Sanford Middle School: Together We Can Be the Best!

 Enrollment: approximately 730 students

Grades: 5th - 8th

Core Curriculum:
English/Language Arts, Math (Algebra I optional for eligible 8th graders), Science, Social Studies, and Physical Education

7th & 8th grade Enrichment:
7th grade: study skills & reading enrichment
8th grade: career technology & keyboarding
Chorus
Band
Annual Staff

Resource:
Gifted & Special education services

For more information on extracurricular activities, please visit the Social and Athletic links on the homepage.

Mission Statement

At Sanford Middle School, learning is our primary focus. The Sanford faculty is dedicated to the proposition that curriculum and instructional practices must promote academic excellence by incorporating a variety of contextual learning activities that accommodate differences in student learning styles and provide appropriate opportunities for success. Positive relationships and mutual respect among and between students and staff enhance the middle school environment. Parents and community members share with Sanford's teachers and administrators the responsibility for cultivating the educational and social development that our students require in order to succeed in high school and become responsible, productive citizens.

The Five Keys to Successful Learning

1. I will be PREPARED and ON time.

2. I will RESPECT myself and others at all times. I will NOT BULLY or GOSSIP.

3. I will ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY for my actions. I will NOT MAKE EXCUSES.

4. I WILL DO as I am asked WITHOUT COMPLAINT.

5. I will MAKE LEARNING my TOP PRIORITY.

Non-Discrimination Statement

It is the policy of the Lee County Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, creed, color, age, national origin, disability, migrant, homeless, neglected/delinquent, or English language learners in its education programs, activities or employment.

Inquiries or complaints regarding compliance may be directed to the System-wide Grievance Officer, Lee County Board of Education, 100 Sixth Street, Opelika, AL 36803-0120, phone 334-745-9770.

Enrollment Requirements

Students enrolling in SMS must present the following items:

1. Birth Record to prove age of student,

2. student's Social Security Card,

3. up-to-date Alabama Immunization Certificate (expired shots cannot be accepted),

4. a copy of the Parent's/Legal Guardian's Driver's License,

5. a Court Decree declaring guardianship to the person registering the student if the student does not live with parents or if parents are divorced,

6. two proofs of residency, showing that the parent or legal guardian lives in Lee County, which may include:

*Apartment/Home Lease Agreement

*Home Purchase Agreement (House Notes)

*Utility Bill (water, power, phone, cable)

*Property Tax Record

**All information must show the Lee Road address and the Parent/Guardian name,

7. a Notarized Resident Affidavit must be presented along with two proofs of residency if the student resides in someone else's home other than the parent or legal guardian registering the student,

8. a Withdrawal Record from the student's previous school, and

9. all of the above for any student who is re-entering after interrupted attendance.