General Information
John
Quincy Adams Middle School is located in Maned Downs
Subdivision of Metairie. It is situated on 10.5 acres near
Lake Pontchartrain in a residential neighborhood. The school
opened in 1967 and is accredited by the Louisiana State
Board of Education and by the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools. Presently, there are approximately 700
sixth, seventh, and eighth graders enrolled at Adams.Adams is committed to providing
a quality academic education to students in the middle
years. We strive to provide a safe and orderly environment
where students have the same opportunity to experience
success. The curriculum is directed toward providing a
well-rounded preparation for high schools and for life.
There are 38 classrooms, a 20,000 volume library, two zoological atriums, a gymnasium, a
cafeteria, a talent center, a band room, and several
athletic fields.
Recognition
Accredited
by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Consistently
scores above Parish, State, and at or above National
averages on standardized tests
National
"Thinker" Award Recipients
100%
certified teachers
All
classrooms equipped with Internet access and
closed-circuit televisions
11% of
students in gifted/talented programs
School of
Exemplary Academic Growth under the Louisiana
Educational Accountability Program
Philosophy and Goals
Philosophy
The faculty of John Q. Adams
Middle School is committed to providing a quality academic
education to students in the middle years. We provide an
environment of encouragement, and stimulation, while at the
same time try to remediate weaknesses to the fullest extent
possible. We strive to address individual differences and
implement "best practices", including the integration of
technology with instruction.
Although our primary task is
academic readiness for high school, we also stress
development of personal attitudes and real life skills in
order to prepare our students for success in a democratic
society. Adams welcomes and encourages support from
families, businesses, places of worship, and organizations
in our quest to provide strong educational opportunity for
all students.
In addition, we recognize that
students' health, social, and psychological needs are
important to achieving academic success. These needs,
therefore, are looked after by faculty and staff and are
part of the scope of the challenge. Similarly, Adams
provides an opportunity for students to explore
extra-curricular activities and athletics in an effort to
address the interests and abilities of all our students.
The middle school years are
crucial years of growth and development as our students move
from childhood to adolescence. The faculty, staff, and
administration of Adams have chosen to accept the special
challenge to educate students of this age. It is a
challenge we willingly embrace with enthusiasm.
Goals
1. Provide students with
opportunities to discover and explore in the curriculum
2. Enable students to
understand the rights and duties of citizenship in a
democratic society
3. Encourage students
to acquire a sense of
responsibility self discipline and resourcefulness in using
leisure time wisely and in meeting every day situations
satisfactorily
4. Provide an environment where
every student has the opportunity to experience success
5. Foster the ability to enjoy
beauty in literature music drama art and nature
6. Implement a discipline
policy that insures a safe and orderly environment
7. Provide activities to
develop social skills
8. Encourage the involvement of
parents and other members of the community in a cooperative
effort to improve the quality of education
9. Maintain continuity between
the academic programs of elementary and high school levels
10. Teach students respect for
the rights and feelings of others regardless of age creed or
race
11. Provide guidance counseling
and other support services such as medical food and
transportation
12. Teach effective
communication skills necessary for life in an information
processing age
13. Expand student’s awareness
of vocational opportunities
14. Create and implement a
variety of ways in which the efforts of students are
recognized and rewarded
15. Encourage a desire to
continue learning.