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Shaker Heights Middle School
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Academics
At Shaker Heights Middle School, students engage in a rigorous academic curriculum that incorporates the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme, fostering critical thinking and global awareness.
Arts
Shaker Heights Middle School offers a vibrant visual and performing arts program, providing students with numerous opportunities to explore and develop their creative talents through a wide array of classes, extracurricular activities and performances and exhibitions.
Athletics
Shaker Heights Middle School's athletics program that encourages students to develop their physical skills, teamwork and sportsmanship. With dedicated coaches, the program fosters a love of sports and a commitment to healthy living.
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Your feedback is crucial as we assess how effectively we engage with families and our broader community, with a focus on equity, student learning and school improvement.
Curriculum Nights will take place on Wednesday, September 4 for Grade 6 and on Thursday, September 5 for Grades 7 & 8.
A summary of the communication channels available to parents and guardians.
The “Away for the Day” cell phone procedures will focus on student well-being and safety and seeks to improve academic and social engagement at school.
The school day start and end times have been adjusted for the 2024-2025 school year.
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International Baccalaureate
As an International Baccalaureate school, our curriculum is designed to nurture, educate students who are creative thinkers and skillful problem solvers and who are actively engaged in our global and multicultural society.
Educational Equity
We work to understand and dismantle long-standing systemic barriers that have resulted in persistent racial disparities in academic achievement. These same barriers also prevent a true sense of belonging.
Facilities Plan
Our vision is for all Shaker Heights children to attend school in buildings that are modern, safe and inclusive; support academic excellence; are diverse, integrated and welcoming; promote community, and; allow the District to remain fiscally responsible.
Travel
Shaker Heights Middle School students are introduced to travel through various educational trips, including the annual Grade 8 trip to Washington, D.C., which enriches their learning experiences and broadens their perspectives.
Social-Emotional Wellness
As part of the Middle School's commitment to the whole child, dedicated supports help ensure that all students have access to a variety of resources to support their social-emotional development.
Get Involved
Volunteers play a crucial role at Shaker Heights Middle School, enriching the educational experience by supporting activities, organizing events and fostering a strong sense of community involvement.
