PINE GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL

OUR VISION

BELIEFS AND EXPECTATIONS 

We believe in the mission statement of the school.  Enjoy the challenge of becoming the best we can be.  Understand that decisions will always reflect what is in the best interest of our students.

We believe in recognizing and promoting the specific strengths of all students. 

We believe that managing by results and diagnostic instruction, while maintaining the quality of instruction on a daily basis, will result in improved academic instruction for all students. 

We believe and help implement the National Middle School Association's position that "the overall climate of the school is itself a 'teacher'."  A true middle school will evidence warmth, caring, and respect.  This needed positive attitude is not possible if it is not rooted in a sense of harmony and togetherness on the part of the professional staff.

 Instruction (Student Achievement)

WE ENVISION A SCHOOL WHERE:

• Every student is a capable learner.
• Parents, students, teachers, and administrators work together toward improved student achievement.
• No less than 70% of  ALL students will achieve a satisfactory level on MSA.
• The gap between the achievement of African American students and white students will be less than 10%.
• The school Strategic Plan is an evolving and living document.

Differentiated instruction and regrouping of students during lessons will be essential key strategies.  Lessons will be child centered, meaningful, motivating, and will reflect current strategies, which promote student interaction, thinking, problem solving, and learning by doing.  We will look for interdisciplinary instructional opportunities that are natural and appropriate for middle school youngsters.  Effective teachers create a climate for success.

 Positive and Safe School Climate  

WE ENVISION A SCHOOL WHERE:

• There is an orderly and safe learning environment
• School rules are clearly communicated and consistently enforced
• Parents, students, teachers, and administrators work together to ensure a safe and orderly school
• We nurture the existing environment of mutual respect, trust, and genuine appreciation of each other

Understand that teachers are keys to effective school wide discipline.  Consistent standards of discipline, applicable to all students, will be maintained.  However, understand that different approaches can and should be used.  We will promote responsible behavior through wisdom, not power.  Emphasis will be placed on building relationships with students based on respect, understanding and trust.