Mission: In order for all students to reach their highest academic and creative potential, we commit to educate them in essential skills while providing a transition to high school.
School Website
2008 Bond Projects
History
School Focus
Achieving Academic Success
What Makes Mead Unique
Before/After School Activities
Feeder Pattern
Mead Middle School
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Grades: 6th - 8th |
Joshua Barnett, Principal |
School Website
Mead Middle School maintains a separate school web site [http://mms.stvrain.k12.co.us]. The school's web site makes it easier to communicate news and information to parents. Please visit the web site for more detailed information and events concerning Mead Middle School.
In addition to the separate school web site, an overview of Mead Middle School is provided [below]. A similar summary is provided for each school within the District to make it easier to find the same information for each of the District's schools.
2008 Bond Projects
Thanks to the community, the passage of the 2008 Bond will provide funds for building repairs and infrastructure upgrades.
History
Serving Mead, eastern Boulder and Western Weld counties, Mead Middle School has a proud tradition of student achievement and parent involvement. Mead graduates are recognized for high school success in academics, music, and athletics.
School Focus
The proven curriculum embraces the district middle school emphasis on reading, writing, numeracy, technology, and civility. Specific school goals at Mead Middle focus on reading, writing, and math.
To meet reading goals, a Literacy Lab provides students reading below grade level with targeted individualized reading instruction, while the Accelerated Reader program is in place for all students to improve comprehension skills. Writing goals are supported through the Six-Traits and the Step Up to Writing programs. Reading and writing are taught across the curriculum in all classes.
The Connected Math Program includes Algebra to enable students to achieve their math goals.
Computer access in the classrooms, labs, and IMC enriches instruction, student research, and student presentations.
Achieving Academic Success
Small classes and standards-based curriculum driven by performance-based data provide support for students to achieve academic success. Exemplary instructional strategies, tools and programs include:
- Two and four person teams teaching the core subjects in blocks of time provide maximum support and intervention for students at different levels of need.
- National Parks are the contextual vehicle for sixth grade students to study earth, physical, and biological sciences.
- Instructional and enrichment programs include Advanced Math and Algebra; Spanish; enrichment science, math, social studies and English classes; instrumental and vocal music; and drama.
What Makes Mead Unique
Academic expectations and standards are high.
The school embraces the middle school philosophy of focusing on the student and student learning.
Students have the opportunity to try a variety of pursuits including fine arts, technology, practical arts, and academic interests.
The parent volunteer program provides tutors, mentors, and chaperones for school events and allows parents to participate with the school as full partners.
The Parent Advisory Council (PAC) promotes a positive school climate and good communication between school and community, raises funds for activities, sponsors dances, and provides treats at school concerts and plays.
Before/After School Activities
Students have a wide range of activities/clubs to participate in at Mead Middle School including Student Council, National Junior Honor Society, Math Counts, Show Choir, Dog Pound Spirit Club, Bible Club, Geography Club, Art Club, Boulder Boulder Running Club, and Homework Club. Additionally, the school produces a drama or musical each year.
Competitive opportunities are available for students who choose the After School Intramural Sports Program that include volleyball, basketball, wrestling and track.
Feeder Pattern
Students leaving Mead Middle School will attend Mead High School or Skyline High School. A large portion of Mead Middle School students previously attended Mead Elementary School.
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