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Motto/Statement/Vision
Our Motto
“High
Expectations with Compassion and Support”
Mission Statement
Meridianville Middle
School, is striving to produce well educated,
responsible students prepared for future academic success. We will
accomplish this by providing a safe, nurturing and academically challenging
environment which includes the implementation of effective, innovative teaching
and management methods.
School
Vision
A guide to what we want our school to
become
Our vision at Meridianville Middle School is to become a great
school. We must have a clear sense of what defines a great school and what
we must do to become such a school.
We must have a detailed vision in the areas of stakeholder behavior,
student behavior, staff behavior, curriculum, assessment, and school
climate. We must analyze the present
level of performance and set goals that are challenging yet realistic,
concrete yet flexible and that inspire all stakeholders to action. Below are the collaboratively defined
characteristics that must exist for Meridianville Middle
School to be described as a great and
exemplary school.
Stakeholder Behavior
v All stakeholders demonstrate school pride and
respect for our school and all that it stands for.
v A supportive and trusting relationship exists
between and among parents, students, and school staff.
v The community, including local businesses, shares
in and supports the mission and vision of the school.
v Parents provide support to the staff in the
educational process.
Student Behavior
v Students conduct themselves in a way that
contributes to a safe and orderly climate and respects the rights of
others.
v Students accept responsibility for their learning,
decisions, and actions.
v Students are motivated to work to their full
potential
Staff Behavior
v Teachers utilize engaging, innovative, and
motivating instructional methods which align with current best practices.
v Teachers consistently utilize effective classroom
management techniques that have been collaboratively planned throughout the
grade levels.
v Staff communicates with parents and keeps them
informed on matters related to the school and specifically their child.
v Teachers make diligent efforts to establish
supportive and trusting relationships with each other, support staff
members, students, and parents.
v School leadership promotes supportive and trusting
relationships with all stakeholders.
v All staff members model life-long learning through
active professional development designed to bring about the vision of the
school.
v All staff members demonstrate their support of the
school vision and adhere to collective commitments daily.
Curriculum
v All classrooms are defined as 21st
century classrooms with updated technology.
Staff development exists for teachers to achieve and maintain high
level mastery of available technology critical to the implementation and
success of the essential curriculum.
v High levels of learning are the driving force
behind everything done.
v A broad-based offering of courses is available for
students of varied abilities and interest.
v An essential curriculum document for each subject
taught exists and is used as a guide for instruction by all staff members.
v A top quality extra-curricular program is offered
to students in a wide variety of interests.
Assessment
v Ongoing common assessment is used to guide
instruction, teaching methods, and curriculum emphasis.
v State assessments are analyzed and goals are set
for improvement based on available data.
v School assessment results should not only meet but
exceed state and local standards.
School Climate
v Students and staff are recognized for achievement
and accomplishments both school-related and personal.
v School buildings are kept in good repair and
grounds are kept clean.
v The atmosphere is inviting and welcoming and a
place employees and students want to come to.
v An atmosphere exists that is open-minded and
accepting of change that is in the best interest of the school.
v The behavior and academic progress of each child
is monitored and proper support is given to enable each child to be
successful.
v Student differences and interests are recognized
and respected.
Mascot and School
Colors
The "Eagle" was selected by the
planning committee as the mascot for our new school. This mascot was used
by the original Meridianville School once located at Lions Club
Park. The actual
design was selected by our students and fine-tuned by our art teacher, Mrs.
Susan Henry. "Navy Blue" and "Crimson” were chosen as
school colors in keeping with the colors used by many of the Meridianville
summer youth league All-Star teams.
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