Elbert County Middle School
1108 Athens Tech Road · Elberton, GA 30635 · 706.213.4200

 

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Mr. Paul Garrett – Principal

Dr. Fran Oakley – Asst. Principal

J.P. Hughes - Asst. Principal

 

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ECMS applies for Georgia Lighthouse Schools to Watch with Faculty Celebration

Elbert County Middle School is in the process of applying to become a Georgia Lighthouse School to Watch. “A Lighthouse School to Watch is a school that has conscientiously moved to meet fully the nationally endorsed criteria for high-performing middle schools, one that has made marked progress in meeting all of these criteria, including measurable gains in the academic achievement of all students over time and is committed to continuous improvement”. The Georgia Middle School Association, as well as other educational organizations, recognize that effective middle schools differ significantly from elementary and secondary schools in curriculum and instruction, preparation for teachers and principals, and organization of time and space. ECMS has met AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) for the last 8 years and is continuously developing programs to improve our curriculum to challenge our students to think critically in all domains. Our school is responsive to the unique challenges of the middle school learner, and provides high quality teachers, resources, learning opportunities and support to our students. ECMS is committed to academic excellence and provides a positive learning environment for all students. Becoming a Georgia Lighthouse School to Watch is a prestigious honor that the faculty can celebrate with our students. This award will give students, faculty, parents and the community a sense of pride and validation that hard work does have value.

 

 


“Find a Book, Georgia” is a fun and easy way to select books based on a child’s Lexile measure and interests. You can use this free search tool to build custom book lists for readers at all levels, and then locate your selections at the local public library.

1. GO TO http://georgia.lexile.com
2. ENTER the child’s Lexile measure
(A Lexile measure is included on the CRCT & GHSGT score reports)
3. SELECT the child’s interest categories
4. VIEW AND REFINE the search results
As you browse books that the child finds interesting, click the “Find in a Library” button next to the book title to check its availability at your local public library.
5. PRINT the child’s custom reading list
  
 

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Mission Statement

The mission of Elbert County Middle School is to build a bridge to excellence by preparing all students for life-long learning.


Our Beliefs:

  • Student learning is the chief priority of the schools. Students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process and have appropriate opportunities for success.
  • Each individual student has unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs and should be recognized, respected, and valued.
  • A safe and physically comfortable environment promotes student learning.
  • The success of the school depends on students, teachers, administrators, parents, and the community sharing the responsibility for advancing the school’s mission.
  • Everyone has the ability and the opportunity to learn.
  • The middle school years are critical in the development of a healthy, independent, and well-adjusted young adult.
  • Student accountability is a foundation for academic success, and each student is responsible for insuring that his/her actions add to their own educational opportunity as well as the opportunity for fellow students.
 

Federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964); sex (Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and the Perkins Act of 1998); or disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) in educational programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance.
Students, parents, employees and the general public are hereby notified that the Elbert County Board of Education does not discriminate in any educational programs or activities or in employment policies.

For Compliance Information Contact: Elbert County School District • 50 Laurel Driver • Elberton, GA 30635 • (706) 213-4000