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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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    • Sixth 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
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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

    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.

    Please Request Info BEFORE starting the application. Application will open in September.
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    • The applications for 2025-2026 are open.
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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
    • DEIJB at SBMS
    • Faculty & Staff
    • Board of Trustees
    • Publications
    • Jobs
    • Summer Camps
      • Biking Summer Camp
      • Summer Sports Camp
      • Beginner Guitar Summer Camp
      • Fiber Arts Summer Camp
    • SBMS Calendar 2024-2025
  • 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 Mechanics
  • 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
    • Meet the Team
    • Support SBMS Today!
  • Admissions
    • Welcome
    • Getting to Know SBMS
    • Virtual Tour
    • Admissions Process
    • Admissions Dates
    • FAQ
    • Tuition Assistance
    • Request Information
    • Apply
    • Open House