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Luther King (MLK) Middle School utilizes a variety of team strategies
to ensure students' get the best education possible. Common team
planning time with regular teachers, special teachers and administrators
allows staff the opportunity to plan for the total needs of the
students. Teachers also team vertically across grade levels to brainstorm
effective strategies for improving the seamless flow of instruction
and allow for a smooth transition to the next grade. This strategy
has shown to be beneficial for both teachers and students. Curriculum
mapping and data driven-decision making are regular outcomes of
team planning meetings and help contribute to their success. Teachers
are actively involved in the interviewing and hiring of new staff,
assisting the principal in the identification and selection of new
faculty who will best fit into King Middle School family. To better
understand the community they serve, teachers actively seek opportunities
to visit and tour the many rural areas.
Results: School Grade: 2001 A; 2002 A; 2003
A
Practices that Promote High Performance:
- The school uses a variety of "team" strategies to ensure students
get the best possible education
- The school uses a variety of "team" strategies to
ensure students get the best possible education
- Planning time provided for teachers to enhance instructional
strategies
The staff at
King Middle School embraces the principal's philosophy of demonstrating
a high level of concern and caring for the students. Having effectively
served the school for 31 years, this principal knows her community,
parents, students, and staff well. When asked about their success
as a school, teachers noted that the principal's hard work and caring
is the foundation on which all educational initiatives are built.
The principal's philosophy is reflected in the statement "children
don't care how much you know, until they know how much you care,
and if you care about them, they are going to work for you." Also
reflected in this community of caring is the principal's open door
policy for all stakeholders.
Results: NRT higher than state in all areas
with continuous progress.
Practices that Promote High
Performance:
- Staff employs a "work hard" attitude
- Teachers show a genuine concern for the welfare of all students
- Principal maintains an open door policy for all stakeholders
Parents are
encouraged to be actively involved in their children's education,
they are only a phone call away and are exceptionally supportive
of the programs at King Middle. Many of the parents are former students
of the school and have known the staff as both a student and a parent.
A diverse group of parents serve on the school improvement team
and are actively involved in the decision making process at King
Middle. Parents are instrumental in helping to create a close knit
and involved community. Good communication and mutual support are
very evident.
Results: FCAT Writing: 94% of
8th grade students scoring 3.5 or higher; FCAT Reading, 62% of students
scored level 3 or higher; FCAT Math, 74% of students scored 3 or
higher.
Practices that Promote High Performance:
- Parents actively involved in their children's education
- Diverse group of parents involved in decision making
- Close knit and involved community allows for good communication
and mutual support
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