Grades K-12
William K. Bishop II, Principal
bishopk3@k12tn.net
400 Gore Street
Huntland, TN 37345
(931)469-7506

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Mission Statement

Elementary School – Huntland Elementary School will provide educational and social development experiences to help students be successful in meeting proficiency in all areas in preparation for middle school.

Middle School – Students in middle school will be prepared through the combined efforts of faculty, family and community so that they will meet proficiency on all state and federal mandated assessments in preparation for high school.

High School - Huntland School, a traditional and historic Pre-K-12 school, will empower its students through the cooperative efforts of a supportive community, caring staff, and involved family to achieve personal and academic success and to meet or exceed proficiency to become contributing citizens.

Beliefs

• Learning -All students learn through interaction with teachers and peers actively engaged in the learning process.
• Instruction -Students succeed best when instructional practices incorporate a variety of developmentally appropriate learning activities at all levels.
• Assessment -A variety of assessment tools are essential to monitor and enhance student progress.
• Decision-Making -In order to make appropriate decisions and establish effective policies, it is necessary for all stakeholders to work collaboratively.
• Policy -School rules and school board policies encourage students to become responsible and accountable for their decisions.

2006-07 Achievements

 Demographic Information

Student Population
Enrollment – 69
   K – 5 - 294
            6 - 8 – 182
            9 – 12 - 221           
Average Class Size
            K-5 – 19.6
            6-8 – 22.8
            9-12 – 15.8
Student Attendance Rate – 94.1%
The computer/student ratio – 1:2.3
The total number of library books added in the past three (3) years – 760
Percent of parents attending Parent/Teacher Conferences – 60%
Percent of Students on Free/Reduced Lunch – 50%

Grades 6, 7, and 8
John Butler, Principal
butlerj2@k12tn.net
2990 Decherd Boulevard
Winchester, TN 37398
(931)967-5323

Mission Statement

North Middle School will be a caring, progressive educational organization and will provide each student the opportunity to develop his or her highest potential through mastery of his or her academic, social, cultural, and physical endeavors.

Beliefs

• Students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process.
• Students learn in different ways and should be provided with a variety of instructional approaches to support their learning.
• A safe and physically comfortable environment promotes student learning.
• Exceptional students require special services and resources.
• A student’s self esteem is enhanced by positive relationships and mutual respect among and between student and staff.
• Students learn best when they have appropriate opportunities for success.
• The commitment to continuous improvement is imperative if our school is going to enable students to become confident, self-directed, life-long learners.
• Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs.
• All student can learn.
• Students need to apply their learning in meaningful context.
• School policy is to continually re-evaluate and adjust the program, curriculum, and structure in order to meet the needs of students in a changing world.
• All students should respect others and assume personal resonsibility for their actions.
• Available resources and technology must be integraed into instruction to provide students with diverse opportunities that will prepare them for future decision making.

2006-07 Achievements

• Algebra I Gateway students were 97.5% advanced in 2006-07.
• Eleven seventh Grade students participated in the Duke University Talent Identification-three received State Recognition.
• NMS had first, second, and third place winncers in the Fram Bureau Essay Contest.
• NMS conducted a successful science fair.
• On the 2006 Writing Assessment , 83.6% of NMS eighth graders scored in the "competent to outstanding" range. NMS school average was 4.26 our of 5.00.
• NMS students placed first and third in the Franklin County Spelling Bee.
• Five eighth grade students competed in the Webb History Contest. The team placed third and one NMS student placed second individually.
• NMS has threee finalists in the D.A.R. Essay Contest.
• NMS was very active in 4-H. NMS had winners in the Speaking Contest. NMS sixth, seventh, and eighth grade Clover Bowl teams all placed first in the county contest. NMS eighth grade won the Regional Competition.
• NMS band continues to be strong-243 students participated this year. NMS band performed at several events throughtout the year. 150 student participated in the Solo & Ensemble Festival, 99% received superior or excellent ratings. Fifteen students participated in the Tri Lakes Honor Band Clinic.
• NMS eighth grade participated in the History Living Time Line presented in May. NMS students, elementary students, and the public toured through history in the NMS gym.
• Fifty drama club students presented the musical, Annie Jr., in the spring. The play was presented to the public two evenings as well as to the entire student body.
• NMS students placed first, second, and third in the Junior Division Laws of Life Contest.
• NMS seventh and eighth grade students participated in the county math contest. The eighth grade team placed second.

Staff Accolades

Spring 2007 - School Level Teacher of the Year in Fifth – Eighth Grade – Jeanne Baker
Spring 2007 - Outstanding Support Employee of the Year – Mary Amacher

 Demographic Information

Student Population
Enrollment - 729           
Average Class Size – 21.4
Student Attendance Rate – 93.7%
The computer/student ratio – 1:4
The total number of library books added in the past three (3) years – 1,048
Percent of parents attending Parent/Teacher Conferences –51.7 %
Percent of Students on Free/Reduced Lunch – 42%

South Middle School

Grades 6, 7, and 8
Sandra Stewart, Principal
stewarts1@k12tn.net
601 West Cumberland Street
Cowan, TN 37318
(931)967-7355

Mission Statement
At South Middle School, we will respect ourselves and one another, appreciate individual differences, and encourage one another to reach our potential as we strive to reach social and academic success in secondary education.

Vision Statement

At South Middle School, we see our future as attending to all student needs as a transition school between elementary and high school.  We will do this by offering a nurturing and safe environment that promotes an academic focus, values diversity, and challenges all students to achieve their full potential as we constantly and consistently add to our program to meet the requirements of each individual student.  This will be accomplished through growing support from home, staff, university, and community partners.

Beliefs

* Student learning takes place in many different forms.
* Decision and Policy making are shared by the teachers, staff, parents and the community to support the school’s mission.
* It is our policy to provide a safe and physically comfortable environment that promotes student learning.
* Students learn best when instruction actively engages them in the learning process.
* Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs, and will be assessed as such.
* All students can learn, achieve, and succeed.

2006-07 Achievements

• • The Math Team received First Place Team Award at the annual county-wide Math Contest.
  • One of our students placed third in the MTSU Math Contest.
  • Two students were honored at the Laws of Life Banquet, one as a Grand Prize winner.
  • Four band students received superior or excellent ratings at the Tri-Lakes Solo and Ensemble Festival.
  • Eight-six percent of the students in the 8th grade who took the TCAP Writing Assessment scored proficient or above.
  • The History Team received 5th place in the Webb School History Contest.
  • Seven students received state recognition in the Duke Talent Search program.

Staff Accolades

Spring 2007 - School Level Teacher of the Year in Fifth – Eighth Grade – Rachel Brown
Spring 2007 - Outstanding Support Employee of the Year – Kelly Watkins

 Demographic Information

Student Population

Enrollment - 453           
Average Class Size – 22.7
Student Attendance Rate – 94.4%
The computer/student ratio – 1:3.3
The total number of library books added in the past three (3) years – 863
Percent of parents attending Parent/Teacher Conferences – 40.4%
Percent of Students on Free/Reduced Lunch – 58%