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Teaming

Students at TMS are placed on a grade level team. Each team is comprised of 140-175 students and the 5 core teachers (English, math, reading, science, and social studies). The teachers meet for one period a day to discuss curriculum and other student related issues. Teaming allows teachers to create cross-curricular activities. For example, students may write a research report in English class that pertains to the current topic being taught in the social studies class, or students may take their data from a science experiment and create a graph in math class.

Teaming helps create a more positive student-centered environment. Teams do activities together and celebrate successes such as Team Student of the Month. If a student experiences a success in one class, you can be sure he/she is going to be commended by his/her other teachers as well. Teams also help ensure that a student does not fall through the cracks. If a teacher has a concern, he/she is able to speak, on a daily basis, with the other teachers that also see the student.

"Management"
Administrators

Laura Puccino, Principal
Deborah Hooper, Assisstant Principal (7th)
Rufus Lindsey, Assisstant Principal (8th)
Dennis Totte, Dean of Students (6th)

"Agents"
Counselors

Marcia Baden, 6th Grade
Brenda Riley, 7th Grade
Chip Hooper, 8th Grade
Melanie Smith,Licensed Behavioral Practitioner
Mike Whiteley, Visiting Counselor

Faculty

6th Grade Disney
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