Gilbert Public Schools has introduced sixth-grade students to junior high campuses through Level Up, a district initiative designed to familiarize students with academics, routines and programs they will encounter in seventh grade.
Junior high and middle schools across the district hosted visits in late January from elementary students, offering tours of campuses, classroom visits and lunch in junior high cafeterias. The visits are intended to help students become comfortable navigating secondary school environments before the start of the next school year.
During the visits, students are welcomed by school staff and student groups, including bands, orchestras and cheer teams, and hear from school administrators about campus expectations and opportunities. For many students, the experience marks their first time on a secondary campus.
