KIMMONS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 2017 2018 School Year

KIMMONS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 2017 -2018 School Year

ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM Principal. Dr. Christopher Johnson Assistant Principal Jared Meyers (A-L) Assistant Principal Joni Wilbanks (M-Z)

COUNSELORS • Shauna Cox (A-L) • Rachael Daniel (M-Z)

MISSION OF KIMMONS • The mission of Kimmons Junior High School is to create a dynamic environment which motivates both students and adults to achieve higher levels of learning.

KIMMONS ENROLLMENT DATA • • • Total Enrollment: 821 7 th Grade: 285 8 th Grade: 263 9 th Grade: 273 Free and Reduced Lunch Status: 92%

2016 -2017 ACT ASPIRE CATEGORIES • • In Need of Support Close Ready Exceeding

7 TH GRADE ASPIRE BREAKDOWN • • • English- Ready Reading- Close Writing- Close Science- In Need of Support Math- Close

7 TH GRADE ASPIRE RESULTS ENGLISH • • Exceeding- 30% Ready- 32% Close- 29% In Need of Support- 9%

7 TH GRADE ASPIRE RESULTS READING • • Exceeding- 2% Ready- 20% Close- 28% In Need of Support- 50%

7 TH GRADE ASPIRE WRITING • • 0%- Exceeding 20%- Ready 41%- Close 39%- In Need of Support

7 TH GRADE ASPIRE SCIENCE • • Exceeding- 7% Ready- 20% Close- 21% In Need of Support- 53%

7 THGRADE MATH • • Exceeding- 8% Ready- 21% Close- 33% In Need of Support- 38%

8 TH GRADE ASPIRE RESULTS • • • English- Ready Reading- Close Writing- Close Science- Close Math- Close

8 TH GRADE ASPIRE ENGLISH RESULTS • • Exceeding- 30% Ready-34% Close-26% In Need of Support- 10%

8 TH GRADE ASPIRE READING • • Exceeding- 8% Ready- 26% Close- 28% In Need of Support- 38%

8 TH GRADE ASPIRE WRITING • • Exceeding- 1% Ready-6% Close-65% In Need of Support-28%

8 TH GRADE ASPIRE SCIENCE • • Exceeding- 9% Ready-21% Close- 24% In Need of Support- 46%

8 TH GRADE ASPIRE MATH • • Exceeding- 8% Ready-16% Close-36% In Need of Support 40%

9 TH ACT ASPIRE RESULTS • • • English- Close Reading- Close Writing- Close Science- In Need of Support Math- In Need of Support

9 TH GRADE ASPIRE ENGLISH • • Exceeding- 23% Ready- 22% Close-25% In Need of Support- 30%

9 TH GRADE ASPIRE READING • • Exceeding- 9% Ready- 15% Close- 27% In Need of Support- 49%

9 TH GRADE ASPIRE WRITING • • Exceeding- 1% Ready- 30% Close- 37% In Need of Support- 32%

9 TH GRADE ASPIRE SCIENCE • • Exceeding- 3% Ready- 14% Close- 24% In Need of Support- 58%

9 TH GRADE ASPIRE MATH • • Exceeding- 4% Ready- 13% Close- 25% In Need of Support- 58%

2017 -2018 FOCUS • • High Expectations for all Scholars Data Driven (Increase Test Scores) Increase Teacher Collaboration Reduce Discipline by implementing the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports System Increase Parental Involvement Have an active and vibrant PTSA Increase Community Partnerships

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS • • • Golden Knights Golden Jewels Community Mentoring FBLA National Honor Society Student Council Raider Reps Partners in Christ Quiz Bowl Chess Club

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS • • Junior Optimist Cheer Dance Mi Futuro College Project Band Choir Orchestra

SPORTS • • • Football Cross County Girls and Boys Basketball Girls and Boys Track Girls and Boys Soccer

2017 -2018 PARENT AND STUDENT 101 • • • Lockers and Locks- Students are required to buy a lock from the school. Locks are $6. 00. ID Cards- Students must have their ID card with them at all times for use in the library cafeteria and school functions. The first card is free. Students can purchase replacement cards for $2. 00 in the library. Meals- Breakfast is free to all students. Students on the free/reduced program will be allowed to continue until a new application is processed.

2017 -2018 PARENT AND STUDENT 101 • • Grades- Parents and students can check grades on -line using the Home Access Center linked to the Kimmons Website. Interims- Interim reports will be sent out midway through each quarter Report Cards- Report cards are distributed after each quarter Transportation- Bus route schedules can be accessed from the Kimmons Website.

KIMMONS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 2017 -18 • • Individually we are different Together we are Kimmons Junior High School. Any questions please feel free to contact me at 479785 -2451