School Mission
- The mission of Brier Terrace Middle School is to create a positive learning environment which enhances and nurtures the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of young adolescents.
| Curriculum |
- Foreign language(s) taught: French and Spanish.
- Special education programs designed specifically for students with serious emotional disturbance, specific learning disabilities and other health impairments.
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Instructional Program Highlights
- Reading is taught in all classes through content area text material. Reading specialist on staff to assist students who need additional assistance; free after school and summer reading academies.
- Science, math, and technology are taught via a dynamic SciMaTech elective class.
- Full music and arts program. Students may take early morning PE to enable a full schedule as well as music. 44% of students take music.
- Language arts and social studies classes are blocked. Teachers work in instructional teams.
| Activities and Sports |
- Clubs and extra-curricular activities include: Monster Garage;
Math Team; Newsgroup Club;
Hackey Sack Club; Tech Reach;
Break Dancing; Open Gym; Chess and Knitting.
- This school has the following art(s) programs: orchestra, band, theater/drama, art, chorus and Dance.
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Parent and Community Support
- Active in PTSO and in volunteering. A school advisory team, composed of parents, staff, and the principal meet regularly to discuss school issues, vision, and direction.
Other news or notes
- The school climate is positive. School is economically and linguistically diverse. High academic and behavioral expectations exist for students. A recognition/incentive program encourages students to be prompt, polite, prepared, productive, and show pride.
| Technology and Facilities |
- This school was established between 1960-1969.
- District provides transportation to this school.
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| Admissions and Enrollment |
- Entering students typically come from: Brier Elementary; Mountlake Terrace Elementary; Cedar Way Elementary; Hilltop Elementary and Evergreen Elementary.
- Graduates typically go to: Mountlake Terrace High School.
- Almost all of the students at this school come from the neighborhood where the school is located.
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| Safety, Discipline and Support |
- Safety and discipline-related resources include: After school or lunchtime detentions; In-school suspension;
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| Other Features and Highlights |
- Regular classroom hours: 7:45 am to 2:20 pm.
- Principal has been at this school for 3 years.
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| Source of Data |
Additional information, including curriculum and special programs, was either submitted to GreatSchools by a school official or comes directly from the school or school district's Web site. This page was last updated on 11/29/2005. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information submitted by school officials.
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