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IB at Southside

Southside Middle meets the needs of all learners in a nurturing environment that values individuality, differentiating instruction and offering dedicated support. Students flourish in the magnet International Baccalaureate program, which challenges them to think critically, act responsibly, and grow academically.

IB Mission Statement

The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.  To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

Southside Middle School

SMS IB One-Sheeter

SMS Course Progression Info Sheet

Click here to request your electives for the 2026-2027 school year.