B.L. Gray Junior High School

Initial Designation: 2019

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School Details

  • Principal: Maria del Crystal Chavez
  • District: Sharyland Independent School District
  • County: Hays
  • Community: Rural

Characteristics

  • Academic Excellence - Exemplars of high-quality work are shared with students
  • Developmental Responsiveness - Meaningful parent involvement
  • Organizational Structures and Processes - Plan for school improvement that is organized, communicated, and acted upon
  • Social Equity - Faculty adapts curriculum, instruction, and assessments to meet diverse and changing student needs

Description

B.L. Gray Middle School serves a diverse student population of over 900 learners who thrive in a professional and academically rigorous environment. Our commitment to the whole child is anchored in specific social emotional programs such as the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports framework and our daily Advisory sessions which focus on building resilience and empathy. These initiatives ensure every student feels supported while developing essential life skills for future success. Academically, B.L. Gray Middle School is recognized for outstanding middle school programs including our award winning STEM labs and a comprehensive Career and Technical Education department that encourages hands on learning. Students engage in high level inquiry through accelerated math tracks and immersive technology courses that prepare them for the challenges of high school. By balancing emotional well being with high expectations, we empower our students to become responsible global citizens. At B.L. Gray Middle School, excellence is a daily practice shared by our dedicated staff and vibrant community of young scholars.
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