Academy for Academics and Arts Middle

The distinction between formative and summative #assessment is more than just whether a teacher assigns a grade. This handy table from Assessment as a Catalyst for Learning breaks down the characteristics of each. @MandyStalets @garnet_hillman

We celebrate these talented educators! The Academy Arts team creates an atmosphere for artistic greatness! Thank you, Arts Team, for your willingness to go the extra mile to ensure students are STARS. @kitrisetorain @HSVMagnet @EvelynCoffey622

Today, we celebrate our 6th grade team! Mz. Estelle, Mrs. Hester, Mr. Moore & Mrs. Stricklin love their students. They work hard to integrate the arts into daily instruction. We appreciate the sacrifices they make daily. We love you! #OurBestAlways @kitrisetorain @HSVMagnet

Today, we celebrate our incredible 8th grade team! Ms. Cuff, Ms. Fletcher, Mr. Hall, and Ms. Plummer along with Ms. Lee-Davis are an a.mazing team! They love our students and push them to their full potential. Thank you!!! @kitrisetorain @HSVMagnet #OurBestAlways

Really enjoyed the AAA Dance Production "The Wiz." Great job, AAA dancers, Ms. Smith, and Ms. Fuqua. We love seeing your passion and excitement for dance on the stage. Thanks to the tech crew and Mr. Stricklin for your hard work! #OurBestAlways @kitrisetorain @HSVk12 @HSVMagnet

We are so proud of your band students. They participated in solo and ensemble at Athens High School. Results: 12 Solos & 5 Ensembles ALL SUPERIORS!!! Thank you to Mr. Snodgrass and our band students for your hard work! #OurBestAlways @HSVMagnet @HSVk12 @kitrisetorain

Awesome job, Academy students and teachers!!! They are bringing home trophies from the Music in the Park Competition in Atlanta, GA! #OurBestAlways #whyAAA @kitrisetorain @jlstric2 @jwgrass357 #MaryPeck @HSVMagnet @HSVMagnet

Excited for our orchestra, band, choir, Stars, and Clowns students! They are heading to a competition in Atlanta! Thank you, Mrs. Stricklin, Mr. Snodgrass, & Mrs. Peck, for preparing and giving our students exposure. #AAAWay #OurBestAlways @HSVMagnet @kitrisetorain @HSVk12

We celebrate our great office staff! Happy Admin Assistant's Day! We appreciate your dedication! You always have smiles on your faces and happy to help everyone. Ms. Christopher, Mrs. Mckeller, & Ms. Calhoun, we appreciate you! @HSVMagnet @HSVk12 @EvelynCoffey622 @kitrisetorain

Congrats to our AAA Middle School Stellar students of the week! We are proud of their commitment to excellence. @HSVMagnet @kitrisetorain #OurBestAlways 6th Grade ·Brandon Rucker ·Amelia Burnham 7th Grade ·Chaiyim McCobbie ·Hayden Crowder 8th Grade ·Jeb Moore ·Emylee Drummond

School culture is not created by a mission statement on a wall, but it is created and lived out daily by everyone in the school working together, supporting each other, and dedicated to being their best.

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We had an awesome week focusing on mastering necessary skills in core academic and arts classes. This is the link to the Academy Family Newsletter, smore.com/c8yj9. Have a great weekend!!! @HSVk12 @HSVMagnet @kitrisetorain @EvelynCoffey622

Today, we saluate the AAA Middle School counselor! Thank you, Mrs. Smith, for being a great support for our students, teachers, and staff! We appreciate your hard work and dedication to the AAA! You truly represent #OurBestAlways! @HSVMagnet @HSVk12 @kitrisetorain

Enjoyed the District Curriculum Showcase with our awesome teachers and students! It was great telling everyone about the great things happening at the Academy! We love our school! #OurBestAlways #whyAAA @kitrisetorain @HSVMagnet @HSVk12

It's great seeing students and teachers collaborate! We are all about student success! Have a great weekend, Academy Families! #ourbestalways @whyAAA @kitrisetorain @HSVMagnet @HSVk12

Effective instruction is happening at the Academy! It's been a great week watching our students master standards in their academic and arts classes! #OurBestAlways #whyaaa @kitrisetorain @HSVMagnet @HSVk12

Let students know you are glad they are there! #DearTeacher

We enjoyed the Academy Arts Fair! Students learned more about their arts options for next year! Thanks, Mrs. Smith, for organizing! #OurBestAlways @HSVMagnet @kitrisetorain @HSVk12