Overview

• Grandview Middle School serves approximately 600 students in grades 5-7
• Over 90% of Grandview's licensed staff hold a master's degree or higher
• Block scheduling provides 80 minutes of math and language arts instruction daily

Technology

• Westonka’s edge21 technology plan personalizes learning and embeds 21st century skills like creativity, critical thinking, collaboration & problem solving
• Each Grandview student has a Chromebook to use at school and at home, and all classrooms have SMARTBoards and sound amplification systems
• Grandview utilizes “Smart PE”—a way of transforming gym class using wearable sensors

Academic Excellence

• Grandview students consistently rank among the best in the state on the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs)
• Grandview ranks as the No. 5 Best Middle School in Minnesota for 2022, according to "U.S. News & World Report."
• 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: Destination Imagination, Continental Math, Math Masters, Word Master Open, Geography Bee, Spelling Bee, yearbook and archery

21st Century Curriculum

• Grandview participates in the University of Minnesota’s Ramp-Up to Readiness program for high school, college and career preparation
• STEM, art, choir, band and Post Secondary Skills are offered in all three grades
• 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
• Advisory and bullying prevention curriculum promotes a positive school climate, social & emotional learning and positive behavior
• Students build positive connections through a variety of activities and programs
  • “Morning Meeting” team-building activities
  • School service and fundraising projects
  • Sixth-grade Courage Retreat
  • Two team-building field trips each year
• The Grandview Parent Teacher Organization meets every other month
• Parent/student annual surveys foster continual improvement
• Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program helps ensure a positive learning environment
• Character Education is explicitly taught using the Second Step curriculum.

Student Celebrations

• Grandview celebrates student achievements and positive behavior several times throughout the year.
• Recognitions include:
  • “PRIDE Passes” positive behavior incentives
  • “Portraits of PRIDE” character awards
  • “Reward Days” to celebrate success
  • Student Celebration Assemblies
  • “PRIDE” postcards

Community Education

• Westonka Community Education offers recreation and enrichment opportunities for students in all grades
• Offerings include sports teams, Spanish classes, music lessons and more