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Mountain Middle School

Mountain Middle School

Durango, CO 81301
Tax ID27-4545786

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About this organization

Revenue

$2,661,404

Expenses

$2,461,321

Website

mountainmiddleschool.org

Mission

MOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL (MMS OR THE SCHOOL), A COLORADO NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, WAS CREATED IN 2009 PURSUANT TO THE COLORADO CHARTER SCHOOLS ACT TO FORM AND OPERATE A CHARTER SCHOOL LOCATED IN DURANGO, COLORADO. IN 2011 THE SCHOOL ENTERED INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE COLORADO CHARTER SCHOOL INSTITUTE (THE INSTITUTE) TO AUTHORIZE THE SCHOOL FOR AN INITIAL TERM OF THREE YEARS, TO JUNE 30, 2014. THE SCHOOL BEGAN OPERATIONS IN AUGUST, 2011. IN 2016, THE SCHOOL RECEIVED CSI APPROVAL FOR A FIVE YEAR CHARTER CONTRACT THAT GOES THROUGH JULY 1, 2021.

About

2018/19 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: AS AN INDEPENDENT CHARTER SCHOOL, MMS IS ABLE TO TAKE A CREATIVE APPROACH TO CURRICULUM CONTENT BY DESIGNING PROJECT BASED INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCES THAT INTRINSICALLY MOTIVATE STUDENTS TO SUCCEED. THE SCHOOL HAS GONE TO LOTTERY EVERY YEAR SINCE INCEPTION WITH A WAITLIST GROWING EACH YEAR. THE SCHOOL COMPLETED ITS SECOND YEAR FOR 4TH AND 5TH GRADES. MMS BELIEVES THAT EVERY CHILD HAS WITHIN THEM THE POSSIBILITY FOR GREATNESS, WHICH WILL BE NURTURED THROUGH A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT IS PROVOCATIVE, STIMULATING, INTERACTIVE, INSPIRATIONAL, THOUGHT-PROVOKING, CHALLENGING AND BOLD MMS IS SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS ESTABLISHED BY THE COLORADO CHARTER SCHOOL INSTITUTE. SINCE 2014, MMS HAS HELD CSI'S HIGHEST ACCREDITATION RATING OF "PERFORMANCE WITH DISTINCTION" SEVERAL TIMES AND CDE'S HIGHEST ACCREDITATION RATING OF "PERFORMANCE" NEARLY EVERY YEAR. 2019/20 GOALS: SCHOOL CONDITIONS GOAL: STUDENT-TEACHER INTERACTION & SCHOOL CULTURE I CAN DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A STUDENT CENTERED CULTURE OF HIGH ENERGY, EXPECTATIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITY WHERE STUDENTS ARE THE LEADERS OF THEIR OWN BEHAVIOR AND LEARNING IN ORDER TO REACH THEIR SOCIAL AND ACADEMIC POTENTIAL. (STUDENT SUCCESS TEAM - SST LED BY OUR DEAN OF STUDENTS) 1.I CAN OVERTLY AND DIRECTLY ARTICULATE AND TEACH BEHAVIORS AND ASPECTS OF THE AGENCY OUTCOMES NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS. A.I CAN HELP STUDENTS BECOME ORGANIZED AND SELF-DIRECTED IN ORDER TO OWN THEIR LEARNING AND BEHAVIOR BY WRITING GOALS AND REFLECTIONS ALIGNED WITH THE PERFORMANCE OUTCOME LANGUAGE. B.I CAN INCORPORATE SOURCES OF STRENGTH INTO MY ADVISORY LESSONS. C.I CAN CONTRIBUTE TO A CULTURE AND CLIMATE CONDUCIVE TO EXCELLENT BEHAVIOR AND PERFORMANCE FOR ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF. D.I CAN BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR MY RESPONSIBILITIES AS A STUDENT AND STAFF MEMBER. (INCLUSION, CO-TEACHING, ETC.) E.I CAN MANAGE MY ENERGY TO BE MY BEST SELF. F.I CAN HELP STUDENTS CONTRIBUTE TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY AND CULTURE BY FOLLOWING OUR SCHOOL'S MISSION AND VISION. G.I CAN HELP STUDENTS PREPARE FOR SUCCESS IN HIGH SCHOOL AS CITIZEN SCHOLARS IN ORDER TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN COLLEGE AND BEYOND. STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT GOAL: ACADEMIC GROWTH AND ACHIEVEMENT I CAN ENHANCE MY PROJECT-BASED LEARNING INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS BY PARTICIPATING IN ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO FOSTER AND BUILD A CULTURE THAT PRODUCES STRONG ACADEMIC GROWTH, ENGAGEMENT AND ACHIEVEMENT. (INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP TEAM - ILT LED BY OUR INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE) 1.I CAN CREATE AND IMPLEMENT A PROJECT LEARNING LOG/PERFORMANCE INDICATOR SYSTEM THAT IS ALIGNED TO COLORADO ACADEMIC AND COMMON CORE STANDARDS TO ENSURE RIGOROUS, EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING TO DEVELOP STUDENT AGENCY. A.I CAN USE LEARNING TARGETS ALIGNED TO STANDARDS AND CHARACTER TARGETS TO GUIDE MY DAILY CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION IN ORDER TO DEVELOP MY STUDENT'S AGENCY (GROWTH MINDSET, INCREASE THEIR ENGAGEMENT, AND ACHIEVEMENT.) B.I CAN UTILIZE MULTIPLE ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES/DATA TO CONTINUOUSLY INFORM MY INSTRUCTION TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ALL STUDENTS IN ORDER TO MEASURE THEIR PROGRESS TOWARD MASTERY OF GRADE LEVEL EXPECTATIONS AND IMPROVE MY INSTRUCTION. (LISTED BELOW AS ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING TARGETS) C.I CAN INTEGRATE PBL INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES/PROTOCOLS TO ENGAGE ALL STUDENTS COGNITIVELY AND ENSURE THAT STUDENTS LEARN TOWARD MASTERY. D.I CAN UTILIZE QUALITY CO-TEACHING TECHNIQUES TO PRODUCE THE CONDITIONS FOR GROWTH, ENGAGEMENT AND HIGH ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN MY CLASSROOM. E.I CAN INCORPORATE GRAPPLE PROBLEMS CONSISTENTLY IN MATH AND HUMANITIES TO PROMOTE A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF MATHEMATICAL AND HUMANITIES CONCEPTS. F.I CAN ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN OUR PD AND PLANNING TIME TO SHARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF OUR STUDENT'S SUCCESS AND RIGOROUS CYCLES OF TEACHING AND LEARNING.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “Mountain middle school (mms or the school), a colorado non-profit corporation, was created in 2009 pursuant to the colorado charter schools act to form and operate a charter school located in durango, colorado. in 2011 the school entered into a contract with the colorado charter school institute (the institute) to authorize the school for an initial term of three years, to june 30, 2014. the school began operations in august, 2011. in 2016, the school received csi approval for a five year charter contract that goes through july 1, 2021.”.

When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “Mountain middle school (mms or the school), a colorado non-profit corporation, was created in 2009 pursuant to the colorado charter schools act to form and operate a charter school located in durango, colorado. in 2011 the school entered into a contract with the colorado charter school institute (the institute) to authorize the school for an initial term of three years, to june 30, 2014. the school began operations in august, 2011. in 2016, the school received csi approval for a five year charter contract that goes through july 1, 2021.”.

  • In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as CO.
  • As of 2020, the non-profit's form reports a total of 34 employees.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Operates a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $200,083.
  • The CEO's salary plan within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an independent body.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 4 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2009.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $1,638,478 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has grants to organizations.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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