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PTA/O President(s): Gail Condor, (608) 442-7123
Parent Contact(s): Gail Condor, (608) 442-7123
High School Attendance Area: Memorial
School Web Site: http://www.madison.k12.wi.us/springharbor/
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The mission of Spring Harbor Middle School, a magnet school with an emphasis on environmental science, is to develop the personal, social, and academic potential of all students. We will accomplish this through an interactive, integrated, multicultural curriculum. Spring Harbor's small, caring atmosphere guided by shared involvement of students, parents, staff, and community promotes exploration and lifelong learning. Enrollment is limited to students from the Memorial Attendance Area in grades 6, 7, 8. Applications are available from the school office. A waiting list is maintained for each grade. Selection of the 6th grade class is by lottery. |
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Spring Harbor is located off University Avenue on Spring Harbor Drive, a block from Lake Mendota. The school's location, near the lake and the University of Wisconsin, provides the basis for our focus: environmental science.
Spring Harbor has a total enrollment of 264 students in grades 6, 7, 8. There are four academic sections in each grade level with a class size of 22.
First Student Bus Company serves Spring Harbor from various stops in the Memorial High School attendance area.
Students have the option of an a la carte or prepacked hot lunch menu. Bi-monthly options include pizza and burritos.
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On the recent Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Exam, Spring Harbor students scored amongst the highest of all middle schools in the district.
The core academic subjects of math, science, language arts, and social studies are required in all grades. An accelerated algebra class is an option in grade 8.
Computer classes are taught at all grade levels. Technology education is included in our science classes and 8th grade elective classes. Spring Harbor's computer lab has 24 individual computer work stations. The Library Media Center has 12 computers and each classroom has two networked computers.
The goal of Talented and Gifted (TAG) programming is to make certain K-12 students consistently have learning opportunities that are challenging, systematic and continuous based on learning profile, readiness and student interest.
Student learning experiences include a broad range of opportunities that pushes a student to their next level of challenge and allows them to develop their talents. TAG programming may occur in the classroom, or in other settings. TAG programming is determined by ongoing evaluation and assessment of individual student needs. Each school has TAG resource support for ongoing consultation.
The Unified Arts program includes physical education, art, computer education, French, Spanish, Italian, band, orchestra, and choir.
Options for students with learning disabilities, cognitive disabilities, and emotional disabilities are available.
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More than 93% of students responding to a recent climate survey described Spring Harbor as a VERY safe school. The small size of our school allows our staff to know all of our students.
Cross grade homerooms help students learn to interact positively with students in other grades. Individual counseling and conflict resolution is available. A bully-proofing curriculum is used at each grade level.
Field trips are an important part of the Spring Harbor curriculum. These include day trips to local parks and the Lake Mendota, Black Earth Creek, the Aldo Leopold Center, and the prairie restoration site located adjacent to the Madison School Forest. Overnight trips include McKenzie Environmental Center, and Trees for Tomorrow in Eagle River. These trips support our environmental emphasis and may vary from year to year.
Student Council is available to all. A wide variety of clubs and after school activities are offered. Fun Day and evening events include a DJ, games, videos and refreshments. All students are encouraged to participate in our Service Learning Activities and fundraisers, organized through homerooms.
Many special programs and events are available throughout the year including our Environmental Conference in the spring, featuring presentations on student and adult scientific research.
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Our large and active PTSO (Parent, Teacher, Student Organization) meets monthly. Dates and times may be obtained from the school office.
Parents also participate on the School Improvement, 8th Grade Activities, Parents, Students and Teachers Working Together to Close the Achievement Gap, and other committees. Parent conferences are held for all students in November and are encouraged as needed throughout the year.
Spring Harbor has formed partnerships with Edgewood College, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the Friends of the School Forest, the Spring Harbor Neighborhood Association, and RSVP of Dane County. Our community partnerships are constantly growing.
We invite you to take a closer look at Spring Harbor Middle School. If your student benefits from individualized instruction, loves hands-on learning, and thrives in a small and personalized setting, then Spring Harbor may be just the place for you!
School Tours are open to all. We encourage anyone interested to meet with staff or take a guided tour of our school.
We encourage you to talk with parents of our students to learn more about our school. Please see the Principal/Parent information on this web site for current names and phone numbers.
For answers to any questions or to receive materials about Spring Harbor, call the school office at 204-1100 or fax your request to 204-0509.
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"Our school is located in a beautiful area. We are near Lake Mendota and across the street from a park. On our school grounds we have a large effigy mound which is at the top of our sledding hill."
-- Spring Harbor 8th Grader"Small classes allow our teachers to work one-on-one with us. Students feel they have more of a say in their education at Spring Harbor."
-- Spring Harbor 8th Grader"Spring Harbor Middle School is full of friendly faces and strong minds. It is an environmental community to which I am proud to belong."
-- Spring Harbor 7th Grader"Learning is easier at Spring Harbor because we have hands-on experiences. We don't just read our textbooks. We do many projects and interesting activities. This makes learning fun."
-- Spring Harbor 8th Grader
Remember, you're "At Home At Spring Harbor Middle School!"
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Last Updated: 2007-07-17
