Northview Middle School
Ankeny is a city of 40,000 located north of Des Moines. The city is an urban center for light industry and agri-business. Northview Middle School includes approximately 1,125 students in grades 8-9.
Mission
The Northview Community collaborates to achieve high expectations, to encourage global life-long learning, and to develop productive citizens.
Administration
Mr. Brent Riessen - Principal
Mr. Mike Boyle - Associate Principal
Mr. Dan Meyer - Assistant Principal
Faculty
79 Certified staff
29 Non-certified staff
School Day and Organization
A/B Block schedule, 83 minute periods. Classes and Advisement meet every other day.
Two semesters - eighteen weeks each
Test Data - Percent of 8th Grade Students Proficient
Curriculum
Classes in the core areas include English 9, Algebra I, Algebra I Lab, Honors Geometry, Physical Science, and World Cultures. Other required classes are Advisement, PE, Health, and Technology skills. Northview Middle School also offers a number of elective courses for 9th grade students. They include French I and II, Spanish I and II, Chorus, Instrumental Music, 2-D and 3-D Art, Introduction to Communication, Fashion Merchandising, Foods and Nutrition, Module Technology, Multi-Media Production, Publications, Reading, and Ankeny Extended Learning Program.
Clubs
Clubs and Organizations at Northview include Debate, Model UN, Large Group Speech, Individual Events Speech, Student Leadership Committee, Morning Strength Training, Art Club, Drama, Jazz Band, Show Choir, Cheerleading, and Science/Tech Club.
Sports
All athletes must have a physical before they can participate in athletics.
8th Grade Sports
Ankeny Community School District does not discriminate based on race, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, physical attributes, physical or mental ability or disability, ancestry, political party preference, military affiliation, socioeconomic status, or familial status. Inquiries and grievances may be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services, 306 S.W. School Street, P.O. Box 189, Ankeny, Iowa 50021-0189, (515) 965-9600, or the Director of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 2800, Chicago, IL 60661.
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ITBS
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07-08
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06-07
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05-06
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04-05
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03-04
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Reading Comprehension
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84.3
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83.3
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82.2
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84.4
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85.9
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Math
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89.9
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84.7
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85.0
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86.3
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86.8
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Science
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92.0
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88.8
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88.5
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92.9
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90.3
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Curriculum
Classes in the core areas include English 9, Algebra I, Algebra I Lab, Honors Geometry, Physical Science, and World Cultures. Other required classes are Advisement, PE, Health, and Technology skills. Northview Middle School also offers a number of elective courses for 9th grade students. They include French I and II, Spanish I and II, Chorus, Instrumental Music, 2-D and 3-D Art, Introduction to Communication, Fashion Merchandising, Foods and Nutrition, Module Technology, Multi-Media Production, Publications, Reading, and Ankeny Extended Learning Program.
Grading
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Northview Grade Scale
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GPA Value Point
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Percent Range
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A = 4.00
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100-93
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A- = 3.67
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92-90
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B+ = 3.33
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89-87
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B = 3.00
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86-83
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B- = 2.67
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82-80
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C+ = 2.33
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79-77
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C = 2.00
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76-73
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C- = 1.67
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72-70
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D+ = 1.33
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69-67
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D = 1.00
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66-63
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D- = 0.67
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62-60
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F = 0.00
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Less than 60
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Clubs
Clubs and Organizations at Northview include Debate, Model UN, Large Group Speech, Individual Events Speech, Student Leadership Committee, Morning Strength Training, Art Club, Drama, Jazz Band, Show Choir, Cheerleading, and Science/Tech Club.
Sports
All athletes must have a physical before they can participate in athletics.
8th Grade Sports
- Boys' and Girls' Cross Country
- Football
- Girls' Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Boys' and Girls' Basketball
- Boys' and Girls' Track
- Girls' Softball
- Boys' and Girls' Cross Country
- Football
- Girls' Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Boys' and Girls' Basketball
- Boys' and Girls' Track
- Girls' Softball
- Boys' and Girls' Golf
- Boys' and Girls' Tennis
- Boys' and Girls' Swimming
- Boys' Baseball
- Boys' and Girls' Soccer
Ankeny Community School District does not discriminate based on race, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, physical attributes, physical or mental ability or disability, ancestry, political party preference, military affiliation, socioeconomic status, or familial status. Inquiries and grievances may be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services, 306 S.W. School Street, P.O. Box 189, Ankeny, Iowa 50021-0189, (515) 965-9600, or the Director of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 2800, Chicago, IL 60661.
