Jefferson Middle School (Midland, MI)

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Jefferson Middle School

Jefferson Middle School is located on the north side of Midland, Michigan and teaches students in grades 6, 7 & 8. Jefferson is one of three middle schools in the Midland Public School system and the main feeder school for Herbert Henry Dow High School.[1]

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[edit] History

Jefferson is the newest middle school in Midland, opening in 1963. It was originally called North Intermediate and included grades 7, 8 & 9, but was renamed for nearby Jefferson Avenue to resolve confusion with Northeast Intermediate. In 1997, the school changed from grades 7-8-9 to 6-7-8 and the name was changed to Jefferson Middle School. Jim Clark and Clayton Wetmore were the first principal and assistant principal, respectively.

[edit] Curriculum

  • All sixth graders are required to take the following classes: Reading, Writing, Math, Science and Western Hemisphere. Electives include: Orchestra, Band, Choir, Spanish, Art & Physical Education.
  • All seventh graders are required to take the following classes: English, Math, Science and Eastern Hemisphere. Full year electives include: Orchestra, Band, Choir, Spanish, French & German. Semester electives are Physical Education, Careers/Health, Art, Keyboarding, World of Technology, Life Management & Learning Strategies.
  • All eighth graders are required to take the following classes: English, Math, Science and US History. Full year electives include: Orchestra, Band, Choir, Spanish 1&2, French 1&2 & German 1&2. Semester electives are Physical Education, PE/Swimming, Topics for Teens, Art, Business Computer Applications, Theatre, Computerized Design Technology, Life Management & Learning Strategies.[2]
Jefferson Husky logo

[edit] Sports

The team mascot is the Husky (dog breed) and colors are red and white. Seventh and eighth grade students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of athletic activities. Sports for girls include basketball, swimming, volleyball & track. Boys sports are basketball, football, wrestling, & track.

[edit] Arts

Music is the primary artistic activity at Jefferson. The Band, Orchestra and Choir all perform concerts during the year.

[edit] Extracurricular Activities

Head to Head is a competitive testing & performance program with high student participation in which 6th, 7th and 8th grade students compete in:
- written tests in eight subject areas
- a live quiz show-style event
- black & white and color art performance events
- vocal music solos and ensembles
- Instrumental music solos and ensembles
- Public speaking individual and group events

Other available activities include:

  • Drama Club
  • Computer Club
  • Forensics
  • Student Council
  • Yearbook
  • Newspaper
  • STAND (Students Taking a New Direction, a community service group)

[edit] Demographics

  1. Enrollment: 887
  2. Teachers: 41
  3. Student/teacher ratio: 22:1
  4. Racial makeup: Asian: 4%, Black: 2%, Hispanic: 1%, White/Other: 93%
  5. Economic makeup: Free lunch: 9%, Reduced price lunch: 2%
  6. Gender mix: Male: 53%, Female: 47%
  7. Enrollment by grade: 6th: 297, 7th: 307, 8th: 283[3]


[edit] References

  1. ^ Michigan Local School Directory.com: Jefferson Middle School, Midland
  2. ^ Jefferson Middle School homepage: Curriculum
  3. ^ Public School Review.com: Jefferson Middle School

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