Spanish Fort Middle School “Built on Toro Pride”

Who Are We?

24.5 million dollar project on 36 Acres 2 story design: 131,000 Square feet 25 classrooms, 6 Science Labs, 13 Specialty rooms, Media Center, Cafetorium

 Separate gym facility  Ample parking  Incorporating many design elements to make this truly a “21 st Century school”

$100,000 Library $450,000 basic furniture $524,000 basic computers/technology $50,000 non-instructional equipment $35,000 instructional supplies $38,000 additional technology $80,000 start-up expenses Total of approximately $1.3 million in other expenses

As of February 20th th graders (129 from Rockwell and 109 from Spanish Fort Elementary) th graders th graders For total of 678 students and we are still growing!

75 Employees:  27 Core Teachers (Math, English, Literature, Social Studies, Science, P.E. and Music)  3 Gifted teachers  3 Business/Career Tech teachers  1 At-Risk  1 Librarian  2 Guidance Counselors  2 Assistant Principals  7 Special Education teachers

Support Personnel... including  Library Aide  P.E. Aide  OCS Aide  5 Custodial staff  5 CNP staff  9 Special Education Aides  5 Clerical staff

Spanish Fort Middle School Bell Schedule Typical Schedule 6th Grade: HOMEROOM7:50-7:555 Minutes, In 1st Per. No class change 1st Period7:55-8:4752 minutes BREAK8:47-9:0215 minutes 2nd Period9:05-9:5752 minutes 3rd Period10:00-10:5252 minutes LUNCH10:52-11:1725 minutes 4th Period11:20-12:1252 minutes 5th Period12:15-1:0752 minutes 6th Period1:10-2:0252 minutes 7th Period2:05-2:5752 minutes Issues - 6 th, 7 th and 8 th all have separate breaks and lunches 6 th, 7 th and 8 th grade will use a “team” approach “Double Dip” time for remediation - extra help will be during enrichments

“Enrichments” vs. “Electives” 7 th Grade Enrichments: Family-consumer science and basic computer skills 8 th Grade Enrichments: Career Explorations and Music Appreciation

“Electives” Available (at this point) Choir, Grades 6, 7, 8 Band, Grades 6, 7, 8

Making Middle Grades Work

MMGW….what is that? Curriculum Framework Adds Rigor to the classroom National Standards Failure is NOT an option

Spanish Fort Middle School Parent-Teacher Association

Approximately 15 parents have met 4 times Major projects include: Establishing framework and By-laws T-shirt Sales Supply Pack Orders Membership Drive

Communication is the KEY

Our website, with valuable links to teachers, administrators, organizations

Dreams Realized for OUR Community!