FUSD3285 East Sparrow Avenue

Flagstaff, Arizona 86004Phone: 928-527-6000 or 6004E-mail: keberhard@fusd1.org

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FUSD Middle Schools Educating Tomorrow’s LeadersStrengthening Our Community

The Flagstaff Unified School District has two middle schools that meet the diverse needs of all students in the greater Flagstaff area. Each school has unique magnet programs, award-winning teachers, a variety of sports and activities, classes to meet each learner’s unique needs and a balanced curriculum aligned to the Arizona standards for students in the 6th to 8th grades.

Mount Elden Middle School

3223 N. 4th Street Flagstaff, AZ

928-773-8250 Principal - Tom Safranek

Sinagua Middle School

3950 E. Butler Flagstaff, AZ928-527-5500

Principal - Tari Popham

Academics At Middle School

• Core classes include English, math, social studies, and science

• Gifted courses in English and math• Honors courses in English, math, social studies and

science• High School credit available for advanced math and

language classes• A wide variety of electives including technology,

art, foods, woods, drafting, Spanish, Navajo, and yearbook

• Award-winning music programs with varying levels of band, choir, orchestra, and guitar

• Camp Colton for 6th graders

• A Responsible Thinking Classroom• The Elect to Learn Program that provides account-

ability and increased success for all students

Additional Services And Support For Our Students

• Tutoring is offered in all subjects on a regular basis. In addition, individual teachers are also available to help students at lunch and after school

• A registered nurse at each site• Experienced counseling staff• Special Education programs and classes• Food service that offers breakfast and lunch daily• Transportation that includes activity busses for

students who stay after school for sports or other activities

• Community service opportunities• A wide range of community partnerships

Technology At Middle School

• Computer labs at each site for both class and indi-vidual student use

• Smart-boards, laptops, iPad and iPod carts available for all classes to use

• Fully equipped libraries with computers• Parent-VUE online gradebook for parents and stu-

dents to check attendance and grades• Updated websites and Connect-Ed automated calls

to ensure accurate and timely communication with all families

Middle School Institute of Technology and Engineering (MIT-e)

MIT-e is a rigorous magnet program providing students with opportunities to explore science, technology, en-gineering and math in a project-based, hands-on way. MIT-e introduces students to STEM careers and allows students to collaborate with STEM experts and peers in a rich learning environment. The learning experiences offered by MIT-e make students academically competi-tive for the 21st Century. Examples of MIT-e courses:

• MIT-e I: Pre-Algebra, earth/environmental sci-ence, GIS (Geographical Information System), plate tectonics, invasive species, and pollution/water flow.

• MIT-e II: Algebra (H.S. credit), physical science, Excel Data, Vernier software, drafting, Sketch Up, and GIS graphical analysis.

• MIT-e III: Geometry (H.S. credit), biology (H.S. credit), GIS, composting, greenhouse, biotech (Electrophoresis Forensics, DNA, GK-12), and multimedia.

Puente Language AcademyIn this trilingual program for grades 6-8, students study in either Navajo or Spanish. This program is a con-tinuation of the Puente de Hózhó K-5 magnet school.

Sinagua Middle School Mount Elden Middle School

Alpine Leadership Academies

Students work with a rigorous, integrated curricu-lum that is supported and reinforced in their class-es. Coursework for Alpine concentrates on balancing outdoor expeditions and community service projects in order to allow students to practice hands-on, expe-riential learning in wilderness areas as well as work-ing to improve the community of Flagstaff. Alpine’s five pillars are inquiry, community, stewardship, criti-cal thinking, and reflection. Alpine Preparatory Acad-emy is open to 6th grade students. Alpine Leader-ship Academy is open for 7th and 8th grade students.

Pre AP AcademyHonors Pre-AP Academy is an academic program that prepares students for the rigor of high school Advanced Placement classes. The rich course mate-rial, classroom discussions, and demanding assign-ments will help students develop the knowledge and critical thinking skills demanded in the 21st century.

*Applications are required for all magnet programs at SMS and MEMS and can be found on each of the school’s websites.

Athletics

• Cross Country for both girls and boys• Girls’ Volleyball• Wrestling for both girls and boys• Girls’ Basketball• Boys’ Basketball• Soccer

Clubs and Activities

• Yearbook• National Junior Honor Society• Student Council• STEM Club• Lego Robotics• Chess• All-Stars Leadership• Grand Canyon Youth• Fit Kids - exercise and health program• Clubs unique to MEMS: Robotics, Gardening• Clubs unique to SMS: Oceanography, Native American Club, Special Olympics, STEM Club, Makerspace and Mural Club

*Applications are required for all magnet programs at SMS and MEMS and can be found on each of the school’s websites.