Posts about Middle School
February 25, 2023
2022-2023 Student Accomplishments (Part I)
Though many things about fall 2022 were unfamiliar, our students continued to shine through clubs and contests that were held in person and virtually. Here, we highlight our students’ accomplishments from the first part of the 2022-2023 school year. Congratulations, Red-Tailed Hawks!
July 8, 2022
2021-2022 Student Accomplishments
It is hard to believe that the 2021-2022 school year is done. This year, everyone came back to campus, from wearing masks to mask-free, and life went back to the normal that we hoped. On the academic hand, from science and math to drama and our own house system, our students of all ages accomplished a lot in the spring of 2022. Below we highlight their successes. Congratulations, Red-Tailed Hawks!
June 28, 2022
Students Earn National World Language Honors 2022
Félicitations! Gratulationes! Felicitaciones! 恭喜! Middle and high school students received honors based on their performance on a 2022 national language exam. Every student in grade 7 and above chooses a language (French, Latin, Mandarin, or Spanish) to study, and each April, our students participate in the national French, Latin, and Spanish exams, which are taken by students across the country. This year, it is the first time that we offered HSK, the Chinese Proficiency Test to our students. Students from primary to high school all passed their levels of test. We are thrilled to see our students thrive in learning various languages.
December 8, 2021
Teacher Spotlight: Middle School Subject Expert Teacher Mr. Predebon
History is so much more than dates and people, and History Subject Expert Teacher Mr. Predebon shows that to his students with lots of hands-on activities and debates. From debates to scavenger hunts to trivia review games, you never know what might be going on when you step into Mr. Predebon’s class.
We sat down to speak with Mr. Predebon about why he loves history, how he has fun with the subject and his students, and why he advises afterschool clubs and sports.
November 22, 2021
Middle & High School Actors Imagine 'A Simpler Time'
BASIS Independent McLean theatre is back! After a year of pandemic safety protocols kept our theatre closed, more than 50 grades 4-12 students participated in our Drama Club's fall play, A Simpler Time for three sold-out shows on November 19, 20, and 21, 2021.
June 15, 2021
2020-2021 Student Accomplishments (Part II)
Though this school year was certainly different from previous years, it did not alter our students' perseverance, drive, or dedication to subjects, projects, clubs, and competitions they love. From science and math to drama and our own house system, our students of all ages accomplished a lot in the spring of 2021. Below we highlight their successes. Congratulations, Red-Tailed Hawks!
May 19, 2021
Students Earn National World Language Honors
Félicitations! Gratulationes! Felicitaciones! Middle and high school students received honors based on their performance on a 2021 national language exam. Every student in grade 7 and above chooses a language (French, Latin, Mandarin, or Spanish) to study, and each April, our students participate in the national French, Latin, and Spanish exams, which are taken by students across the country. We are thrilled to see our students thrive in learning various languages.
Today, we recognize all our students below who received honors.
February 18, 2021
Student Voice: Riya G. '27 - Spreading an Impactful Message Through Books
This week, student blogger Riya G. '27 shares her passion for writing and how she uses it to spread a positive message.
January 21, 2021
2020-2021 Student Accomplishments (Part I)
Though many things about fall 2020 were unfamiliar, our students continued to shine through clubs and contests that were held virtually. Here we highlight our students’ accomplishments from the first part of the 2020-2021 school year. Congratulations, Red-Tailed Hawks!
February 28, 2020
Middle School Students Head to States in MATHCOUNTS & Science Olympiad
The BASIS Independent McLean Science Olympiad team and two students on the MATHCOUNTS team are headed to their respective state championships!
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