Literacy and GKMS

After a successful pilot of the Making Meaning reading program in 6th grade last year, 7th and 8th grade will also be using the program this year. Making Meaning is a reading program that successfully combines best practice literacy strategies while allowing differentiation for all students. Support programs such as Read 180, AMP, and Reader's Workshop enable our great teachers to use data addressing each student's needs and specifically targeting areas for growth.

What that means in plain English is that we are in a better position that ever to analyze each student's reading ability and help everyone improve.

As each strategy is introduced in Reading class, it will be reinforced in the same way in all content area classes such as Social Studies, Science, Math, and Encore. This coordination will offer students the opportunity to continue to excel. These are very exciting times.

Welcome ...

Welcome 6th graders and welcome back 7th and 8th grade students! We are looking forward to having a great year.

Our goals for this year are outlined in our School Improvement Plan. As always, we are seeking to continue to find better means by which to help students excel in Math and Reading. Another goal is to fully implement PBIS so that student behavioral expectations are consistent from grade to grade and class to class. Effective RtI (Response to Intervention) is our final goal so that we may better meet EACH student's individual needs.

In the end, GKMS is a great place with energetic students, caring staff, and ample parent and community support. GKMS is a great place for a young adult to learn, mature, and have fun. It's a great place to be.

Preparing students to excel and contribute to their community...