district improvement advisory council the educational journey of a school is an ever changing path

District Improvement Advisory Council

The educational journey of a school is an ever changing

path.

Student OrientationDodge City Middle School

2010 Reading Challenge Award2009 Gold Standard Award

Math and Reading

2011 KAMSA Exemplary Middle School

A Specialized School

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Classrooms are Sanctuaries for Learning

Every child has the right to learn and no one has the right to disrupt learning.

N’s and U’s

How do N’s and U’s effect my progress at school? Recorded on your report card. Tied to school awards and

incentives. Tied to National Junior Honor

Society, Student Council and other organizations you may want to belong to.

How do you get an N or U?

What is a U? A “U” is more than 7 behavioral referrals per nine weeks.

What is an N? An N is no more than 4 behavior referrals per nine weeks.

Types of Awards

The Cardinal Award GPA 3.6 – 4.0 No U on the Report Card Any two of the first three 9 weeks Free Polo Shirt worn on any day Cardinal Medal of Excellence

National Junior Honor Society Membership in Student Council

How We Measure Learning Mastery Learning at 80 % Mastery Checks Reading &

Math Grading Practices After School Program Self Referral

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What We Believe

What We Believe

Dodge City Middle School is a place for transition.

Our goal is to ensure that every student is ready for high school.

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The Top Five Things

Set Personal Goals

Every Student Sets a GoalOne AcademicOne Behavior

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Goal Setting Starts with Team BuildingSeptember 7th through September 9th

Why students fall behind?

Failure to complete or turn in assignments

Not staying organized

How to Stay Organized

Three Ring Zipper BinderLearn Note Taking SkillsKeep A Student Agenda

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Zipper Binders Available in Office for $10.00

Caring

Caring is important Dodge City Middle School is a

supportive environment where every one works together to ensure success.

We build safety nets to help students succeed

We work to prevent bullying Say NoNu

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Look Sharp

Pride Every student is a member of our

community Represent Dodge City Represent Dodge City Middle School

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School Uniforms Non Uniform Days –

Could Start in October Student Council Building Leadership Team Site Council

Thursday Is Spirit Day Caught You Doing Good Drawings Parent Academy

School Uniform Policy

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Get Involved

If a student get’s involved then they have something to look forward to every day

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The Top Five G (Goals) O (Organization)

Cardinals (Caring) Looking (Looking Sharp) Good (Get Involved)