Duran South Junior High School Information

Duran South is very unique in that we have only seventh grade students. Students at Duran South are grouped in three TEAMs each consisting of four or five teachers. This TEAM concept allows teachers to do cross-curricular projects and to keep track of student's progress. We work on a seven period schedule and have many electives to enhance each student's growth into becoming a young adult. We have an excellent tutoring program for students that is held three days a week, one hour before school and an hour after school. The teacher to student ratio in this free program is 1 teacher for every 5 students. Duran South has two computer labs that serve our school. The main computer lab consists of 28 computers that are equipped with Internet access, several tutoring programs, and all microsoft word applications. The second lab consists of Alpha-Smarts, which are small laptops that can be used for word processing and keyboarding skills. Duran South is fortunate to have a live television studio that is staffed and completely run by the students. From Duran South Live the school is informed about upcoming events, weather and character education. In addtion to a rigorus academic program we also offer a variety of clubs and organizations for students to join.