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Welcome to the rich history of Benton Middle School, the proud home of the Marshals since 1869. Explore our journey from an independent school to joining Marshall County schools in 1967. With a dedicated faculty and a wide range of academic and extracurricular activities, we aim to instill character, achievement, and pride in our students. Discover our educational programs, sports teams, clubs, and honors, all geared towards creating a vibrant learning environment. Join us as we continue our mission of fostering excellence and success in every student!
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Welcome to Home of the Marshals
History • 1869 – independent school, grades 1 - 12 • 1967 – joined Marshall County schools • Benton High School until 1975 • Benton Junior High School, grades 7-9 • Benton Middle School in 1988, grades 6-8 Benton Indians Benton Marshals
Kristen Chumbler – Art, Drama Donna Martin-McGee – Special Education Joni Morgan – Math Melanie Scharmahorn – Librarian, Reading Ronnie Payton – Band, Fine Arts Sharon Tucker – Gifted & Talented Shae Abell – Reading Donna York – Science David Tynes – Project Lead the Way Kem Cothran – Principal Jo Beth Jones – Guidance Counselor Bobby Hayden – Science Haley Chambers – Computer Technology Bobby Love – Special Education & Health/PE Lauren Shelby – Math Luke Anderson– Social Studies Tosha Arnold – Special Education Chris Harvey – Social Studies Jerilyn Lampkins – Language Arts, Reading BMS Faculty
BMS Staff • Secretary – Nancee Miller • Instructional Aides– Dwanna Stafford, Kristy Meyer, Susan Odom, Dondra Hackney, Natalie Bradley • Health Aide– Cathy Atkins • School Technology Coordinator– Kristy Meyer • Custodian – Ronnie Lee and Rick Miller
Guided Study 6th gr – study skills, Country & Geometry units 7th gr – Health, Wellness & Human Body units 8th gr – ILP’s, High School Transition & Teen Issues Enrichments • Morning Rotation • Band • P.E. • Art • Computer Applications • Project Lead the Way • Civics & Economics
Extra Curricular Activities • Boys & Girls Basketball • Football • Softball • Soccer • Volleyball • Cheerleading • Track / Cross Country • Golf • Pep Band
Clubs • Academic Team & Future Problem Solving • Student Government • Library Club • STLP – Student Technology Leadership Program • BETA Club • 4-H Club • Yearbook Staff
School Honors & Awards • History Day • 8th Grade Girls Basketball District Champs 2009 • Cheerleading • Duke Univ. Talent Search Finalist • Governor’s Cup • KY Schools To Watch • KDE Proficiency and Beyond Award 2009
Mission: EXTREME Character, Achievement, & Pride “CAP” Motto: “Best Marshall County School!” B
C.A.P. Assemblies • BMS has one CAP assembly each month. • Students who have shown excellent character, achievement, and pride are eligible to win prizes. • All the CAP assemblies have entertainment, such as: • Deal or No Deal • Hula-Hoop Contest • Talent Show • Skits • Guest speakers • Faculty Dodge Ball • Olympic Relay • Red Ribbon Program • Red Line Racing
Learning Environment & School Culture • Up Front Expectations- 1st two weeks • Expectation Exam- Principal grades • Bullying Unit- Social Studies all grades • Customized Agenda • Accelerated Reader Rewards-Four trips • Education Pays- Daily drawing • Students of the Month -Two per grade • Academic Athlete – Chosen by Mrs. Cothran • Most Improved Student per subject area • Cap Drawing – One monthly winner • Perfect Attendance Awards- $50.00 month • “Doting Over Distinguished”- Victory lap • “I make a difference” - bracelets • CATS Carnival • Orange & Blue Club – All A’s / A’s & B’s • Reality Store – 8th Grade • “Clap-outs” – in school pep rally • Let’s Talk – Teen topics with Guidance Counselor
Instructional Practices • 6th Grade “COOL” Class • Learning Style and Teaching Style Inventories- 6th grade • ThinkLink Testing- Discovery Education • Core Content Review Tests- Teacher Developed • Aimswebb- Math and Reading universal screenings • RTI- Math and Reading Intervention • Flashbacks & Bell Ringers • ESS Daytime Waiver – Before school tutoring • Success Lab • Teachers’ Instructional Manual • 1:1 Conferencing / Goal Setting • Silent Mentors • Thoughtful Education- research based strategies • SNAP – “Students Navigating Above Proficiency” • www.marshall.kyschools.us/cd/CurriculumDocuments.htm • Faculty/Student and Principal Surveys • Goal Setting/ All classes / Total School / Posted • Posted in each classroom • teaching certificate, mission statement, expectations, “please & thank you” • Core Content – marked as taught
Regional & State Standings # 1in the Region #9 in the State • Science – 10.8 – ranked #1 in Region #11 in State • Reading – 2.0 – ranked #2 in Region • Math – 10.1 – ranked # 3 in Region • Social Studies – 8.7 – ranked #1 in Region • Practical Living – 11.4 – ranked # 3 in Region
KY Schools To Watch • Initiative launched by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform in 1999. • National recognition for schools that are academically, socially, and developmentally responsive. • Site Visit 2007 & 2008 • Named 2008 KY STW! • BMS highlighted at National STW Conference 2009!!!
We “R” Benton! Responsibilities Respect Relationships
Contact Information http://www.marshall.kyschools.us/bms/ http://www.marshall.kyschools.us/ kem.cothran@marshall.kyschools.us “When you shift people’s perceptions, their actions follow.” -Rayona Sharpnack