Thomas Viaduct Middle School PROFILE

7000 Banbury Drive • Hanover, MD 21076 • 410-313-8711 • tvms.hcpss.org/

Fast Facts

Facility opened: 2014 ​

School Capacity: 701 ​ (This does not include additional capacity provided by 2 portable classrooms.)

Total Enrollment: 835 ​ Official count 9/30/20

Ethnicity FY21 American Indian/Alaskan <5.0% ​ Asian 14.4%

Black/African American 46.6% The path to middle school success includes great leadership, engaged Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <5.0% ​ ​ instructional staff, and engaged students. At TVMS, we raise and Hispanic/Latino 19.0% purposefully develop each unique strength for students and staff so we can White 14.7% influence others and create an innovative and caring learning environment Two or more races <5.0% ​ for all. Students Receiving Special Services was designed to lead in both energy and design, making FY20 Free/Reduced Meals 39.5% students the forefront of every facet of our practice. Our three TVMS English Learners 6.9% “touchstones” infuse every aspect of this innovative learning environment Special Education 9.9% and involve every member of the school community: connect, collaborate, and create. Administrators: Shiney Ann John, Principal CONNECT – Students and teachers will discover their natural strengths Stephanie Harden, Assistant Principal and interests. Classroom projects will connect learning activities with the Brian Wallace, Assistant Principal larger world through advanced technology. Families will be invited to take an active role in learning activities and school events. Educational Partnerships ● Chick-fil-A, Arundel Mills Circle ● Green Valley Marketplace COLLABORATE – Students will regularly work on learning projects in small ● Howard County Library, Elkridge groups to solve problems and practice life and work skills. Teams of Branch teachers will create cross-content lessons and share resources. Families ● Howard County NAACP Youth will be invited to take an active role in school events and instructional Council planning, and collaborate with educators to foster each child’s success. ● Josephine B. Scheffenacker Education Trust CREATE – Classrooms will be creative learning environments where art, music, and technology are infused throughout all subject areas. Each student will have opportunities to excel in the classroom through creative projects that tap into individual strengths and interests. Families will be encouraged to explore enrichment resources and share how learning relates to the outside world, both at home and at school. Our innovative programs will engage every TVMS student in learning and inspire their personal growth. These initiatives offer excellent potential to enhance teaching and learning at TVMS. Updated January 2021

Achievement Data Accomplishments

● 2017 MCTM Outstanding Award for TVMS Performance on State Tests* Teacher Leader Measure FY18 Results FY19 Results ● 2018 MAST Outstanding Educator Percent Proficient Mathematics 31.0% 30.2% Award Percent Proficient English Language Arts 41.5% 47.6% ● 2019 At Education Percent Proficient Science --- 40.3% Association (Howard County) New Middle School Visual Arts Teacher *State tests were not administered in FY20 due to the pandemic. of the Year

State accountability information can be accessed at https://reportcard.msde.maryland.gov/ ● Maryland Center for Character ​ Education (MCCE): School of the Year, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2018–19 Special Programs ● Maryland Green Certified School ● Ben Carson Scholarship Award ● Academic Life Skills ● Howard County Library Spelling Recipient 2016–17 ● Alternative Education Program Bee ● National Board Certified Teachers ● Athletic Intramurals ● International Night ● Student Art displayed at HCPSS ● Before and After School ● Intervention Teachers Board of Education Academic Intervention School ● Licensed Mental Health ● PBIS Gold Recognition ● Best Buddies Therapist (TIME)

● Beyond the Wolf Den ● Makerspace

After-School Program ● Memory Book ● Black Student Achievement ● MESA (Math, Engineering and Program Liaison Science Achievement) Program ● Book Club ● National History Day ● Boys 2 Men Mentoring ● One Thomas Viaduct ● Classroom-Focused ● “Our Voice” Middle School Improvement Process (CFIP) Literary & Art Magazine ● Coding Program ● Outdoor Education ● Community Outreach ● Performing Arts Program ● Continental Societies, Inc. ● Photography Club Colgate Van ● Positive Behavior Intervention ● Daily TV Production (Morning and Support Program (PBIS) News) ● PTA Reflections Program ● Debate Team ● PTA Restaurant Nights ● Den Dash ● Reading, Math, Special ● Drama Program Education Support Teachers ● Enrichment Fair ● School Wellness Program ● ESOL ● Service Learning ● Film Production ● Student and Teacher of the ● Gifted and Talented (GT) Month Recognitions Program ● Student Government ● GT Band/Orchestra Members Association (SGA) Program ● Green Field Day ● Summer School Enrichment ● Green Team Program ● Health and Wellness Night ● Talent Show ● Hispanic Student Liaison ● WatchDogs (Dads of Great ● Hour of Code Students) ● Howard County Conservancy ● Writers Workshop

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