Temple,Georgia Title I School 8 th Grade Science 125 students (5 class rotation) TEMPLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Demographics of Temple Middle School MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME : $45, 309 STUDENT POPULATION: 505 STUDENT/TEACHER RATIO: 16:1 RACIAL ETHNICITIES: 71% WHITE 17% BLACK 6% DUEL 4% HISPANIC 2% OTHER

No Child Left Behind  2001  Standards-based education reform  Requires states to develop assessments in basic skills  Annual testing  Increased accountability

No Child Left Behind at Temple Middle School AYP By Year  2008: Yes  2009: Yes  2010: No  2011: No Accountability System:  Schools that fail to achieve AYP for 2 consecutive years are identified as needing improvement, and students have the option to transfer to other schools in the district

NCLB Results for  Adequate Yearly Progress  Meet or Exceeded  6 th Grade Reading  6 th Grade ELA  6 th Grade Social Studies  7 th Grade Reading  7 th Grade ELA  8 th Grade Reading  8 th Grade ELA

NCLB Results Continued  Did Not Meet:  6 th Grade Math  6 th Grade Science  7 th Grade Math  7 th Grade Science  7 th Grade Social Studies  8 th Grade Math  8 th Grade Science  8 th Grade Social Studies  8 th Grade State Writing Assessment  Attendence:  12.3% absent more than 15 days

How has AYP Affected Temple Middle School?  Upper level demographic students pay tuition to attend Bremen City Schools  Students can attend other Middle Schools in the area, such as Villa Rica Middle School  Whose left?

Where Are They Going From Here?  Mission Statement: “To inspire students to be successful and encourage students to achieve their individual goals by providing a positive, safe, and supportive learning environment.” *Remember the words in red.

Parent/Student/Teacher /Administrator School Compact Parent/Guardian Agreement: I want my child to achieve. Therefore, I shall support my child by doing the following:  Provide adequate food, rest and a nurturing environment so that my child is ready to learn.  Require my child to attend school daily and be on time.  Engage my child in discussions based on the 9 weeks syllabus for each subject.  Provide a time and place for quiet study and completion of homework.  Participate in school activities including serving on committees, volunteering, and/or attending parent conferences.  Contact the counselor or social worker for assistance and resources as needed.  Ensure that my child reads for a minimum or 20 minutes each night.

Student Agreement: It is important that I work to the best of my ability. Therefore, I shall do the following:  Come to class prepared to work and with the necessary school supplies.  Show respect and cooperate with all adults and other students.  Attend school daily and on time.  Obey all school rules and bus rules.  Take the agenda and any notices to my parents to be signed daily.  Complete all assignments to the best of my ability.

Teacher Agreement: It is important that students achieve. Therefore, I shall do the following:  Provide quality teaching and leadership.  Respect the unique needs of your child and family.  Provide an environment that promotes active learning.  Provide access to information so parents can help with assignments.  Keep students and parents informed of student progress.  Check and sign the agenda daily.  Utilize special activities in the classroom to make learning enjoyable.

Administrator’s Agreement: We support student achievement, parental involvement, and instructional leaders. Therefore, we shall do the following:  Maintain safe facilities and a positive school climate.  Promote positive communication between teachers, parents, and students.  Ensure that teachers provide homework assignments that will reinforce classroom instruction.  Keep parents updated on school issues through a variety of communication devices.  Provide opportunities for continuous improvement of curriculum and staff.

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

The Positive Side  New Administration  Teachers working together  Parental involvement increase  Positive Environment  Houses  Student Activities Increase  Student Attitudes  Policy Changes  Zero Bullying

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