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Kilo Middle School
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Prior to Kilo Middle School’s transition from a junior high in 2003, a team of staff and parents worked together over a three-year period to develop a unique instructional model. The result is that Kilo is built on a “teaming model” with 6th and 7th grade teachers in teams of two and 8th grade teachers in teams of three handling all of the core academic subjects. The students have one exploratory (elective) class and PE. All students are also involved in an Advisory program during each school day to deal with academic and social issues.
This model reflects the district focus on literacy and math, as well as current literature, philosophy, and best practices of successful middle schools throughout the country. The teaming model has been successful: Kilo’s WASL scores rose from 48% meeting the reading standard in 2003 to 79% meeting them in 2005. Similarly, in math, WASL scores rose from 40% in 2003 to 49% in 2005.
The vision statement for Kilo is: “Reading, Thinking, Doing…Making a Difference.” The mission statement says: “At Kilo Middle School we seek to teach students the value of learning, to inspire academic excellence and intellectual curiosity, to guide students toward personal responsibility, and to foster civility, honesty, dignity, and pride.”
The school motto, “Cougar Pride,” expresses Kilo’s guiding principles, which are illustrated by its emblem. The points of the Cougar Star encourage the Kilo community to be honest with themselves and others; attend school and be prepared to be a productive member of every class; allow every student to gain an education without interference; treat every student with respect and dignity; show pride in the school; and protect it from abuse.
Kilo’s Learning Plan addresses the question, “What should a student look like when he or she leaves Kilo?” The communication portion says a student should write clearly, speak articulately, read competently, and listen carefully. A student should also have a good grasp of core academics and be able to use technology to gain access to information.
Prior to Kilo Middle School’s transition from a junior high in 2003, a team of staff and parents worked together over a three-year period to develop a unique instructional model. The result is that Kilo is built on a “teaming model” with 6th and 7th grade teachers in teams of two and 8th grade teachers in teams of three handling all of the core academic subjects. The students have one exploratory (elective) class and PE. All students are also involved in an Advisory program during each school day to deal with academic and social issues.
This model reflects the district focus on literacy and math, as well as current literature, philosophy, and best practices of successful middle schools throughout the country. The teaming model has been successful: Kilo’s WASL scores rose from 48% meeting the reading standard in 2003 to 79% meeting them in 2005. Similarly, in math, WASL scores rose from 40% in 2003 to 49% in 2005.
The vision statement for Kilo is: “Reading, Thinking, Doing…Making a Difference.” The mission statement says: “At Kilo Middle School we seek to teach students the value of learning, to inspire academic excellence and intellectual curiosity, to guide students toward personal responsibility, and to foster civility, honesty, dignity, and pride.”
The school motto, “Cougar Pride,” expresses Kilo’s guiding principles, which are illustrated by its emblem. The points of the Cougar Star encourage the Kilo community to be honest with themselves and others; attend school and be prepared to be a productive member of every class; allow every student to gain an education without interference; treat every student with respect and dignity; show pride in the school; and protect it from abuse.
Kilo’s Learning Plan addresses the question, “What should a student look like when he or she leaves Kilo?” The communication portion says a student should write clearly, speak articulately, read competently, and listen carefully. A student should also have a good grasp of core academics and be able to use technology to gain access to information.