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About Our School
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Grades 6 – 8 | Choice
The Digital Arts & Technology Academy at John Adams Middle School will offer students four different pathways—Film and Video Production, Animation and Motion Graphics, Interactive Media and Game Development, and Web-based Application Development. We are the first and only middle school in North Texas to offer this amazing experience.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Digital Arts & Technology Academy at John Adams Middle School is to provide a diverse, well-rounded education for the 21stcentury learner interested in digital arts and technology applicable to real life experiences.
How to know Digital Arts & Technology Academy at Adams is right for your child:
- Your child loves to create, explore, and discover the world of digital arts and media.
- Your child loves to create and design websites, storyboarding, sound engineering, CrazyTalk animation and much more.
- Your child likes to dive deep into ideas and explore them through hands-on, project-based learning.
Unique ways your child can learn and grow here:
- Digital Learning
- Coding and Programming
- Stop Motion and Animation
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Contact Us
833 W. Tarrant, Grand Prairie, TX 75050 (Google Map link)
Phone: 972-262-1934
Fax: 972-522-3099
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Curriculum Offerings
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Curriculum Offerings
Classes are offered in various levels including Advanced, Gifted and Talented, On Level or Enrichment.
We offer classes for high school credit: Spanish I and II, Spanish II and III Heritage Speakers, Principles of AAVTC, Principles of Information Technology, English 1, Algebra 1, Geometry, Health/PE Foundations.
Gifted and Talented classes are offered for students who meet the district criteria for participation.
Extracurricular Opportunities
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Extracurricular Opportunities
Athletics - 7th and 8th grade boys and girls sports are offered through GPISD.
Fine Arts - Art, Choir, Dance, Theater, Band
Specialty electives - AVID, JCC (Junior Cadet Corp), Cheer
Kindness Crew - A team of students that works to promote kindness and compassion around the campus and community by doing community projects, social learning activities, and inspiring acts of kindness.
Handprints on Hearts - Mentoring program for students
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does DATA @ Adams provide transportation for students?
Yes, GPISD provides transportation for many students in the zoned areas for DATA @ Adams.
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Does DATA @ Adams provide or focus on a certain pathway being a school of choice?
All GPISD schools are a school of choice, by giving an opportunity to choose which pathway would be best for your student. DATA @ Adams focuses on the Digital Arts & Technology pathways which are:
- Principles of Audio, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications
- Principles of Informational Technology
- Journalism and Broadcast Journalism
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Does DATA @ Adams students participate in standardized dress?
Yes, at DATA @ Adams we believe it helps the students to focus on academics, activities, and prevents bullying at school.
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Does DATA @ Adams offer high school credit courses?
We offer classes for high school credit: Spanish I and II, Spanish II and III Heritage Speakers, Principles of AAVTC, Principles of Information Technology, English 1, Algebra 1, Geometry, Health/PE Foundations.