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BMSN is committed to educating the whole child. We believe that each student plays an integral role in our campus. Teachers strive for excellence and commit to purposeful teaching by finding creative ways to engage and inspire students. We value support from families and believe that it takes a strong partnership between school and home for students to find success!
Boerne ISD’s middle schools serve students in grades 6-8, and the District provides middle school students a well-balanced, rigorous curriculum that meets and exceeds the requirements set forth by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). A key focus of the Boerne ISD academic program is to prepare all students for the high school curriculum by concentrating on the attainment of essential skills in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. In addition to certain required courses, students may choose optional courses (electives) in fine arts, languages other than English, technology education, career exploration, and physical education.
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Social Studies
The following social studies courses are offered at BMSN:
- Contemporary World Cultures
- Honors Contemporary World Cultures
- Texas History
- Honors Texas History
- American History
- Honors American History
For detail information, view the BISD Course Catalog.
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Science
Each grade level also offers an Honors level course option in addition to the general science course.
For a detailed description of each course, view the BISD Course Catalog.
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LOTE
Languages other than English
LOTE Courses encompass the following course options:
- English as a Second Language
- German
- Spanish I
- Spanish I Honors
- Spanish for Spanish Speakers I
- Spanish for Spanish Spearers II
Some LOTE courses may earn one high school LOTE credit upon successful completion. For a detailed description of each course, view the BISD Course Catalog.
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Mathematics
Mathematics courses are offered for grades 6-8. Each grade level also offers an Honors level course. Honors courses are subject to summer assignments.
For a detailed description of each course, view the BISD Course Catalog.
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Physical Education
Physical Education courses are offered at each grade level. Athletics is open to seventh and eighth grade students and includes the following sports:
- basketball
- football
- volleyball
- tennis
- cross country (students will enroll in PE)
- track (students will enroll in PE)
For information about Off campus PE options, click here.
For a detailed description of each course, view the BISD Course Catalog.
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Fine Arts
Fine Arts Elective Courses include the following course options:
Art 1-3
Gina Cowan
Sharon BashBand
Jon Rickman, Director
Evan Jose, Assistant DirectorOrchestra
Sarah Dominguez, DirectorTheatre
Amy Thornton
Meredith SturlinFor a detailed description of each course, view the BISD Course Catalog.
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C.T.E.
Career & Technical Education
Career and Technology Education encompasses the following course options:
- College & Career Readiness
- Family Consumer Science
- STEM
- Digital Literacy
For a detailed description of each course, view the BISD Course Catalog.
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ELAR
English Language Arts & Reading
English Language Arts & Reading courses are offered for grades 6-8. Each grade level also offers an Honors level course. Honors courses are subject to summer reading assignments.
For a detailed description of each course, view the BISD Course Catalog.
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Elective Courses
Elective Courses encompass the following course options:
- Independent Study Mentorship - GT
- Student Aide
- Student Leadership
- Wellness
- Yearbook
For a detailed description of each course, view the BISD Course Catalog.
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Special Education
The Boerne Independent School District provides a continuum of special education offerings. These services include, but are not limited to:
To the extent that they will benefit, eligible special education students are included with their age-appropriate peers in regular schools. Many programs are available to these students. Both general education and special education teaching staff have received extensive training in making accommodations, adaptations, and modifications, for learning differences.
For more information about the Special Education services offered in BISD, click here.
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Gifted and Talented
Gifted and Talented Programs
Boerne ISD recognizes the right of all children to a challenging instructional program, which provides opportunities for the full development of their capabilities, talents and gifts. In Boerne ISD, all schools follow BISD Board Policy to identify students as gifted in the areas of Language Arts/Social Studies and/or Math/Science. Access more advanced academics resources here.
