Lakeview Middle School

RTI

Response to Intervention (RtI) is a multi-tier approach to the early identification and support of students with learning and behavioral needs. The RtI process begins with high-quality instruction and universal screening of all children in the general education classroom. Struggling learners are provided with interventions at increasing levels of intensity to accelerate their rate of learning. These services may be provided by a variety of personnel, including general education teachers, special educators, and specialists. Progress is closely monitored to assess both the learning rate and level of performance of individual students. Educational decisions about the intensity and duration of interventions are based on individual student responses to instruction. RtI is designed for use when making decisions in both general education and special education, creating a well-integrated system of instruction and intervention guided by child outcome data.

NHJS

The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is an international student organization that consists of chapters in middle schools. The National Junior Honor Society claims that they teach students leadership and citizenship, as well as provide educational opportunities. Members of NJHS are required to participate in community service which promotes giving and learning.

To best prepare middle school students for the rigor of high school, Lakeview Middle School offers a variety of courses to best meet the needs of each student. LMS has honors-level courses in math, language arts, and science. Extra support is also provided in the areas of math and language arts. Through elective courses, students can explore a variety of subjects to help them determine their future goals and passions.

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based framework for improving and integrating all of the data, systems, and practices affecting student outcomes every day. It is a way to support everyone as Lakeview creates learning experiences where ALL students are successful.

The “Big Three” at Lakeview are Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Safe. Students receive training on what these three look like in every facet of our school day. When students exhibit respectful, responsible, and/or safe behaviors, teachers may turn in a Positive Prop. Positive Props are handed out to students in Homeroom and are emailed home to parents. Weekly drawings for PBIS incentives are conducted as an extra reward for students doing the right thing!