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Mission Statement |
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The Washoe County School District provides each student the opportunity to achieve his or her potential through a superior education in a safe and challenging environment in order to develop responsible and productive citizens for our diverse and rapidly changing community. |
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Student learning comes first at Dilworth Middle School, where academic teams work to provide a rich middle school experience, grounded in relationships with our families and community.- Students started the year reading, writing about, and discussing THE REVEALERS and MANIAC MAGEE, two novels about bullying.
- Teams implemented R.T.I., providing multiple opportunities to learn through data analysis and targeted interventions.
- Sparks Kiwanis gave bikes to students in need, and t-shirts to twenty-five TERRIFIC KIDS, selected by their teachers.
- The Positive Behavior Supports Committee was created to implement procedures to teach and reinforce appropriate behavior.
- Sparks Chamber of Commerce honored fifty students as Sparks BEST Kids.
- A 21st C. grant funded the TEAM UP after school program, with yearlong opportunities for academic and enrichment classes.
- A partnership with Junior Achievement provided community guest instructors, job-shadowing experiences, and Career Day.
- Peer mediators met with students throughout the school year to resolve conflicts.
- WCSD, the City of Sparks, and other local groups partnered with staff, parents, and students to develop Diversity Day.
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Goals and Objectives |
Goal 1
We will continue to increase the English/Language Arts proficiency of all students.
Objective(s):
Dilworth emphasizes literacy across the curriculum. The Teach for Success protocol, differentiated instruction, and tiered interventions promote success for all students. A school-wide structured SSR program provides focused curriculum. Use of SIOP strategies will increase student achievement.
Goal 2
We will continue to improve the math proficiency of all students.
Objective(s):
We will implement a standards-based, district aligned math curriculum to ensure consistent and comprehensive instruction at each grade level. Staff professional development will focus on SIOP strategies, differentiated instruction, and tiered interventions to increase student achievement.
Goal 3
We will continue to develop a positive school culture through relationships with students, parents, and the community.
Objective(s):
Dilworth’s middle school teaming model , along with the focus on Ruby Payne principles build core relationships between teachers and students. The parent involvement team continues to establish an active, cooperative relationship with families, businesses and community groups.
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