Porter Middle School 2206 Prather Ln. Austin, TX 78704 Phone Number: 512 414-3236 Fax: 512 441-5208 Judy Szilagyi

Mission Statement

Porter Middle School will maintain a safe, positive, and innovative learning environment in which we teach the skills necessary for students to become successful and responsible members of the global society in the 21st century.

School Goals

The learning environment of Porter M.S. will ensure that students feel capable, connected and contributing.
Increase community, parental and student involvement in school
Maintain or lower the dropout rate
Increase attendance rate
Emphasize cultural/social awareness and responsibility

Every student will have the academic skills to be successful in the 21st century.
Improve students\\\' TAAS scores to meet or exceed state and district standards
Increase number of students passing all subjects
Increase number of students on the honor roll and in honor classes
Increase the number of interdisciplinary units at each grade level
Align English and Reading curriucla to emphasize written as well as verbal communication skills
Emphasize problem-solving skills school-wide
Teach students about life skills and multicultural sensitivity through literature, as well as throughout the curriculum

Major Programs and Initiatives

Programs:
Porter Prep Academy (Transition-In)
Interactive Intramurals
Saturday School
Inclusion
Reading Center
Interdisciplinary Units
Junior Achievement
SWTSU Talent Search
Mentoring
Adopt-A-School
Pathways
Communities in School
PTA
Migrant Program

Initiatives:
Raise school TAAS scores to \\\"Recognized\\\" status
Train entire faculty to use Advanced Placement skills