Academic Departments
At Drake Middle School we value the whole child. Whether our students are performing in theatre, singing in choir, analyzing lab results, creating art, running a lap, or researching for a core class, rigor and passion for learning is a constant.
Digital Design
Drake offers a variety of classes that encompass an area of digital design.
English Language Arts
Drake Middle School’s English language arts gives students a strong foundation of knowledge and skills for future success.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Drake Middle School’s ESL program supports multilingual learners academically and linguistically.
Family & Consumer Sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences is an elective program at Drake Middle School that empowers students to become contributing family members, productive problem solvers, responsible citizens, quality workers, and continuing learners.
Mathematics
Math instruction at Drake Middle School is built on the principle that all students are capable learners of grade-level mathematics.
Music
The Drake Middle School music department offers vocal music, orchestra, and band.
Physical Education
Our course offerings cover a variety of concepts and goals that include, but are not limited to athletic activities that educate students in the areas of: team building, individual and group sports, various forms of fitness, and wellness practices.
Robotics
Robotics provides an introduction to programming and building robots using the VEX Robotics kits.
Science
The Drake Middle School science department fosters scientific literacy in all students.
Skilled Trades
These classes expose students to the tools and machinery that they may encounter in the manufacturing–related occupations. These courses enable students to develop the skills needed to use machines and tools in various applications.
Social Studies
Drake Middle School’s social studies curriculum offers high-quality instruction aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards.
Theatre
As a department, we are dedicated to the study of all theatrical arts both performance and technical. Through this study, students acquire life skills such as confidence, poise, public speaking, problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, emotional development, and risk taking
Visual Arts
Visual Art Class at Drake Middle School allows students to explore a variety of materials and learn about art from around the world, across time, and in their community.
World Languages
Students at Drake Middle School have the opportunity to learn another language. Drake offers Spanish 1 and Spanish 2, which count toward high school credit. We also offer a World Languages & Cultures explore class that encourages language learning & cultural awareness.