Vision

Mission

Beliefs

Unity Braxton Middle School will empower students to become global citizens who are active and compassionate members of their community.  

Unity Braxton Middle School strives to build strong and confident student leaders by engaging our community in their learning, discovering interests, and developing essential life skills. 

As a school, our culture of respect is rooted in self-reflection, open-mindedness, and empathy. 

We believe education should be a pathway for all members of the UBMS community to embrace a growth mindset and become the best version of themselves.  

We believe: 

• Student-centered instruction pushes students to become inquisitive and knowledgeable learners. 

• Reflecting on learning and behavior promotes a school community that is a safe, caring and equitable learning environment. 

• Students should appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others.  

• Students will work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies in the face of challenges.   

•  Students will grow both personally and academically by being resilient and finding a balance in all aspects of their lives.  

• All students can communicate clearly by practicing respectful speaking, listening, reading and writing habits. 

Commitment 1: Learning and Achievement for All

Commitment 2: Positive Climate & Culture

Learning and Achievement for All (Reading/Writing)

Goal

Goal

Goal

• 10% increase in the Reading SOL (64%) and a growth in the following subgroups - ED - 61, SWD - 37, H - 59, MR - 75 W - 70 The following mini targets will help us reach our goal: BOY meeting: HMH – 75% showing target growth/high growth MOY: HMH – 75% showing target growth/high growth

• An overall SOL math pass rate of 56% and pass rates for the following groups - ED - 54, SWD - 36, H- 50, MR - 73, W – 72 Mini targets: On divisionwide common unit math assessments, UBMS math scores will be within 5% points of two like schools (Fred Lynn and Beville MS) and be within 10% of division average

• An overall Science SOL pass rate of 60% with subgroup pass rates of 53% for Hispanic, and 35% for SWDs UBMS will stay within 5% of two like schools on divisionwide common unit assessments (Fred Lynn and Beville MS) and be within 10% of the middle average.

• A year end reduction of chronically absent students to less than 14%. Mini target - The chronically absent rate will decrease by 5% each month in SY 2024/25 as compared to SY 2023/24.

• a high functioning advisory council as determined by PWCS rubric 16 out of 20 points. Mini targets - By the BOY meeting, UBMS will score 10 out of 20 points on the school advisory council indicator. By the MOY meeting, UBMS will score 14 out of 20 points on the school advisory council indicator.

Strategies to Achieve Goal

Strategies to Achieve Goal

Strategies to Achieve Goal

• 100% of CLTs will plan standards-aligned and rigorous instruction (to include explicit vocabulary instruction and meaningful exposure to Tier 2 unfamiliar words, & articles of the week (social studies)), and planned differentiated and scaffolded instruction

• 90% of classroom observations across all content areas, will reflect the planning and implementation of standards-aligned and rigorous instruction (to include best practices in vocabulary and writing instruction) with a focus on differentiation and scaffolding,

• 100% of ELA teachers will implement at least 1 explicit vocabulary strategy from the federal government website in Significant Action 1 in their lessons per week

• 70% of SWD, Hispanic, and EL students will master an exit ticket involving reading comprehension in the subject.

• 100% of Math CLTs (including Math, Math Support, and Special Education teachers) when collaborating with their CLT, will ensure they are planning for students to read, write, listen and speak in their math classes; while also meeting all other CLT expectations, as measured by observed CLT meetings and completion of the UBMS/PWCS CLT protocol document.

• Overall need to concentrate on all groups but especially the 8th grade data and White group.

• The weekly resource team meetings will discuss data and interventions/resources for students

• Communication regarding interventions

• developing a high functioning SAC to get parent and staff input on school issues

• The UBMS team will actively recruit members representing all stakeholders, with an emphasis on student caregivers.

• The Admin Team will create and implement a schedule of meetings and develop agendas inclusive of decision-making topics.