Beaver Area Middle School

Initial Designation: 2024

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School Details

  • Principal: Steve Katkich
  • District: Beaver Area SD
  • County: Beaver
  • Community: Suburban-Rural

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 - Ensure all students have equal access to technology for research and activities

Description

Beaver Area Middle School serves grades 7 and 8 with a teaming model that places students in three collaborative core teams for English language arts, math, science, and social studies. Learners choose from more than 20 elective experiences, including opportunities for world languages in Spanish or Latin, plus a partial rotation that introduces additional engaging content areas. Multiple math pathways support strong growth, with options that can extend through Algebra I and Geometry. Instruction is strengthened through a one to one iPad program, Google applications, and Schoology for calendars, lessons, assignments, and discussion. A weekly Advisory helps students build academic habits and social emotional skills, supported by Schoolwide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports through the PAWS Plus framework. Robotics and ESports add creative challenges and teamwork. Families can feel confident their student will be known, supported, and celebrated.
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