Van Buren / Arkansas / United States
Butterfield Junior High School is an educational institution that serves students in grades seven through nine. Its academic curriculum includes reading, math, science, history, social studies, fine arts, Spanish, and health and physical education. The school provides instructive sessions related to choir, oral communication, plant maintenance and computer technology. It additionally offers special education classes for students with learning disabilities. The school provides English as a Second Language and accelerated reader program. It offers opportunities for students to participate in a range of sports activities, including cheerleading, baseball, basketball, football, and track and field. The school operates a library media center that stocks more than 9,000 magazines, CD-ROMs, videos, media, and fiction and nonfiction books. It maintains a parent-teacher association that holds regular meetings and conferences. The school also provides guidance and counseling sessions. It supports a band club and cheerleading squad. It is a part of the Van Buren School District, which serves nearly 5,900 students through approximately 10 elementary, middle and high schools. The Van Buren School District s schools are accredited by the State Department of Education and the North Central Association.
