Stanton Middle School (Wilmington, Delaware)
Coordinates: 39°42′51.12″N 75°39′4.76″W / 39.7142°N 75.6513222°W
| Stanton Middle School | |
|---|---|
| Motto | "Stanton Soars with the Falcon Four: Respect of Self, Others, Learning, and Safety" |
| Established | 1963 |
| Type | Public |
| Principal | John Kennedy |
| Asst. Principal | Shane Rifenburg |
| Teaching staff | 45 |
| Students | 640 (2008) |
| Grades | 6-8 |
| Location | 1800 Limestone Road, Wilmington, Delaware, USA |
| District | Red Clay Consolidated School District |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Black & Gold |
| Mascot | Falcon |
| Website | http://stanton.redclay.k12.de.us |
Stanton Middle School is a middle school in the Red Clay Consolidated School District in New Castle County in the U.S. state of Delaware. The school opened in 1963.
[edit] School programs
The school's curriculum is based on the content standards and performance indicators of the State of Delaware. School programs and lessons are structured using these standards and indicators. The school features state-of-the-art computer and math literacy labs. Courses are offered in computers, business and technology.[1] In October 2010, the school received a $10 thousand grant from AT&T for a television studio.[2]
Stanton has an active group of students involved in the creative and performing arts through band, chorus, and strings classes. These students perform several concerts each year. Music students also participate in district and state-wide festivals, including All-State Band and All-State Chorus. The band has had various guest conductors lead them through selected rehearsals. String players have participated in other middle school concerts and All-District Orchestra.[1]
[edit] No Child Left Behind
After the 2009-2010 Delaware Student Testing Program, Stanton Middle School was rated "Academic Watch". Its Annual Yearly Progress was "Below Target".[3]
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Curriculum Highlights". Schoo, Profiles- Stanton Middle School. Red Clay Consolidated School District. http://profiles.doe.k12.de.us/SchoolProfiles/school/Default.aspx?checkSchool=282&districtCode=32. Retrieved November 16, 2010.
- ^ Cherry, Amy (15 October 2010). "Stanton Middle School gets $10k grant for TV studio". WDEL 1150AM. Archived from the original on 16 November 2010. http://www.webcitation.org/5uIMpdZze. Retrieved November 16, 2010.
- ^ "School Accountablity Rating Summary 2010" (PDF). State of Delaware Department of Education. http://www.doe.k12.de.us/aab/files/2010-School-Rating-Summary-073010.pdf#2010%20School%20Accountability%20School%20Summary. Retrieved 16 November 2010.
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