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