Highland's GOAL: To prepare ALL students for the rigors of high school and take at least one advanced level course in preparation for college.
Highland Middle School is proud to be designated an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School - one of only two middle schools in the Pacific Northwest.
Read more about the Middle Years IB program at Highland and how it prepares students for the full diploma program at Interlake High School.
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Principal:
Anissa Bereano
Assistant Principal:
Eric McDowell
Office Manager:
Kathie Statler
Telephone:
425-456-6400
Fax: 425-456-6499
Attendance Office:
425-456-6467
Class start/dismiss times:
M,T,Th,F 7:45 am - 2:29 pm
Wednesday ONLY
7:45 am - 1:19 pm
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2003-04
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2004-05
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2005-06
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2006-07
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Enrollment
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531
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497
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488
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552
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African Amer.
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3%
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4%
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3%
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3%
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Asian
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17%
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19%
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18%
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19%
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Hispanic
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20%
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19%
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20%
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25%
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Native Amer.
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1%
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1%
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NA
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NA
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White
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54%
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53%
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51%
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46%
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Multi-Ethnic*
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5%
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5%
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7%
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7%
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* Added in 2003 because it more accurately reflects our
student population. Prior to this time this group was
combined with white students.
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Avg. District Expenditure
per Pupil: $7,765.52
Budget:
$78,927
Condition of Building:
Remodeled in 1995
46% of students speak a first language other than English;
43% qualify for free or reduced-price lunches.
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In addition to this PROFILE, click here to view the schools'
Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Report Card
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Welcome to Highland Video
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 Find out why many think Highland Middle School is one of the area's best kept secrets. Highland is built around three core values; academics, character and community. Former Highland principal David Wellington explains what that means for students who attend Highland. Parents give glowing testimonials to the education program at Highland.
Click here to view the 10 minute video - Welcome to Highland
(streaming video requires Windows Media Player)
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Keeping the Dream Alive
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Highland students have dreams about their futures. The staff at Highland is dedicated to keeping those dreams alive. This 4 minute video featuring Highland Middle School was presented this past June at the Bellevue Schools Foundation's annual fundraising event, Spring for Schools Luncheon. The Luncheon's theme was High Expectations Lead to High Achievements. One of the ways Highland is helping its students be successful in Language Arts is through the district's Springboard program. Funding for Springboard is provided by the Bellevue Schools Foundation.
Click here to view the 4 min. video Keeping the Dream Alive
(streaming video requires Windows Media Player)
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Highland Middle School Assessments:
The federal No Child Left Behind Act requires that students be assessed each year in reading and math, grades 3 through 8, plus once in high school. In Washington State, we test each spring with the WASL (Washington Assessment of Student Learning).
WASL tests are intended to assess whether students have sufficiently mastered a set of grade-level standards for a particular subject. In other words, “How many students have learned what they need to know – and can demonstrate that learning?” Some test questions are multiple-choice, but most require students to explain their answers and ask for short or extended responses. WASL scores are reported in 4 levels: “Exceeds Standard,” “Meets Standard,” “Below Standard,” and “Well Below Standard.”
More WASL information on BSD405.org: About BSD > District & School Accountability > WASL info, testing schedule, resources
Current and previous years’ WASL results:
Highland's OSPI Report Card
Highland's Plan to Get Even Better
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School Improvement Plans
- Reading and math accountability goals for each Bellevue school- Highland (presented as PDF documents)
Special Offerings at Highland:
The IB Middle Years Program at Highland
The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (MYP), which is
a program of rigorous, international education designed to help students develop the knowledge, understanding, attitudes and skills necessary to participate actively and responsibly in a changing world
Advancement Via Individual Determination
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a nation-wide program designed to prepare students for four-year college eligibility
Special Education Center
- special education teachers, occupational and physical therapists, and speech and language pathologists serve developmentally delayed middle school students
Special Education /Learning Disabled Program- students with specialized needs participate in regular classrooms and work with special education teachers
English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL)
- English classes emphasizing vocabulary, reading, writing, and American history for students who are learning in English
Peer Mediation
- Peer mediation is both a program and a process where students of the same age-group facilitate resolving disputes between two people or small groups. This process has proven effective in schools around the United States, changing the way students understand and resolve conflict in their lives.
Chapter I (Title I) - materials and support for students who need help with math and reading
After-school Learning Opportunities
- After-school learning time in reading and math delivered by certified staff; after school tutorial, Homework Club and ¿Tienes Tarea?, each of which are programs that provide students support in completing homework and class projects and preparing for class quizzes and tests
After-School Activities
- Bellevue Parks & Club Bellevue - after-school activities such as photography, sports, crafts and cooking are offered Monday through Friday, 2:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Special Services Available at Highland:
Youth Eastside Services
- is a lifeline for kids and families coping with challenges such as emotional distress, substance abuse and violence. Through intervention, outreach and prevention, YES builds confidence and responsibility, strengthens family relationships, and advocates for a safer community that cares for its youth
SUCCESS
- The SUCCESS Mentoring Program recruits caring adults to serve as a positive role model to young people who are struggling with their academic, social or personal lives. SUCCESS mentors encourage youth to develop the skills and qualities they need to be successful in life, help them build self-esteem and provide them with continual support and guidance
VIBES
- adult mentors who foster individual student success through weekly work one-on-one in classes. We welcomed 34 mentors last year.
How Parents can get Involved
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Join the PTSA
Become a VIBESvolunteer
Volunteer Opportunities:
Become a
VIBES
volunteer