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District Profile The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education collects a variety of data from schools and districts in the state. School Site Council The primary responsibility of the Council is to oversee implementation of the current school improvement plan throughout the school year. Programs and Culture Academic Programs Learn about what middle school curriculum looks like for our scholars at Collins Middle School Middle School Pilot Program WHAT IF… we could reimagine the middle school experience? Find out more about our pilot program Special Education Salem Public Schools has a number of special education programs intended to support students with special education needs. Multilingual Learning The English Language Development Program supports scholars who are identified as English Language Learners ScholarFamily Supports Scholars and families that need additional support can be referred to or request a scholar Support Team Performing Arts We have a number of different performing arts programs. STEM Scholars in grades 6-8 take two courses in Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) each year. Our topics include the basics of modeling and design, the science behind our technology, flight and space, green energy, robotics, and programming for mobile apps. Athletics All scholars in Grades 6-8 are encouraged to try out for any CMS team. We welcome players of any ability with a focus on skill building, sportsmanship, and commitment. Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship During our Mastery Block scholars will engage in an entrepreneurship curriculum designed by our partner at NFTE Resources Mary A. Manning Learning Commons (CMS Library) Collins Middle School Library is offering all students access to learning, relevant literature and research resources in a safe, welcoming, and nurturing environment that inspires their success now and in the future. Expanding Horizons Expanding Horizons is a free afterschool and summer program in Salem where you can discover fun, new activities (such as robotics, cooking, and art) with a caring community of friends and mentors. News Calendar Upcoming Events May 14 All day MCAS- SCIENCE 8th Grade May 15 All day MCAS- SCIENCE 8th Grade May 17 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 8th Grade Semi – Formal Dance May 30 All day MCAS- SOCIAL STUDIES Performance Task Assessment May 30 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Collins PTO Meeting Jun 6 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm CMS Final Concert View Calendar Contact SPS Homepage There is a lot to Explore at Collins Middle School Learn More Quick Links School Menu Transportation Student and Family Supports Student Registration District Homepage Welcome to Collins Middle School! ABOUT Inspiring learners, strengthening community and shaping the future Collins Middle School is a culturally rich and diverse expanded learning time (ELT) middle school located in Salem, Massachusetts. Our student population includes approximately 704 students in grades 6, 7 and 8. Among our community of scholars there are a variety of learning needs that the staff at Collins is working to meet. The school 2020 demographics are as follows: first language not English 34%, ELL 9.4%, SWD 24%, High Needs 68% and economically disadvantaged 56%. School Type Middle School 6-8 Estimated Enrollment 625 School Meals BreakfastLunch Hours Mon-Fri: 8:15am to 3:15pm, Early Release 11:40am Student Handbook Download Handbook Spanish Portuguese 2023-2024 School Calendar English Spanish Portuguese Principal Gavin Softic Phone: 978 740-1193 Email: gsoftic@salemk12.org School Calendars Collins Middle School 2023-24 Calendar Collins Middle School 2024-25 Calendar Calendario 2023-24 de la escuela secundaria Collins Calendario 2024-25 de la escuela secundaria Collins Calendário da Collins Middle School 2023-24 Calendário da Collins Middle School 2024-25 Looking Forward and What to Expect for the 2023-2024 School Year As we lead up to a new school year, we have our sights set on an exciting learning experience at Collins Middle School for the 2023-24 school year. We have made a commitment and are dedicating our time to enhancing the middle school experience at Collins. Part of this strategic process has included input and feedback from many stakeholders-staff, families, students, school committee members, and community partners. Our stakeholders teamed up to form the Reimagining Middle School Task Force to develop a vision and Portrait of a Middle School Graduate,” Powered by relationships, trust, and a sense of belonging, we expect middle school students to develop their identity, skillsmindsets so that they are empowered to navigate their learning, chart their courseengage with their community, and reach their academic and life potential. We want all of our students to embody this portrait as they move through middle school on their journey to high school. In order to do this, we must come together as a school community to hold a shared mindset and core values to anchor our collective efforts. Over the last few months, we have developed a series of values that will set our direction in the coming year. Everything we do needs to live within the following core values: Courage – Mutual Respect – Shared Responsibility The Collins community will define what these values mean and how they manifest themselves in the actions of both the adults and young people in our community. Our staff launched this process at a recent professional development session, and our students will have the opportunity to offer their input at summer orientation. To ensure a successful upcoming school year, I wanted to share some important commitments and actions we plan to take to enhance the student experience. Many of these efforts are building from the historical successes at Collins, learned lessons from the Pilot Program, and recommendations from the Middle School Task Force. To create a sense of belonging and a safe learning community we will commit to… Clear and consistent expectations for student readiness Distributed leadership model to create smaller learning communities throughout the school to provide student and teacher support Enhanced communication to families via weekly clusters newsletters Opportunities for personalized learning through workshop models To provide experiences for students to learn real-world skills… Through Project Lead The Way, we will expand our STEM coursework. Throughout their career at Collins, students will be exposed to Design and Modeling, Robotics and Automation, and Energy in the Environment. 7th and 8th-grade students will have access to Career Technical Education coursework in Medical Science, Construction, and Early Education. Students will experience 2-3 learning experiences outside of the classroom each trimester. Students will be a part of a School-Wide House System to build relationships throughout the CMS community. Social Justice standards will integrate into Town Hall content and activities. Task-based collaboration and team building regularly through Design Studio, beginning with Orientation in August. To build consistent processes...