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As
a community of staff, students, and parents, Greenacres Middle School
strives to lead adolescents through the process of becoming competent,
responsible and respectful contributors to our community through:
individual
excellence in academics
responsible
decision making and accountability
challenging and
relevant curriculum aligned with the Washington State Essential
Academic Learning Requirements.
by:
fostering
a sense of pride and belonging
embracing
diversity in a respectful, safe and nurturing environment.
This
We Believe:
The unique emotional,
intellectual, physical and social needs of the middle level student
must be met through appropriately designed curriculum and
activities. A caring, supportive
learning environment will assist middle level students in making he
transition from late childhood to adolescence.
Developmentally
Responsive Middle Level Schools Are Characterized By:
Educators
committed to teaching and understanding of young adolescents.
A
shared vision for student success.
High
academic, behavioral, and social skills and expectations for all.
Engaged
family and community partnerships.
A
positive and nurturing environment.
An
adult advocate for every student.
A
challenging and relevant academic program that promotes lifelong
learning.
Therefore
Developmentally Responsive Middle Level Schools Provide:
Curriculum
that is challenging, integrated and exploratory.
Varied
teaching and learning approaches that support individual differences.
Assessment
and evaluation practices that promote learning.
Flexible
organizational structure.
Programs
and policies that foster wellness, safety, respect, responsibility,
citizenship and accountability.
Comprehensive
guidance and support services.
An
environment that develops a sense of pride and belonging.
Dress
Code:
As
a result of your support of our dress code we have seen a positive
change in our learning environment.
Thank you. Students have
been reminded many times that the dress code applies to all school
activities, including dances.
We appreciate your support of that as well. Thinking ahead…. as you contemplate shopping for
spring (it will arrive sooner than we think!), please note that shorts
must be near knee length.
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