Norman Public Schools is focused on ensuring that middle school students have a unique and positive experience. We strive to create a nurturing, inclusive and empowering environment that helps students discover their potential while serving as a crucial bridge between elementary school and the increased independence of high school. Some highlights of the district’s middle school plan include:

• Time is built into each day for intervention and enrichment for all students
• Common bell schedules
• Intentional transition supports from 5th to 6th grade and 8th to 9th grade
• Collaboration, alignment and consistency across the middle schools

• Streamlining behavior and mental health supports
• Comprehensive Bullying Behavior Prevention and Response Policy
• Family engagement coordinator to increase connections between schools and families
• Student Advocates, Prevention Leads and School Resource Officers at all sites

• Aligned academics and extracurricular opportunities
• Common Benchmark Assessments
• Common Reading & Math Platforms
• Streamlining academic multi-tiered systems of supports