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Grade5parents
1. Welcome to
Devon Middle School
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2. Devon Middle School
• School opened in 1949
• Enrolment in September 2011 - 550 Students
• Grade 6, 7, 8 - Late/Early Immersion + English
• 50+ Staff
• Emphasis on academic achievement
• Focus on personal development
• Keys to success... Get involved!
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3. Mission Statement
The mission of Devon Middle School is to maintain a
supportive environment which provides
students with the skills necessary to be life-long
learners, enabling them to be productive
members of their community
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4. School Goals
• Improve math and language arts performance
• Ensure a safe, healthy and secure environment
• Increase healthy living practices amongst our students
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5. Get Involved!
• Early Morning Gym Program • Devon Hockey League
• Breakfast Program • Devon Idol
• Noon Activity Clubs • Variety Show
• Anti-Bullying Initiatives • Health Fair
• School Band • Spelling Bee
• Community Schools • School sports
• Devon All Star Program • Renaissance Program
• Walk-Run • Gold Card Program
• Recycling • Cheer team
• Home and School • PSSC
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6. What To
Expect...
• Bigger School... But • Varied Supports
• Six-Day Cycle • School Sports
• Lockers/Locks • Many Clubs/Activities
• Teaching Teams • Closed Campus
• Six Period Day • Web Site/Blogs/Wikis
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7. Class Schedule 2011 - 2012
8:15 Bell- Report to Homeroom
8:15 - 8:30 Homeroom
8:30 - 9:20 1st Class
9:20 - 10:10 2nd Class
10:10 - 10:20 Nutrition Break
10:20 - 11:10 3rd Class
11:10 - 12:00 4th Class
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8. Class Schedule 2011 - 2012
12:00 - 12:20 LUNCH
12:20 - 1:00 Noon Activities
1:00 - 1:05 Bell - Homeroom
1:05 - 1:55 5th Class
1:55 - 2:45 6th Class
2:45 - 2:50 Homeroom
2:50 Dismissal
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9. Safe Community
• Anti-Bulling
• Discipline Policy
• Proactive guidance
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10. Contact
• Phone 453-5405
• Web devonmiddle.nbed.nb.ca
• Email
• gary.gallant@nbed.nb.ca
• patti.oxford@nbed.nb.ca
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