JUAN DE DIOSSALINAS

MIDDLE SCHOOL6TH - 8TH GRADE

ATECHNOLOGY DESIGNATEDCAMPUS

Here at JD Salinas Middle School we create, we innovate, and we dominate.

- CAROLINE NUÑO, 6TH GRADE STUDENT

PRINCIPAL’S CORNERWelcome to Juan de Dios Salinas Middle School. At JD, we embrace the commitment of continuous improvement, collaboration, and passion for our students - through academics, fine arts, athletics and technology integration.

We are a group of experienced, devoted, and determined individuals who have made a commitment to a phenomenal group of students. We accept this labor

of love and instill in our students that our challenges do not define us, rather empower us.

We are strong. We are united. We are

JD!

Nidia Ortiz Nidia Ortiz, PRINCIPAL

At JD Salinas Middle School, it is our vision to employ the highest educational standards through innovative technology, empowering every student to gain the knowledge needed to be productive contributors and leaders in our society.

The Middle School STEM Academy has been created to provide an advanced curricular experience through technology-rich Project Based Learning, a collaboration amongst peers, and ensures that students have a solid foundation for a career in the STEM field.

At JD Salinas Middle School, we strive to:

• maintain and exceed our expectations for our students

• empower and prepare our students for the 21st century

• implement innovative lessons that engage all students by integrating technology through rigorous curriculum

• enhance teaching through the use of technology resources such as iPads, Chromebooks, apps, and web tools in daily classroom practices

About our SchoolJD Salinas STEM Middle School implements:• Innovative instruction• Hands on learning• Project Based Learning• Technology infused• 21st Century Skills• Independent, creative, critical thinkers, problem solvers• Future / Post-Graduation readiness• Digital Learning• SAMR Model• ELITE Team- Extraordinary Leaders Integrating Technology in

Education

Student Activities• JD Robo ELITE Robotics Club• Athletics• UIL• Band• Diamond Stars• FCA• Grupo Folklorico Quetzal• Book Club• Cheerleading

B84 out of 100

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Earned 4 Distinctions from The Texas Education Agency in 2018

EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE:The Right of Every Student!OUR MISSIONLa Joya Independent School District is committed to providing Educational Excellence through rigor, relevance, relationships and personal responsibility. We are the integral part of learning where students become successful and productive contributors to our global society. We embrace, with passion, the commitment to continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability that will allow our students to imprint the world.

OUR PHILOSOPHYLa Joya Independent School District is dedicated to the belief that in order for all students to attain mastery of the instructional goals, there must be a district-wide commitment to constant renewal according to the most effective practices and procedures in the most current research findings. In order to operationalize this philosophy in the most comprehensive and organized manner, the district has adopted The Quality District Model. The district’s Mission Statement, Foundation Beliefs and Desired Exit Behaviors: Student Learner Outcomes, exemplify this philosophy.

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JUAN DE DIOS SALINAS MIDDLE SCHOOL6101 N. BENTSEN PALM DR. | MISSION, TEXAS 78572

(956) 323-2850 | salinasms.lajoyaisd.com

SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEESClaudia Ochoa, PresidentAlejandro “Alex” Cantu, Vice-PresidentEsperanza “Espie” Ochoa, SecretaryOscar “Coach” Salinas, MemberNereyda Cantu, MemberMary T. Hernandez, MemberArmin Garza, Member

ADMINISTRATIONDr. Gisela SaenzInterim Superintendent of Schools

Mr. Ricardo VillarrealAsst. Superintendent for Student Services

Dr. Anysia TreviñoAsst. Superintendent for Human Resources

Mr. Jose Luis MorinAsst. Superintendent for Operations

Mr. Joel TreviñoAsst. Superintendent for Administration & Finance