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ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
Dean Morgan Junior High has two fundamental concepts: “Kids First” and “Be Kind.” We have a long tradition of excellence. Parents, students and staff members are encouraged to participate in the operation of the school. Our block schedule creates opportunities for students to enroll in different courses and with a greater level of learning. Our school models and promotes: knowledge/skills mastery, visibility, accessibility, accountability, academic excellence, independent learning, citizenship, work ethic, diversity, safety, communication, healthy lifestyles and lifelong learning.
OUR STAFF
We have 60 regular education teachers, including an art teacher, four music teachers, six PE teachers and three tutors. Eight resource teachers also serve our school. Staff and students also are supported by the office, administrative, custodial and cafeteria staff.
OUR CURRICULUM
Dean Morgan is a comprehensive junior high school offering a wide range of programs and courses. Special programs available at the school include Academic Lab, SPARK< Challenge Program, READ 180, collaboration classes, coordinated classes with Natrona County High School for ninth-graders, a tutoring program, class teaming and programs for English language learners.
Students regularly look forward to trips to Denver to study humanities, a science department-sponsored trip to Elitches, and other field trips and special activities.
Jump Start offers a remedial summer program to help students catch up to grade level, and a similar program is offered around Christmas vacation through winter Bridges.
OUR ACTIVITIES
Classes at Dean Morgan run from 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Before and after school activities include an open gym, tutoring, sports (football, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, track, golf, swimming and tennis), as well as a wide range of activities and clubs (art, audio-visual, computer, debate, drama, foreign language, math, music, National Honor Society, reading, spelling, student council, Young Authors, builders, cheerleaders, chess, color guard, Congressional Award, Crime Stoppers, dance team, family and consumer sciences, mentorship, peer mediators, pep and ROTC).
Students also take part in spirit weeks, as well as assemblies and banquets recognizing student achievements.
OUR FAMILIES
Dean Morgan Junior High has a vibrant parents’ group called Active that meets monthly for lunch, as well as a PTA council representative who sits on the NCSD Parent-Community Advisory Committee. The PTA also sponsors chili and bingo nights. Families are invited to “Come Eat With Your Kid” days, back-to-school night and other informational events.
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