REACH: A Creative Arts Magnet School at Brook Haven Middle School in Sebastopol, CA

 

Mission Statement:

The REACH School supports the emerging child in becoming a whole person through integration of strong academics, creative arts and community involvement in an environment that fosters acceptance
and respect for self
and other.

 

Vision Statement:

Our vision is accomplished
through the dedica-
tion of skilled teach-
ers, program leader-
ship, involved
families, enriched activities, collabora-
tive relationships with the school admin-
istration and committed financial support.

Sports, Dances and Extracurricular Activities

After School Sports - 6th to 8th graders

The after-school sports offered by Brook Haven are available to ALL students in 6th, 7th and 8th grades.  The sports offered in the past have been 6th, 7th, and 8th grade basketball and flag football for boys, and 6th, 7th, and 8th grade basketball and volleyball for girls. There is also co-ed volleyball and cross-country.

In order to participate in these activities, physical clearance must be obtained from a physician, copy of health card provided, and a liability waiver signed.  There are often fees associated with participation on an athletic team.  There will be a lunchtime meeting prior to the beginning of each sport for all students interested in participating.  The forms will be given out at that meeting. Often the sports physicals can be hard to schedule at the last minute. If you know your child will want to participate we suggest you schedule their physical in advance.

Dances are scheduled through Brook Haven about every 2 months and information about each dance is published by Brook Haven.

Band

REACH students have access to band at Brook Haven - one of only three middle school ensembles to earn the "Unanimous Superior" rating by the California Music Educators Association in 2009. 4/5 graders are strongly encouraged to take beginning band; REACH students at all grade levels are welcome in beginning or advanced band (the latter after an audition).

Ms. Beth Ann Turner has led band for the Sebastopol Union School District for the last five years. She can be reached at bturner@sebsud.org.

Nordquist -  7th & 8th graders

The Nordquist Dance Program is an after school program that most 7th and 8th grade REACH students participate in (yes, everyone, even the boys!)!! If you aren’t familiar with it, Stephen & Shirley Nordquist′s Dance program has been in Santa Rosa for more than 30 years. They provide boys & girls with social dance classes that meet weekly on Tuesday nights October through March at the Santa Rosa Vets Building. Many REACH School students have participated in Nordquist’s dance program over the years, and though it is not a formal part of REACH’s enrichment, it is almost an informal tradition.

The program provides a safe and comfortable environment where junior high and high school students learn so much more than just American Style social ballroom dancing. These classes build the students’ confidence and teach a blend of proper social behavior, manners and dress for special occasions. More information is available through their web site at www.nordquistdance.com

Scholarships have also been made available through the Nordquist’s and the REACH Parent Foundation, just ask!

 

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