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John Wallace Middle School

Preparation. Respect. Integrity. Determination. Excellence.

About the School

Mission Statement

The John Wallace Middle School Family values: Preparation, Respect, Integrity, Determination, and Excellence (P.R.I.D.E.) in helping students become lifelong learners in the 21st Century. We embrace the unique characteristics of middle school students and foster their development to successfully transition from the elementary level to the high school. By creating relevant educational opportunities for a diverse student body, building strong relationships with every student, and providing rigorous learning experiences, all students will reach their fullest potential.

John Wallace Middle School students will demonstrate P.R.I.D.E. in all areas of the school and the community.

Apply study skills in a variety of environments to develop as independent learners

Show effective literacy and numeracy skills in all content areas

Read at or above grade level

Understand and apply the concepts of visual and performing arts

Demonstrate a positive attitude

 

Understand the importance of personal health, nutrition, and exercise habits to enhance physical, social, emotional, and intellectual wellness

Demonstrate respect and tolerance of others' differences

Demonstrate respect for teachers, staff, community members, self, and peers

Respect personal and public property and the environment

Work cooperatively with others

Recognize conflicts and resolve disputes in an appropriate and positive manner

Show personal responsibility for one's actions

Demonstrate integrity by reaching out to others in need

Positively represent John Wallace Middle School

Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to become lifelong learners

Set yearly personal goals as they relate to future opportunities in education

Demonstrate an attitude to work harder when work becomes more challenging

Apply appropriate skills and strategies to meet content area state and national standards

Demonstrate knowledge of history, civics, geography, and economics

Use 21st Century technologies to attain and apply knowledge

(For those who participate in World Language) demonstrate and apply an understanding of world languages and cultures

Participate in the community as informed citizens​​​​​​​

  • Apply study skills in a variety of environments to develop as independent learners

    Show effective literacy and numeracy skills in all content areas

    Read at or above grade level

    Understand and apply the concepts of visual and performing arts

    Demonstrate a positive attitude

     

  • Understand the importance of personal health, nutrition, and exercise habits to enhance physical, social, emotional, and intellectual wellness

    Demonstrate respect and tolerance of others' differences

    Demonstrate respect for teachers, staff, community members, self, and peers

    Respect personal and public property and the environment

    Work cooperatively with others

  • Recognize conflicts and resolve disputes in an appropriate and positive manner

    Show personal responsibility for one's actions

    Demonstrate integrity by reaching out to others in need

    Positively represent John Wallace Middle School

  • Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to become lifelong learners

    Set yearly personal goals as they relate to future opportunities in education

    Demonstrate an attitude to work harder when work becomes more challenging

  • Apply appropriate skills and strategies to meet content area state and national standards

    Demonstrate knowledge of history, civics, geography, and economics

    Use 21st Century technologies to attain and apply knowledge

    (For those who participate in World Language) demonstrate and apply an understanding of world languages and cultures

    Participate in the community as informed citizens​​​​​​​

About the School

 

John Wallace Middle School
71 Halleran Drive, Newington, CT 06111
(860) 667-5888 | John Wallace MS Website
JW Facebook | Instagram: @johnwallace06111
Mr. Daniel Dias, Principal