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The Mountain City
Elementary
   Corner

 

Mountain City Elementary is chosen as a 2008 No Child Left Behind-
Blue Ribbon School.

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Mountain City Elementary named ‘Exceptional School’ by State

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Academic Achievement Grades

Grades 3-8: TCAP Criterion Referenced Academic Achievement

(3 year average)

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

CRT

Score

Grade

Score

Grade

Score

Grade

Score

Grade

Score

Grade

Math

66

A

72

A

65

A

64

A

64 A

Reading/Language

58

A

62

A

58

A

58

A

59 A

Social Studies

60

A

65

A

63

A

65

A

66 A

Science

61

A

69

A

67

A

66

A

67 A

(Note: 3-yr average of state CRT NCE's, basis 1998.)

 

Grades 5: TCAP Writing

2008 2009 2010 2011
4.2  A 4.2  A 4.3  A 4.3  A
 
Home of the Steers

 

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Information for Parents

Mountain City Elementary School Improvement Plan
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Dates to Remember  

May 8:  6th Grade visit and field day @ JCMS

May 8:  Attendance field trip

May 8:  Kindergarten end of the year celebration @ 6:00 in the cafeteria

May 9:  Fifties Day

May 10:  Olympic Day

May 10:  Olympic Day Awards in gym for grades K-3   1:45

May 11:  Last full day of school

May 11:  School Wide Awards:  Grades 4-6:  Olympic Day 8:30; 6th Grade:  10:00; Grades K-2:  1:00; Grades 3-5:  2:00

May 12:  JCHS Graduation at 10:00 a.m.

May 14:  Teacher Work Day (PTO Appreciations Breakfast 9:00 in the cafeteria)

May 15:  Last day of school-Report Cards go home (1/2 day)

May 21-June 1:  3rd grade remediation at MCE with Chanda Fenner  8:30-11:30

May 30-June 1:  Kinder Camp  8:30-11:30

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Monthly School Calendar

2011-2012 School Calendar

Mountain City Weather Center
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Our Mission

The mission of Mountain City Elementary School is to provide resources, a positive environment, and support for student learning that facilitates high levels of achievement for all students and excellence in instruction by teachers.

School Wide Theme

Building on the Best

MCE School Pledge

I will strive to be a Steer Scholar every day in every way.

I will arrive at school on time and ready to learn.

I will do my best on every assignment.

My words and actions will show respect for my teachers, my classmates, and myself.

I will show self-control and responsibility in the decisions I make.

I will make a positive contribution to my school, my community, and my world.

I will do this for myself because I am worth it.

Shared Vision

The Mountain City Elementary School organization is a place of high expectations leading to higher achievement for all. Our vision is to be student focused; allowing student needs to drive planning, staffing, organizing, directing, and budgeting.

School Beliefs

  • All children can learn and will meet or exceed proficiency in all content areas on standardized testing.
  • Students' learning needs will be the primary focus when planning and modifying instruction.
  • Policies and procedures that support excellence and equity in student performance will be established collaboratively by teachers, administrators, parents and community.
  • Early intervention is planned to foster student success.
  • All students will be encouraged and challenged when learning in ways that are adapted to their needs which may include special services and achievement.
  • There is a strong link between attendance and achievement.

  • Positive relationships between caring adults and students will foster academic success.
  • Decisions will be based on both formative and summative data and evidence based research.
  • Ongoing communication and collaboration with all stakeholders is vital to the success of students.
  • Parent engagement and community involvement are important to the development of the whole child.

School Improvement Goals

Goal 1:  Mountain City Elementary School’s fifth grade students will score an “A” on the state writing assessment.

Goal 2:  Mountain City Elementary School’s targeted subgroups will meet or exceed the federal benchmark of 66% in Reading/Language Arts.

 Goal 3:  Mountain City Elementary School’s targeted subgroups will meet or exceed the federal benchmark of 60% in Math.

 Goal 4:  Mountain City Elementary School's students will meet or exceed the 93% state attendance benchmark.

 Goal 5:  Mountain City Elementary School’s sixth grade students will meet or exceed the national benchmark of 13 (composite score) on the Explore.

Goal 6:  Mountain city Elementary School will focus family engagement opportunities on Reading/Language Arts.

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Call-In System

727-2612

727-2611

727-2657

727-2658

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Mountain City Elementary School
Home of the Steers
301 Donnelly Street
Mountain City, Tennessee 37683
(423) 727-2621
Fax  (423) 727-2631
Contact E-Mail millerg3@k12tn.net