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There can't be any more important dates for this school year than March 12 - 14 and 20 - 21. Those are the times this spring when the MSA Reading and
Mathematics Assessments will be administered to all of our students. These high stakes tests figure in on everything that happens in our school . . . in every school. They have implications for promotion decisions for our students; they are more and more being touted as indicators of teacher quality; they provide data relative to the effectiveness of a school and school system's curriculum process and; they play a crucial role in determining ratings of schools, under the No Child Left Behind and Race to the Top accountability processes.
Yet, an argument could be made for the thinking that every day is important, very important in our schools. If we concentrate on just the test days, and do nothing to support our teachers and to prepare of students for that eventuality, does that not make the days of the test less important? Creating, implementing, and evaluating curricular models on a routine basis is of paramount importance to our success on those days that the tests are given.
The mission of Mace’s Lane Middle School is to create an environment where every child will learn and succeed by providing equal access to quality educational programs that challenge and engage all students.
Vision Statement:
Mace's Lane Middle School will provide continually improving educational programs in a safe and nurturing environment with exceptional faculty and staff. This will be achieved through a cooperative and supportive partnership among school, home, and community. All Students will acquire the self-discipline, knowledge, and skills necessary to become creative, self-sufficient life-long learners and productive citizens.
A Message from
Dr. VanSciver
Dr. VanSciver
Principal
Please Take Note:
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
Please continue to save Box Tops and Campbell's soup labels. Our next campaign will begin soon. Did you know that you can shop online and earn eBox Tops for our school? Visit the Box Tops for Education website for more information.
Parents are able to see their student's grades on PowerSchool. To access this program, select PowerSchool Parent on the top left hand side of our home page. Usernames and passwords were sent home at the beginning of the year. If you have any questions, please contact our office. Thank you.
Parents, here is a copy of the Dorchester County Board of Education Acceptable Use Policy. All students who use school computers will be asked to sign this policy. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. VanSciver at (410) 228-2111.
Last updated 12/1/11
