Mr. Lance Harrison
       I appreciate the opportunity to work with such wonderful children at the junior high. Preston Junior High School is home to 580 students in grades 6-8.  Our mission is to build on the basic skills acquired in elementary school, to meet the unique physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of pre and early adolescence, and to prepare students for success not only in high school but also in life.  Our teachers receive instructional training throughout the school year on professional development days. As teachers implement best teaching practices, student learning and academic achievement improves. In an effort to improve our practices, teachers continually ask themselves why they do certain things that they currently do. All decisions will be based on the effect it will have on each student's educational outcome. The school's learning environment should be conducive to teaching and learning. As a school, we will look at our performances and make changes as necessary.
      Students are encouraged to take advantage of the before school and after school help that teachers provide. This P.A.S.S.  (Positive Alternative for Student Success) program provides tutoring to students in all subjects. We also have computers available for students to use before and after school.
       In the past, we conveyed to students that they were "Believers, Leaders, Achievers, and Succeeders." We will still impart that same message and strive to improve student learning through increased Rigor, Relevance, Relationships, and Reflection--with a specific focus this year on making those caring connections with students and communicating successfully with parents.
      Our Goal is for students and parents to feel that the school environment is welcoming and supportive. We will strengthen the home/school partnership through effective and timely communication. For students to feel more a part of our school, we offer intramural activities during the lunchtime hours. I encourage all students to get involved. In our pursuit to create an inviting school atmosphere, I would like to extend a special invitation to welcome all parents into the school. Parental commitment to education and that partnership with the school helps students achieve much success. Let's make this a great school year.

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