Middle School
Overview
Middle School is offered to 6th-8th
grade learners on the North campus.
At Bullis Charter School every learner is known, cared for, and respected. As members of an inclusive community of peers and adults, BCS middle schoolers are encouraged to develop their identity, build their confidence, and become leaders who own their education as they develop skills in preparation for the future.
Facilities
Dedicated
The BCS Middle School which serves 6th - 8th graders and is located on our North Campus. 6th grade classrooms are centrally located on a dedicated hallway. Facilities for 7th and 8th grade are designed around a central hub known as the Quad.
​Additional classroom space, reserved for FabLab (Fabrication Laboratory), Woodworking, Home Economics, and Digital Media is accessible to all middle school learners.
Rigorous
Curriculum
The Bullis Charter School middle school offers a rigorous curriculum designed to inspire learners to pursue their passions and interests while developing the future-ready skills crucial for success in the classroom and beyond.​​​
Math pathways up to Algebra 2 ​
Double-block Integrated English Language Arts and Social Studies
Design-thinking coursework: Collaborative projects, hands-on activities, iterative processes that foster creativity, critical thinking, and innovation
World Languages
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Core
Middle school learners receive more personalized attention from teachers and staff than is typical in a California public school. Enhanced learning opportunities enable students to take ownership of their education and explore areas of interest in a variety of settings.
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Biweekly cohort advisory group meetings​
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Student-designed, student-run clubs including Leadership Club, Debate & Critical Thinking Club, Video Editing, Engineering Club, and Coding Club
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Electives including Advanced Art, Music Composition, Play Production & Design, Speech & Debate
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Weekly FabLab incorporating design thinking & technology
Intersession
This BCS hallmark program facilitates learning outside the four walls of a classroom and integrates design thinking, technology, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy in a hands-on experience.
Every middle schooler participates in Intersession three times each school year in 2-week cycles. Through Intersession projects learners are solving real world problems.
Learners develop the essential skills of critical thinking, creative problem solving, communication, and collaboration.​​
FabLab
Every middle school learner attends FabLab, our fabrication laboratory, where they participate in a scaffolded program that includes design thinking and technology. By the time they’ve completed their 3 years of middle school, students have developed the essential technology skills of 3D modeling, laser cutting, coding, robotics, and circuitry.
After an introductory year, the focus shifts to social entrepreneurship with the design of products to address a community need.
In 8th grade students complete a personal passion project.
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Middle schoolers have several opportunities to expand their learning opportunities through:​
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Visual and performing arts
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Choral and instrumental music
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First Lego League
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Speech & Debate
BCS competes in flag football and basketball in the Los Altos After School Athletic League.