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Mission Statement |
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The staff, students, parents, and community partners of J.D. Smith Middle School are committed to creating a safe and positive environment where individuals make dreams a reality through academic achievement and positive citizenship. |
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J. D. Smith Middle School lays the foundation for life-long learning. Teachers, parents and community are proud of our students' achievements, both inside and outside of the classroom.- An after-school tutoring program was offered which provided one-on-one academic assistance to struggling students.
- Eighth grade students earned high school credit for Spanish and Algebra I.
- A celebration was provided for 632 students who had increased their Interim II scores by 10%.
- IEP students demonstrated substantial growth in English language arts resulting in achieving Safe Harbor.
- In ELA, African American students achieved AYP status. In math, African American students achieved Safe Harbor.
- J.D. Smith M.S. students exceeded last year's CCSD's semester exam pass rate by 12%.
- Parents, students and teachers attended monthly breakfasts honoring those students who demonstrated significant achievement.
- J.D. Smith offered an exceptional performing and visual arts department in which superior ratings were consistently earned.
- Technology was integrated into all classrooms through the use of many tools and devices that enhanced student learning.
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Goals and Objectives |
Goal 1
Students in all subgroups at JD Smith MS will increase achievement in ELA as measured by the 2011 Nevada CRT's.
Objective(s):
Between September 2010 and June 2011 all subgroups will show a 10% reduction in the number of non-proficient students. Overall student performance in English language arts will increase from 49.5% to 54.6% in 2011.
Goal 2
Students in all subgroups at JD Smith MS will increase achievement in mathematics as measured by the 2011 Nevada CRT's.
Objective(s):
Between September 2010 and June 2011, all subgroups will show a 10% reduction in the number of non-proficient students. Overall student achievement in mathematics will increase from 40.1% to 46.1% in 2011.
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