Middle School Information
Fifth Graders from Birdneck Elementary feed into 3 different Middle Schools: Virginia Beach Middle, Lynnhaven Middle, and Corporate Landing Middle (click on the school logo to be taken to the school website). If you are not sure which school you are zoned for, ask me and I will be happy to let you know 😊
Here are some important dates to put on your calendar:
MIDDLE SCHOOL INFO NIGHTS SCHEDULE:
Plaza MYP Info Night: Nov 2nd or Nov 3rd 6:30 @ Plaza Middle School
Brickell Academy/ODS Info Night: TBD
Virginia Beach MS Art Program Art/Brickell Academy Dance Programs: TBD
CLMS Info Night: TBD
VBMS Info Night: TBD
We will spend our guidance lessons in December exploring the 6th grade course options and electives for next year. The Secondary School Curriculum Guide, with descriptions of courses, is available here. The course selection sheet can be reviewed here (some electives may not be provided at all middle schools- exact electives for your school will be on the Google Form when you register in January).
5th grade teachers will recommend either core or advanced coursework for our students in March. Teachers are given these specific guidelines to follow when making recommendations for Advanced Coursework.
In late March students will receive a Course Verification printout with the courses they are registered for-- this will be the LAST CHANCE to make changes to course selections. Students will receive their final class schedules in August.
Additional Middle School Options:
AVID: Please note this program is only available for students living in the CLMS and Plaza zones. More information about the application and timeline will be forthcoming. Read more about the AVID program here
PLAZA MYP: Students in Grade 5 interested in applying for Plaza Middle School’s – Middle Years Program – the middle school version of the International Baccalaureate Program at Princess Anne High School can find the application here; students can login using their school username and password. This is an academy and is designed to support high achieving students who are interested in learning more about a global focus of the world. This program requires Community Service hours and a high academic drive to accomplish the curriculum focus. MYP Applications are due January 9, 2023. Video
BRICKELL ACADEMY : Brickell Academy at Old Donation School is a school that supports students who are identified gifted in grades 2-8 at one location. All instructional staff and administration have certifications and degrees specific to supporting the academic and social/emotional needs of gifted students. The application is online this year; students can login using their school username and password. To access the application please click here. If you have questions about Brickell Academy (identified gifted students only) please contact the Gifted Resource Teacher Mrs. Hawley at Mary.Hawley@vbschools.com for more information. Brickell/ODS applications are due January 18. Video