Spanish Fort Middle School

“Built on Toro Pride”

Who Are We?

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

Separate gym facility

Ample parking

Incorporating many design elements to make this truly a “21st Century school”

$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

As of February 20th . . .

240 6th graders (129 from Rockwell and 109from Spanish Fort Elementary)228 7th graders210 8th gradersFor total of 678 students . . .

. . . and we are still growing!

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

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

Spanish Fort Middle School Bell ScheduleTypical Schedule6th Grade:HOMEROOM 7:50 - 7:55 5 Minutes, In 1st Per. No class change1st Period 7:55 - 8:47 52 minutesBREAK 8:47 - 9:02 15 minutes2nd Period 9:05 - 9:57 52 minutes3rd Period 10:00 - 10:52 52 minutesLUNCH 10:52 - 11:17 25 minutes4th Period 11:20 - 12:12 52 minutes5th Period 12:15 - 1:07 52 minutes6th Period 1:10 - 2:02 52 minutes7th Period 2:05 - 2:57 52 minutes

Issues -6th, 7th and 8th all have separate breaks and lunches6th, 7th and 8th grade will use a “team” approach“Double Dip” time for remediation - extra help will be during enrichments

“Enrichments” vs. “Electives”

7th Grade Enrichments:

Family-consumer

science and basic

computer skills8th Grade

Enrichments:Career

Explorations and Music

Appreciation

“Electives” Available (at this point)

Choir, Grades 6, 7,

8 Band, Grades 6, 7,

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Making Middle Grades Work

MMGW….what is that?

Curriculum Framework Adds Rigor to the classroom National Standards Failure is NOT an option

Spanish Fort Middle School Parent-Teacher Association

Approximately 15 parents have met 4 times

Major projects include: Establishing framework and By-laws T-shirt Sales Supply Pack Orders Membership Drive

Communication is the KEY

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

Dreams Realized for OUR Community!