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curriculum, extra curricular activities, etc. Also, what is the history behind the school? Who founded it? What is the story behind it? Expand this article, then request a re-assessment.



'''Tucker Middle School''' is the only public [[Middle School]] in [[Tucker, Georgia|Tucker]], [[DeKalb County, Georgia|DeKalb County]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]],[[United States]] and is operated by the [[DeKalb County School System]]<ref>Milton Moe-Perez, "Dekalb County School System", "[http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/ Dekalb COunty School System]"</ref>. Tucker Middle has about 1100 students, about 800 of which are [[African American]]<ref>Milton Moe-Perez,"SchoolDigger", "[http://www.schooldigger.com/go/GA/schools/0174003338/school.aspx/ Schooldigger Site]"</ref>.
'''Tucker Middle School''' is the only public [[Middle School]] in [[Tucker, Georgia|Tucker]], [[DeKalb County, Georgia|DeKalb County]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]],[[United States]] and is operated by the [[DeKalb County School System]]<ref>Milton Moe-Perez, "Dekalb County School System", "[http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/ Dekalb COunty School System]"</ref>. Tucker Middle has about 1100 students, about 800 of which are [[African American]]<ref>Milton Moe-Perez,"SchoolDigger", "[http://www.schooldigger.com/go/GA/schools/0174003338/school.aspx/ Schooldigger Site]"</ref>.

==Origins==



==Mission Statement==
==Mission Statement==
"The mission of Tucker Middle School is to develop independent thinkers who are conscientious, compassionate, and embrace the diversity of the world around them. The challenging and rigorous educational program compels students to read with comprehension, write with clarity, and use information to solve problems."<ref>Milton Moe-Perez, "TMStaff", "[http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/tuckerms/ Tucker Website]"</ref>
"The mission of Tucker Middle School is to develop independent thinkers who are conscientious, compassionate, and embrace the diversity of the world around them. The challenging and rigorous educational program compels students to read with comprehension, write with clarity, and use information to solve problems."<ref>Milton Moe-Perez, "TMStaff", "[http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/tuckerms/ Tucker Website]"</ref>


==Academics==
==Curriculum==
Tucker Middle School offers a challenging curriculum that addresses the needs of its students through many classes of different academic levels(Average, High Achiever, Gifted, and Accelerated). Tucker Middle School is currently a candididate of becoming an IB ([[International Baccalaureate]]) school.<ref>Milton Moe-Perez, "TMStaff", "[http://fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us/~RUTH_D_MASON/ IB Information Page]" </ref>
Tucker Middle School has four main subjects, as with most schools, which are Math, Science, Language Arts (English), and Social Studies. All of these classes are taught in three levels of academic expertise. These levels are Average, High Achiever, adn Gifted. Tucker Middle School also offers advanced courses in mathematics. TMS also offers a variety of exploratory classes. "<ref>Milton Moe-Perez, "TMStaff", "[http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/tuckerms/ Tucker Website]"</ref>

==Exploratories==
Tucker Middle offers a variety of exploratory classes"<ref>Milton Moe-Perez, "TMStaff", "[http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/tuckerms/staff/exploratory.html/ Tucker Middle Exploratories]"</ref>. These classes are Business Education"<ref>Milton Moe-Perez, "TMStaff", "[http://fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us/~COURTNEY_J_JOHNSON/S0F60659A/ Buisness Education Website]"</ref> , Technology Education - Robotics, Family and Consumer Science, ESOL"<ref>Milton Moe-Perez, "TMStaff", "[http://fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us/~SOPHIA_N_WALLACE/S1078D233/ TMS ESOL]"</ref>, French"<ref>Milton Moe-Perez, "TMStaff", "[http://fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us/~SUSANNA_N_MILLER/ TMS French]"</ref>, Spanish, German, Art"<ref>Milton Moe-Perez, "TMStaff", "[http://fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us/~MARYANN_DENNIS/ TMS Art]"</ref>, Math Tools"<ref>Milton Moe-Perez, "TMStaff", "[http://fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us/~DEBORAH_A_MAU/ TMS Math Tools]"</ref>, and Reading tools"<ref>Milton Moe-Perez, "TMStaff", "[http://fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us/~IRISH_PHARR/ TMS Reading Tools]"</ref>.


==Athletics==
==Athletics==
Tucker Middle School offers a variety in sports for girls and boys. Some of the most predominant sports teams in the school are Football, boys and girls Basketball,and Cheerleading. These 3 programs show greatness and overall improvement. The Tucker Tigers football team is coached by Michael Gembala, as well as Jermaine Walker, Stanley Hudson, and Roderick Russell.<ref>Milton Moe-Perez, "TMStaff","[http://schools.dekalb.k12.ga.us/tuckerms/FOOTBALL.html/ TMS Football Page]" </ref> The Cheerleading Squad is coached by Jacqueline Hunte <ref>Milton Moe-Perez, "TMStaff", "[http://schools.dekalb.k12.ga.us/tuckerms/FOOTBALL.html/ TMS Cheerleading Page]"</ref>
Tucker Middle School offers a variety in sports for girls and boys. Some of the most predominant sports teams in the school are Football, boys and girls Basketball,and Cheerleading. These 3 programs show greatness and overall improvement. The Tucker Tigers football team is coached by Michael Gembala, as well as Jermaine Walker, Stanley Hudson, and Roderick Russell.<ref>Milton Moe-Perez, "TMStaff","[http://schools.dekalb.k12.ga.us/tuckerms/FOOTBALL.html/ TMS Football Page]" </ref> The Cheerleading Squad is coached by Jacqueline Hunte <ref>Milton Moe-Perez, "TMStaff", "[http://schools.dekalb.k12.ga.us/tuckerms/FOOTBALL.html/ TMS Cheerleading Page]"</ref>

==Music==
The Tucker Middle School Music family consists of Band.<ref>Milton Moe-Perez, "TMStaff","[http://www.tmsband.com/ Tucker Middle School Band]" </ref>, Orchestra, and Chorus. The Band is led by Lawrence Jennings, the Orchestra by Min Kang, and the Chorus by Karen Bailey-Summers. The Band is split into four main ensembles. These are Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Pep Band, and Jazz Band. The Orchestra is led by Min Kang, who began directing on the start of the 2010-2011 school year, leaving her previous occupation of Assistant Band Director. The Chorus is led by Karen Bailey-Summers<ref>Milton Moe-Perez, "TMStaff","[http://fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us/~KAREN_BAILEY-SUMMERS/ Tucker Middle School Chorus]" </ref>, and preforms a variety of musicals such as Alice and Wonderland.

==Foreign Language==
TMS teaches three foreign languages. These are French, Spanish, and German. French is taught by Susanna Miller"<ref>Milton Moe-Perez, "TMStaff", "[http://fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us/~SUSANNA_N_MILLER/ TMS French]"</ref>, Spanish by Adrienne Schmidt and Gianna Brown. German is taught by Paulina Behnk.


==International Baccalaureate==
TMS is currently a candidate of being accepted as an International Baccalaureate school. Coordinating this movement is Ruth Mason<ref>Milton Moe-Perez, "TMStaff","[http://fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us/~RUTH_D_MASON/ TMS IB]" </ref>, a teacher at TMS.

==Awards & Recognitions==


==Tucker High School==
==Tucker High School==
Tucker Middle School feeds into [[Tucker High School]].
Tucker Middle School feeds into [[Tucker High School]].

==Annex==


==Feeder schools==
==Feeder schools==

Revision as of 18:59, 18 December 2010

Tucker Middle School
Address
Map
2160 Idlewood Road

Tucker, Georgia

USA
Coordinates33°30′17″N 84°12′58″W / 33.504802°N 84.216157°W / 33.504802; -84.216157
Information
TypePublic
Established2004
PrincipalDr. Kathy Cunningham
Grades6-8
Enrollment1,100
CampusSuburban
Color(s)Maroon and Gold
   
MascotTigers
WebsiteTucker Middle School

curriculum, extra curricular activities, etc. Also, what is the history behind the school? Who founded it? What is the story behind it? Expand this article, then request a re-assessment.

Tucker Middle School is the only public Middle School in Tucker, DeKalb County, Georgia,United States and is operated by the DeKalb County School System[1]. Tucker Middle has about 1100 students, about 800 of which are African American[2].

Origins

Mission Statement

"The mission of Tucker Middle School is to develop independent thinkers who are conscientious, compassionate, and embrace the diversity of the world around them. The challenging and rigorous educational program compels students to read with comprehension, write with clarity, and use information to solve problems."[3]

Curriculum

Tucker Middle School has four main subjects, as with most schools, which are Math, Science, Language Arts (English), and Social Studies. All of these classes are taught in three levels of academic expertise. These levels are Average, High Achiever, adn Gifted. Tucker Middle School also offers advanced courses in mathematics. TMS also offers a variety of exploratory classes. "[4]

Exploratories

Tucker Middle offers a variety of exploratory classes"[5]. These classes are Business Education"[6] , Technology Education - Robotics, Family and Consumer Science, ESOL"[7], French"[8], Spanish, German, Art"[9], Math Tools"[10], and Reading tools"[11].

Athletics

Tucker Middle School offers a variety in sports for girls and boys. Some of the most predominant sports teams in the school are Football, boys and girls Basketball,and Cheerleading. These 3 programs show greatness and overall improvement. The Tucker Tigers football team is coached by Michael Gembala, as well as Jermaine Walker, Stanley Hudson, and Roderick Russell.[12] The Cheerleading Squad is coached by Jacqueline Hunte [13]

Music

The Tucker Middle School Music family consists of Band.[14], Orchestra, and Chorus. The Band is led by Lawrence Jennings, the Orchestra by Min Kang, and the Chorus by Karen Bailey-Summers. The Band is split into four main ensembles. These are Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Pep Band, and Jazz Band. The Orchestra is led by Min Kang, who began directing on the start of the 2010-2011 school year, leaving her previous occupation of Assistant Band Director. The Chorus is led by Karen Bailey-Summers[15], and preforms a variety of musicals such as Alice and Wonderland.

Foreign Language

TMS teaches three foreign languages. These are French, Spanish, and German. French is taught by Susanna Miller"[16], Spanish by Adrienne Schmidt and Gianna Brown. German is taught by Paulina Behnk.


International Baccalaureate

TMS is currently a candidate of being accepted as an International Baccalaureate school. Coordinating this movement is Ruth Mason[17], a teacher at TMS.

Awards & Recognitions

Tucker High School

Tucker Middle School feeds into Tucker High School.

Annex

Feeder schools

The following elementary schools feed into Tucker Middle School

Elementary schools

References

  1. ^ Milton Moe-Perez, "Dekalb County School System", "Dekalb COunty School System"
  2. ^ Milton Moe-Perez,"SchoolDigger", "Schooldigger Site"
  3. ^ Milton Moe-Perez, "TMStaff", "Tucker Website"
  4. ^ Milton Moe-Perez, "TMStaff", "Tucker Website"
  5. ^ Milton Moe-Perez, "TMStaff", "Tucker Middle Exploratories"
  6. ^ Milton Moe-Perez, "TMStaff", "Buisness Education Website"
  7. ^ Milton Moe-Perez, "TMStaff", "TMS ESOL"
  8. ^ Milton Moe-Perez, "TMStaff", "TMS French"
  9. ^ Milton Moe-Perez, "TMStaff", "TMS Art"
  10. ^ Milton Moe-Perez, "TMStaff", "TMS Math Tools"
  11. ^ Milton Moe-Perez, "TMStaff", "TMS Reading Tools"
  12. ^ Milton Moe-Perez, "TMStaff","TMS Football Page"
  13. ^ Milton Moe-Perez, "TMStaff", "TMS Cheerleading Page"
  14. ^ Milton Moe-Perez, "TMStaff","Tucker Middle School Band"
  15. ^ Milton Moe-Perez, "TMStaff","Tucker Middle School Chorus"
  16. ^ Milton Moe-Perez, "TMStaff", "TMS French"
  17. ^ Milton Moe-Perez, "TMStaff","TMS IB"
  18. ^ Milton Moe-Perez, "Brockett Bobcats!","Brockett Elementary Homepage"
  19. ^ Milton Moe-Perez,"Idlewood Mustangs!","Idlewood Elementary Homepage"
  20. ^ Milton Moe-Perez, "Livsey Leapords!","Livsey Elementary Homepage"
  21. ^ Milton Moe-Perez,"Midvale Elementry Homepage"
  22. ^ Milton Moe-Perez, "Smoke Rise Flames!","Smoke Rise Elementary"
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