MTS Middle School is a learning community that bases

all instructional decisions on its students' academic

and personal growth. Our goal is to prepare students
for high school, college and careers by raising core
academic skill levels through differentiated instruction
across all subjects.

Vision & Goals

The MTS Family (School) will:

Always believe in and commit to every childs success
in our classrooms.
Provide knowledgeable, highly qualified staff who are
committed to improvement of themselves, students and
our school.
Build meaningful relationships with students, parents,
and staff.

Educational Committments

2015-2016 Class Schedule

A
1st Period
2nd Period
3rd Period
1st Lunch
2nd Lunch
Advisory
4th Period
65 Minute Classes
40 Minute Advisory

B
9:00 - 10:05a
10:09 - 11:14a
11:18a - 12:23pm
12:27p-12:57p
1:01p-1:31pm
1:35pm - 2:15pm
2:19p - 3:24pm

1st Period
2nd Period
1st Lunch
2nd Lunch
Advisory
3rd Period
4th Period

C
9:00 - 10:05a
10:09 - 11:14a
11:18a - 11:48a
11:52a - 12:22p
12:26p - 1:06pm
1:10p - 2:15p
2:19pm - 3:23pm

1st Period
2nd Period
1st Lunch
2nd Lunch
3rd Period
4th Period
Advisory

9:00 - 10:05a
10:09 - 11:14a
11:18a - 11:48a
11:52a - 12:22p
12:26pm -1:31
1:35p - 2:40pm
2:44pm - 3:23pm

L.I.N.K.S - Advisory Program

The LINKS curriculum is designed to bridge
the gap between what is taught in the core
curriculum and the skills necessary for
success in school, post-secondary education
and the work place by addressing six major
skills areas:
School Success Skills
Academic Planning
Career Exploration
Post-Secondary Planning
Interpersonal/Life Skills
Work Ethic
http
://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/links/advisors/mslesson-plans.html

27% of our students fail to graduate; approximately 3,800 WV students

drop out of high school each year.
Nearly 7,000 youth appear before a judge or probation officer every
year.
Only 73 of every 100 9th graders in West Virginia earn a high school
diploma.
Only 15 of these graduates earn a four year degree within six years of
graduation.
Over 14,000 school-age youth are not in school and not working
West Virginia employers report that West Virginia graduates do not
have adequate work place readiness skills and are not prepared for
success in the workforce.
Post Secondary Institutions and data shows that West Virginia
students are not prepared for post-secondary success.
West Virginia has the highest out-migration and the lowest inmigration in the nation.
West Virginia is #1 state in prescription drug use and is increasing in
use of illegal drugs annually.
Students need skills and knowledge to help them successfully
navigate middle and high school and to be prepared for success as
21st Century citizens and the workforce.

Example-Weekly Advisory Schedule

Monday - Study Hall
Tuesday - I.D.R.
Wednesday - Links Curriculum
Thursday - I.D.R.
Friday - Student Clubs