Cadence Park Middle School opened its doors to students in grades 6 and 7 for the first time in 2019. We started with 5 teachers and about 120 students. In spring of 2021, we promoted our first class of 8th graders to Portola High School. This year, our campus has 12 full-time middle school teachers, a counselor, two education specialists and over 350 middle school students! In the past we have also been voted #1 Most Diverse Public Middle School in Orange County by Niche!
We look forward to guiding your students through this unique developmental phase while honoring our vision statement of Cultivating Inspired, Empowered and Impactful Individuals. This requires a holistic approach that concurrently acknowledges our students' social, emotional, physical and academic needs, while preparing them for their next and final chapter of adolescence. Upon leaving our school at the end of 8th grade, we ask our students the question from the mural in their beloved collaboration space:
"The world is in your hands. What will you do with it?"
Science 6 & 7
Science 7 & 8
History 7 & 8
History 6 & 7
ELA 7 Librarian
Culture & Cuisine
ELA 6 ELA 7
PE Life Skills
Video Production
Math 8 Math 8 Lab
EM 1 Life Skills
PE
Math 6 Math 6 Lab
Leadership
Photojournalism
Math 7 Enh 7/8
Middle School Counselor
Musical Theatre
Chorus
Symphonic Band
Modern Band
Concert Band
Symphonic Orchestra
Concert Orchestra
Education Specialist
Education Specialist
School Psychologist