In BSD, middle schools are organized into teaching teams. Sixth-grade students are members of a team which offers students a transition year from an elementary setting. Students spend most of their day with a homeroom teacher and leave that classroom for exploratory, physical education, and music electives.
Seventh and eighth graders are on multi-year, multi-age teams. Seventh graders are assigned to one of three teams and remain with that team for two years. One of the goals of this design is to offer continuity for students, parents, and teachers. Teachers from different subject areas work together to design curriculum units and activities which are often interrelated.
A Letter about the new 7th and 8th grade ELA curriculum
Directions on How to Set Up a Schoology Account
2025-2026 Team Welcome Letters are Linked Below
6th Grade
Team Calypso
Team Equinox
Team Synergy
7/8th Grade
Team Oasis
Team Phoenix
Team Solstice
