Location
Grade Levels
- 6-8
Learning Models
- Personalized Learning
Governance
Grades Served: 6-8
Students Served: 356
About
A transformed middle school in Denver featuring blended learning, character development, critical thinking and extended learning opportunities.
Grant Beacon Middle School, located in Denver, Colorado, is an innovation school within the Denver Public Schools system, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Beacon Network Schools, GBMS combines the flexibility of a charter school with the oversight of a public school district, aiming to provide a dynamic and personalized learning environment.
The school’s mission, “Every Student Grows,” reflects its commitment to fostering academic and personal development through tailored educational experiences. GBMS emphasizes personalized learning, enrichment opportunities, and honors classes to meet the diverse needs and interests of its students.
Key features of Grant Beacon Middle School include:
- Personalized Learning: Utilizing a blended learning approach, GBMS offers differentiated one-to-one lessons, allowing students to progress at their own pace with additional support or advanced opportunities as needed.
- Enrichment Opportunities: Each quarter, students can enroll in enrichment classes that expose them to new interests or deepen existing ones across various extended learning areas.
- Character Development: The school formally assesses five key character traits regularly, providing students with ongoing feedback to support their growth in these important areas.
- Critical Thinking: Through analysis and evaluation, students develop problem-solving skills and work to discover thoughtful, creative solutions both in the classroom and beyond
By focusing on personalized learning, enrichment, character development, and critical thinking, Grant Beacon Middle School strives to create an engaging and comprehensive educational experience that meets the individual needs of each student.