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Gaithersburg middle School-Open house Principal coffee Ann Dolan
October 12, 2015
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Gaithersburg middle school as of 10/12/ students: 6th-245, 7th-266, 8th % Hispanic 21% White 21% black 8% Asian 5% Multi ethnic
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GMS School improvement plan focus Goal 1: Literacy Goal 2: Math Goal 3: Cultural proficiency
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Literacy Goals: (1) To increase the percentage of Hispanic and ELL students who score both proficient advanced by 10% and 7% respectively as measured by the MAP-R, (2) to eliminate any regression in overall proficiency for ELLs as measured by the WIDA ACCESS test.
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Math Goals: (1) All students currently enrolled in Algebra I will earn a C or better in the course. (2)100 % of students currently in IM will earn a C or better. (3) 100% of students in Math 6 will earn a C or better.
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Cultural Proficiency Goals: (1) To increase academic eligibility for Hispanic and ELL students to 94%. (2) To decrease behavior referrals overall.
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Student stakeholder focus It was determined that students need staff to identify and remove: Racial and cultural barriers through examination of related beliefs and expectations Instructional barriers through study and implementation of strategies that build background knowledge and promote interaction (SIOP) around academic language
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Gmstrong. grant Sources of strength training:. - peer leaders
Gmstrong! grant Sources of strength training: - peer leaders - adult advisors - Gmstrong Viking Times Parenting Classes: NAMI BASICS
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Gmstrong! grant Youth empowerment club Gems of GMS/Guys of GMS
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Gms Upcoming events October 14-Pink off-wear pink October 15- fall fiesta-3:00-5:00 pm October GMStrong! October SGA spirit Week
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