1	Roberto W. Clemente Middle School’s Vision It’s All About P.R.I.D.E
2	Written Vision Statement Roberto W. Clemente Middle School is a community of learners who value individual achievement. We have captured our vision in the acronym PRIDE. We are a diverse school that recognizes the uniqueness of each individual child. Through innovative and visionary collaboration among colleagues and families, we will close the achievement gap, maximize student potential, and teach students about the value of service.
3	Give Me A “P” Personal responsibility
4	Give Me an “R” Respectful
5	Give Me an “I” Intelligence is effort based.
6	Give me a “D” Diversity is celebrated.
7	Give Me an “E” Ensuring students and staff a safe, clean, positive environment to learn.
8	The focus of PBIS Personal Responsibility (P) Respect ( R ) Ensuring Safety ( E)
9	"How does Middle School Reform..." How does Middle School Reform Align with our Vision?
10	Personal Responsibility and Commitment to Literacy Expanded Read 180 program Reading classes in grades 6-8 Literacy Coach Formed literacy team Edline Use Focus on differentiation Focus on continuing with Baldrige processes at the classroom level Foreign Language in grade 6 Integrate more technology classes for all kids Systematically analyze data at the classroom level
11	Personal Responsibility and Commitment to Literacy (New Under Middle School Reform) School Leadership teams will participate in the School Leadership Team Institute. Align English, reading, and math curricula with new college boards standards. Added technology classrooms Schedule ESOL students according to ESOL instructional pathways Performance Matters Data Warehouse Technology
12	Respectful Interactions Male and Female mentoring program will be established (Gentlemen and Ladies Club). Teams will increase the number of town hall meetings we have this year Guidance has developed a strategic plan Building partnerships with religious, civic, and social organizations Focus on culturally relevant instruction Service learning will be emphasized with school-wide projects this year Establishing an “Old School” music production for the Spring semester
13	Respectful Interactions (New Under Reform) Study Circles A Parent Involvement Liaison will be assigned to the school
14	Intelligence is Effort-Based Increase the number of students in GT classes in all racial groups Establish a Saturday school to support students in GT classes Improve vertical articulation with feeder elementary schools
15	Intelligence is Effort Based (New Under Reform) Implement pilot extended-learning opportunities programs in reading and math using hands-on authentic learning.
16	Diversity is Celebrated Hired Dr. Gary Howard to consult with our school International Night will be in November We will participate in study circles this year SGA will create a core team of students to develop action plans to improve student to student appreciation across differences Use staff meeting time to learn about and celebrate diversity
17	Ensure a Safe and Clean building Positive Behavior Intervention Systems Building services team has a plan in place to monitor unsanitary areas
18	Other Essential Elements of the Reform Hours based Special Education Staffing Additional Counselor Staffing Guidelines for advisory periods 7 hour IDA Funds for schools to create time for team planning and professional development. Math IRT released from teaching Principal internship at the middle school level Focus on hiring middle school prepared candidates for middle schools
19	"This is going to be..." This is going to be an exciting year of learning!!