Individually we are strong. Together we are unstoppable.
Our goals are for all students to:
- Be at or above grade level in all content areas.
- Demonstrate growth in literacy and numeracy skills throughout the duration of the school year.
- Be involved in a meaningful activity (beyond the core content) that connects them to school.
Walton-Verona Middle School Grading Practices
Content grades can be-
Summatives - end of unit assessments
Mini summatives (graded formatives)
Quizzes
Projects completed in class
50% content/50% work ethic/participation for all middle school Encores
High School credit Encores are included in all syllabi
80% content/20% work ethic/participation for all 7th and 8th grade content grades
Algebra and Geometry – 60% Content/40% Work Ethic
WVMS PBIS
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a framework with the aim of improving student academic and social outcomes by implementing behavior systems with fidelity.