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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)

2006

2007

2008

2009

CRT

Score

Grade

Trend

Score

Grade

Trend

Score

Grade

Trend

Score

Grade

Math

58

A

-

66

A

NC

72

A

NC

65

A

Reading/Language

53

B

-

58

A

+

62

A

NC

58

A

Social Studies

54

B

-

60

A

+

65

A

NC

63

A

 

Science

54

B

-

61

A

+

69

A

NC

67

A

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

 

Grades 5: TCAP Writing

(3 year average 2006 2007 2008 2009
  Score Grade Trend Score Grade Trend Score Grade Trend Score Grade Trend
 

3.9

B

-

3.9

B

NC

4.2

A

+

4.2 A  
(Note: Based on 3-year averages.)

 

 
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Information for Parents

Mountain City Elementary School Improvement Plan
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Dates to Remember

September 3 & 6 - Vacation/Labor Day

September 14 - Parent Conference/Pre-K-6 (5:00-8:00)

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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  in Reading/Language Arts.

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

 Goal 4:  Mountain City Elementary School will address the new standards and meet the academic needs of all students in a technology rich environment.

 Goal 5:  Mountain City Elementary School’s students will achieve a school wide attendance rate of 93%.

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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