Boys' Academy and Girls' Academy

Don't let it drop!

Battle Creek Middle School is made up of a Girls Academy (Sisterhood) and a Boys Academy (Brotherhood). Each academy consists of two teams, a 7th grade team and an 8th grade team. Students are put into academies by gender in order to better meet their academic needs. We know that girls and boys learn differently, so we teach them differently. While students are separated for instruction, there are purposeful opportunities for the students to interact on a social, co-ed basis. After one full year of all classes being single gender, the data shows a significant drop in the number of behavior referrals to the office, as well as a significant decrease in the number of suspensions/dismissals.

Image Gallery: New Frontiers- Boys Academy
First week of school activities.

Image Gallery: New Frontiers -Girls Academy
First week of school activities with New Frontiers group. Sisterhook was the main theme.

In This Section
7th Grade Boys- University of Michigan
7th Grade Girls-University of Iowa
8th Grade Girls- University of Wisconsin
8th Grade Boys- University of Minnesota

Collective Commitments 2008-09

1. We will be a safe and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.
2. We will encourage and celebrate our students.
3. We will encourage and welcome families to participate in their child’s educational experiences.
4. We will create relationship-building opportunities for students, staff, families, and community members.
5. We will ensure student learning through a variety of educational support systems in order to encourage and challenge the student mind.
6. We will embody Panther Pride by being prepared, punctual and polite.
7. We will offer activities to develop student character.
8. We will use elective classes to help students explore interests and skills outside of the core classes.