Welcome to
Home of the Marshals
History
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1869 – independent school, grades 1 - 12
1967 – joined Marshall County schools
Benton High School until 1975
Benton Junior High School, grades 7-9
Benton Middle School in 1988, grades 6-8
Benton Indians
Benton Marshals
• Jill Darnall – Principal
• Jo Beth Jones – Guidance
Counselor
• Bobby Hayden – Science &
Computers
• Haley Chambers – Life
Skill/Practical Living
• Bobby Love – Special Education
& PE
• Lauren Shelby – Math
• Luke Anderson– Social Studies
• Tosha Arnold – Special
Education
• Chris Harvey – Social Studies &
Computers
• Jerilyn Lampkins – Language
Arts & Reading
• Kristen Chumbler – Visual Art ,
Dance & Drama
• Donna Martin-McGee – Special
Education
• Keith Bell – Math
• Melanie Scharmahorn – Librarian
& Reading
• Joel Robertson – Band & Music
• Chirs Fortenberry – Gifted &
Talented
• Shae Abell – Reading
• Donna York – Science & Study
Skills
• Todd Anderson- Science &
Language Arts
• David Tynes – Pre-Engineering
• Secretary – Nancee Miller
• Instructional Aides – Dwanna Stafford,
Kristy Meyer, Susan Odom, and Dondra
Hackney
• Health Aide – Cathy Atkins
• School Technology Coordinator –
Kristy Meyer
• Custodians – Ronnie Lee and Rick Miller
Afternoon Rotation
Morning Rotation
• Band/ Music
• Pre-Engenering
• Arts & Humanities
• Computer Applications
• RTI/ PASS class
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Physical Education
Visual Art
Life Skills/Practical Living
Careers/Consumerism
Gifted and Talented
• Govenor’s Cup (2009-2010)
– 1st place Quick Recall
– 1st place Future Problem
Solving
– Overall Champion
– Katherine Home
Sportsmanship award
• Indiviual Awards
– 1st in Math and Arts &
Humanities
– 1st & 2nd in Composition and
Language Arts
– 3rd & 4th in Social Studies
• Duke Talent Search
– 17 Finalist from BMS
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Boys & Girls Basketball
Football
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Track / Cross Country
Golf
Pep Band
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Academic Team
Future Problem Solving
Student Government
Library Club
STLP – Student Technology
Leadership Program
BETA Club
4-H Club
Yearbook Staff
Drama
School Honors & Awards
• History Day
• 8th Grade Girls Basketball
District Champs 2009
• 7th Grade Girls Basketball
undefeated season 15-0
in 2010
• Cheerleading – Region 1
KAPOS Champs 2009 &
2010
• KY Schools To Watch
• KDE Proficiency and
Beyond Award 2009
Mission:
EXTREME
Character,
Achievement, &
Pride
“CAP”
Motto:
“Best
Marshall County
School!”
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BMS has one CAP assembly each
month.
Students who have shown
excellent character, achievement,
and pride are eligible to win
prizes.
All the CAP assemblies have
entertainment, such as:
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Deal or No Deal
Hula-Hoop Contest
Talent Show
Minute to Win-It
Waffle Eating Contest
Faculty Dodge Ball
Olympic Relay
Red Ribbon Skits
Red Line Racing
Learning Environment & School Culture
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Up Front Expectations- 1st two weeks
Expectation Exam- Principal grades
Bullying Unit- Social Studies all grades
Customized Agenda
LA Society- Money and Auction
Accelerated Reader Rewards- Four trips
Education Pays- Daily drawing
Students of the Month - Two per grade
Academic Athlete – Chosen by Mrs. Darnall
Most Improved Student per subject area
Cap Drawing – One monthly winner
Perfect Attendance Awards- $50.00 month
“Doting Over Distinguished”- Victory lap
“I make a difference” - bracelets
CAP Carnival
Novel Time – 36 books grade 6-8
Orange & Blue Club – All A’s / A’s & B’s
Reality Store – 8th Grade
“Clap-outs” – in school pep rally
Let’s Talk – Teen topics with Guidance Counselor
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6th Grade “COOL” Class
Flip the Teachers Day
Flex Time- 7th period
Learning Style and Teaching Style Inventories- 6th grade
ThinkLink Testing- Discovery Education
Core Content Review Tests- Teacher Developed
Aimswebb- Math and Reading universal screenings
RTI- Math and Reading Intervention
Flashbacks & Bell Ringers
ESS Daytime Waiver – Before and after school tutoring
Success Lab- PASS class
Teachers’ Instructional Manual
1:1 Conferencing three times per year / Principal and Teachers
Silent Mentors
Thoughtful Education- research based strategies
SNAP – “Students Navigating Above Proficiency”
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www.marshall.kyschools.us/cd/CurriculumDocuments.htm
Faculty/Student and Principal Surveys
Goal Setting/ All classes / Total School / Posted
Posted in each classroom
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teaching certificate, mission statement, expectations, “please & thank you”
Core Content – marked as taught
• Quilt Projects
– 8th grade students enjoy learning the history of
quilt making. Each student created their own quilt
block.
• Georgia O’Keefe/Thomas Hart Benton Exhibit
– 8th grade students traveled to the Frist Center in
Nashville TN to see first hand the artwork of Ms.
O’Keefe and Mr. Benton.
• VSA Dance Grant
– A creative dance program for 6th grade students.
Conducted by dance specialist Karen Balzar &
VSA coordinator, Valera Brooks.
Benton Middle School
Accountability Index
2006
2007
2008
2009
86.9
96.3
101.8
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KCCT Scores
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100
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Index
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2009
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Math
On-Demand
Reading
Social Studies
Subject
Science
Overall
Math
• 2008 Transition Index = 99
• 2009 Transition Index = 100.86
• #1 in Region
• #15 in State
On-Demand Writing
• 2008 Transition Index = 88
• 2009 Transition Index = 95.6
• #1 in Region
• #8 in State
Reading
• 2008 Transition
Index = 102
• 2009 Transition
Index = 111.47
• #1 in Region
• #6 in State
Social Studies
• 2008 Transition
Index = 109
• 2009 Transition
Index = 115.10
• #1 in Region
• #5 in State
Science
• 2008 Transition Index = 112
• 2009 Transition Index = 121.82
• #1 in Region
#1 in State
Overall Transition Index
4th in the State!
KY Schools To Watch
• Initiative launched by the
National Forum to Accelerate
Middle-Grades Reform in 1999.
• National recognition for schools
that are academically, socially,
and developmentally
responsive.
• Site Visit 2007 & 2008
• Named 2008 KY STW!
• BMS highlighted at National
STW Conference 2009 & 2010
• Reapplying for re-designation
2010-2011
We “R” Benton!
Responsibilities
Respect
Relationships
Contact Information
Visit Benton Middle School at:
http://www.marshall.kyschools.us/bms/
Mrs. Jill Darnall, Principal
Benton Middle School
Jill.darnall@marshall.kyschools.us
Mrs. Kem Cothran, Secondary Supervisor
Marshall County School District
Kem.cothran@marshall.kyschools.us
“When you shift people’s perceptions,
their actions follow.”
-Rayona Sharpnack