Electives - To be Full MYP students need to take 8th Elective (two 1/2 year electives), a World Language, and Algebra. Math Placement is based off of 6th grade teacher's recommendation. 

HMS - Herbert C. Hoover Middle School

IB - International Baccalaureate. Our school is "authorized" to understand and adopt the IB’s philosophy and values. IB aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who contribute to creating a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. Each month we will celebrate and encourage different IB learning traits.  

MYP - Middle Years Programme is a challenging framework of learning designed for students aged 11-16 (MYP2=7th Grade, MYP3= 8th Grade). 9th and 10th grade at Melbourne High School will be MYP. Full MYP will prepare you for IB. In 10th grade you decide if you want to follow the IB Career Program (earn industry certification) or IB Diploma Program (earn up to 42 college credits). Colleges want IB students (Acceptance Rate FSU 92%, UCF 90%, UF 82%).

PBIS - Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. Students earn tickets when teachers catch them being Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to Learn. Admin will also award tickets to students showing School Spirit. Tickets are awarded to the student’s account in Focus and can be redeemed for drinks, treats from the Hawk Store, open Gym, or open Media Center. It focuses on teaching and supporting positive behaviors, rather than solely reacting to negative ones, and aims to improve social, emotional, and academic outcomes for everyone. 

PLT - Parent Leadership Team. Parents are invited to go to a school board meeting and bring information back to our school. 

REACH - Reaching Exceptional Academic and Challenging Heights. A rigorous curriculum to prepare students for a seamless transition into accelerated high school programs such as Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and Dual Enrollment. Graduating 6th graders turn in completed application in January before 7th grade.

2025-2026 Supply List  We recommend sending your student to school on the first day with basics such as paper, pen, pencil, folder and binder.

My School Bucks Instructions 

My School Bucks Log In

School Meal Viewer

Free and Reduced Lunch Application

BPS Student Code of Conduct (Tardy Discipline Pg.14, Dress Code Pg.20, Cell Phone Pg.56) students are not allowed to use personal electronics during school hours, which includes cell phones, smart phones, and earbuds. The policy is that devices should be off and in your backpack for the school day. In case of an emergency, families can contact the front office to leave a message - administration deliver students' messages during lunch.

This school year, Hoover students and teachers will be using Beanstack, a platform designed to make reading fun! Beanstack uses competition, recognition, and proven gamification principles to motivate students to read and develop a life-long love of reading! 

Welcome to Beanstack – Letter to Families

Beanstack Basics Guide

Librarian's Amazon Wishlist 

Head lice Information and Brochure

Heiken Mobile Eye Care

Make an appointment with the School Counselor, Mrs. Watson

The best preparation for testing is regular attendance, getting a good night of sleep, and eating a good breakfast on test day. There is a district assessment for Civics for 7th graders and Math for 8th graders in May. The school will offer bootcamp to help students close to the test dates. Your student has to turn in a permission slip to attend bootcamp.

There are a variety of activities to get involved with at school.