the first Wednesday of every month in our library from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
All faculty, staff and, especially, parents are encouraged to attend.
The next meeting is March 5.
Objectives
-We will continue to make adequate yearly progress toward the Annual Measurable Objectives (AMO) in literacy.
-We will continue to make adequate yearly progress toward the Annual Measurable Objectives (AMO) in mathematics.
-We will continue to provide a safe, healthy environment for learning.
-We will continue to implement a sound middle school program consistent with the recommendations found in the Carnegie
report on middle schools, Turning Points 2000.
-We will continue to seek and expand parent and community support to provide a quality learning experience for all students.
-We will continue to make adequate yearly progress toward the Annual Measurable Objectives (AMO) in mathematics.
-We will continue to provide a safe, healthy environment for learning.
-We will continue to implement a sound middle school program consistent with the recommendations found in the Carnegie
report on middle schools, Turning Points 2000.
-We will continue to seek and expand parent and community support to provide a quality learning experience for all students.
Belief Statement
We believe that
every student has the capacity to learn.
every student and family is important and deserves to be treated with courtesy and respect.
the school and community have a joint responsibility to advocate for the education and well-being of its members.
with high expectations and high standards for learning, students will have the potential to progress toward high achievement.
all students deserve to come to school ready to learn.
well-prepared students have the ability to meet the challenges of a global competitive market.
diversity within our school is an asset.
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We will also adopt the National Middle School Associations THIS I BELIEVE statement as follows (based on This We Believe: Successful Schools for Young Adolescents).
I believe that every young adolescent:
has the capacity to learn, grow, and develop into a knowledgeable, reflective, caring, ethical, and contributing citizen.
must have access to the very best programs and practices a school can offer.
must be engaged in learning that is relevant, challenging, integrative, and exploratory.
thrives academically, socially, and emotionally in a democratic learning environment where trust and respect are paramount and where family and community are actively involved.
faces significant life choices and needs support in making wise and healthy decisions.
deserves educators who are prepared to work with this age group, who are themselves lifelong learners and committed to their own ongoing professional development and growth.
every student has the capacity to learn.
every student and family is important and deserves to be treated with courtesy and respect.
the school and community have a joint responsibility to advocate for the education and well-being of its members.
with high expectations and high standards for learning, students will have the potential to progress toward high achievement.
all students deserve to come to school ready to learn.
well-prepared students have the ability to meet the challenges of a global competitive market.
diversity within our school is an asset.
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We will also adopt the National Middle School Associations THIS I BELIEVE statement as follows (based on This We Believe: Successful Schools for Young Adolescents).
I believe that every young adolescent:
has the capacity to learn, grow, and develop into a knowledgeable, reflective, caring, ethical, and contributing citizen.
must have access to the very best programs and practices a school can offer.
must be engaged in learning that is relevant, challenging, integrative, and exploratory.
thrives academically, socially, and emotionally in a democratic learning environment where trust and respect are paramount and where family and community are actively involved.
faces significant life choices and needs support in making wise and healthy decisions.
deserves educators who are prepared to work with this age group, who are themselves lifelong learners and committed to their own ongoing professional development and growth.