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Welcome to. Home of the Marshals. History. 1869 – independent school, grades 1 - 12 1967 – joined Marshall County schools Benton High School until 1975 Benton Junior High School, grades 7-9 Benton Middle School in 1988, grades 6-8. Benton Indians Benton Marshals.

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  1. Welcome to Home of the Marshals

  2. History • 1869 – independent school, grades 1 - 12 • 1967 – joined Marshall County schools • Benton High School until 1975 • Benton Junior High School, grades 7-9 • Benton Middle School in 1988, grades 6-8 Benton Indians Benton Marshals

  3. Kristen Chumbler – Visual Art , Dance & Drama Donna Martin-McGee – Special Education Keith Bell – Math Melanie Scharmahorn – Librarian & Reading Joel Robertson – Band & Music Chirs Fortenberry – Gifted & Talented Shae Abell – Reading Donna York – Science & Study Skills Todd Anderson- Science & Language Arts David Tynes – Pre-Engineering Jill Darnall – Principal Jo Beth Jones – Guidance Counselor Bobby Hayden – Science & Computers Haley Chambers – Life Skill/Practical Living Bobby Love – Special Education & PE Lauren Shelby – Math Luke Anderson– Social Studies Tosha Arnold – Special Education Chris Harvey – Social Studies & Computers Jerilyn Lampkins – Language Arts & Reading BMS Faculty

  4. BMS Staff • Secretary – Nancee Miller • Instructional Aides– Dwanna Stafford, Kristy Meyer, Susan Odom, and Dondra Hackney • Health Aide– Cathy Atkins • School Technology Coordinator– Kristy Meyer • Custodians – Ronnie Lee and Rick Miller

  5. Afternoon Rotation Physical Education Visual Art Life Skills/Practical Living Careers/Consumerism Gifted and Talented __________ • Morning Rotation • Band/ Music • Pre-Engenering • Arts & Humanities • Computer Applications • RTI/ PASS class

  6. Govenor’s Cup (2009-2010) • 1st place Quick Recall • 1st place Future Problem Solving • Overall Champion • Katherine Home Sportsmanship award • Indiviual Awards • 1st in Math and Arts & Humanities • 1st & 2nd in Composition and Language Arts • 3rd & 4th in Social Studies • Duke Talent Search • 17 Finalist from BMS

  7. Extra Curricular Activities • Boys & Girls Basketball • Football • Softball • Soccer • Volleyball • Cheerleading • Track / Cross Country • Golf • Pep Band

  8. Clubs • Academic Team • Future Problem Solving • Student Government • Library Club • STLP – Student Technology Leadership Program • BETA Club • 4-H Club • Yearbook Staff • Drama

  9. School Honors & Awards • History Day • 8th Grade Girls Basketball District Champs 2009 • 7th Grade Girls Basketball undefeated season 15-0 in 2010 • Cheerleading – Region 1 KAPOS Champs 2009 & 2010 • KY Schools To Watch • KDE Proficiency and Beyond Award 2009

  10. Mission: EXTREME Character, Achievement, & Pride “CAP” Motto: “Best Marshall County School!” B

  11. C.A.P. Assemblies • BMS has one CAP assembly each month. • Students who have shown excellent character, achievement, and pride are eligible to win prizes. • All the CAP assemblies have entertainment, such as: • Deal or No Deal • Hula-Hoop Contest • Talent Show • Minute to Win-It • Waffle Eating Contest • Faculty Dodge Ball • Olympic Relay • Red Ribbon Skits • Red Line Racing

  12. Learning Environment & School Culture • Up Front Expectations- 1st two weeks • Expectation Exam- Principal grades • Bullying Unit- Social Studies all grades • Customized Agenda • LA Society- Money and Auction • Accelerated Reader Rewards-Four trips • Education Pays- Daily drawing • Students of the Month -Two per grade • Academic Athlete – Chosen by Mrs. Darnall • Most Improved Student per subject area • Cap Drawing – One monthly winner • Perfect Attendance Awards- $50.00 month • “Doting Over Distinguished”- Victory lap • “I make a difference” - bracelets • CAP Carnival • Novel Time – 36 books grade 6-8 • Orange & Blue Club – All A’s / A’s & B’s • Reality Store – 8th Grade • “Clap-outs” – in school pep rally • Let’s Talk – Teen topics with Guidance Counselor

  13. Instructional Practices • 6th Grade “COOL” Class • Flip the Teachers Day • Flex Time- 7th period • Learning Style and Teaching Style Inventories- 6th grade • ThinkLink Testing- Discovery Education • Core Content Review Tests- Teacher Developed • Aimswebb- Math and Reading universal screenings • RTI- Math and Reading Intervention • Flashbacks & Bell Ringers • ESS Daytime Waiver – Before and after school tutoring • Success Lab- PASS class • Teachers’ Instructional Manual • 1:1 Conferencing three times per year / Principal and Teachers • Silent Mentors • Thoughtful Education- research based strategies • SNAP – “Students Navigating Above Proficiency” • www.marshall.kyschools.us/cd/CurriculumDocuments.htm • Faculty/Student and Principal Surveys • Goal Setting/ All classes / Total School / Posted • Posted in each classroom • teaching certificate, mission statement, expectations, “please & thank you” • Core Content – marked as taught

  14. Arts Alive!! • Quilt Projects • 8th grade students enjoy learning the history of quilt making. Each student created their own quilt block. • Georgia O’Keefe/Thomas Hart Benton Exhibit • 8th grade students traveled to the Frist Center in Nashville TN to see first hand the artwork of Ms. O’Keefe and Mr. Benton. • VSA Dance Grant • A creative dance program for 6th grade students. Conducted by dance specialist Karen Balzar & VSA coordinator, Valera Brooks.

  15. Benton Middle School Accountability Index

  16. Math • 2008 Transition Index = 99 • 2009 Transition Index = 100.86 • #1 in Region • #15 in State

  17. On-Demand Writing • 2008 Transition Index = 88 • 2009 Transition Index = 95.6 • #1 in Region • #8 in State

  18. Reading • 2008 Transition Index = 102 • 2009 Transition Index = 111.47 • #1 in Region • #6 in State

  19. Social Studies • 2008 Transition Index = 109 • 2009 Transition Index = 115.10 • #1 in Region • #5 in State

  20. Science • 2008 Transition Index = 112 • 2009 Transition Index = 121.82 • #1 in Region #1 in State

  21. Overall Transition Index4th in the State! 110

  22. KY Schools To Watch • Initiative launched by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform in 1999. • National recognition for schools that are academically, socially, and developmentally responsive. • Site Visit 2007 & 2008 • Named 2008 KY STW! • BMS highlighted at National STW Conference 2009 & 2010 • Reapplying for re-designation 2010-2011

  23. We “R” Benton! Responsibilities Respect Relationships

  24. Contact Information Visit Benton Middle School at: http://www.marshall.kyschools.us/bms/ Mrs. Jill Darnall, Principal Benton Middle School Jill.darnall@marshall.kyschools.us Mrs. Kem Cothran, Secondary Supervisor Marshall County School District Kem.cothran@marshall.kyschools.us “When you shift people’s perceptions, their actions follow.” -Rayona Sharpnack

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