Santa Barbara Middle School

specializing in the middle school years

Why SBMS?

Hear it from our very own Emerson ('19) here .
Fall Expedition Video

If you were unable to make it to the Fall Expedition Movie Night, you can watch the full film here!
SBMS Brings Their Best to the Table

Learn about our holistic approach to food on campus in this article.
Faculty + Staff Safety Training

This year staff and faculty participated in Lifeguard and Wildnerness First Aid Training to prepare for the school year and our expeditions.
Offering Passion Tracks

We offer "passion tracks" in the arts and journalism, and many of our students are accepted to MAD and VADA.
Leadership in All Grades

The core of an SBMS education lies in the leadership, confidence, and responsibility our students learn, culminating in the 9th grade.
90,000 Hours Volunteered

Our Community Action Club engages students in the community, encouraging them to find local solutions to issues facing our community.

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A Day in the Life at SBMS - Carpe Diem!

6:45 am Sunrise Swim
Begin Fridays with our optional Sunrise Swim at Leadbetter Beach
8:30 am - Diamond Time
Campus opens at 8:15 am for a variety of optional enrichment activities, ranging from help on homework to creative arts, music or beach volleyball.
10:15 am - Classroom
Students study math, English, history, science, social studies, life skills and Spanish during the morning.
2:00 pm - Electives
Students take as many as 12 electives a year through our Creative Arts & Sports programs.
4:15 pm - Play Practice
Every year students perform in an original play or musical, and anyone who wants to be in the play will have a role!
5:00 pm - Volleyball Game
Sports teams compete with local junior high schools in afternoon games.
7:00 pm - Homework
Our rigorous academic curriculum prepares students well for the discipline of learning.
8:15 pm - Campfire
When on an expedition, evenings are spent around the campfire sharing stories, learning a sense of place, and giving gratitude.

List of 4 events.

Mar

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Admission Decision Letters Mailed
3/6/2020
Mar

10

Parent Association Meeting
3/10/2020 8:30 AM to 3/10/2020 to 9:45 AM
All parents are invited to our Parent Association meetings! Meetings are held in the Lotus Theater.
Mar

12

Parent Parking Lot Coffee
3/12/2020 8:30 AM to 3/12/2020 to 9:30 AM
Join us in the parking lot at drop-off for a coffee!
Mar

16

March Expeditions
3/16/2020 to 3/20/2020
Early March is a perfect time to get the students out of the classroom and into nature for new growth and extended learning.

Santa Barbara Middle School cultivates in our students passion for life and life-long learning, a deep sense of trust in themselves, strength and courage to succeed at life's challenges, and compassion and respect for others.

Santa Barbara Middle School ● 1321 Alameda Padre Serra ● Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Tel: 805-682-2989 ● office@sbms.org