IB programmes aim to provide an education that enables students to make sense of the complexities of the world around them, as well as equipping them with the skills and dispositions needed for taking responsible action for the future. They provide an education that crosses disciplinary, cultural, national and geographical boundaries, and that champions critical engagement, stimulating ideas and meaningful relationships. (What is an IB Education?)

IB is not what we teach, but how we teach.  We teach students conceptually through inquiry, encouraging international mindedness, action and reflection. Learning coaches intentionally teach specific soft skills learners need for a global society. Students are taught to “learn how to learn” and make conceptual connections not just across contents, but across the globe.  We are preparing students for jobs that are not currently in existence through intentionally teaching students Approaches to Learning Skills.  These skills are in alignment with what the World Economic Forum lists as the top 10 skills of tomorrow.

WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM’S LIST OF THE TOP 10 SKILLS OF TOMORROW.

• Analytical thinking and innovation
• Active learning and learning strategies
• Complex problem-solving
• Critical thinking and analysis
• Creativity, originality and initiative
• Leadership and social influence
• Technology use, monitoring and control
• Technology design and programming
• Resilience, stress tolerance and flexibility
• Reasoning, problem-solving and ideation

Approaches to Learning Skills Taught in IB Schools

• Information Literacy
• Media Literacy
• Language Skills
• Interactive Skills
• Creative Thinking
• Critical Thinking
• Transfer Thinking
• Organization
• Reflective Skills
• Affective Skills 
• Collaboration Skills

Please visit the following link for more information about the IB program IB Parent Pack & FAQs

Yes, SVMS offers all middle school UIL sports to 7th & 8th graders. We also offer Band, Choir, and Art to all students.

Yes, our dress code is similar to other schools in Spring ISD. 

• Whatever is worn as the top outer garment must contain the school crest on the upper left portion of the garment.
• Tops must have a collar. Polo or oxford style shirts are appropriate. Our required colors for tops are teal, black, gray or white.  
• Bottoms should be black, gray or khaki.  No jean material, yoga pants, or joggers.
• No hoodies are allowed.  Blazers, sweaters and cardigans with a crest may be purchased as an option.

Yes. The online application allows you to apply to more than one middle school at the same time.

SVMS School of Choice is open to incoming 6th grade students only at this time.

Each students’ advancement is determined using a matrix/rubric that reviews grades, attendance, STAAR scores, conduct, an interview, and lottery selection. If one child does not advance from one phase to the next, then they are ultimately not selected. There are no exceptions.