Ben F. Kolb Middle School

Initial Designation: 2023

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School Details

  • Principal: Tina Lingenfelter
  • District: Rialto Unified School District
  • County: San Bernardino County
  • Community: Suburban

Characteristics

  • Academic Excellence - Instructional strategies include a variety of challenging and engaging activities
  • Developmental Responsiveness - Meaningful parent involvement
  • Organizational Structures and Processes - Plan for school improvement that is organized, communicated, and acted upon
  • Social Equity - Fluid approach to addressing student needs with short and longer-term intervention support

Description

Ben F Kolb Middle School delivers a full middle grades program with six daily periods, Breakfast in the Classroom, and strong core classes in English, math, science, and social studies, plus honors options and Math 1 for acceleration. Students shape their own pathway through electives like robotics, esports in a dedicated lab, art, computers, band, choir, strings, leadership, yearbook, game theory, and beginning speech. AVID and AVID Excel build college readiness and academic language for multilingual scholars, while English Literacy using Read 180 and Math Numeracy provide targeted support. A Tutoring Center, online Varsity Tutors, bootcamps, and summer session extend learning beyond the bell. Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, Second Step, a Wellness Center, WEB, JROTC, Junior Black Achievers, and Los Pumas strengthen belonging. We are excited to support your student as they grow each day.
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