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Founded in 1976, Santa Barbara Middle School is a co-educational school that offers students in grades 6-9 a profound educational experience combining Academics, Creative Arts & Sports, Outdoor Education, and Community Involvement.
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Seventh Grade
Eighth Grade
Ninth Grade
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Academics
We understand teenagers. Our well-structured curriculum emphasizes depth, individualization, and engagement. Year after year, we modify our program to meet the rigorous academic requirements of a rapidly changing world.
Creative Arts & Sports
Electives
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Visual Arts
Performing Arts
Teen Press
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Diamond Time
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Creative Arts & Sports
Creative expression and physical challenge are essential to developing energy, spirit, excitement and community. With this intent, SBMS provides exceptional opportunities in arts and sports.
Community
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Our Community
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Career Study Week
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Community
Community service provides awareness of social issues and SBMS students gain exposure to many career possibilities and responsibilities through our annual career study week. These experiences develop self-assuredness, along with a clarity of purpose that is invaluable.
Outdoor Education
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Outdoor Education
SBMS’s unique, accredited, Outdoor Education Program challenges students through rigorous expeditions in the wilderness. Students and faculty embark on learning adventures by bicycle, on foot, and at sea.
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SBMS enrolls students from a variety of backgrounds, and our applicants come from schools throughout the Santa Barbara area and from out of state.
We are looking for students who share a passion for learning, who will respect each other’s interests and talents, and who will contribute to our vibrant school community.
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SANTA BARBARA MIDDLE SCHOOL
EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION
GLOBAL THINKING
PROJECT BASED LEARNING
INTELLECTUAL VITALITY
LIFELONG RESILIENCE
CONFIDENT LEADERS
COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITY
DEMONSTRATED ADAPTABILITY
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specializing in the middle school years
SBMS has been awarded the 2021 Water Hero Award
for a commitment to sustainability and achievements in saving water on campus
'Groovy Africa Song'
An Interview with SBMS students and MY Hero Film Festival Winners
The Summer 2021 Diamond Newsletter
Read through our latest issue of The Diamond!
End-of-Year Media Presentation
Get a taste of our Hero's Journey!
Songfest 2021
The performance of the year is here! Click to learn how to watch.
Bringing Solar to the Historic SBMS Campus
Thanks to support from CEC, Asteri Solar and California Solar Electric
Silver Linings Playbook 2
See all that we have been up to this 2020-21 school year.
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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.
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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
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About
At A Glance
These Years Matter
Our Philosophy
Our Promise
Head of School
Faculty & Staff
Board of Trustees
Publications
Jobs
Academics
Departments
Sixth Grade
Seventh Grade
Eighth Grade
Ninth Grade
Transition to High School
Creative Arts & Sports
Electives
Team Sports
Visual Arts
Performing Arts
Teen Press
Songfest
Diamond Time
Bike Monkeys
Community
Our School
Our Community
Our World
Career Study Week
Parent Association
Outdoor Education
Overview
Expeditions
Past Expeditions
The Warehouse
Giving
Why Give?
Annual Support
The Community Kitchen
Meet the Team
Support SBMS Today!
Admissions
Welcome
Getting to Know SBMS
Virtual Tour
Admissions Process
Admissions Dates
FAQ
Financial Aid
Request Information
Apply
SBMS Summer Camps
Summerstock Theatre Arts
Mt. Biking & Bike Mechanics
Sports Camp - Coach Bryan
Music Camp