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Mission Statement |
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High Desert Montessori School is dedicated to providing a nurturing community of learners. We empower children's self-construction; spark their imagination; and instill a life-long love of learning. |
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High Desert Montessori School provides a safe, nurturing school environment that fosters student independence, community and problem-solving skills. We are proud of our accomplishments this year.- Our middle school program expanded to 61 students and we moved to a nice campus that allows us to better meet student needs.
- HDMS proudly achieved “Public School Associated” status from the American Montessori International Accreditation Committee.
- Our schoolcontributed vastly to environmental projects such as: recycling, Urban Roots, Hoop Houses and green power.
- Our student NWEA tests occurred (3) times during the year. This data allows us to monitor progress and provide remediation.
- The quality of “Parent Education Nights” was improved to include excellent speakers. A bilingual parent presentation was held.
- HDMS staff continue to be highly trained in Montessori teaching methods. Several teachers attend AMI programs in the summer.
- Students have won regional awards in science fair, legos and bridge. Several MS students will take the algebra CBE exam.
- Enrichment programs have been a great success this year. ESL, RTI and special education support programs have been expanded.
- School-wide initiatives involving writing instruction and positive behavior supports were implemented at all levels.
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Goals and Objectives |
Goal 1
Improve student writing proficiency with a focus upon conventions and expository writing.
Objective(s):
75% of all students will participate daily in completing (5) sentences that focus on a single convention. 75% of all students in grades 6,7, and 8 will participate in weekly expository writing.
Goal 2
Improve student math proficiency with a focus upon geometry, guided data analysis and word problems.
Objective(s):
75% of all students will participate in geometry lessons and participate in small group word problem assignments at least (4) times per week. 75% of all classrooms will display a weekly data analysis process.
Goal 3
Improve middle school student behavior using PBS systems.
Objective(s):
75% of all students in middle school will participate in weekly positive behavior support lessons.
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