Our Campus Explained

The Bayside sixth-grade campus is located at 4722 Jericho Road, the former site of Kemps Landing Magnet School.

Research and experience have long told us that sixth grade is a time of transition and that this grade typically experiences higher retention and discipline rates. Research also has demonstrated the power of the smaller, more intimate school environment that allows for smaller class sizes and enables teachers and administrators to build stronger relationships with students and their families. This is a model that has worked in the past for the Bayside community. With the consolidation of Kemps Landing Magnet School and Old Donation Center, a building was available to host a sixth-grade campus.

Yes, for the purpose of accreditation Bayside Sixth-Grade Campus is its own school. While there will be two separate administrations and staff in two separate buildings, the collaboration between the two campuses will be strong and consistent.

The feeder schools for Bayside Middle and Bayside Sixth-Grade continue to be Williams, Bayside, Luxford and Shelton Park elementary schools.

The Bayside seventh- and eighth-grade campus benefits from increased resources with the move of the sixth grade.

Yes. Our goal is to provide the same rigorous academic courses and programs to your child as they would have at any Virginia Beach middle school, but in a smaller school setting to allow for more focused instruction and tutoring.

Yes. Electives are offered at the sixth-grade campus.

No. In order to accommodate for transportation needs and to provide sixth-graders the opportunity to participate in after-school activities, the school times for the two campuses are slightly different.

Yes. Those students who live within the busing zone for Bayside Middle will be provided transportation to and from school. Due to different start and end times, the sixth-grade campus does not share buses with the seventh- and eighth-grade campus.

Does the Bayside Sixth-Grade Campus have its own administration? If so, who is principal?

Yes, the sixth-grade campus has its own administration. Sham Bevel is the principal of Bayside Sixth-Grade Campus.

Yes. All sixth-grade students will be eligible to participate in Bayside Middle sports and academic teams.

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No. Students zoned to attend sixth grade at Bayside Middle School are required to attend classes at the sixth-grade campus.

Yes. We believe parent-school relationships are vital to student achievement and will play an important role in the success of both Bayside campuses.

Bayside Middle School staff were given the opportunity to move to the sixth-grade campus or to request a transfer to another school. The division is also accepting applications from teachers from across the division who are interested in working in this unique sixth-grade campus environment.