Middle School Course Guide

Blue Valley middle schools are designed to meet the needs of a special group of students: young adolescents. We look forward to working with families to help students successfully navigate these transitional years.The middle school level focuses on two primary goals: improving academic performance and encouraging the personal growth of each student. The comprehensive curriculum and structures ensure excellence around college and career readiness, personal and social responsibility and technology literacy.

Blue Valley middle schools incorporate the following educational principles that are identified in the context of the early adolescence stage of human development:

• Curriculum is grounded in rigorous, academic standards.
• The focus will be on what students should know and be able to do.
• The school is a safe and healthy environment that provides purposeful and meaningful relationships among students and staff.
• Families and the community are involved in supporting student learning and personal growth.
• Instruction is congruent with best educational practices.

Families are invited to become involved as active partners in their child’s school experiences. The experience will be enriching for families and children and helpful to the middle school community.