District Improvement Advisory Council The educational journey of a school is an ever changing path.

A Specialized School Dodge City Middle School

Classrooms are Sanctuaries for Learning  Every child has the right to learn and no one has the right to disrupt learning.

 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.

 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.

 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

Dodge City Middle School 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.

Set Personal Goals  Every Student Sets a Goal  One Academic  One Behavior

Why students fall behind?  Failure to complete or turn in assignments  Not staying organized

How to Stay Organized Three Ring Zipper Binder Learn Note Taking Skills Keep A Student Agenda

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 No

Look Sharp  Pride  Every student is a member of our community  Represent Dodge City  Represent Dodge City Middle School

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

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

The Top Five  G (Goals)  O (Organization)  Cardinals (Caring)  Looking (Looking Sharp)  Good (Get Involved)