Why Choose KTEC Middle School?
KTEC Middle School is a public charter school enrolling students in grades 6 through 8. In the middle school grades, we encourage students to develop their own passions and interests as they build key knowledge and skills.
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At KTEC, students and families can expect:
Close-Knit School Community
At KTEC, we create a supportive environment for students in elementary, middle, and high school. Our classes provide individualized attention and foster strong relationships among students, teachers, and families. Students grow and develop together, building lasting bonds and a sense of belonging throughout their 4K-12 education.
Rigorous and Relevant Curriculum
We are proud to partner with industry leaders to provide our students with real-world experiences that are directly tied to the community’s workforce needs. Our rigorous, hands-on curriculum is designed to challenge and engage students from early grades through high school. KTEC students engage in hands-on learning and applications of math, science, and technology, ensuring that they develop the critical thinking and technical skills needed to excel in today’s workforce.
Character Development
We believe that education goes beyond academics. We emphasize the importance of character development, helping students build empathy, resilience, problem-solving skills, leadership qualities, and a strong work ethic. Our goal is to equip students with the emotional and social tools they need to succeed in life, both inside and outside of the classroom.
Career Recognition
KTEC Middle School students begin to learn about the different career paths available to adults. They observe individuals’ skills, passions, and professional activities and learn about what career paths might connect to them. We introduce basic concepts from in-demand fields like electrical engineering and connect them to concepts that students are learning in their math and science classes.
Experience Innovation in Education
Discover how KTEC Schools of Innovation is redefining what’s possible in public education. From hands-on, project-based learning to real-world career exploration, our students are building the skills, confidence, and curiosity to succeed in any path they choose. Watch the video to see how we’re preparing the innovators of tomorrow—starting today.
Our Curriculum
Literacy
We offer a balanced literacy approach designed to foster strong reading and writing skills. Students learn to read aloud and to read collaboratively with others; engage in word study to learn vocabulary and spelling; engage in guided reading as well as independent reading; and complete writing assignments tailored to their age and development.
Science
We infuse science and technical knowledge across our curriculum. Students learn via engaging and interactive programs such as Project Lead the Way and Coder Z. We partner with Snap-On to introduce students to basic engineering and technology concepts through hand-tool programs. And we use approaches like Lego Education to encourage students to have fun with science, teaching scientific and engineering principles through play and exploration with Lego bricks.
Mathematics
We introduce key mathematical concepts and encourage students to problem-solve. We provide resources that connect what students are learning with real-world experiences, introducing concrete examples like a set of turning gears and using them to illustrate abstract concepts like ratios.
Social Studies
We teach social studies via project-based learning units tailored to each grade level. Students learn how to research and complete projects that explore historical events, cultural studies, and contemporary social issues. We foster collaborative learning through group activities that encourage teamwork and the development of social and communication skills.
