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2011 National Blue Ribbon School. Center for Advanced Academics. Brown Summit Middle School. The Brown Summit Way. The Brown Summit Way. B e Respectful and Tolerant S trengthen the Mind M ake ourselves globally competitive S how integrity, honor, and civic responsibility. Our Demographics.
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2011 National Blue Ribbon School Center for Advanced Academics Brown Summit Middle School
The Brown Summit Way The Brown Summit Way • Be Respectful and Tolerant • Strengthen the Mind • Make ourselves globally competitive • Show integrity, honor, and civic responsibility
OurDemographics Our current student body is made up of • 60% white • 25% African American • 15% Multicultural/Other students • 23% of our students qualify for Free/Reduced breakfast and lunches • 4% receive Special Education services There are • 22 people on our faculty • 12 classroom teachers • 10 administration, office, support and custodial staff members • a part-time School Psychologist, Special Education teacher, School Nurse and Social Worker
OurStrengths • Small School Size • A staff committed to students • Academic strength of students • Strong reputation • Stability of leadership / staff / students
Increasing Academic AchievementSuccessful Strategies • The Brown Summit Way • “To The Top” & “Next Steps” Programs • Assessment for Learning • Peer Tutoring Program • Student Achievement Data Matrix • Service Learning & Character Education Activities • Phoenix Block Activities • SpringBoard™ Activities • Service Learning • Peer Mediation • Peer Tutoring • Merits & Demerits • Technology Initiatives • Curricular & Co-curricular Activities • Student Recognitions
OurChallenges • Small School Size • Sense of Community • Limited Staff • Geographic Location • Growing our top students • District Focus
From here…Looking Forward A model school for: • character/leadership development • technology literacy • service learning • project-based learning