Innovation Middle School



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The difference between a leader and a follower is innovation

The focus for education at Innovation Middle School (iMiddle) is Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM). We offer this rigorous curriculum embedded in 21st century technology skills and in a reduced class-size setting. The talented and collaborative staff has the ability and passion to utilize technology in their everyday teaching in order to thoughtfully engage students. With projects that include podcasts, WebQuests, videoconferencing and video production, laptops, online tools, a variety of software, and digital content, iMiddle students will learn first and foremost by doing and actively participating in the learning process. We will present authentic, challenging, and meaningful experiences which require students to solve practical, real world problems and apply technology to meet California Standards for Education. At iMiddle, we intend to inspire not simply science and math students, but scientists and mathematicians and are seeking to nurture the next generation of leaders. Innovation Middle School is now enrolling for Fall 2009.

At Innovation Middle School you can look forward to:

*7th and 8th grades only

*Reduced class-size and a small neighborhood school atmosphere

*Interactive digital classroom environments with Promethean ActivBoards and ActivExpressions

*Project Based Learning opportunities, including Gateway to Technology pre-engineering courses

*Technology in every class & hand-on, web-based learning

*1:1 laptop program for every student

*GATE classes – including Seminar

*AVID, Video Production, Exploring Computers, Multi-media Yearbook, Spanish 1-2 and 3-4 elective courses offered

*Technology Electives with an emphasis on video production, multi-media arts, and computers

*Pre-Algebra or Algebra offered to 7th grade students and Algebra or Geometry for 8th graders

*PrimeTime (formerly “6 to 6”) after school program and many after school activities, including football, soccer, fitness, tutoring, robotics, and more!

*Strong community involvement

*Nationally Board Certified, Apple Distinguished, and Google Academy Educators

*Partnerships with Hewlett Packard, Microsoft, Apple and others

The mission of Innovation Middle School is to inspire students to be intellectually prepared and engaged in a curriculum focused on the integration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics all with a deliberate worldview and commitment to character.