Common Links
Important School Events
- May 16 -- Student Leadership Team Retreat
- May 17 -- 8:30, 7th Grade Awards Program; 10:00, 6th Grade Awards Program (for students and parents); 1:00 Talent Show
- May 18 -- Last day of school: 8th Grade Breakfast (for students), and 8:30 a.m. 8thGrade Awards Ceremony (for students and parents)
- May 21 -- Holiday World Reward Trip
What is Going on at NMMS?
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2012 NMMS 8th Grade Luau
In celebration of their 8th grade year at NMMS, the 8th grade students had an enjoyable evening at the NMMS football stadium.
K-Prep Cornucopia - Hungering To Be Distinguished
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Students at North Marshall Middle School recently had a rally to inspire them to do their best on the K-Prep testing the week of May 7-11. Watch the following film below created by Assistant Principal Lori Phillips that set the stage for the event.
Photos from the NMMS Hunger Games
LIBRARY BOOKS:
- Last day to check out, May 4,
- Books due back, May 11
- All books must be turned in or paid for by May 15 to participate in field day.
A Parent's Guide to School Accountability in Kentucky
As we begin the last quarter of every school year, the faculty and staff at NMMS are always anxious and excited for our students to show how much they've learned this school year. The testing window is May 7-11 this year.
The accountability system and testing system has changed for the '11-'12 school year. The information below comes from a brochure created by the Kentucky Department of Education and there will be excerpts each week as we approach our testing window. We know that you as parents are a critical part of your child's education and we want you to be savvy about the new system in Kentucky! It's great to be on your child's educational team with such AWESOME parents!
What is accountability?
Kentucky Schools and districts are held to high standards for educating children. Accountability is the way we measure their effectiveness -- how well we are doing. It also serves as the basis for identifying those schools or districts that may need support to reach their goals.
Why do we have a new accountability system?
In 2009, Kentucky legislators passed Senate Bill 1, which required many changes in the state's public education system. It did away with the Commonwealth Accountability Testing System (CATS), which focused on student proficiency and used a 140-point scale, in favor of a new system that focuses on college and career readiness and ensuring success after high school. It is called Unbridled Learning and uses a 100-point scale to gauge school and district performance.
On what is accountability based?
Next-Generation Learners
(2012-2013) |
Next-Generation Instructional Programs and Support
(2013-2014) |
Next Generation Professionals
(2014-2015) |
Achievement
Gap
Growth
Graduation Rate (high school)
College-Career Readiness |
Program Reviews:
* Arts & Humanities
* Practical Living / Career Studies
* Writing |
Effective Teachers
Effective Leaders |
Where can I find out more information about Unbridled Learning?
Students across Kentucky are required to complete an Individual Learning Plan (ILP). The Career Cruising ILP Tool is designed to help students bring together their academic achievements, extracurricular experiences, and career and education exploration activities. This enables the student, parents or guardians, teachers, and counselors to work together to develop a course of study that meets the student's needs and goals. Login here: https://www.careercruising.com/ilp/Default.aspx to follow your child's progress.
Coca-Cola Rewards Program @ NMMS
Our school has joined the My Coke Rewards for Schools program. That means by drinking Coca-Cola® products, we can all earn My Coke Rewards points and donate them to support our school. Donated points can be used to get rewards like sports equipment, art supplies, and educational resources that help our students learn, play and have fun.
It's easy to donate:
- Purchase your favorite Coca-Cola products to get codes (they're on hundreds of different packages in a variety of sizes and flavors).
- Go to http://www.mycokerewards.com/school & register or sign in.
- Enter your codes to collect points - then search for our school to donate points.
- Enter the amount of points you'd like to give, Then click "Donate".
NY / DC 2012 Trip
We are still accepting students who would like to go on the DC 2011 Trip. Watch here for more information. Web site
Empties 4 Cash
What to do: •Most of us have ink jet printers at home or work. Next time when you have an empty cartridge, don't throw it away. Read More ...
NMMS Discipline Policy
All students start each 6 weeks with 100 points. Discipline offenses fall into one of five levels on the pyramid. Read More...
CODE
If you walk around North Marshall, you will see the letters CODE posted everywhere. Underneath the letters are examples of student work. So, what is CODE? Read