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= = "Ensure Success for Every Student"** || **//This We Believe//** Characteristics ||
 * **//Turning Points 2000// Design Elements
 * 1. Teaching a curriculum grounded in standards, relevant to adolescents' concerns, and based on how students learn best; and use a mix of assessment methods. || I,J, ||
 * 2. Use Instructional methods that prepare all students to achieve high standards. || F,K ||
 * 3. Organize relationships for learning. || L, ||
 * 4. Govern democratically, involving all school staff members. || B, C, ||
 * 5. Staff middle grades schools with teachers who are expert at teaching young adolescents, and engage teachers in ongoing professional development. || A,F,E, ||
 * 6. Provide a safe and healthy school environment. || D,M,N ||
 * 7. Involved parents and communities in supporting student learning and healthy development. || G,H,N ||
 * National Middle School Association BELIEVES....**.
 * SUCCESSFUL SCHOOLS** for young adolescent are characterized by a culture that includes
 * Educators who value working with this age group and are prepared to do so (a)
 * Courageous, collaborative leadership (b)
 * A shared vision that guides decisions (c)
 * An inviting, supportive, and safe environment (d)
 * High expectations for every member of the learning community (e)
 * Students and teachers engaged in active learning (f)
 * An adult advocate for every student (g)
 * School-initiated family and community partnership. (h)
 * THEREFORE**, successful schools for young adolescents **PROVIDE**
 * Curriculum that is relevant, challenging, integrative, and exploratory (i)
 * Multiple learning and teaching approaches that respond to their diversity (j)
 * Assessment and evaluation programs that promote quality learning (k)
 * Organizational structures that support meaningful relationships and learning (l)
 * School-wide efforts and policies that foster health, wellness, and safety (m)
 * Multifaceted guidance and support services. (n)