Sparkman Middle School

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Sparkman Middle School

• MIDDLE SCHOOL 101

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Sparkman Middle School

• Established in 1999
• Mascot Cougars
• School Colors Blue and Black
• Grade Configuration 6th 8th
• Current Enrollment 820

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SMS GOALS FOR 2007-2008

• Increase Math Scores
• Increase Reading Scores
• Increase Science Scores
• Increase Technology Use
• Increase Parental Involvement

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How do we establish goals?

• Title I Continuous School Improvement Committee
• DATA Formal and Informal Data
• SAT 10 Scores, ARMT Scores, ThinkLink Results,
  Benchmark Assessments, ADAW Levels, Informal
  Reading Inventory, STAR Reading Test, ASA
  (Alabama Science Assessment), Grades

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Advanced Course Offerings
Social Studies

• Math

Language Arts
Science
Algebra I (8th)
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Modified Block Schedule

• More instructional time for ARI Strategies
• More instructional time for AMSTI Implementation
• A decrease in office referrals
• Improve attendance
• Less time lost in the halls between classes
• Less stress on both the students and the teachers
• More time for teacher planning
• Reduces the number of students with whom teachers
  have daily contact
• Encourages cooperative learning, problem solving,
  decision making, research, use of manipulative,
  discovery learning and hands-on projects
• Allows students more intense focus on subject
  matter

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Typical Schedule
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Unique Course Offerings
Band Consistently Qualifies for State Competition
All- State Band Students

• Computer Applications

Visual Arts
Career Technology Ed. Task Force Pilot School
2007
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Unique Course Offerings

• Yearbook/Journalism

Indian Education
DRAMA/Humanities
ESL Services
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Athletics

• Team Sports for 7th and 8th Grade Students

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Athletic Requirements

• Before tryouts the following
• items are required
• Certified Birth Certificate
• Insurance Waiver
• Physical Examination Signed by a Doctor

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Clubs and Organizations

• 4-H Club (6th Grade)
• First Priority
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes
• National Junior Honor Society (7th and 8th Grade)
  
• Student Government Association
• Chess Club
• Scholars Bowl (7th and 8th Grade)
• After School Tutoring

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Parent Involvement

• Parent, Teacher, Student Association PTSA
• Title I Team
• Volunteering Career Day, Clinic, Health Fair,
  Picture Days, Teacher Classroom
• Booster Clubs Athletic and Band
• Parent Advisory Committee

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6th Grade Orientation

• During the Month of May
• Incoming 6th Grade Visit During
• the School Day
• Parent Open House for Incoming 6th Grade