South Lake Middle School

Mission Statement

Our Mission is to provide an accepting and safe environment where students grow academically, physically, emotionally, socially, and ethically. Our purpose is to guide that growth in every child.

Vision Statement

Our vision is to create an exemplary middle school which will serve the educational needs of learners as we move toward the twenty-first century. A proactive approach will enable South Lake Middle School to confront the challenges of the future. As we plan to serve the diverse and unique educational needs of middle school learners, our school will be characterized by the following:

  • a focus on the developmental needs of the learner.
  • a commitment to educational excellence.
  • a varied curriculum which develops lifelong learners.
  • a positive, caring environment for learning.
  • a dedicated, proficient staff.
  • a work environment for staff which is conducive to the promotion of excellence.
  • a supportive community which values the mission of the middle school.

Middle School Curriculum
The core curriculum which all our students learn
  • Language Arts
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Science
  • Physical Education
  • Art
  • Vocal/Instrumental Music
  • Foreign Language Exploration
  • Computer Education
  • Health
  • Life Skills
  • Speech
  • Technology Education

Curriculum review is a continuous process:

South Lake Middle School's Core Curriculum is aligned with the State of Michigan Core Curriculum Content Standards. Teachers meet regularly to implement and revise the standard curriculum. In addition, electives are added to the schedule when a need is perceived. Areas of weakness are identified and instructional materials are developed to improve student learning.

Middle School Parent Involvement
Family involvement increases student success:

South Lake Middle School involves families through a building newsletter, parent/teacher conferences, PTO meetings, special parent programs, and individual teacher contact. The school district invites all residents to learn more about their schools by volunteering to serve on district and building committees.

Parent Volunteers

  • PTO monthly meetings
  • Field trip chaperons
  • Teacher luncheon
  • Fund raiser helpers
  • School Improvement Team
  • Gold and Silver Cards
  • Dances and parties
  • Science Olympiad
  • Vocal and instrumental music
  • Howell Nature Center
  • Technology Committee
  • Talent Show


Parent-Teacher Conferences:
South Lake Middle School holds formal parent conferences in November and March. Conferences are held during the day and in the evenings, on a first come first serve basis.

Middle School Points of Pride
  • Gold and Silver Cards
  • Students of the Month
  • Students of the Year
  • Winners of State Competition for CO2 cars
  • Student Council
  • Watershed Project for Macomb County
  • Homework Agenda Books
  • Foreign Language Club - Spanish and French
  • School newspaper
  • Intramural program
  • Teaching teams - 7th and 8th grade
  • Ecology Club
  • MASH Program (after school tutorial)
  • Conflict resolution/Peer mediation program

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