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About Sullivan Middle School

History | SMS Philosophy | Professional Growth |Objectives

 

History of Sullivan Middle School

The school is located in Bonsall, California. There are approximately 550 students and 50 staff members in a school built in 1994. The school supports a sixth grade learning academy and blocked CORE classes in the seventh and eighth grades.

 

SMS Philosophy

Recognizing the strengths and needs of pre and early adolescents, Sullivan Middle School provides a nurturing, stimulating climate in which students and staff have time to grow and become active and engaged learners. Every student is expected to make a personal commitment to excellence and will be given the necessary support to realize this goal. Parents are encouraged to be active partners in this educational endeavor. 

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How Important Is Professional Growth?

Great emphasishas been placed on teacher training at Sullivan and its significance to instruction in the classroom. Many of our staff are enrolled in classes, attend/and or present at conferences, and are members of curriculum development teams. Our active in-school in- service program looks at the needs of students through analysis of data and surveys. The objectives of our management plan are developed in partnership with the community and focuses on specific needs identified by both staff and community, using MCPS goals as our benchmark. 

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Objectives for 2011-2012 school year

  1. SMS students will demonstrate academic and social responsibility in order to be successful in middle school and beyond.  
  2. SMS student students will come to school each day and on time.  Attendance is key to success.
  3. SMS will participate in the Character Counts! program and will reflect the six pillars of character in their daily life.

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