Welcome to Southside Middle School

"Through the collaborative work of staff, students, parents, and community members, Southside Middle School strives to maintain a positive learning experience for all. We accomplish this by providing an open means of communication, and recognizing the academic and social success of our students."

The Southside faculty embraces the middle school philosophy and concepts. Most classes are heterogeneously grouped where all academic and maturity levels are mixed together. Adolescence is a time for rapid growth, and intellectual and social change justifying the educational approach to provide for a variety of opportunities. Middle school is a vehicle that offers ways for students to explore their interests, take risks, and make mistakes in a safe environment. 

Typical Day: Doors open at 7:15 am for Breakfast Students admitted at 7:30 am Classes begin at 7:45 am Lunches start at 10:10 am Lunches end at 12:30 PM School ends at 2:10 PM	Classes: Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies Electives: Spanish, Band, Chorus, Orchestra Unified Arts: Art, Music, Computers Media Technology, Careers, Foods, Physical Education Alternative Educative: Read 180, Resource Room, Reading Xtra
Activities/Clubs: FIRST Lego League Yearbook Drama Club 21st Century After School Program	Sports: Basketball (Boys/Girls) Track (Boys/Girls) Cross Country (Boys/Girls) Hockey (Boys) Volleyball (Both) Field Hockey (Girls)

Teams - students will be assigned to a specific team for the school year.

Homework Expectations - Homework is a major factor in student life at Southside. Homework needs to be completed after school when assigned and is expected to be passed in on time.

Bus Passes - students will receive a pass for the school year.

ID Cards - students will use these for their Lunch cards and to check out Library Books.

Backpacks - backpacks are allowed at Southside Middle School but may only be kept in your locker.

Lockers - students will be allowed to visit their lockers before school, once during the school day, and at the end of the school day.