- Grandview Middle School
- Curriculum Overview
About Grandview
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Overview
- Grandview Middle School serves approximately 600 students in grades 5-7
- Over 95% of Grandview's licensed staff hold a master's degree or higher
- Block scheduling provides 85 minutes of math and language arts instruction
Technology
- The Westonka Edge21 technology plan personalizes learning and embeds 21st century skills, such as creativity, collaboration, critical thinking and problem solving
- As part of the district-wide 1:1 student to device initiative, every GMS student is given a Google Chromebook to use at school and at home
Academic Excellence
- Grandview students consistently rank among the best in the state on the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs)
- By grade 7, an average GMS student performs over the 10th grade level on NWEA tests
- Grandview is a four-time Minnesota Department of Education Reward School (Top 15% of Title I schools in Minnesota)
Enrichment & Extension
- Grandview students have been national qualifiers in the Future Cities and Future Problem Solving competitions
- Enrichment offerings include: Knowledge Master Open, Continental Math, Math Masters, Geography Bee, Spelling Bee, yearbook, archery, SIBA Invention Competition, IE Challenge, STEM Video Challenge and after school Spanish
21st Century Curriculum
- Enrichment offerings include: Knowledge Master Open, Continental Math, Math Masters, Geography Bee, Spelling Bee, yearbook, archery, SIBA Invention Competition, IE Challenge, STEM Video Challenge and after school Spanish
- STEM, art, choir, band, Post Secondary Skills and technology are offered in all three grades
- Students may take advanced math and language arts courses
- Before-, during- and after-school academic support is available
School Climate & Connectedness
- The Where Everyone Belongs (WEB) program helps students with the transition to middle school
- Morning Meeting and bullying prevention curriculum promotes a positive school climate
- Students build connections through a variety of activities and programs:
- “School Survivor” team-building activities
- “Mix It Up” time at lunch
- school service and fundraising projects
- sixth-grade Courage Retreat
- The Grandview Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) meets every other month
- Parent/student annual surveys foster continual improvement
Student Celebrations
- Grandview celebrates student achievements and positive behavior several times throughout the year. Recognitions include:
- “Caught in the Act” positive behavior incentives
- White Hawks PRIDE Character Awards
- “Reward Days” to celebrate success
- Student Celebration assemblies
- “Good News” postcards
Activities
- Westonka Community Education offers recreation and enrichment opportunities for students in all grades, including sports teams, Spanish classes and music lessons
- In 7th grade, students may choose to participate in high school athletics