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Fondren Parents & Community:

As the 2007-2008 academic year draws to a close, it is time to review our accomplishments and explore what the future holds for Fondren Middle School.

Thanks to your efforts, Fondren Middle School is strong, healthy, vibrant, productive, and on the move. This year, your community school advanced in every key area - teaching, learning, guidance and counseling, and the promotion of a college bound culture.

This academic year began with the transition to a new principal and several administrative staff members as well as the addition of 13 new faculty members to our campus. Our teacher quality has improved by every measure as a result of the dedication of our faculty and staff and the strength of our academic programs. Below is a listing of our Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAKS) gains from the previous school year.

While instructional growth was a key highlight of our year, there were many others:

• We improved student life by promoting student academic and social achievement through grade level contests, individual recognition of academic achievements, and perfect attendance. Popular amongst our students was the bi- monthly “Smarty Pants” Campaign where teachers recognized the highest achieving student for scholarship and behavior and those who were headed toward the goal. In addition, our students participated in several community based service projects throughout the year.
•  We met our students Guidance and Counseling needs by providing them counseling and medical screenings. We moved forward with the focus on the “healthy” child by encouraging our students to make right choices in their daily life.
• Fondren students also had a College Bound year through our Field Cultural Experiences.  Our students learned about college life by visiting Rice University, University of St. Thomas, Houston Baptist University and Sam Houston State University.  With our amazing university partners, the Mighty Mustangs toured academic classrooms and dorms as well as talked to college students about their experiences!!!

As we look back on a remarkable and productive year, we see our middle school that is moving forward academically because of your dedicated efforts and commitment. Your contribution to the children we serve becomes more meaningful every day. You are a valued member of the Mustang family.

I congratulate you on a successful year, wish you a safe, productive summer and highly encourage every Fondren Mustang to read five (5) books this summer.

B. Rangel, Principal

Fondren Middle School