The Foundations class is in its third year at  Bedford Middle School. The class was introduced in keeping with NLCS policy of providing remediation services for students who have failed to meet the required standards during past ISTEP + testing.  With ISTEP testing scheduled in September I have started addressing the academic area with the students who failed to meet the state standard in Math or Language Arts. 

  I am looking forward to working with each of the students this 2007 - 2008 school year.  The software program I will be  using for their assessment is called "The Advance Learning System".  The student will be tested in the subject they failed to pass and the results of this test will determine the area of weakness they need help in.  A clipboard with different lesson plans to help enhance and improve the students learning abilities and skills will be assigned; several pencil and paper activities will be assigned, educational software programs on the web will be  used to increase student knowledge and understanding, and periodically I will re-test the student to evaluate signs of improvement. Individualization along  with group projects will be the foundation for this class.  Learning can be fun and students enjoy the computers.  My objective is to use technology to create a classroom environment that is enjoyable and educational.

This class is not an elective.  In compliance with the "No Child Left behind Act", Bedford Middle School is working to improve student success in Reading and Math Literacy.

I believe that by all of us working together we can make this a very successful school year for your child.  I consider it of prime importance that you be an active part of your their education.  You are invited to contact me through my BMS Email Account, or call Bedford Middle School at  812-279-9781 Monday through Friday between the hours of 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.  You may also visit the classroom and see for yourself, how your child is progressing.  Each of these kids is very important to me so, any concerns or questions regarding their progress (from their legal guardian) is most certainly welcomed.