| Mesa View Middle School is a very diverse middle school serving students in grades 6 - 8. Of our
725 students, 28% receive free/reduced lunch, 15% are English Learners, 18% Gifted and Talented
Education (GATE) students and 11% are identified as special education students. Mesa View is also
the home of the District GATE magnet program and a shared SELPA, severely emotionally diasbled
program. Listed below is a sampling of the wide variety of instructional programs offered.
GATE Magnet Program
The magnet program provides for the special needs and characteristics of gifted children. Students
are grouped in core classes with other identified GATE students - high achieving non-identified
GATE students are placed in an honors program. Teachers differentiate grade level state standards
through instructional strategies and acitvties to challenge and develop students' thinking, reasoning
and communication skills. The GATE mathematics program is accelerated one grade level. Entering
the GATE program in 6th grade, students take Pre-Algebra, followed by Algebra I in 7th grade and
Geometry in 8th grade.
Honors Program
Students who exhibit a high level of achievement in Language Arts may participate in the Honors
Language Arts and Social Science classes. The teachers enrich the grade level standards to challenge
the students. Students are identified for this class based on State CST English Language Arts scores,
fluency levels, comprehension scores, grades and teacher recommendations. Students must maintain
a B grade in order to continue in the program.
Advanced Math
Mesa View strives to offer an advanced math program for students who are advanced in
mathematics. These classes move at a faster pace and emphasize application of mathematical
concepts.
Literacy Intervention Program
Literacy intervention is offered for students who are performing below grade level by more than two
grades. Students' primary focus becomes literacy and half of their school day is devoted to improving
their reading and writing skills. Our goal is to have these students within grade level prior to moving
to high school.
Special Education Services
Mesa View hosts a wide variety of special education services including Resource Specialists, a Speech
Therapist, and Special Day Classes. Our staff looks to blend services and classes as much as possible
to maximize our students' experiences and our staffs' expertise.
Technology
With the assistance of our PTSO, Mesa View has beenable to provide students with access to
technology. SmartBoards are the expectation at Mesa View with 99% of the classrooms equipped with
a board and projector. The staff attends on-going training to maximize the use of this exceptional
instructional tool. We continue to build the number of wireless laptop computer labs available for
teachers for use in their classrooms.Currently we have three labs teachers may check out. Our
traditional computer lab hosts Exploratory Wheels at all grade levels as well as provides a place for
students to complete assignments when needed.
Co-Curricular Activities
Co-curricular programs vary from year to year depending on the staff strengths and our school
resources. Activities range from 6th grade intramurals to 7th and 8th grade academic and athletic
competitions.
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