- up to 2 high school credits:

Spanish - High School Level 1, High School Level 2 

All students must meet Health/PE requirements for the district.

All Gifted students may take an Advanced Academics (general gifted) elective course in 6th, 7th and 8th grade.

Transportation

Arterial bus transportation (buses that operate on main roads with a limited number of stops) is provided to students who live more than two miles from the school.

Magnet bus stop locations may require that parents drive their children to and from the stop.

Contact Mrs. Giuffré for program details and tour appointments.
Magnet Program Coordinator: Jennifer Giuffré 
(727) 893-1153, ext. 2301