Harris IB World Middle School

Grades served for 2021-22: 6^th-8^th

Waitlist grades: 6^th-8^th

Principal: Carol Velazquez

Phone: (210) 228-1220

Address: 325 Pruitt Ave., 78204

School Summary

At Harris Middle School, we believe in developing internationally minded individuals who are caring, respectful, and mindful of intercultural interactions and differences. As an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) World School, we are committed to a high quality, challenging, and international education. Our extracurricular offerings are vast in order to prepare well-rounded students who will strive to be responsible, inquisitive, honest, and open-minded individuals. Our scholars aspire to be beacons of knowledge and become contributing members of their communities to create a better world.

Program Overview

International Baccalaureate World School for the Middle Years Programme (MYP). The curriculum serves to prepare students seeking enrollment into the IB Institute at Burbank High School
STEM: a science and technology focus fused with a college-preparatory liberal arts program
Real-world exploration using everyday tools, models, and experiences

Academic Offerings

International Baccalaureate (IB), AVID, Gifted & Talented, Middle School Partners, Pre-AP, World Languages • Art, Band, Choir, Mariachi, Orchestra, Theatre, Theatre Tech • AVID Excel • Special Education: ACE, BCM, PBIS

Community Partners

Big Brothers Big Sisters, Communities in Schools

Extracurricular Activities

Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball • LOTC • Robotics, Art Club, Chess Club, Photography, Recycling Club, Peer Mediators, National Junior Honor Society, Student Council, French Club, Gamma Sigma Pearls, Spanish Club, Journalism/Yearbook

Information Sessions

District Info Sessions:

San Antonio ISD is hosting the following virtual Live Q&A sessions on the SAISD Choice Schools & Programs Facebook page. Questions may be sent ahead of time by direct message through the Facebook page or by email to choice@saisd.net. Participants will be able to post questions directly to the live chat during the Q&A session. Families are invited to view the informational video posted each morning prior to the session. For more information, visit the SAISD Choice Schools & Programs Events page on Facebook here.

School Info Sessions:

Harris Middle School is hosting the following virtual Parent Information Sessions. All sessions will have Spanish interpretation available. Contact the school directly with any questions. Use this Zoom link to join any session below | passcode: harrisfam

Thursday, December 10, 2020 | 5:30 PM
Friday, December 11, 2020 | 9 AM
Thursday, January 21, 2021 | 5:30 PM

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