Miller Middle School

Mission Statement
At Miller Middle School we provide an opportunity for every student to achieve success with well-rounded educational experiences and to become a responsible learner and citizen who demonstrates high personal goals.

Education Program
Miller offers a comprehensive middle-school program including grade-level interdisciplinary teams, homeroom, block scheduling, community-based service learning projects, computer and technology education. Counseling and support services, student-led conferences, and a variety of exploratory classes are provided. Class size is approximately 25 students per teacher.

Special Services
Miller provides services to fit the needs of every student.  Special education students are given support through both mainstreamed and pullout experiences.  Specialists are brought in as needed to fill the Individual Education Plan of each of these students.  Advanced classes and independent study programs are available for the gifted and talented students. There is even a math class at the high school level for some of these students.  Miller Enterprises provides support in several ways for at-risk students. Winning at Reading and the math specialist provide added support for students that need an extra boost.  Saturday School has been implemented for students that are not keeping up in their academics.  The school library is now open for extended hours and tutoring is offered through the Mentoring Program.

Miller Teachers and Staff
Miller is a very cohesive staff working to provide the best education possible for their students.  There are forty academic, elective, and special service teachers. Approximately fifty percent of the certified teachers have earned a master’s degree or beyond. Teachers are grouped in teams at each grade level. Each team works together to provide interdisciplinary learning opportunities.  The administration and support staff work hand in hand with the teachers to insure that each student receives the support needed for their individual learning.  This support includes a principal, vice principal, two administrative assistants, a social worker, librarian, two counselors, eight instructional aides, one health aide, a parent partner, six custodians, and four kitchen staff.  Together the team at Miller work hard to insure each student the best educational opportunities.

Programs and Activities
The programs and activities of Miller are designed to encourage the love of learning and capture the interests of as many students as possible.  There are opportunities that will expand the mind, talent, health, and culture of each student.  Miller provides everything from sports to cartooning. Here are links to descriptions of most of the activities.

Sports
Football, Volleyball, Wrestling, Basketball, Track

Behavior Expectations
It is the goal of Durango School District 9-R middle schools to create safe and positive environments that allow productive learning to occur.  The following rights are based on common sense, courtesy, consideration of safety, and respect for the rights of others.

• The right to a positive learning environment.
• The right to be respected.
• The right to learn in a safe, positive environment.