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The Gifted Cluster-Resource Program at Plaza Middle School is a well-developed program that meets both the intellectual and affective needs of gifted students. The goal of the intellectual program is to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners. Plaza offers many advanced classes including Foreign Languages and Algebra for 7th graders, and Geometry and Earth Science for 8th graders. Parents are an integral part of the program. Workshops for parents are held throughout the school year to discuss topics relating to the gifted program. If you feel that your child is eligible for the program, you should see a school counselor or the Gifted Resource Teacher for testing information. Plaza is also home to an International Baccalaureate Middle Years Academy Program.

Spanish, French, and Japanese.

Average class size is 25.

The enrollment at PMS is approximately 1080 students.

We are fortunate to have a great security staff at Plaza. The entrances are always managed, a desk is in place for visitor sign-in/out, and passes are assigned to guests with destination noted. Security personnel conduct periodic bathroom and hall checks, and doors are locked for entry from the outside except for the main entrance. All staff members wear ID badges. In accordance with the Code of Student Conduct, students are not permitted in the halls unless they have a signed planner.

There are three full time counselors to assist students with academic and personal concerns. Additionally, the assistant principals and teachers are available for assistance, as well as the school social worker and school psychologist.

All students may participate in a sports program. Intramural sports are open to 6th, 7th and 8th graders. In order to participate in interscholastic sports a student must pass 5 subjects and have a GPA of 2.0.

During orientation at the beginning of the school year, each grade level attends a program where school rules and other valid information are shared with each student. Students are also given a handbook that contains the Code of Student Conduct, and outlines school expectations, dress code, transportation guidelines and other pertinent data to assist students toward a successful school year.

There are three 30-minute lunch periods daily. Students are permitted sufficient time for their lunch. There are several serving lines, and an outstanding cafeteria staff working to see that students are served in a timely manner. Students go to lunch in team order, staggered to avoid long lines and delays.

Lunch may be paid for on a daily, weekly, monthly or even on an annual basis. Advance payment, however, must be made before the school day begins.

The majority of Plaza Middle School students attend Green Run High School.

No. The planetarium is an exciting feature at Plaza, and much in demand by all subject area teachers throughout the city. Programs are designed for pre-school through adult interests.

We currently have seven portable classrooms.