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Stillwater Middle School was named a Great Expectations Model School for the 2017-18 school year.

We serve 6th and 7th grade and currently have an enrollment of 882 students.

We began implementing Great Expectation practices 3 years ago.

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Middle School Myth

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Middle School Myth

Bo Gamble - Stillwater Middle School
Stillwater Middle School was named a Great Expectations Model School for the 2017-18 school year.

We serve 6th and 7th grade and currently have an enrollment of 882 students.

We began implementing Great Expectation practices 3 years ago.

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S. M. S.

  • 6th and 7th grade
  • 882 students
  • 51 certified FTE plus 8 .5 FTE
  • 2 Asst Principals, 2 grade level counselors, 1 instructional coach
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GREAT EXPECTATIONS

. . . . it's only for elementary school
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Doug Maraffa - 2018

  • Culture is defined by our beliefs and what we value
  • Student outcomes are a by product of our culture
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GREAT EXPECTATIONS

. . . . middle school teachers won't buy in
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What makes it work

  • District level support
  • Great Assistants
  • Great teachers, willing to learn
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GREAT EXPECTATIONS

. . . . middle school students are too old
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Middle School Students

  • Crave for acknowledgement and guidance
  • Many of our students truly want to succeed and achieve
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GREAT EXPECTATIONS

. . . . what does it look like at middle school
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FINAL THOUGHTS . .
There are no magic wands, but Great Expectations is a great foundation to do Great Things!!!

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References

Maraffa, D. (2018, October 18). Improving School Climate and Student Behavior Through Positive Behavior Supports [Webinar]. Pearson. Retrieved from http://images.pearsonclinical.com/images/pdf/webinar/behaviorthroughpositiv...

Robert Gamble