Salisbury Middle School Handbook 2023-2024

Welcome to Salisbury Middle School Dear Parents and Students, Welcome to Salisbury Middle School for the 2023-2024 school year. We are proud of our school, as well as the accomplishments of our students, and we look forward to a great year together as we continue to build the SMS community. The staff and administration of Salisbury Middle School are looking forward to the new school year and the opportunity to develop relationships with all students to ensure academic success. We will work to develop relationships with our students and assist with the improvement of skills in the areas of academics, social skills, managing peer pressure and behavior. The Positive Behavior Incentives Program (PBIS) is utilized to recognize students that consistently make good behavioral decisions and demonstrate proper work habits. Our PBIS team has planned numerous exciting events for this school year which will recognize those students having earned Eagle bucks for displaying the three focuses of positive behavior. Our three focuses are being respectful, being responsible, and being ready to learn. Middle school is a time of transition for students both academically and socially. We will be here to guide our students as they mature and develop independence. Our mission is to assist each student as he/she works to become a respectful citizen and to improve skills every day. It is vital that we all ensure that our students can see that they have the potential for a bright future, and the decisions they make each day have a direct impact. We as a school, community, and as parents must work together to guide our students along the way. To accomplish our goals, Salisbury Middle School utilizes a team process when scheduling our students. Each student will be assigned to a team which consists of core teachers and several special area teachers. Our teaching staff participates in collaborative planning to develop engaging lessons that meet the needs of all learners. Additionally, each team of teachers is charged with the responsibility of overseeing the general welfare of the students on their team. We engage in a very structured approach to ensure that SMS has a positive school environment conducive to learning for all students. We expect each student to come to school with a positive attitude toward learning and willingness to put forth maximum effort. We invite parents to visit our school at any time and encourage participation. By working together, we can ensure that each student is able to achieve academic and behavioral success. Sincerely, Terance Dunn Principal

RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy OTE0OTQ=