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Magnolia Junior High is one of 350 schools and districts across the United States to be recognized as a Model Professional Learning Community (PLC). MJH was recognized by Solution Tree for its sustained success in raising student achievement. The school’s successful implementation of the Professional Learning Communities at Work® process was a major contributing factor in the improved achievement of its students.
Magnolia Junior High is one of 350 schools and districts across the United States to be recognized as a Model Professional Learning Community (PLC). MJH was recognized by Solution Tree for its sustained success in raising student achievement. The school’s successful implementation of the Professional Learning Communities at Work® process was a major contributing factor in the improved achievement of its students.
PLCs are schools and districts in which educators recognize the key to improved learning for students is on-going, job-embedded learning for the adults who serve those students. The three big ideas of a PLC call upon educators to:
1. Focus on learning.
2. Build a collaborative culture.
3. Create a results orientation.
Responding to news of the recognition, Principal David Slater said, “This is a great honor for MJH and reflective of our faculty’s passionate commitment to student success. Our campus culture is rooted in the principles of PLC, and I could not be prouder that the tireless and inspiring work of our staff that makes that culture possible is being recognized through this distinction.”
Schools are recognized based on strict criteria, including demonstration of a commitment to PLC concepts, implementation of these concepts for at least three years, and clear evidence of improved student learning over that period. Once measurable results can be seen, the school must explain its practices, structures, and culture and submit its application for consideration by the PLC Review Committee.
According to the Champions of PLC at Work®, educators in the schools and districts selected for this recognition have shown “a sustained commitment to helping all of their students achieve at high levels. They have been willing to alter the structure and culture of the organization to reflect their commitment. We applaud them and congratulate them for achieving this very significant milestone on the never-ending PLC journey.”
Recognized model PLC schools are listed on allthingsplc.info, where they share implementation strategies, structures, and performance with other educators interested in improving their schools. Tools for team collaboration, articles and research about PLCs, blog posts, and other related resources are also available on the site. The site was developed and is maintained by Solution Tree, a leading provider of educational strategies and tools that improve staff and student performance. For more than 20 years, Solution Tree resources have helped K–12 teachers and administrators create schools where all children succeed.
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Before the end of the school year, students were asked to nominate a teacher at MJH who has made a positive impact on their lives. When the final nominations were tallied, Mrs. Atchley, Mrs. Skinner, Mr. Dunn, and Mrs. Luna were named our students' choice for the MJH Teacher of the Quarter Award!
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Magnolia Junior High is celebrating a major milestone this week as Elizabeth Anderson, a dedicated ESL educator, has been named the recipient of the statewide Champion Award by the Texas Education Agency’s TXEL portal.
Magnolia Junior High is celebrating a major milestone this week as Elizabeth Anderson, a dedicated ESL educator, has been named the recipient of the statewide Champion Award by the Texas Education Agency’s TXEL portal.
Presented annually, the Champion Award recognizes an outstanding certified ESL or bilingual teacher who has demonstrated a profound impact on the academic and personal lives of Emergent Bilingual students. To be eligible, educators must possess more than three years of specialized experience and currently serve in a Title III-funded school, proving themselves as leaders in their field.
"Ms. Anderson is not only an outstanding educator but also a passionate advocate for the students in her program," said Dr. David Slater, Principal at Magnolia Junior High. "She goes above and beyond to provide them with opportunities and experiences that enrich their learning and keep them excited about continuing to develop their English mastery."
The selection criteria for the State Champion Award are rigorous. Recipients are chosen based on several key pillars of excellence:
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Engaging Pedagogy: Utilizing cutting-edge language acquisition strategies and best practices that adapt to the varied backgrounds and interests of students.
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Family & Community Engagement: Building strong bridges between the classroom and the home, empowering parents to actively participate in their child's academic journey.
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Professional Leadership: Actively sharing teaching expertise and collaborating with fellow faculty members to elevate instructional practices across the entire school.
Please join us in congratulating Ms. Anderson on this phenomenal, well-deserved recognition!
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On May 16th, members of Magnolia Junior High's chapter of the National Junior Honor Society volunteered at the 2nd Annual Operation Ruck the Bayou for the local branch of the Joshua Chamberlain Society (JCS).
On May 16th, members of Magnolia Junior High's chapter of the National Junior Honor Society volunteered at the 2nd Annual Operation Ruck the Bayou for the local branch of the Joshua Chamberlain Society (JCS). The student volunteers lent a hand to ensure the 5K and 10K run through Houston's Bayou district was a success for JCS and worthwhile for all the participants running for a good cause that day. This event is one of the vital fundraisers for JCS, which also hosted a skeet shoot in August in Conroe, a golf tournament in Cypress in October, Run for a Reason for the Houston Marathon, and a fishing tournament in April in Matagorda.
JCS was originally started in St. Louis in 2007 and JCS Houston was started in 2019. The mission of JCS is to support post-9/11 combat-wounded veterans for life. JCS goes beyond writing one check and supports its veterans in their needs as well as build a family between the veterans they support. JCS currently supports six local veterans in the Houston area. Find out more about JSC at https://www.
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MJH 8th graders Kennedy McDaniel and Caitlin Flynn have been selected as recipients of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) Outstanding Student Achievement Award! This highly prestigious honor is only granted to 500 middle school students nationwide each year, and it is rare for a school to have more than one winner in the same year. The award recognizes students who go above and beyond in the five pillars of NJHS: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, Character, and Citizenship. As part of this recognition, Kennedy and Caitlin will each receive a $500 scholarship to be placed in a college savings account. MJH is proud of these Mustangs’ remarkable accomplishment!