Blue Ridge Middle School

Initial Designation: 2023

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School Details

  • Principal: Sandy Taylor
  • District: Greenville County School District
  • County: Greenville
  • Community: Rural

Characteristics

  • Academic Excellence - Instructional strategies include a variety of challenging and engaging activities
  • Developmental Responsiveness - Meaningful parent involvement
  • Organizational Structures and Processes - Professional learning is supported, ongoing, high quality, and relevant to middle-grades education and instructional practices
  • Social Equity - Every student has an adult advocate at our school

Description

Blue Ridge Middle School in South Carolina serves approximately 900 students across grades six through eight with a dedicated commitment to academic excellence. Our institution fosters a supportive atmosphere through comprehensive social emotional programs like Capturing Kids Hearts to build strong relationships and promote overall student wellbeing. We prioritize personal growth by utilizing character building initiatives and a mentor program that ensures every learner feels connected and valued. Academically, our outstanding middle school programs include Gateway to Technology and Vex Robotics which empower students with essential 21st century skills. We also offer high school credit classes in Honors English and Art along with robust fine arts instruction in band, strings, and chorus. Recognized as a National School to Watch, our school provides a rigorous yet developmentally responsive environment. Our faculty members collaborate daily to maintain high standards and ensure that each student is fully prepared for future success in a global society.
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