Learning at Casey

Casey Middle School offers a rich academic program. We expect mastery of basic skills; we provide enrichment and encourage exploration. Casey offers a full range of academic and elective choices. As a Pre-Advanced Placement school, Casey offers students exposure to the Habits of Mind and study skills that prepare them for the advanced learning necessary for future success in an increasingly complex and changing world. We are a neighborhood school that hosts a focus program, Dual Immersion Bilingual, as well as a traditional middle school program.  Some key features of our school are:

--  A commitment to in-depth learning through reading, writing, and discussion

--  A highly ranked math program that provides students with the challenge needed to ensure high levels of growth 

--  A continuum of English classes, from advanced English language arts to English as a Second Language (ESL) 

--  A bilingual program offering classes in Spanish language arts, Spanish reading and Spanish social studies to support bilingualism in both native Spanish and native English speaking students 

--  A Talented and Gifted (TAG) Program with an on-site coordinator

--  Success for students of all language backgrounds in honors math and advanced language arts

--  Traditional and unique electives, such as Baile Folklórico and AVID, as well as after school activities like Hip-Hop Dance, Skiing and Outdoor Education

--  Family involvement through the Parent-Teacher Association, School Improvement Team, and Casey Parents (offered in Spanish)