Standards of Excellence in Math 2016 & 2017

The Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force named recipients of the 2016 & 2017 Math Challenge Awards. Dodge City Middle School was the recipient of the eighth grade math award for the past two consecutive years. The Challenge Awards are designed to recognize Kansas schools that are making a significant difference in student achievement despite facing significant challenges in school population. The certificates recognize performance on state assessments in reading and/or mathematics that exceeds normal expectations based on the socio-economic status and sample size of those taking the test. Data gathered through the Quality Performance Accreditation process has shown the greatest achievement gap occurs in schools with a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunches.  The schools receiving the Challenge Award have managed to post state assessment scores above what normally would be expected among those serving disadvantaged populations.

NASSP Names DCMS A Regional Breaking Ranks Showcase Schools

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NASSP announced on August 27, 2012 the selection of Dodge City Middle School as one of 15 high performing schools to attend the first Regional Showcase. NASSP in collaboration with CSSR will present the first Regional Breaking Ranks School Showcase featuring 15 diverse, high achieving middle level and high schools sharing proven methods for addressing sustainable School improvement. Each of the 15 schools will present their individual stories on how they reached a level of educational excellence The Regional Breaking Ranks School Showcase will take place at the Met High School on December 1, 2012 in San Diego, CA.

The Regional Showcase has come as the result of more than 2,500 educators widening the National School Showcase conducted each year, for the past four years, as part of the NASSP Conference. NASSP and CSSR hope to conduct many more regional showcases throughout the country over the next few years.

The showcase is designed to help educators learn practical student centered strategies from teams of teachers, administrators and students. Showcase schools have changed the culture and improved student performance as a result of implementing strategies aligned with the Breaking Ranks Framework. Participants will walk away with personalized learning and teaching concepts, tools, and techniques that can be adapted to meet the unique needs of any middle school and high school.

DODGE CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL WINS TOP AWARD

Dodge City Middle School principal Mike King and middle school teachers' proudly show off the new banner recognizing Dodge City Middle School as a Middle School of the Year finalist. (from left to right) Paula Sellens, Michael King, Lora Louquet, Deb Lapka and Sarah Schaeffer.  Dodge City Middle School is celebrating again, and with good reason. The school was named a Middle School of the Year Finalist for 2012. Along with five other middle schools in Kansas that were recognized in a ceremony on Monday, May 16, 2012. In 2011 the school was given an exemplary rating, we are honored to have been recognized as a Middle School of the Year Finalist this year. (Read Full Article in Dodge City Globe)

KANSAS STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE IN READING

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Kansas Standard of Excellence Reading 7
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Kansas Standard of Excellence Reading 8
VISION STATEMENT
Dodge City Middle School will foster a culture with independent learning where students can achieve their full potential in academics, personal, physical and moral development in the 21st Century.
USD 443 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, military status, primary language, and/or disability.  This non-discrimination policy applies to admission, employment, programs, activities, and providing equal access to Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  A lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the Career and Technical (vocational) and/or other educational programs of the school. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Secondary Schools, Dr. Glenn Fortmayer; The Learning Center, 308 West Frontview, Dodge City, KS 67801, (620) 227-1763.
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USD 443 no discrimina por motivos de raza , color, origen nacional, sexo , edad, religión , estado militar , idioma principal , y / o discapacidad . Esta política de no discriminación se aplica a la admisión , el empleo , programas , actividades , y el acceso equitativo a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados . La falta de conocimientos del idioma inglés no será una barrera para la admisión y participación en la Carrera y Técnica ( profesional) y / u otros programas educativos de la escuela . La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar las preguntas relativas a las políticas de, MS. Escuelas secundarias, el Dr. Glenn Fortmayer; The Learning Center (El Centro de Aprendizaje), 308 West Frontview, Dodge City, KS,67801, (620) 227-1763