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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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    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.
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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.
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    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.
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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 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.
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    • Jobs
    • Summer Camps
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      • Beginner Guitar Summer Camp
      • Summerstock
      • Registration Page Summer 2023
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