Middle Schools
Norman Public Schools is focused on ensuring that middle school students have a unique and positive experience. We strive to create a nurturing, inclusive and empowering environment that helps students discover their potential while serving as a crucial bridge between elementary school and the increased independence of high school. Some highlights of the district’s middle school plan include:
Organization Structure
Time is built into each day for intervention and enrichment for all students
Common bell schedules
Intentional transition supports from 5th to 6th grade and 8th to 9th grade
Collaboration, alignment and consistency across the middle schools
Physical and Emotional Wellbeing
Streamlining behavior and mental health supports
Comprehensive Bullying Behavior Prevention and Response Policy
Family engagement coordinator to increase connections between schools and families
Student Advocates, Prevention Leads and School Resource Officers at all sites
Teaching and Learning
Aligned academics and extracurricular opportunities
Common Benchmark Assessments
Common Reading & Math Platforms
Streamlining academic multi-tiered systems of supports
Presentations
Watch the videos below to learn more about the Norman Public Schools Middle School Plan, which includes the areas of Organization & Structure, Physical & Emotional Wellbeing and Teaching & Learning.
Organization and Structure
Physical and Emotional Wellbeing