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Transition to Middle School Specialty-Themed (Magnet) Schools

Welcoming New Students Science, Technology, Engineering,
Our middle schools are ready to welcome you and your student to middle Arts and Mathematics (STEAM)
school next fall! Every school has a plan to welcome new students and at Brooklyn Middle School
families.

Students receive leadership training so that they are equipped to welcome Brooklyn Middle School offers a school-wide STEAM (STEM plus Arts) program that
and serve as 8th grade mentors to new students each year. Every school has provides a middle school path for students in both of our district’s elementary magnet
a student leadership program (WEB: Where Everyone Belongs or GPS: schools (Arts and STEM).
Guides to Personal Success) that actively engages new students, builds
community, and strengthens school climate and culture. Brooklyn Middle School’s STEAM program supports students as they:

Supporting All Learners (a) Engage in inquiry-based learning experiences that use STEAM
to solve problems;
In addition to meeting the needs of high-achieving students, each school (b) Set goals and work to obtain the skills, knowledge and
has support systems in place to assist students with other types of needs. experiences that will position them for future success,
• Special education services are available in every school. particularly in the STEAM disciplines;
• English Learner Program services are available at every K-12 school. (c) Participate in authentic real-world experiences with practicing
• School counselors are available to support student learning scientists, engineers, and technical professionals; and
through educational, social/emotional, and career development. (d) Participate in challenging and accelerated opportunities to
demonstrate content mastery.
Registration for Middle School Courses
School counselors provide course registration information to all incoming
6th graders for the upcoming year. Incoming 7th and 8th graders follow the
registration process at their current middle school. If you have questions
about course registration for your student, please contact the counseling
office at your student’s middle school (see phone numbers on page 5). International Baccalaureate (IB)
Middle Years Program
at North View Middle School

“The important thing
in science is not so International Baccalaureate (IB) schools infuse a core curriculum with a world focus that
much to obtain new helps young people understand their role as responsible world citizens. The emphasis

facts as to discover is on changing technology, world languages, and cultures. Students are encouraged to
new ways of thinking inquire, think, communicate, take risks, achieve, be principled, caring, open-minded,
about them.” well balanced and reflective. The International Baccalaureate program has gained
recognition and respect from the world’s leading universities.

- William Lawrence Bragg The IB Middle Years Program consists of eight required subject areas that provide a
broad foundation of knowledge. These include Language and Literature (English),
Language Acquisition (Spanish or French), Mathematics, Sciences, Arts, Physical and
Health Education, Individuals and Societies (Social Studies) and Design. Teachers draw
exemplars from the world’s civilizations to help students develop an appreciation for all
cultures, including their own. Subject matter is presented through six distinctive lenses
called Global Contexts, which enable teachers and students to see relationships among
subjects, ideas, and the people throughout the world.

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