PRMS ~ a Reason to Celebrate

PRMS opened its doors this year with the announcement that the Middle School was no longer in corrective action under NCLB. In a collaborative effort we looked in the mirror and confronted our MCAS challenge (8th grade math was the subject for which we were in corrective action). We identified and made some necessary changes to our schedule, our practice and the curriculum and the result is that we have come out on top; actually out performing nearly 87% of the Commonwealth in the area of math.

Success brings with it opportunity
Since MCAS results became public we have received a number of requests for advice and technical assistance from districts facing similar challenges. Middle School staff has responded by opening their classrooms to discuss and share practice. It is a wonderful opportunity to share expertise as we learn about other middle school programs.

The middle school has also been selected to participate in a federal research program targeting reading assessments for eighth grade students. More information about this opportunity will be provided in the coming months.

Building on a tradition of excellence
Pentucket Regional School District has a long reputation of excellence in education and this fall both the Middle School and High School were invited to participate in a 3 year research grant opportunity. The focus of the grant is building quality performance assessments that support improved student learning as well as creating a cross-school assessment system that is valid and reliable. We were selected in recognition of the work and direction that our district has taken and are working with 11 other middle and high schools across the Commonwealth in this effort.