Safe and Orderly Environment

Students at Berrien Springs Middle School are held to high standards of behavior.

• Progressive discipline approach in Student Handbook.
  
• Peer Mediation process available to students.
  
• MiBLSi Positive Behavior Support Initiative.
  
• Security procedures and building monitored with cameras.
  
• Caring staff and Advisory Program to build relationships with students.

Curriculum Aligned to State Standards

Intentional preparation and planning lead to aligned curriculum providing for maximum opportunity to learn.

• Syllabi for each class describing course, teacher and grade level expectations.
• Teacher driven professional development to insure teaching of Michigan standards and Grade Level Content Expectations (G.L.C.E.).
• M.E.A.P test data analysis to determine areas for improvement.
• Measures of Academic Progress (M.A.P.) testing to determine student growth from year to year.

Fine Arts Programs

One of the areas best middle school drama programs.

• High quality middle school play and drama program.
• Opportunity for students to participate in the drama program at many levels.
• Middle School Television program operated and directed by students.
• Sixth, seventh, and eighth grade band
• Quality art instruction.

Student Senate

Involved and active Student Senate with a voice in school operations and initiatives.

• Student Senate sponsored social events.
• Eighth grade year end trip to Great America.
• Student and Staff basketball game.
• Honor Roll end of the year celebration.
• Awards program to recognize student achievements.

Athletics Programs

Quality athletics programming offered as an extension of the classroom learning environment.

• Many sports for students to participate in during the year.
• High academic expectations for student athletes.
• Quality coaching and learning experiences.

Communication with Parents