The faculty of John Quincy Adams Middle School is committed to providing a quality academic education to students in the middle years We provide an environment of encouragement target weak skills to the fullest extent possible and address individual differences While we believe in a traditional approach we frequently incorporate the best of new methods technology and materials into our curriculum

     Although our primary task is academic readiness for high school we also stress development of personal attitudes and real life skills in order to prepare our students for success in a democratic society Adams welcomes and encourages support from families businesses churches and organizations in our quest to provide strong educational opportunities for all students

     In addition we recognize that the students health social and psychological needs are Important to achieving academic success These needs therefore are looked after by faculty and staff and are part of the scope of our challenge Similarly Adams provides an opportunity for students to explore extra curricular activities and athletics in an effort to develop the needs of the whole child

     The middle school years are crucial years of growth and development as our students move from childhood to adolescence The faculty staff and administration of Adams have chosen to accept the special challenge to educate students of this age It is a challenge we willingly embrace with enthusiasm

1.  Provide students with opportunities to discover and explore in the curriculum

2.  Enable students to understand the rights and duties of citizenship in a democratic society

3.  Encourage students to acquire a sense of responsibility self discipline and resourcefulness in using leisure time wisely and in meeting every day situations satisfactorily

4.  Provide an environment where every student has the opportunity to experience success

5.  Foster the ability to enjoy beauty in literature music drama art and nature

6.  Implement a discipline policy that insures a safe and orderly environment

7.  Provide activities to develop social skills

8.  Encourage the involvement of parents and other members of the community in a cooperative effort to improve the quality of education

9.  Maintain continuity between the academic programs of elementary and high school levels

10.  Teach students respect for the rights and feelings of others regardless of age creed or race

11.  Provide guidance counseling and other support services such as medical food and transportation

12.  Teach effective communication skills necessary for life in an information processing age

13.  Expand students awareness of vocational opportunities

14.  Create and implement a variety of ways in which the efforts of students are
recognized and rewarded

15.  Encourage a desire to continue learning