INTRODUCTION
Phillips Middle School is committed to pushing our students to become the architects of their own lives. Our staff not only teach our students, they learn alongside them. With hard work, perseverance, and strong partnerships with our students, their families, and their community, we believe we can dramatically increase their access to opportunity in school and in life. We have a deep commitment to continuous improvement. In leading by example, we will provide educational equity to all Phillips students.
This guide defines the policies and procedures to be used at Phillips during this academic year. The content of this guide is neither absolute nor complete. This is a living document and you are invited to offer suggestions so that we may continue to increase our collective impact in the lives of young people.
THE PRINCIPAL’S VISION
Our work is to help our students explore, identify, and pursue their life purpose and to share with them the tools to make it happen. By focusing on the leadership of our students and leveraging innovative strategies, our students will become resilient and creative leaders who drive their own learning and create their own futures. They will be the architects who will make our community better for all. Success can only be achieved by forming partnerships with students, parents and community. Through these relationships, high expectations, and a focus on continuous growth, nothing can stop our kids.
2019-2020 LEARNING AGENDA
1. How might we grow our kids to on grade level (or higher) literacy levels?
2. Do Houses/Banners and the School of Innovation model impact a learner's sense of belonging and safety?
3. How do we create an extraordinary staff culture through curiosity and collaboration?
4. Will Making and STEM activities impact a learners' personal and academic development?
iZone Pillars & Values
LEADERSHIP * OWNERSHIP * PARTNERSHIP*
MISSION: Creating rigorous, authentic learning environments where students will become the architects of their own lives.
TRAITS: optimism, adaptability, creativity, resilience, self-awareness
SKILLS: communication, problem-solving, self-reflection, collaboration
Phillips Middle School is committed to pushing our students to become the architects of their own lives. Our staff not only teach our students, they learn alongside them. With hard work, perseverance, and strong partnerships with our students, their families, and their community, we believe we can dramatically increase their access to opportunity in school and in life. We have a deep commitment to continuous improvement. In leading by example, we will provide educational equity to all Phillips students.
This guide defines the policies and procedures to be used at Phillips during this academic year. The content of this guide is neither absolute nor complete. This is a living document and you are invited to offer suggestions so that we may continue to increase our collective impact in the lives of young people.
THE PRINCIPAL’S VISION
Our work is to help our students explore, identify, and pursue their life purpose and to share with them the tools to make it happen. By focusing on the leadership of our students and leveraging innovative strategies, our students will become resilient and creative leaders who drive their own learning and create their own futures. They will be the architects who will make our community better for all. Success can only be achieved by forming partnerships with students, parents and community. Through these relationships, high expectations, and a focus on continuous growth, nothing can stop our kids.
2019-2020 LEARNING AGENDA
1. How might we grow our kids to on grade level (or higher) literacy levels?
2. Do Houses/Banners and the School of Innovation model impact a learner's sense of belonging and safety?
3. How do we create an extraordinary staff culture through curiosity and collaboration?
4. Will Making and STEM activities impact a learners' personal and academic development?
iZone Pillars & Values
LEADERSHIP * OWNERSHIP * PARTNERSHIP*
MISSION: Creating rigorous, authentic learning environments where students will become the architects of their own lives.
TRAITS: optimism, adaptability, creativity, resilience, self-awareness
SKILLS: communication, problem-solving, self-reflection, collaboration