Reasons to enroll at Madison Middle School:
The following seven attributes are research based and evident at high achieving schools. Listed below is a brief summary of the efforts Madison has accomplished in these areas.
Ø Academic Achievement Handbook articulates the school vision and philosophy with a focus on inclusion, needs of adolescents and thinking skills.
Ø Our number one goal is to help all students learn the skills they will need to become productive, respectful and contributing members to society.
Ø The focus is on cognitive growth as well as social and emotional development.
Ø Programs such After School Activity Program (ASAP), Advisory, Team Time and Associated Study Body (ASB) create opportunities for students to experience small communities around their needs.
Ø Student Intervention Team (SIT), grade level counselors, and intervention specialists offer personal support for all students.
Ø Interdisciplinary teams meet regularly to discuss the needs of specific students.
Ø Staff teams meet as small communities of learners. Students are known well by a group of adults.
Ø Interdisciplinary teams foster a culture of collaboration.
Ø Shared Decision Making and the Care to Confront policies encourage collegiality among staff and students.
Ø School safety and discipline policies consistently applied to all students and all situations.
Ø Support systems are in place for students having difficulties.
Academic Rigor and High Expectations for all Students: “Culture of Excellence”
Ø Challenge program offers rigorous study program to all students.
Ø Inclusion of ESL and Special Education students into general education classrooms.
Ø School wide rubrics for assessing progress toward standards.
Ø Clear articulation of behavior standards.
Ø School-wide use of Graphic Organizers to teach thinking skills.
Ø Integrated curriculum by teams.
Ø Instructional skills used by teachers that are age appropriate for the middle grade student.
Ø Team model provides flexible staff development.
Ø Challenge allows all students access to rigorous curriculum.
Ø Inclusion model gives all students access to the standard classroom.
Ø Shared Decision Making model includes all staff in school decisions.
Ø Monthly late arrival allows for school-wide professional development and time for teams to collaborate to meet students’ needs.
Ø Partnerships with YMCA, Checkpoint, Parks Department (ASAP), West Seattle Chamber of Commerce, and Rotary Club
Ø Parent Teacher Association active in volunteer coordination, tutoring, fund raising and other activities.