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to Midland Academy
Our school provides an atmosphere
where children and adults alike are welcomed and encourages to do their
best and to expand their boundaries of learning beyond the walls of the
school. We have many wonderful programs, a great staff, terrific students,
and supportive parents. Our pride in our school is evident up and down
the hallways and in the excited faces that enter every day!
Sincerely,
Ann McDuffie
Parent/Community Involvement
Midland Academy has a very active Parent
Teacher Association of over 550 members, with a goal of 100 percent membership.
They have established several fund raising events in order to assist the
school with books for the media center, landscaping and support for other
programs
Student Incentive Programs
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Citizen of the Month
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Cool Cub
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Principal Pops
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Honor Roll
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Principal's List
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Cub Honor Cards
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Christa McAuliffe Award of Excellence
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Outstanding Author
After School Programs
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Adventure Club
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Broadcast Club
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Math Club, Science Club, Reading Club
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Student Council
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Parks & Recreation Before/After School
Program
School Programs
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Special Education
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Early Intervention Program
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Reading Recovery
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Accelerated Reader
Special Programs
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Positive Action
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Social Studies Fair
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Media Festival
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Invention Contest
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Spelling Bee
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Geography Bee
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Book Publishing
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Writing Contests
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St. Jude Math-a-Thon
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Mission
The mission of Midland Academy
is to provide an ideal environment for expanding boundaries.
Goals
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Grades 1-5 will participate in the Accelerated Reader Program and utilize
the S.T.A.R. assessment program and show an average 3 NCE gain. Kindergarten
will participate in these programs as they achieve appropriate word recognition
skills
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Grades preK-4 will participate in the Media Festival. Fifth grade will
participate in the Social Science Fair
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All students will participate in the school-wide Positive Action Program
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All students will participate in the school's At-Home Reading program
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Opportunities for parent participation will be offered
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Technology will be implemented as a tool for learning
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The faculty will work toward achieving 100% InTech training
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The faculty will maintain cross grade level communication on an ongoing
basis
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We will prepare all students for their grade level specific standardized
tests such as the GKAP-R, CRCT and/or SAT 9
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Membership in the PTA will increase to at least 700 members.
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We will increase the number of extra-curricular activities based on student
and faculty input.
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We will publish a book with writings and/or illustrations from every classroom.
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We will improve the campus to include outdoor multipurpose learning areas
School Awards
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Milken Festival for Youth Grant
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Georgia Humanities Council Grant
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Cleanest in the County
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Five Star School Nutrition
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