Staff
- Fully credentialed and highly qualified teachers
- Experienced, dedicated, and committed staff
Facilities
- Newly remodeled electives wing for computers, arts, and crafts
- Newly remodeled library and state-of-the-art science classrooms with fully equipped science lab
- Campus beautification projects with new marquee, landscaping, and planting flowers with PTO (Parent/Teacher Organization), staff, and students
- Newly remodeled gymnasium and parking lot
Curriculum and Programs
- Advanced integrated English/social science and math/science program for grades 7 and 8
- Math Counts: an after school GATE program and math competition
- Other after school GATE programs: glass fusing, pottery, acrylic canvas painting, bead weaving, stained glass, guitar lessons, and science enrichment
- Academic Pentathlon - Students compete individually and as a team against selected middle schools throughout the county
- Renaissance Program recognizing students with certificates, coupons, and awards for good grades and improvement
- AVID Program (Advancement Via Individual Determination) offered to orient 8th graders for college preparatory classes in high school
- Safe School Ambassadors program foster a positive school climate and culture through interpersonal communication strategies
- Washington, D. C. study trip for 8th grade students, students visit historical sites that are part of the 8th grade history curriculum. Students have also visited New York City.
- Blue and Gray Ball for 8th grade students integrating curriculum from various departments throughout the school around the Civil War theme. This year’s Blue and Gray Ball involved over 300 students and 12 staff members and parents.
- After school tutoring in English, math, science, and history, Tuesday and Thursday, from 3-4 p.m., transportation home is provided following tutoring
- School spirit programs planned by the 8th grade leadership class for all students during the lunch time that involve themed activities like dress up days and competitions
- Organized intramural sports activities for students during lunch including basketball and soccer
- WEB (Welcome Every Body) Program where select 8th grade students welcome and orient incoming 7th grade students
- Winter and spring performing arts concert with visual arts displays
Achievements and Awards
- Award winning band, drill and spirit team, frequent first place winner at the Rose Parade and other parades in the area
- Winner of county-wide spelling bee
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratorical Award
Parent Involvement
- Parent Teacher Organization and English Learners Advisory Committee