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Conyers Middle School



Designated in 2007; Redesignated in 2010
Conyers Middle School • Rockdale County • Georgia • Ms. Maryland Nesmith, Principal • 400 Sigman Rd. Conyers, Georgia 30012 • Phone (770) 483-3371 Fax (770) 483-9448, E-mail mnesmith@rockdale.k12.ga.us


2009-2010 School Statistics

Community: Suburban
Enrollment: 1079
Grade Levels: Six through Eight
School Schedule: 8:15AM-3:55PM

Student Demographics
9.6 %   Hispanic
21.1%   White
64.1%   African American
3.3%   Multi-race
52.7%   Male
47.4%   Female
63%   Free/Reduced Lunch
0.3%   English Learners
0.8%   Gifted

2005 AYP: YES
2006 AYP: YES
2007 AYP: YES
2008 AYP: YES
2008 AYP:


School Characteristics and Replicable Practices


Academic Excellence

  • upgraded and improved curriculum and instruction in math and science courses focusing on inquiry-based teaching and learning
  • Teachers-as-Advisors Program, which assists in the development in the educational plan for all students for high school and beyond
  • increased rigor and relevance in core classes through the implementation of inquiry-based science and math
  • increased use of data in monitoring results and planning improvements
  • development of multiple levels of professional learning communities
  • AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program for historically underserved students
  • AVID best practices.
  • literacy across the curriculum.
  • scaffold approach to science-fair projects
  • interventions to help students who are struggling academically
  • technology applications with instruction

Developmental Responsiveness

  • AVID Program and Site Team
  • Inquiry based science classrooms
  • Inquiry based math classrooms
  • Literacy Across the Curriculum
  • Boys and girls group mentoring programs
  • Technology integration
  • Parents-as-Partners Week
  • Student involvement in Strategic planning team

Social Equity

  • Study Skills lab for students with disabilities
  • Safety Net Program---
  • CRCT Academy
  • Homework Help
  • Saturday School Intersession
  • ESOL after-school tutorial
  • SWD after-school tutorial
  • Math tutors for “cusp” students using CRCT data Enrichment/Enhancement period
  • Inclusion Model
  • SWD
  • ESOL

Organizational Supports

  • Leadership Team
  • Grade Level Teams
  • Partners-in-Education
  • Parent andTeachers Association
  • Teacher Support Specialists
  • Teacher Mentor
  • TAA