Some of the subjects covered at workshops were interdisciplinary teaming, portfolio assessment, social studies curriculum, math curriculum, second language acquisition, and cooperative learning. Curriculum committees and subject area departments met throughout the year to evaluate current curriculum, review revisions of curriculum and to ensure that the curriculum matches the state frameworks. Interdisciplinary teams made significant progress in organization and integration of curriculum. Many special projects were planned that promoted integrated lessons and units of study. Curriculum will continue to be a focus for 1997-98.
Decision making at the middle school is shared among administrators, teachers and parents.
Although the principal is ultimately responsible for the school, shared decision making is a top priority. Department chairs, team leaders, teacher committees and school site council are especially important in decision making. The middle school staff is committed to providing a safe, productive environment which promotes high academic achievement, good citizenship and healthy personal development. The size and complexity of a school district influences salary level. Every student is assigned a state-adopted textbook which is purchased from special textbook funds and the school's unit budget.