John Yeates Middle School

Highlights 
John Yeates Middle School has an exemplary faculty and staff who strives to provide a quality education for each of our students. Our priority is to meet
and exceed theStandards of Learning set forth by the Commonwealth of Virginia. We feel that all students are capable of learning when given the proper environment that encourages them to strive for their highest potential.

School Snapshot
Grades - 6 through 8
Principal - Daniel O'Leary
Assistant Principal -
Mary Hayes
Patrice Weaver
Shawn Green

Mascot - Chargers
Colors - Maroon and Gold
2008 Enrollment - 1,011

Average Class Size - 26
Accreditation - Fully Accredited
Parent to Contact -
Amy Nordmeyer ... 686-1342

For School Contact Information link here

We believe that the joint efforts of school, home, and community are essential to develop a positive self-image and to foster academic, social and personal growth of our students. We endeavor to extend to them a supportive, caring, and safe environment to promote becoming responsible citizens and productive members of our global society.

Students are provided interdisciplinary lessons based on cooperative, hands-on activities.

Unique to John Yeates is a grant of $1,500 from the Effective School-Wide Discipline Program through the Old Dominion University.

Extracurricular organizations and clubs available to students include Student Council Association; Future Business Leaders of America; Yearbook Staff; Intramural Soccer, Basketball & Volleyball; CHROME Club; Technology Student Association; Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America; John Yeates Dance Team; and all junior varsity sports at Nansemond River High School.

website: www.spsk12.net/schools/jyms/
Shining Stars
The JYMS seventh grade civic classes participate in the Junior Achievement program. Community volunteers teach students economics and business skills weekly for eight weeks.
Annually our students participate in fundraising events that support national and local charities such as:  Toys for Tots, United Way, March of Dimes, and the Salvation Army.
Seven students - Toniana Baum,  Mayteanna Colon,  JadaWhite, Tyler Ray, Janeen Griffith, Emily Romero, and David Delvecchio -- were selected for All-District Chorus.
Steven Ange, Josh Kritz and Earnestine Powell were named to the Sister Cities District Band.
The school is particularly proud of Debbie Bunch, the school’s Teacher of the Year, and Amy Hoffman, the school’s Rookie Teacher of the Year.

Outreach Efforts
The school participates in the division’s Partners-in-Education program with the following organizations:
Maritime Civil Affairs Group-MCAG
State Farm Insurance/ B.J. Willie
Sysco Foods
NewLife Suffolk
U S Joint Forces Command
Arthur's Sweet Pickle Florist
Backyard Burgers
Chick-Fil-A
Hair by Christina Full Day Spa

 

2008 Test Scores
The Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) are a framework of basic skills students in each grade level should learn in English, math, science, social studies, and technology.

The SOL tests are given each spring to measure students' success in meeting these state standards. State benchmarks for 2008 is a 70 percent pass rate in all subjects.



2008 SOL Scores:

English  87
Math 84
Science 86
History 89


 

 
Student Awards
John Yeates students have captured awards in the following areas:
Technology Students of America regional and state fair championship award winners
Local awards, such as Woodmen of the World American History award, Amadas Industry Award for Achievement in Math & Science, Young Writers contest, PTA Reflections Cultural Arts contest and the St. Jude's Math-a-thon.

Incentives
John Yeates Middle School students can take advantage of the following incentives and recognition programs:
Team Recognition Awards
Honor Roll
Perfect Attendance
Principal’s List
Effective School-Wide Discipline Incentives




 
 
   
 
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