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Christa McAuliffe, School teacher (1948-1986)
 

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Department and Teacher Schedule 2007 - 2008

 

Congratulations to our 2008 Teacher of the Year, Irene Ledford

 

Congratulations to Dr. John Brown, recipient of the Technology Education Teacher Excellence Award. Sixty teachers worldwide received the award at the annual conference for the International Technology Education Association.

 
Our theme this year is based on the book "Failure Is Not an Option: Six Principles That Guide Student Achievement in High-Performing Schools" by Alan M. Blankstein.  All of our teachers have read this inspiring book to boost student achievement at Mount Pleasant High School.
 
1/08 - Mount Pleasant High School faculty contributed $7,289 to the
United Way.  Way to Go!!
 

We have 3 Ultimate Survivors for the Fitness Challenge year:
 Lisa James, Jackie Nelson, and Patricia Jones.

 

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The faculty of MPHS wore red, white, and blue on Patriot Day (9/11/06).
 

The teachers of MPHS dedicated our school megaphone on May 12, 2006 to be permanently displayed at Stanley's as a token of our school spirit.
 

PRIDE DUTY

Perform – As a student I recognize that I should take all efforts to perform up to and beyond my potential
Respect – I understand that I need to respect my fellow students as well as the adults and staff in the school & community building – “Mr., Ms., Mrs.”
Integrity – Throughout the situations I find myself in high school, I know that I need to act appropriately, not allowing profanity or poor actions reflect upon who I am
Determination – I know that my education is the key to my future.  No one can take that away from me, I have to be present and on time to acquire what I need
Excellence – In all activities in which I participate in and outside of the classroom, I am afforded with opportunities to demonstrate my ability
 
Determined to Teach All
Utilize All Means
Teach as if they were our own
Yield to Student Need
 
The National Education Association, in an updated report, ranked Delaware seventh in education spending per student, and noted a 4.2% increase from 2003-2004 to 2004-2005. Delaware ranked 13th in average salaries for  public school teachers, and improved from 24th to 25th in student-teacher ratio over the same time period. 
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Teaching Tolerance

 
U.S. Department of Education News for  

Spellings Speaks at Council of Americas Conference

Secretary Spellings delivered remarks on the role of education in social and economic development to an audience of regional leaders, education ministers and CEOs at the Council of the Americas Conference in Washington, D.C. Her remarks were followed by a question and answer session.
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2008 Summer Reading Initiative

Secretary Spellings; Wendy Bhagat, senior vice president, First Book; and Heidi Kilgras, editorial director, Random House Children's Books announced the availability of free books through the 2008 Summer Reading Initiative. Announced at Edward Brooke Charter School in Boston, Mass., the Initiative marks the first stage of a national distribution of over 850,000 free, new Random House children's books to schools, libraries and literacy organizations serving low-income youth across the country.
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The Brandywine Education Association (BEA) is the local affiliate of the Delaware State Education Association (DSEA) and the National Education Association (NEA).  The Brandywine Education Association is the professional bargaining agent for certificated employees.
 



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