Mission Statement
The Mahalia Jackson School is committed to high student expectations and academic achievement. Our mission is to create programs and services which addresses the diverse learning needs of our students. Emphasis is placed on aligning the curriculum with grade level standards. When necessary, academic interventions are used to support students' learning. Our goal is to enable students to reach their fullest potential in a safe, orderly and nurturing learning environment. In essence, we are preparing students to become independent lifelong learners and productive citizens to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century.
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Informe de Mision/Filosofia De La Escuela
Nosotros, los padres de la Escuela Mahalia Jackson, estamos comprometidos a la educacion de nuestros ninos a su maxima potencial. Estamos luchando para ayudar a nuestros padres a ser mas fuerte defensores de sus hijos. Estamos trabajando en conjunto con el personal de la Escuela Mahalia Jackson para posibilitarle a nuestros ninos a dominar las metas y los objetivos del curriculo.
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La Mision
La Mahalia Jackson School est entierement devoue de la prouesse la plus haut. Notre charge est de creer des programmes et des services qui addresser des besoins de nos eleves. Notre but est d'avoir les standards de classe. S'il y a lieu, des interventions scolaire sont utilises pour aider l'evolution de nos eleves. Notre but est d'aider nos eleves d'arrivent a son probabilte dans un atmosphere ordonne et genereux. Essentiellement, nous voulons de preparer nos eleves de devenir des apprenants de tout en vie et dos citoyens productives pour des defi du vingt et unieme siecle.
Principal's Statement
We are preparing students to meet the challenges of the 21st century. We recognize that children are our most valuable resources and we must strive to nurture their hopes, dreams and aspirations. We are instilling in our youngsters to never settle for less than their best. It is our intent to successfully meet the diverse needs of all students. To achieve this goal, emphasis is placed on creating positive - school partnerships. We understand the importance of parental involvement in all aspects of the school's program. Parents play a major role in creating great schools and we welcome their support.
School's Pledge
Students are expected to learn our school pledge. The pledge will be recited each morning.
I pledge today to do my best
In reading, math and all the rest.
I promise to obey the rules
In my class and in the school.
I respect myself and others too.
I expect the best in all I do.
I am here to learn all I can.
To try my best and be all that I am.
School Wide Academic Focus
All staff members, including the administrators are focusing daily on instructional activities until 11:30a.m. Therefore, faculty members are not available to meet with parents until after 11:30 a.m. Parents may leave an appointment request form with Ms. Cadlett, Parent Coordinator. The parent will be contacted within 24 hours.
Creating a Safe and Caring School
Emphasis is placed on creating a safe and caring school. The learning environment must be free from disruptive behaviors. Our school's discipline policy ensures that there is order so that teaching and learning can take place. There are rewards for students who follow the rules and consequences for students who do not obey the rules. Our Scholar Dollar Incentive Program involves distributing scholar dollars to students who are adhering to the school rules. Students may use their scholar dollars to purchase items from our scholar store.
School Rules
1. We come to school on time.
2. We come to school prepared to learn and to work.
3. We are respectful of ourselves -- and all members of our school community.
4. We agree to always carry the appropriate color coded pass when leaving the classroom.
5. We will refrain from bringing prohibited items to school (toys, electric devices, weapons).
6. We pledge to settle all disputes respectfully without resorting to physical contact or profane language.
Pre-referral Intervention Process
The Pre-Referral Intervention Process is a model of service aimed at identifying resources and services to educate diverse learners in general education classes. The Pupil Personnel Committee will work with teachers and parents to create intervention plans for addressing the needs of students who are not achieving grade level standards. Emphasis is placed on trying interventions prior to submitting a Special Education Referral to the Committee on Special Education. We are requesting that parents meet with Dr. Lewis before submitting a referral for a special education evaluation. It is our goal to utilize various interventions to enable students to be educated within the context of general education. Please contact Ms. J. Figueroa for additional information.