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