2017-2018 Calendar
2018-2019 Pick Up/Drop Off Information
Daily Schedule
Daily Announcements
Bond Construction - Spring Update
Athletics/Activities Calendar
Attendance/Asistencia: 531-299-7896
Main Office/Oficina Principal: 531-299-2500 Fax: 531-299-2518 If calling before 7:00 A.M., please dial 531-299-8318.
OPS has instituted the first OPS SAFE Schools Hotline to provide an additional layer of support to our students and families.
· OPS SAFE Schools Hotline - (531) 299-SAFE (7233)
· Free/Anonymous/Available - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
· Callers will speak with a trained Boys Town National Hotline counselor for help with depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, substance abuse, bullying, relationship issues, violence or to report a concern.
JUNE 4-29 Summer School
FIRST SEMESTER - FALL 2018 Students' classroom assignments will be included in the back-to-school letter that should arrive at your home a week prior to the start of the new school year. Classes will resume on Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 7:40 a.m. Students may be dropped-off and picked-up on Marinda Street once school resumes. I would like to take this time to thank you for your patience and understanding throughout the renovation process. if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call me (531) 299-2500. Sincerely, Carrie Mohr, Principal
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PRIMER SEMESTRE - OTOÑO 2018 Las tareas de los estudiantes se incluirán en la carta de regreso a la escuela que debe llegar a su hogar una semana antes del inicio del nuevo año escolar. Las clases se reanudarán el miércoles, 15 de agosto a las 7:40 a.m. Los estudiantes pueden ser dejados y recogidos en la calle Marinda una vez que se reanude la escuela. Me gustaría aprovechar este momento para agradecerle su paciencia y comprensión durante todo el proceso de renovación. Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud, no dude en llamarme al (531) 299-2500.
Sinceramente, Dra. Carrie Mohr, Directora Escuela Secundaria Norris
NORRIS BELL SCHEDULE 2017-2018
Breakfast is served in the cafeteria 7:00-7:32 Halls open to lockers 7:32
P.E./Music Schedule
Norris School Improvement Plan
George W. Norris Middle School believes that all children can learn. We promote high expectations, academic excellence and personal growth and responsibility while continually striving for a safe learning environment for students, staff and community.
Success, achievement, respect. It's a Redbird thing!
Schoolwide Goal: To achieve positive growth in student achievement and school climate for all stakeholders. Goal Area: 1) English Language Arts 2) Math 3) Science 4) Student and Staff Culture 5) Clear and Compelling Direction 6) Wellness 1. English Language Arts Focus Skills: Vocabulary and Comprehension Measurable Objective: Students will apply skills and strategies to be active, purposeful, thoughtful, and competent readers, writers, listeners, and speakers across the content areas as evidenced by multiple data points. 2. Math Focus Skills: Number Sense Measurable Objective: Increase the number of students meeting or exceeding MAP growth and proficiency goals by 3% and decrease the achievement gap in subgroups by 3%. 3. Science Focus Skill: Inquiry Measurable Objective: Increase the number of students meeting or exceeding MAP growth and proficiency goals by 3% and decrease the achievement gap in subgroups by 3%. 4. Student and Staff Culture Focus Skill: Positive and Staff Interactions Measurable Objective: Increase positive student and staff interactions along with instructional time as measured by School Climate Survey, School Referral Data, School BIST data, and Positive Behavior Recognition Data.
5. Clear and Compelling Direction Focus Skill: Core Beliefs and Values Measurable Objective: All stakeholders will engage in a systemic and comprehensive process to establish and communicate a shared commitment to core beliefs, core values, vision, and mission to ensure every student success which includes meeting the social, emotional, physical, and academic needs of each student. 6. Wellness Focus Skills: Nutrition, Nutrition Education, Physical Activity Measurable Objective: Increase nutrition education on a school-wide level as well as incorporate team building and wellness activities on a weekly basis.
School and community events that take place at Norris Middle School can be found on our building calendar. 2017-2018 Bulding Calendar
Please check the Daily Announcements tab for Activities for the Week.
The start time for all OPS Middle School Athletic Events are 3:30 pm. We ask that all parents, families, and friends support their athlete from the bleacher area reserved for spectators. The cost of admission for OPS Middle School contests is $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for school aged children. OPS Sponsored Tournaments are $4.00 for adults and $2.00 for school aged children. Thank you for your support for Redbird Athletics.