MAYFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL

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MAYFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL

• Grades 5-8

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• We are working with a new building because the
  school district that we are in had a junior high
  that was not set-up for a middle school setting.
• The building is one level and each grade has its
  own section.
• The classes are by teams and there is one team
  per grade.
• The gym also functions as an auditorium.
• We have a big music and art rooms as well as a
  large library. There are two computer labs. One
  for the 5th and 6th grades and one for the 7th
  and 8th grades.

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Home of theMayfield Lions
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Our Mission

• Our mission is to create an atmosphere that
  provides the students with knowledge, resources,
  and a vision that will guide them towards the
  goal of becoming healthy and productive citizens.

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At our school you will find a culture that
includes.

• Educators who value working with this age group.
• Courageous and collaborative leadership
• A shared vision that guides decisions
• An inviting, supportive, and safe environment
• High expectations for every member of the
  learning community.

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And also includes

• Students and teachers engaged in active learning
• An adult advocate for every student
• School initiated family and community
  partnerships

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Our School will provide

• Curriculum that is relevant, challenging,
  integrative, and exploratory
• Multiple learning and teaching approaches that
  respond to their diversity
• Assessment and evaluation programs that promote
  quality learning
• Organizational structures that support meaningful
  relationships and learning
• School wide efforts and policies that foster
  health, wellness, and safety
• Multifaceted guidance and support services.

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Mayfield

• Extracurricular Activities

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Mayfields Athletics

• Mayfield offers many opportunities for its
  students to take part in a variety of athletic
  activities such as
• Baseball Boys and Girls
• Basketball Boys and Girls
• Cheerleading
• Soccer Girls and Boys

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Middle School Athletics

• Tennis
• Track
• Volleyball
• Football
• Note Games may be on any day of the week,
  practice days vary, avg. length, two hours.

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Mayfields Activities/org.

• Math club This is a after school program in
  which students every Tuesdays and Thursdays are
  welcome to come and get help on their math
  homework.
• Yearbook about 25 students are sceduled to help
  create the yearbook. Throughout the year they are
  in charge of designing, editing, taking pictures,
  and selling the yearbooks. It requires true
  commitment from the students!

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Mayfields Activities/org

• Builders club This is a student lead community
  service organization. It operates under the
  school regulation. The member learn organization,
  leadership, and teamwork.
• Student council Mayfields student council is
  made up of one representative from every homeroom
  working with two co-presidents that are elected
  by the students. It meets once a week and
  organizes many school functions such as the
  school dance.

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Mayfields Activities/org

• Drama We put on one play and a spring musical.
  Everyone is welcome to audition.
• Quiz Bowl this is a trivia game played on teams
  and is open to all students! Players buzz in to
  answer questions, and the team works together to
  answer bonus questions. There is an annual
  tournament with the regional schools.

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Mayfields Activities/org

• Choir Students come together after school and
  practice twice a week for two hours, the students
  take part in concerts and competitions.
• Homework center Students are given help on
  homework after school from 300-500.
• Band meets every day and students are
  responsible for their instruments. There are
  practices after school on Wednesdays. There are a
  lot of opportunities for performance experiences
  by way of concerts and festivals.

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Mayfields Activities/org

• Art Club This club is for seventh and eight
  grade students who are interested in art. Members
  elect officers, set dues, and participate in
  hands on activities, contests, and community
  service projects. Club is sponsored by the art
  teacher.
• National Jr. Honor Society The Honor Society
  chapter establishes rules for membership that are
  based upon a student's outstanding performance
  in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership,
  and character (plus citizenship for NJHS).
  Students need at least a 3.0 to be considered for
  membership. When the school picks who will be a
  member a ceremony is held to honor and
  congratulate the new members.

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School Day Schedule

• First Semester
• 730-800 Teaming (T/Th)
• 810-847 Social Studies
• 850-927 Math
• 930-1007 Gym
• 1010-1047 Computer Class
• 1050-1127 Study Hall
• 1130-1207 Lunch
• 1210-1247 Language Arts
• 1250-127 Science
• 130-207 Music
• 210-247 Enrichment Time
• 300-330 Advisory

Second Semester 730-800 Teaming (T/Th)
810-847 Social Studies 850-927 Math
930-1007 Health 1010-1047 Computer
Class 1050-1127 Study Hall 1130-1207 Lunch 12
10-1247 Language Arts 1250-127 Science
130-207 Art 210-247 Enrichment Time
300-330 Advisory
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Resources

• www.nmsa.org
• National Middle School Association. (2003). This
  we believe successful schools for young
  adolescents. United States of America National
  Middle School Association.