Butler Middle School offers an excellent curricular program geared toward maximizing each student’s potential. Basics in reading, writing, mathematics, science, health and physical education are required. The basic program is enhanced by course offerings in the areas of fine arts, industrial arts, language arts, and domestic engineering. Advance placement and special-help programs are available to qualifying students. For more information call 412-2265. Together we work for the success of each student.
HONOR ROLL AND NJHS
A list of Honor Roll students will be posted in the main hall. To qualify, a student must earn a 3.5 grade point average. Honor Roll students will be recognized with a special certificate and will enjoy opportunities to participate in special activities throughout the year.
Students are invited to apply for membership in the National Junior Honor Society during the fourth term of their seventh grade year. To qualify, a student must have a 3.8 cumulative grade point average as well as “H” and “S” citizenship grades. To retain membership status in the Society, students must maintain qualifying grades. The National Junior Honor Society sponsors many activities including field trips, guest speakers, parties, and service projects.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT AND ACTIVITIES
Student body government offers interested students the opportunity to develop their skills in leadership, planning, follow-through, service, and the democratic process. Elections are held each spring for the following year’s student body officers, eighth and ninth grade representatives, and PTSA representatives. Elections for seventh grade representatives are held in the fall.
EXTRACURRICULAR
From intramurals to Debate, our school has something for everyone. Students have the opportunity to participate in chess, basketball, cross country and soccer. We also have activities such as yearbook, Book Club, Battle of the Books and the Great Bruin game day. Come and join us!
