Central Middle School (Midland, MI)

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Central Middle School

Central Middle School is located near the center of Midland, Michigan (hence the name) and teaches students in grades 6, 7 & 8. Central is one of three middle schools in the Midland Public School system and the main feeder school for Midland High School.[1]

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[edit] History

Central Intermediate School opened in 1956 with grades 7-9. The building was the former home of Midland High School, which originally opened in 1937 but moved to its current location in 1956. In 1997, the school changed from grades 7-8-9 to 6-7-8 and the name was changed to Central Middle School.

[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]
Central Cavalier logo

[edit] Sports

The team mascot is the Cavalier (swaggering swashbuckler) and colors are blue 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 Central. The Band, Orchestra and Choir all perform concerts during the year. Art is also offered.

[edit] Demographics

  1. Enrollment: 566
  2. Teachers: 33
  3. Student/teacher ratio: 17:1
  4. Racial makeup: Native American: 2%, Asian: 3%, Black: 3%, Hispanic: 2%, White/Other: 90%
  5. Economic makeup: Free lunch: 35%, Reduced price lunch: 10%
  6. Gender mix: Male: 49%, Female: 51%
  7. Enrollment by grade: 6th: 181, 7th: 191, 8th: 194 [3]

[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--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:

[edit] References

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

[edit] External links

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