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SCHOOL DIVISION
The Middle School

Grades 6 - 8

“Our program inspires student achievement
and a strong sense of community, self, and values”

Al-Bayan Middle School consists of grades 6 to 8.

The BBS Middle School provides a superior bilingual educational program designed to meet the individual needs of a
select student body. All students follow a core program of studies and are expected to achieve mastery of basic skills.
The program emphasizes academic excellence; personal, social and intellectual growth; and encourages each student
to be a motivated, constructive member of society. Students are expected to perform at a high academic level in both
English and Arabic. Information Technology
Middle School students thrive in an atmosphere of high expectations and mutual respect. The school has upgraded technology in all classrooms: each classroom has a PC, an interactive screen and printer. The MS
campus is wireless. Students bring their own laptop to school every day to use in classrooms.
The student is the center of the educational process at BBS. Learning through the medium of two languages, Arabic and
English, our students come to appreciate the traditions of the past and meet the challenges of the future of their own Advisory Program / Guidance Services
culture and that of others, while engaging in the process of promoting true international understanding. Arabic and The advisory program is a structured, nurturing program which promotes development of intellectual, physical,
English are developed to the highest academic standard through a demanding curriculum. emotional, and social values. In addition, the Guidance Counselors are dedicated to helping students work through
any social, academic, or personal concerns.
Academic Program
Extra-Curricular Activities
Subjects tought in Arabic Subjects tought in English
Students are able to choose from a wide variety of intramural sports activities, interscholastic sports, after-school clubs,
English, Science, Math, Computer, Art, PE, Music,
Arabic, Islamic Studies & Social Studies drama, choir, Student Council, etc.
Humanities, STEAM & Leadership Academy
Protect Ed Lessons
Assessment Students in grade 6-8 will receive scheduled sessions on Protect Ed KidProof’s program on children’s rights and safety.
Standards at Al-Bayan Middle School are high, yet appropriate. Evaluation of student achievement is based on student These classes will be delivered by trained counselors. Protect Ed’s KidProof Safety was formed to help protect kids. Their
work, projects, tests, quizzes, presentations, etc. Feedback on student progress is posted regularly on the Student company spans the globe and has trained millions of children, parents, and educators with proactive and preventive
Information System, and progress and semester reports are distributed at set times throughout the year. Parent-Teacher safety education. Topics covered will include Bullyproofing, Stranger Smart, Safe Sports, Cybersafety. Protect Ed program
Conferences are scheduled regularly throughout the year. is taught in English.

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