State School Board District 1 Schools of Distinction
Francis Marion School
Blast Off Monday
Perry County Schools
Principal, Dr. Cathy Trimble
Superintendent, Mr. John Heard
Blast Off Monday was started to inspire school-wide excellence at Francis Marion School. Each Monday morning, students met in the auditorium following breakfast. The program began with presentations on successful student dress, acceptable and unacceptable
behavior in all areas of the school and students’ day. The school’s vision, mission, expectations, and Rise Up slogan were emphasized, and students recited the student creed at each Blast Off Monday assembly. Data was shared from current
and previous benchmark assessments which helped students and staff compare academic performance and make decisions to achieve at higher levels. By second semester, Blast Off Monday saw more student involvement and less administrator focus. Students
elected class officers and opted to have meetings once a month after Blast Off Monday. Class officers shared ideas, and concerns during “Lunch with the Principal” sessions. Student organizations began presenting programs on various student
needs. Students in the school’s two service organizations volunteered to mediate between younger students and teach them conflict resolution skills, thereby contributing to the decline in office referrals and suspensions. Blast Off Monday resulted
in students who became more assertive in a positive way and worked tirelessly to change the perception of Francis Marion School.
State School Board District 2 Schools of Distinction
Francis Marion School
by
Anita Reid
| May 14, 2020
Blast Off Monday
Perry County Schools
Principal, Dr. Cathy Trimble
Superintendent, Mr. John Heard
Blast Off Monday was started to inspire school-wide excellence at Francis Marion School. Each Monday morning, students met in the auditorium following breakfast. The program began with presentations on successful student dress, acceptable and unacceptable
behavior in all areas of the school and students’ day. The school’s vision, mission, expectations, and Rise Up slogan were emphasized, and students recited the student creed at each Blast Off Monday assembly. Data was shared from current
and previous benchmark assessments which helped students and staff compare academic performance and make decisions to achieve at higher levels. By second semester, Blast Off Monday saw more student involvement and less administrator focus. Students
elected class officers and opted to have meetings once a month after Blast Off Monday. Class officers shared ideas, and concerns during “Lunch with the Principal” sessions. Student organizations began presenting programs on various student
needs. Students in the school’s two service organizations volunteered to mediate between younger students and teach them conflict resolution skills, thereby contributing to the decline in office referrals and suspensions. Blast Off Monday resulted
in students who became more assertive in a positive way and worked tirelessly to change the perception of Francis Marion School.
State School Board District 3 Schools of Distinction
Francis Marion School
by
Anita Reid
| May 14, 2020
Blast Off Monday
Perry County Schools
Principal, Dr. Cathy Trimble
Superintendent, Mr. John Heard
Blast Off Monday was started to inspire school-wide excellence at Francis Marion School. Each Monday morning, students met in the auditorium following breakfast. The program began with presentations on successful student dress, acceptable and unacceptable
behavior in all areas of the school and students’ day. The school’s vision, mission, expectations, and Rise Up slogan were emphasized, and students recited the student creed at each Blast Off Monday assembly. Data was shared from current
and previous benchmark assessments which helped students and staff compare academic performance and make decisions to achieve at higher levels. By second semester, Blast Off Monday saw more student involvement and less administrator focus. Students
elected class officers and opted to have meetings once a month after Blast Off Monday. Class officers shared ideas, and concerns during “Lunch with the Principal” sessions. Student organizations began presenting programs on various student
needs. Students in the school’s two service organizations volunteered to mediate between younger students and teach them conflict resolution skills, thereby contributing to the decline in office referrals and suspensions. Blast Off Monday resulted
in students who became more assertive in a positive way and worked tirelessly to change the perception of Francis Marion School.
State School Board District 4 Schools of Distinction
Francis Marion School
by
Anita Reid
| May 14, 2020
Blast Off Monday
Perry County Schools
Principal, Dr. Cathy Trimble
Superintendent, Mr. John Heard
Blast Off Monday was started to inspire school-wide excellence at Francis Marion School. Each Monday morning, students met in the auditorium following breakfast. The program began with presentations on successful student dress, acceptable and unacceptable
behavior in all areas of the school and students’ day. The school’s vision, mission, expectations, and Rise Up slogan were emphasized, and students recited the student creed at each Blast Off Monday assembly. Data was shared from current
and previous benchmark assessments which helped students and staff compare academic performance and make decisions to achieve at higher levels. By second semester, Blast Off Monday saw more student involvement and less administrator focus. Students
elected class officers and opted to have meetings once a month after Blast Off Monday. Class officers shared ideas, and concerns during “Lunch with the Principal” sessions. Student organizations began presenting programs on various student
needs. Students in the school’s two service organizations volunteered to mediate between younger students and teach them conflict resolution skills, thereby contributing to the decline in office referrals and suspensions. Blast Off Monday resulted
in students who became more assertive in a positive way and worked tirelessly to change the perception of Francis Marion School.
State School Board District 5 Schools of Distinction
Francis Marion School
by
Anita Reid
| May 14, 2020
Blast Off Monday
Perry County Schools
Principal, Dr. Cathy Trimble
Superintendent, Mr. John Heard
Blast Off Monday was started to inspire school-wide excellence at Francis Marion School. Each Monday morning, students met in the auditorium following breakfast. The program began with presentations on successful student dress, acceptable and unacceptable
behavior in all areas of the school and students’ day. The school’s vision, mission, expectations, and Rise Up slogan were emphasized, and students recited the student creed at each Blast Off Monday assembly. Data was shared from current
and previous benchmark assessments which helped students and staff compare academic performance and make decisions to achieve at higher levels. By second semester, Blast Off Monday saw more student involvement and less administrator focus. Students
elected class officers and opted to have meetings once a month after Blast Off Monday. Class officers shared ideas, and concerns during “Lunch with the Principal” sessions. Student organizations began presenting programs on various student
needs. Students in the school’s two service organizations volunteered to mediate between younger students and teach them conflict resolution skills, thereby contributing to the decline in office referrals and suspensions. Blast Off Monday resulted
in students who became more assertive in a positive way and worked tirelessly to change the perception of Francis Marion School.
State School Board District 6 Schools of Distinction
Francis Marion School
by
Anita Reid
| May 14, 2020
Blast Off Monday
Perry County Schools
Principal, Dr. Cathy Trimble
Superintendent, Mr. John Heard
Blast Off Monday was started to inspire school-wide excellence at Francis Marion School. Each Monday morning, students met in the auditorium following breakfast. The program began with presentations on successful student dress, acceptable and unacceptable
behavior in all areas of the school and students’ day. The school’s vision, mission, expectations, and Rise Up slogan were emphasized, and students recited the student creed at each Blast Off Monday assembly. Data was shared from current
and previous benchmark assessments which helped students and staff compare academic performance and make decisions to achieve at higher levels. By second semester, Blast Off Monday saw more student involvement and less administrator focus. Students
elected class officers and opted to have meetings once a month after Blast Off Monday. Class officers shared ideas, and concerns during “Lunch with the Principal” sessions. Student organizations began presenting programs on various student
needs. Students in the school’s two service organizations volunteered to mediate between younger students and teach them conflict resolution skills, thereby contributing to the decline in office referrals and suspensions. Blast Off Monday resulted
in students who became more assertive in a positive way and worked tirelessly to change the perception of Francis Marion School.
State School Board District 7 Schools of Distinction
Francis Marion School
by
Anita Reid
| May 14, 2020
Blast Off Monday
Perry County Schools
Principal, Dr. Cathy Trimble
Superintendent, Mr. John Heard
Blast Off Monday was started to inspire school-wide excellence at Francis Marion School. Each Monday morning, students met in the auditorium following breakfast. The program began with presentations on successful student dress, acceptable and unacceptable
behavior in all areas of the school and students’ day. The school’s vision, mission, expectations, and Rise Up slogan were emphasized, and students recited the student creed at each Blast Off Monday assembly. Data was shared from current
and previous benchmark assessments which helped students and staff compare academic performance and make decisions to achieve at higher levels. By second semester, Blast Off Monday saw more student involvement and less administrator focus. Students
elected class officers and opted to have meetings once a month after Blast Off Monday. Class officers shared ideas, and concerns during “Lunch with the Principal” sessions. Student organizations began presenting programs on various student
needs. Students in the school’s two service organizations volunteered to mediate between younger students and teach them conflict resolution skills, thereby contributing to the decline in office referrals and suspensions. Blast Off Monday resulted
in students who became more assertive in a positive way and worked tirelessly to change the perception of Francis Marion School.
State School Board District 8 Schools of Distinction
Francis Marion School
by
Anita Reid
| May 14, 2020
Blast Off Monday
Perry County Schools
Principal, Dr. Cathy Trimble
Superintendent, Mr. John Heard
Blast Off Monday was started to inspire school-wide excellence at Francis Marion School. Each Monday morning, students met in the auditorium following breakfast. The program began with presentations on successful student dress, acceptable and unacceptable
behavior in all areas of the school and students’ day. The school’s vision, mission, expectations, and Rise Up slogan were emphasized, and students recited the student creed at each Blast Off Monday assembly. Data was shared from current
and previous benchmark assessments which helped students and staff compare academic performance and make decisions to achieve at higher levels. By second semester, Blast Off Monday saw more student involvement and less administrator focus. Students
elected class officers and opted to have meetings once a month after Blast Off Monday. Class officers shared ideas, and concerns during “Lunch with the Principal” sessions. Student organizations began presenting programs on various student
needs. Students in the school’s two service organizations volunteered to mediate between younger students and teach them conflict resolution skills, thereby contributing to the decline in office referrals and suspensions. Blast Off Monday resulted
in students who became more assertive in a positive way and worked tirelessly to change the perception of Francis Marion School.