Vision and Beliefs Statements

The vision of DJHS is to enhance the students’ educational experiences using varied methods and to promote wellness, enabling students to lead productive lives in a changing and complex society.

We believe the following:

Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs.

• Student learning is the chief priority of the school.

• All students can learn.

• The commitment to continuous improvement is imperative if DJHS is going to enable students to become confident, self-directed, lifelong learners.

• Teachers, administrators, parents, and the community share the responsibility for advancing the school’s beliefs.

• A student’s self-esteem is enhanced by positive relationships and mutual respect among and between students and staff.

• A safe and physically comfortable environment promotes student learning.

• Students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process.

• Students learn in different ways and should be provided with a variety of instructional approaches to support their learning.

• Students’ learning needs should be the primary focus of all decisions impacting the work of DJHS.

 Statement of Student Learning

The students of Dauphin Junior High School are expected to learn the objectives stated in the Alabama Course of Study as measured by student performance on the Stanford 10, the Alabama Reading and Math Test, and the Alabama High School Graduation Exam.  The state course of study is taught within the framework of student learning goals as outlined in the National Study of School Evaluation materials and measured by the “Survey of Goals for Student Learning.”

Eighth grade students are expected to pass English, math, science, social studies, physical education, and an elective.  They must pass 5 out of the 6 subjects listed above with a 65 or better in order to be promoted to the ninth grade.  Ninth grade students must pass English (1 Carnegie unit) and four of the following subjects with a 65 or better in order to be promoted to the tenth grade:  math (1 Carnegie unit), science (1 Carnegie unit), world history (1 Carnegie unit), physical education or an approved elective (1 Carnegie unit), health (1/2 Carnegie unit), and computer applications (1 Carnegie unit).

Student learning at Dauphin Junior High School is enriched by teaching across the curriculum.  Technology is used as a tool for student learning. The school website http://dauphin.enterpriseschools.net is a student self-evaluation tool as well as a tool of communication amongst the school, students, parents, and community stakeholders.