Middle School Focus
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At EAMS this means…
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| Academic
Excellence
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- Rigorous Academic standards and instruction
- ALL teachers highly qualified with Middle School endorsements in multiple subjects
- Multi-tiered Systems of Support for all (from those struggling to our gifted)
- Honors Literature with College Board curriculum
- Algebra for high-school placement
- ATTENDANCE COUNTS and is celebrated
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| Developmentally
Responsive
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- Focus on the FISH Philosophy: Choose your Attitude, Be There, Make Their Day, Play (Education is Fun)
- Exploratory Classes include: PE, Mandarin, Library, Music, Art, & Tech
- Advisory period with Personal Adult Advocate (PAA) that remains for 3 years
- Club Period once a week
- Dress Down Days
- Attendance Incentives
- Sports, Service Learning, All-Stars Program
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| Socially
Equitable
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- Consistent School Wide Policies
- Student Uniform Worn Daily
- Discipline Committee
- Working Student Advisory Council (SAC) gives students voice
- Sports are offered for male/female
- Access for to all technology
- Diversity is Celebrated (Opening School BBQ, Cultural Night, Club Showcase, etc.)
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| Sound Organizational
Structures
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- Principal has an open door policy
- Teachers have a ‘these are OUR students’ positive attitude
- Departmental schedule for ALL students
- High School scheduling for 8th grade
- Parent Committees include: LSC, PAC and BAC
- School Committees Include: Instructional Leadership, Discipline, Student Advisory, Grade Level Team
- Works closely with Network/ District supports
- Committed to Professional Development for new educational ideas
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