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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 – Art, Drama Donna Martin-McGee – Special Education Joni Morgan – Math Melanie Scharmahorn – Librarian, Reading Ronnie Payton – Band, Fine Arts Sharon Tucker – Gifted & Talented Shae Abell – Reading Donna York – Science David Tynes – Project Lead the Way Kem Cothran – Principal Jo Beth Jones – Guidance Counselor Todd Anderson – Science Haley Chambers – Computer Technology Bobby Love – Special Education David Davis – Health & PE Luke Anderson– Social Studies Susan Shemwell – Language Arts, Math, Science Chris Harvey – Social Studies Jerilyn Lampkins – Language Arts, Reading BMS Faculty

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

  5. Enrichments 7 class schedule includes 2 enrichment classes Band Art Drama P.E. Computer Applications Business Math Project Lead the Way Fine Arts Novel Time Civics & Economics

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

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

  8. School Honors & Awards • History Day • 8th Grade Boys Basketball District Champs • Cheerleading • Duke Univ. Talent Search • Governor’s Cup • KY Schools To Watch

  9. Mission EXTREME Character, Achievement, & Pride “CAP” Motto “Kickin’ It Old School!”

  10. 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 • Skits • Guest speakers • Faculty Dodge Ball

  11. Learning Environment & School Culture • Up Front Expectations- 1st two weeks • Expectation Exam- Principal grades • Bullying Unit- Social Studies all grades • Customized Agenda • Accelerated Reader Rewards-Four trips • Education Pays- Daily drawing • Students of the Month-Two per grade • Cap Drawing – One monthly winner • Perfect Attendance Awards- $50.00 month • “Doting Over Distinguished”- Victory lap • CATS Carnival • Orange & Blue Club – All A’s / A’s & B’s • Essential 55 Award • Reality Store – 8th Grade • Social Studies Fair- All grades • “Clap-outs” – in school pep rally • Let’s Talk – Teen topics with Guidance Counselor

  12. Instructional Practices • 6th Grade “COOL” Class • Learning Style and Teaching Style Inventories- 6th grade • ThinkLink Testing- Discovery Education • Core Content Review Tests- Teacher Developed • Aimswebb- Math and Reading • RTI- Math and Reading Intervention • Flashbacks & Bell Ringers • ESS Daytime Waiver / Writing Coach • Teachers’ Instructional Manual • Open Response Analysis & Tracking • 1:1 Conferencing / Goal Setting • 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

  13. Benton Middle School Accountability Index

  14. Test Scores

  15. Regional & State Standings # 1in the Region #9 in the State • Science – 10.8 – ranked #1 in Region #11 in State • Reading – 2.0 – ranked #2 in Region • Math – 10.1 – ranked # 3 in Region • Social Studies – 8.7 – ranked #1 in Region • Practical Living – 11.4 – ranked # 3 in Region

  16. 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!

  17. We “R” Benton! Responsibilities Respect Relationships

  18. Contact Information http://www.marshall.kyschools.us/bms/ http://www.marshall.kyschools.us/ Kem.cothran@marshall.kyschools.us “When you shift people’s perceptions, their actions follow.” -Rayona Sharpnack

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