Sparkman Middle School Sparkman Middle School

MIDDLE MIDDLE SCHOOL 101SCHOOL 101

Sparkman Middle SchoolSparkman Middle School Established in 1999 Established in 1999

Mascot: CougarsMascot: Cougars School Colors: Blue and Black School Colors: Blue and Black Grade Configuration: 6Grade Configuration: 6thth – 8 – 8thth

Current Enrollment: 820Current Enrollment: 820

SMS GOALS FOR 2007-SMS GOALS FOR 2007-20082008

Increase Math ScoresIncrease Math Scores

Increase Reading ScoresIncrease Reading Scores

Increase Science ScoresIncrease Science Scores

Increase Technology UseIncrease Technology Use

Increase Parental InvolvementIncrease Parental Involvement

How do we establish goals?How do we establish goals?

Title I – Continuous School Title I – Continuous School Improvement CommitteeImprovement Committee

DATA – Formal and Informal DataDATA – Formal and Informal Data SAT 10 Scores, ARMT Scores, ThinkLink SAT 10 Scores, ARMT Scores, ThinkLink

Results, Benchmark Assessments, ADAW Results, Benchmark Assessments, ADAW Levels, Informal Reading Inventory, Levels, Informal Reading Inventory, STAR Reading Test, ASA (Alabama STAR Reading Test, ASA (Alabama Science Assessment), GradesScience Assessment), Grades

Advanced Course OfferingsAdvanced Course Offerings

MathMath

Language Arts

Social Studies

Science

Algebra I (8th)

6th Grade Advanced Course

Scoring Criteria Rubric

Criteria A B C D E ARMT**

(Scaled Score) 782-826 30 pts.

737 – 781 24 pts.

692 - 736 18 pts.

636 – 691 12 pts.

605 – 635 6 pts.

SAT-10** 96-99 percentile 30 pts.

93-95 percentile 24 pts.

90-92 percentile 18 pts.

85-89 percentile 12 pts.

80-84 percentile 12 pts.

GPA*** 96-99 % 15 pts.

93-95 % 12 pts.

90-92 % 9 pts.

85-89 % 6 pts.

80-84 % 3 pts.

Diagnostic Test

96-99 15 pts.

93-95 12 pts.

90-92 9 pts.

85-89 7 pts.

80-84 3 pts.

ADAW Level 8 15 pts.

Level 7 12 pts.

Level 6 9 pts.

Level 5 6 pts.

Teacher Recommendation

Students who exhibit all five of the following

characteristics

Work Ethic Behavior Attendance Completes work

on time Follows

Directions

10 pts.

Students who exhibit four of the following characteristics

Work Ethic Behavior Attendance Completes work

on time Follows

Directions 8 pts.

Students who exhibit three of the following characteristics

Work Ethic Behavior Attendance Completes work

on time Follows

Directions 6 pts.

100 points = highest possible amount Assessment Criteria

Math Reading English Science Social Studies ARMT Math (Scaled Score) SAT-10 Total Math Score GPA - Math Diagnostic Test (school created) Teacher Recommendation

ARMT Reading (Scaled Score) SAT-10 Total Reading Score GPA - Reading Diagnostic Test (school created) Teacher Recommendation

ARMT Reading (Scaled Score) SAT-10 Language Score GPA - English ADAW Teacher Recommendation

ARMT Math (Scaled Score) SAT-10 Science GPA - Science Diagnostic Test (school created) Teacher Recommendation

ARMT Reading (Scaled Score) SAT-10 Social Studies GPA – Social Studies Diagnostic Test (school created) Teacher Recommendation

** ARMT and SAT-10 scores will be taken from 4th grade scores ***GPA will be an average of first 3 nine-weeks

Madison County Schools

Criteria for Selecting Eighth Grade Algebra I Students A seventh grade student qualifies to enroll in Algebra I in the eighth grade if he/she meets 4 of 5 of the following criteria.

1. Receives a score of IV on the math portion of the Alabama Reading and Math Test (ARMT-6th grade).

2. A math average of 90% in 7th grade math. The average will be determined by

computing the first three nine-week grades. 3. A minimum score of 90% on the Orleans Hanna Algebra Diagnostic Test (third

edition) using straight scoring (45 out of 50). 4. A minimum of 82% on the Madison County Algebra I Pre-test without the use of

a calculator. 5. A teacher recommendation that addresses the student’s study habits, work habits,

and their consistency in completing homework. If the student meets 4 of the 5 criteria, parental permission is required to place the student in Algebra I. Students who meet 3 of the 5 criteria may be enrolled in Algebra I on an individual basis if the principal determines that Algebra is the most appropriate placement. Parental permission is required to place the student in Algebra I. Transfer students will be evaluated on an individual basis for placement. Students enrolled in Algebra I in the eighth grade: 1. will follow the Alabama Course of Study for Algebra I, 2. will use the high school Algebra I textbook, 3. will not receive a high school Carnegie unit, and 4. will be required to complete 4 math Carnegie units in high school. Students who successfully complete Algebra I in the eighth grade will have the option of enrolling in Geometry or repeating Algebra I in the ninth grade.

Modified Block ScheduleModified Block Schedule•More instructional time for ARI Strategies More instructional time for ARI Strategies

•More instructional time for AMSTI ImplementationMore instructional time for AMSTI Implementation•A decrease in office referrals A decrease in office referrals

•Improve attendanceImprove attendance•Less time lost in the halls between classes Less time lost in the halls between classes

•Less stress on both the students and the teachersLess stress on both the students and the teachers•More time for teacher planning More time for teacher planning

•Reduces the number of students with whom teachers Reduces the number of students with whom teachers have daily contacthave daily contact

•Encourages cooperative learning, problem solving, Encourages cooperative learning, problem solving, decision making, research, use of manipulative, discovery decision making, research, use of manipulative, discovery

learning and hands-on projects learning and hands-on projects •Allows students more intense focus on subject matterAllows students more intense focus on subject matter

Typical ScheduleTypical ScheduleSparkman Middle 1st Semester Schedule Date Run: 2/12/08 1:27PM Per Course No. Course Description Teacher Name Room Days Met 1 730.01 Science 7 J. Barnes 170 MTWHF 2 730.01 Science 7 J. Barnes 170 MTWHF 3 700.07 English 7 R. Overman 163 MTWHF 4 750.07 Reading 7 R. Overman 163 MTWHF 5 720.04 Math 7 A. Klos 133 MTWHF 6 720.04 Math 7 A. Klos 133 MTWHF 7 877.04 PE 7/8 L. Hallman G100a MTWHF 8 925.09 Visual Arts 7 T. Stallworth 166 MTWHF Home Room: 175 J. Satterfield Room: Phone: Guardian: DOB: Age: Grade: Gender: Sparkman Middle 2nd Semester Schedule Date Run: 2/12/08 1:27PM Ables, Audrey Leigh Per Course No. Course Description Teacher Name Room Days Met 1 760.02 Social Studies 7 J. Satterfield 175 MTWHF 2 760.02 Social Studies 7 J. Satterfield 175 MTWHF 3 700.07 English 7 R. Overman 163 MTWHF 4 750.07 Reading 7 R. Overman 163 MTWHF 5 720.04 Math 7 A. Klos 133 MTWHF 6 720.04 Math 7 A. Klos 133 MTWHF 7 877.04 PE 7/8 L. Hallman G100a MTWHF 8 915.10 Computer Tech 7 J. Whitt 178 MTWHF

Unique Course OfferingsUnique Course Offerings

Computer ApplicationsComputer Applications

Career Technology

*Ed. Task Force Pilot School 2007*

BandConsistently Qualifies for State Competition

All- State Band Students

Visual Arts

Unique Course OfferingsUnique Course Offerings

Yearbook/Journalism Yearbook/Journalism

Indian Education

ESL ServicesDRAMA/Humanities

AthleticsAthletics

Team Sports for 7Team Sports for 7thth and 8 and 8thth Grade Students Grade Students

Athletic RequirementsAthletic Requirements

Before tryouts the following Before tryouts the following

items are required……items are required……

1.1. Certified Birth CertificateCertified Birth Certificate

2.2. Insurance WaiverInsurance Waiver

3.3. Physical Examination Signed by a Physical Examination Signed by a DoctorDoctor

Clubs and OrganizationsClubs and Organizations

4-H Club (64-H Club (6thth Grade) Grade)

First Priority First Priority

Fellowship of Christian Athletes Fellowship of Christian Athletes National Junior Honor Society (7National Junior Honor Society (7thth and 8 and 8thth

Grade) Grade)

Student Government AssociationStudent Government Association

Chess ClubChess Club

Scholar’s Bowl (7Scholar’s Bowl (7thth and 8 and 8thth Grade) Grade)

After School TutoringAfter School Tutoring

Parent InvolvementParent Involvement

Parent, Teacher, Student Association – Parent, Teacher, Student Association – PTSAPTSA

Title I TeamTitle I Team

Volunteering: Career Day, Clinic, Health Volunteering: Career Day, Clinic, Health Fair, Picture Days, Teacher ClassroomFair, Picture Days, Teacher Classroom

Booster Clubs: Athletic and BandBooster Clubs: Athletic and Band

Parent Advisory CommitteeParent Advisory Committee

66thth Grade Orientation Grade Orientation

During the Month of MayDuring the Month of May

Incoming 6Incoming 6thth Grade Visit During Grade Visit During

the School Daythe School Day

Parent Open House for Incoming 6Parent Open House for Incoming 6thth GradeGrade