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Founded in 1976, Santa Barbara Middle School is a co-educational school that offers students in grades 6-9 a profound educational experience combining Academics, Creative Arts & Sports, Outdoor Education, and Community Involvement.
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We understand teenagers. Our well-structured curriculum emphasizes depth, individualization, and engagement. Year after year, we modify our program to meet the rigorous academic requirements of a rapidly changing world.
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Creative Arts & Sports
Creative expression and physical challenge are essential to developing energy, spirit, excitement and community. With this intent, SBMS provides exceptional opportunities in arts and sports.
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Community service provides awareness of social issues and SBMS students gain exposure to many career possibilities and responsibilities through our annual career study week. These experiences develop self-assuredness, along with a clarity of purpose that is invaluable.
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Outdoor Education
SBMS’s unique, accredited, Outdoor Education Program challenges students through rigorous expeditions in the wilderness. Students and faculty embark on learning adventures by bicycle, on foot, and at sea.
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SBMS enrolls students from a variety of backgrounds, and our applicants come from schools throughout the Santa Barbara area and from out of state.
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At A Glance
These Years Matter
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Head of School
DEIJB at SBMS
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SBMS Calendar 2024-2025
The Diamond Summer 2024
The Diamond Winter 2024
The Diamond Summer 2023
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The Diamond Newsletter
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School Year 2019-20
School Year 2018-19
School Year 2017-18
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Summer 2014
MANDALA 2024
MANDALA 2023
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Mandala 2016-17
Mandala 2018-19
Mandala 2019-20
Mandala 2020-21
2023-2024 Course Guide
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SBMS Evacuation Plan 2019-20
Santa Barbara Middle School cultivates in our students passion for life and life-long learning, a deep sense of trust in themselves, strength and courage to succeed at life's challenges, and compassion and respect for others.
Santa Barbara Middle School ●
1321 Alameda Padre Serra ● Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Tel: 805-682-2989 ●
office@sbms.org
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About
At A Glance
These Years Matter
Our Philosophy
Our Promise
Head of School
DEIJB at SBMS
Faculty & Staff
Board of Trustees
Publications
Jobs
SBMS Calendar 2024-2025
Academics
Departments
Sixth Grade
Seventh Grade
Eighth Grade
Ninth Grade
Transition to High School
Creative Arts & Sports
Electives
Team Sports
Visual Arts
Performing Arts
Teen Press
Songfest
Diamond Time
Bike Mechanics
Community
Our School
Our Community
Our World
Career Study Week
Parent Association
Outdoor Education
Overview
Expeditions
Past Expeditions
The Warehouse
Giving
Why Give?
Annual Support
Meet the Team
Support SBMS Today!
Admissions
Welcome
Getting to Know SBMS
Virtual Tour
Admissions Process
Admissions Dates
FAQ
Tuition Assistance
Request Information
Apply
Open House