1. Spanish Fort Middle School “Built on Toro Pride”

2. Who Are We?

3. 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

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

5. $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

6. As of February 20th... 240 6 th graders (129 from Rockwell and 109 from Spanish Fort Elementary) 228 7 th graders 210 8 th graders For total of 678 students...... and we are still growing!

7. 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

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

9. 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

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

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

12. Making Middle Grades Work

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

14. Spanish Fort Middle School Parent-Teacher Association

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

16. Communication is the KEY

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

18. Dreams Realized for OUR Community!