Mission

Vision:

Paul Knox Middle School will embrace each member of our community and develop their highest level of personal excellence through innovative practice and hands-on learning opportunities within a thematic school of science.  

Mission Statement:

Paul Knox Middle School commits to the development of life-long learners by providing a safe and nurturing environment where educators implement rigorous instruction to ALL students who will acquire the skills to become productive citizens and contribute to society. 

Steps to Success:

Student Attributes

Academics

  • I am prepared for a day of learning.

  • I am productive with my time.

  • I am aware of deadlines and I'm constantly working to meet them.

  • I am organized and use my agenda.

  • I make up my assignments from when I am absent.

  • I study for my classes everyday even when I don't have an assignment.

  • I have a learner mindset

  • I am focused, attentive, and engaged in class.

Behavior

  • I am responsible.

  • I am respectful of myself and others.

  • I am kind to all students and staff.

  • I persevere even when a task is difficult.

  • I do not do things that interrupt my learning or my classmates' learning.

  • I am accountable for my actions, even if I'm not proud of them.

Communication

  • I collaborate with my peers by sharing ideas and asking questions.

  • I talk quietly in common spaces (hallways, classrooms, libarary,

    cafeteria).

  • I know what I need in order to be successful and share this with the

    adults that care about my learning.

  • I utilize online resources (PowerSchool, Class webpages, Remind, and/or

    Schoology) to stay in touch with what is happening in my classes.