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Welcome to W.A. Bass Middle School
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W. A. Bass Middle School currently houses students from Grades 6th through 8th grade. Our 6th grade is divided into two academic teams, and we have one 7th grade team and one 8th grade team. W. A. Bass Middle School offers AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) classes for 7th and 8th graders. We currently offer high school credit courses in the area: Algebra One (7th grade), Algebra One (8th grade),Geometry (8th grade) and Physical Science (8th grade). We offer advance courses in every grade level in the area of mathematics, reading and language. W. A. Bass Middle consists of a fifty-three (54) member staff. The staff includes two administrators, twenty-seven classroom teachers, one guidance counselor, one library media specialist, one special education assistant, one Home/School Coordinator, one secretary/bookkeeper, one secretary clerk, one library clerk, half-time guidance clerk, five custodians, four cafeteria workers, one In-School Suspension teacher, two campus supervisors, one part-time nurse, one Centerstone counselor, one School Resource Officer, and one full-time STARS (Students Taking A Right Stand) counselor. W.A. Bass Middle School has five pencil partners: Centennial Medical Center, West End Community Church, Healthways, Mary Mims and City of Life Corporation.
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School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt Now Accepting Applications |
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MNPS 8th grade students who will attend MNPS high schools next fall and have a strong knack for science and math are encouraged to apply to attend the School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt (SSMV). Applications are available here.
The school, now in its 3rd year of operation, is a four-year, part-time high school program with a focus on interdisciplinary research science. Students will study under some of the nation’s top researchers and doctors. Accepted students commit to the full, four-year program. Upon completion of the program, students will have earned seven honors science credits, completed independent scientific research projects, and submitted to multiple national science competitions. Approximately 25 students will be selected for the Class of 2014. Students will be evaluated by their 7th grade TCAP scores or equivalent, course grades from 7th and 8th grade, essay answers, and teacher recommendations. Applications are due by Friday, Feb. 12, no later than 5 p.m.
For more information about the SSMV and how to apply, please call 615-322-7132 or click here. | |
The Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, color, age, and/or disability in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs, services, or activities. MNPS does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. Contact MNPS ADA Coordinator at 259-8531.
MNPS maintains an official complaint procedure that complies with the standards set aside by Federal Programs under No Child Left Behind. Complaints regarding Public School Choice and Supplemental Educational Services (SES) are covered under this procedure. It can be found by clicking on Complaint Process.
Click on the links provided for more detailed information. <Complaint Process.> |
