Stephen Decatur Middle School (SDMS), a Maryland Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and a National School of Excellence, is located in Berlin, Maryland, just minutes from the beautiful beaches of Ocean City. We have approximately 640 students in grades 7 and 8. The seventh and eigthth grades have four teaching teams of 80 students each. We are fortunate to be a Professional Development School through Salisbury University, training many highly qualified student interns as future teachers. Our school has been recognized on numerous occasions for various achievements: success with state testing, Principal of the Year by the Maryland Student Government Association, State Technology Education Teacher of the Year, and Maryland Teacher of the Year. We are fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Eight of our teachers are Nationally Board Certified. SDMS offers students a wide variety of activities that include band, jazz band, chorus, MESA, SGA, Drama, Digital Media, STEM classes, National Junior Honor Society, National Junior Beta Club, after school academies for reading and math, and after school intramural sports.
School Profile
Mission Statement
Our mission at Stephen Decatur Middle School, an increasingly diverse community, is to promote lifelong learning and fully develop the individual potential of all students. Recognizing the unique needs of adolescent learners, we strive to prepare our students to become productive and responsible citizens in an ever-changing world.
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April 2010 Newsletter: Family Ties!
School Highlights and Awards
In 2009, SDMS was recognized as a National School of Excellence. Last year, SDMS gave over $14,000 to numerous charities and over two tons of food to the Maryland Food Bank. Additionally, students collected food and supplies for the Worcester County Humane Society. SDMS was a national finalist for the Intel Schools of Distinction in Mathematics Award. SDMS is home to the 2006-2007 Maryland Teacher of the Year.
After School Programs
After School Academy, Intramural Sports, National Junior Honor Society, Student Government, National Junior Beta Club, STEM classes
Parent Involvement Opportunities
Volunteering, Accreditation For Growth Planning Team, SIAC
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Principal
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Dr. Mel Ross
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Assistant Principals
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Ms. Lynne Barton and Extended School Administrator Mrs. Theresa Torpey
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Guidance Counselors
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Mrs. Mary Makinen and Mrs. Cherie Townsend
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Address
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9815 Seahawk Rd.
Berlin, MD 21811 |
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Phone
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410-641-2846
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Fax
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410-641-3274
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Website |
Coming Soon! |
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Grades
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Grade 7 and Grade 8
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School Day
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Begins at 7:45 AM; Ends at 2:45 PM
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Enrollment
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630 students
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Staff
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49 Teachers, 8 Educational Assistants, 5 Food Services, 1 Nurse, 3 Secretaries, 1 Media Specialist, 6 Custodians
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School Built
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1997
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Total Size
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90,000 sq. ft.
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Portable Classrooms
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9
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Site
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35 acres
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Teacher to Student Ratio
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1:20
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