Mrs. Adriene Stephenson,
Principal

Mrs. Alvina Matthews, Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Barbara Gray, Secretary

Mrs. Paula Motton, Secretary

 

	MISSION STATEMENT Sussex Central Middle School seeks to provide quality education and a positive learning environment to all students. Beliefs We believe that all children possess the framework to become successful citizens. We believe all children should be given a variety of opportunities to learn. We believe that a positive, nurturing climate fosters respect. We believe that a partnership between school and family is vital to the success of the student. Creed Take care of yourself. Take care of others. Take care of this school.
	School Profile   ·         Student Population – 378 ·         Grade Levels – 4-7 ·         Average Class Size – 19:1 ·         Gifted Population – 14% ·         Special Education Population – 18% ·         Limited English Proficient – 3% ·         Accreditation Status: §  SACS– Fully Accredited ▪ VDOE - Fully Accredited ▪ Did Not Meet AYP         ·         Percent of Teachers with Masters Degrees – 32% ·         Percent of Teachers Highly Qualified – 100% ·          SOL results SCMS 4-7 English (grades 4,5) 77% English (grades 6,7) 83% Math 75% History 82% Science 80%
	INSTRUCTIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:  Achieved 100% pass rate in Algebra I Achieved 100% pass rate in Math 8 Provided after-school tutorial programs in all SOL tested subject areas Maintained the “Power of the I” Program - The “Power of the I” Program promotes the student success by eliminating the use of zeroes for incomplete assignments. Students do not have the option to not turn in assignments Participated in the national “Let’s Move! Flash Workout” on May 3, 2011 Active participant in the “Fuel Up to Play 60” which promotes healthy eating Our own Dr. Blackwell was awarded the Professional Leadership Award 2011 by Virginia State University Ms. Shirelle Phillip was recognized as Sussex Central Middle School’s Teacher of the Year Mr. Eric Byrd was recognized as Sussex Division’s Technology Support of the Year Mrs. Patricia Bagley was recognized as Sussex Division’s Technology Support of the Year Participated in the Copper Enameling and Claymation Workshops presented by the Rawls Art Museum Collected 780 canned foods for the needy in our annual Christmas Canned Food Drive Sponsored a float and won second place in the 2010 Waverly Christmas Parade Participated in the “Get Active, Get Fit School Challenge” Program sponsored statewide by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in partnership with Radio Disney to promote healthy, active lifestyles D.A.R.E. Program – The D.A.R.E. Program is a decision-making model which assists students identify and address bullying/harassment in school, neighborhoods, and on the Internet Too Good for Drugs Program – Too Good for Drugs is a school-based prevention program designed to reduce risk factors and enhance protective factors related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use among students Title I Schoolwide Program – Title I is a grant targeted for improving the academic achievement of the disadvantage 21st Century Community Learning Center Summer Camp 2011 – The summer camp establishes a summer learning center to provide opportunities for academic enrichment and tutorial services, to offer activities to reinforce and complement the regular academic program, and offer families of 21st Century students opportunities for literacy and related educational development Installed Promethean Boards in all core area classrooms

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