Principal's Message From Stephen Hinson

 

Welcome to Buddy Taylor Middle School!!

Buddy Taylor Middle School opened its doors to the community in 1982, with Elmer “Buddy” Taylor at the helm as principal until 1990. Over the last 30 years there have been six accomplished principals, and I am fortunate to be your seventh.

Hello, My name is Stephen Hinson. I am thrilled to be your principal next year, and it is with great pleasure and optimism that I welcome you to the 2012-2013 school year. My philosophy is that of Great Expectations.  This viewpoint encompasses personal accountability, self-reflection, intrinsic motivation and perseverance.   At Buddy Taylor Middle School we will work as a team, therefore “Great expectations of our administration, great expectations of our students, great expectations of our colleagues, and great expectations of our parents” will be our mantra.

Working together as students, educators, families, and community members creates the finest learning environment for our students. It is my belief that communication is one of the most important keys to a positive learning environment. Therefore, please do not hesitate to contact the school for any concerns that may arise pertaining to your child’s success as a student.

Each student will be given and required to have their student planner daily; this is an important organizational tool. By reviewing the planner with your child every day you will have a better understanding of what is expected of your child at school. Additionally, the planner will also reveal how many hall passes your child has been given, including the destination. Students and parents can keep current with grades by utilizing the online Skyward Parent Portal. The school registrar can assist you with gaining access to this critical resource.

At Buddy Taylor Middle School, we believe that every child can be successful. The faculty and staff are committed to making the atmosphere at BTMS conducive to learning, where students are our number one priority.

Best wishes for an enjoyable, productive and successful school year! I look forward to meeting each of you and hope you will take an active role in this educational journey.

Educationally yours,

Stephen C. Hinson

Principal, BTMS

“Individual commitment to a group effort -- that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.” -Vince Lombardi

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BTMS Location

4500 Belle Terre Parkway
Palm Coast, Florida 32164
Phone: 386-446-6700
Fax: 386-446-6711

School Hours for Students:
7:30am - 1:40pm

School Office Hours:
6:45am - 3:15pm

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UPCOMING EVENTS

 

May 10--8th Grade Grad Bash  (eligibility to participate)

May 17--Yearbook Signing Ice Cream Social (open to anyone who purchased a yearbook)

May 24--8th Grade Dance (eligibility to participate)

May 30--8th Grade Promotion Ceremony 

 

District Calendar

 

 

Spirit Days

(Students wear jerseys or t-shirts supporting their favorite teams.)

May 17

 

 

Eagle Cards are still on sale for only $10!!

See Ms. Taylor in the Media Center to purchase yours today.

 

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  • Attendance Procedure: Buddy Taylor Middle School does not have a sick line.  When a student is absent they will need to bring in a note within 5 days of the absence.  The note needs to include the child's first and last name, the date of absence(s), and the reason for the absence.  Failure to provide this documentation will result in an unexcused absence.

 

  • Reporting Bullying: Please help us help you!  No one should have to go through the school day worrying about what may or may not happen to them because of a bully.  The only things our students should be concetrating on is their education.  We can only help if we know what is happening. If your child is a victim of bullying please encourage your child to contact us immediately.  If they are uncomfortable letting one of the staff know what is happening you can report an incident online by clicking on the words "Reporting Bullying" above.  You may also get a hold of us by calling the school number 446-6700.

 

BUDDY TAYLOR MIDDLE SCHOOL - CLASSROOM VALUES
 
B = BE THOUGHTFUL
 
 
T = TAKE OWNERSHIP
 
               
M = MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS
 
 
S = STUDY SMART
 

 

 

 

BUDDY TAYLOR MEDIATION PROGRAM
 
 
As a component of our behavior plan, we will be using peer mediators - students who have been trained to help other students resolve minor conflicts and correct minor school rule violations. Selected student mediators will be trained prior to beginning the process. Training includes the ability to stay neutral, giving all students due process, being attentive listeners, solving problems together and perhaps most importantly, the need for confidentiality. An adult advisor will be present during each peer mediation. Our goal is to provide students an opportunity to solve problems and receive consequences [if necessary] in a skill building format.
 
If parents chose, they may opt out of the process. Referrals and conflicts will then be handled by administration. Please be assured that serious situations will never be handled by the mediation team.

 
 
 

 

 Front Row - Paige Brewer, Kathryn Gordon, Alexandria Holden, MacKenzie Sandlin Back Row - Jerry Holmes, Greg Dunn (Division of Forestry) Micheal MacMannis

The Buddy Taylor Middle School FFA Forestry Team secured their 13th straight District FFA Forestry Title on October 18th at Silver River State Park in Marion County. Team members competed in various areas of Forest Management including general knowledge, dendrology (tree identification), identification of insects, diseases and tool, as well as estimating the volume of lumber in a stand of timber. Team members excelled in all areas of the competition. 

 
 

WE ARE STRIVING TO BE A 5 STAR SCHOOL!

WHAT IS THE SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL? 

The School Advisory Council is a school-based group intended to represent the school, the community and those persons closest to the students.The group shares responsibility for guiding the school toward continuous improvement.

HOW DO I BECOME A MEMBER?

You can become a member by just showing up to our scheduled meetings.  We invite anyone to become a part of our team.  We will be requesting your name, phone number, and email address  so we can contact you about meetings and other scheduled events.

WHEN AND WHERE DO WE MEET?

Meetings will be held  in the cafeteria.  The dates for these meetings are: TO BE ANNOUNCED. The meetings will be from 5:30-6:30 pm.

 

WHAT IS TITLE 1?  (click on the question to find the answer )

BTMS Title I Compact

Title 1 District Newsletter (June 2011)

Title I District Newsletter (December 2011)

Title I District Newsletter (April 2012)

WE ARE STRIVING TO BE A 5 STAR SCHOOL!

SAC / Title I Annual Meeting (8-23-2012)   Agenda  Minutes

SAC / Title I Meeting (9-20-2012)   Agenda  Minutes

SAC / Title I Meeting (10-25-2012)   Agenda

SAC / Title I Meeting (11-29-2012)   Agenda  Minutes

SAC / Title I Meeting (1-31-2013)     Agenda  Minutes

SAC / Title I Meeting (2-28-2013)     Agenda   Minutes

SAC / Title I Meeting (3-21-2013)     Agenda   Minutes

SAC / Title I Meeting (5-30-2013) 

 

Parental Involvement and Schools

Research tells us that when schools work together with families to support learning, children tend to succeed in school, as well as, life. It's been said, the most accurate predictor of a student's achievement in school is not income or social status, but the extent to which that student's family is able to  encourage learning, set high (realistic) expectations for their children's achievement and to get involved in their children's education at school and in the community. 

Below are a few websites that provide insight into helping your child to be successful in school and how to build a strong relationship with the schools.