From the Desk of Principal Nekita Johnson...
Welcome to our MCES. It is a pleasure to serve as principal. At Mercer County Elementary, we will
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Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in an effective, supportive, and safe learning environment that enables the students to meet Kentucky’s academic standards.
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Make available on a regular basis information on our programs and the content students will learn each year.
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Send home information on student progress on a regular basis. Specifically, we will provide formal reports at midterms and at the end of every 9 weeks.
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Hold conferences will all families
The following characteristics will also be evident at MCES:
Positive Learning Culture:
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an environment of respect and rapport — teacher-student and student-student
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belief in the ability of every student to learn and achieve
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dedication to the learning opportunities and support needed for each student to learn
Understanding of the Science of Learning:
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recognition and response to individual student needs and interests
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activities, lessons, and assessments are congruent with the Kentucky Academic Standards
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students the expectations for learning
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students are actively engaged in learning
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teachers and students use effective questioning and discussion techniques that are grade level appropriate
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monitoring of student learning with formative and summative assessments
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timely feedback provided to students along with multiple opportunities to learn
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access to grade level curriculum is provided for all students
Communication with Families:
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information about grade level instruction and ways to be engaged
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information about the child’s strengths and areas for growth
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information about child’s progress
Please contact the school if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Nekita Johnson