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What is Gilbert Accelerated Middle School?

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New Student Expo

Date: February 17, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Gilbert High School
1101 E Elliot Rd Gilbert, AZ 85234

Visit the Gilbert High campus, meet the Principal, teachers, and staff, learn all about the different courses and electives offered, and tour our campus.

Gilbert Accelerated Middle School at Gilbert High School is a unique opportunity for 7th and 8th-grade students to be challenged academically in a supportive environment built on a love of learning that prepares students for a successful future in high school and beyond.

Students are immersed in honors and accelerated curriculum with access to the resources of a comprehensive high school, while in a supportive cohort of other 7th and 8th-grade students.  The learning experience is both academically rigorous and well-rounded, based on the application of knowledge and reflection, project-based learning, critical thinking, cross-curricular portfolio building, and student-centered learning approaches.

Students gain access to the instructional expertise of high school/college-level faculty and are encouraged and supported to develop strong leadership and study skills, preparing them for a successful future in high school and beyond.

  • High school and college-level faculty
  • Access to honors and accelerated curriculum 
  • Personalized 6-year planning and student-centered learning
  • Empowering future leaders for success on all levels
  • Leadership Development & Study Skills
  • Performing Arts
  • Career & Technical Education (CTE) loop
  • Access to high school clubs/student organizations

International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme

International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme

IB Middle years Programme is for students aged 11-16. 

 

What is the IB Middle years Programme?

 

The Middle Years Program (MYP) is an academic framework designed for students from 7th through 10th grade that focuses on developing both subject knowledge and real world skills. The program is built around eight subject groups - Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Science, Math, Arts, Physical and Health Education, and Design - while also emphasizing skills like communication, collaboration, research, and self-management. This structure helps prepare students for success in future academic programs, including the IB Diploma Program of the IB Career Program.

 

A key feature of the MYP is its focus on inquiry-based learning and personal growth. Students are encouraged to ask questions, investigate topics in depth, and reflect on their learning process. Assessment in the MYP looks beyond just tests and quizzes; it evaluates how well students can demonstrate understanding, think critically, and apply knowledge in creative ways. The program also includes service and community engagement components, which help students become responsible global citizens.

 

 

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