Bell Schedule: Review class and passing times
School Starts: 8:05 am
School Ends: 2:55 pm

Supply List 2011-2012- Find out what students will need for the upcoming school year.

Twain’s Profile:
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official Fairfax County profile.

Twain’s Boundaries:
Review a map of Mark Twain’s boundaries.

Cluster V information: Learn about our school's cluster

School Dress Code: Learn what is expected of students when entering Twain.

MTMS School Improvement Plan 2011-2012

VISION STATEMENT

Mark Twain Middle School is committed to excellence for every child, every day. By collaborating with parents and the community, we will provide every child with a nurturing, supportive and challenging learning environment. Every student will be empowered to achieve the highest academic standards necessary to become an independent, responsible, and productive citizen.

MISSION STATEMENT

Mark Twain Middle School ensures a safe environment that supports the academic, social and emotional development of each child and empowers each child to own, apply and value learning.

CORE VALUES/BELIEFS

• Mark Twain Middle School holds that each and every child is capable of learning when we provide the time, expert educators, and a variety of ways in which each child will acquire new knowledge.
• Mark Twain Middle School believes in working collaboratively with our colleagues, parents, FCPS specialists and the community to create a healthy and supportive learning environment through data-informed decision making, consideration of educational research and evidence, holding high expectations for every child every day and by nurturing each student’s sense of belonging and ownership in our school.
• Mark Twain Middle School believes in celebrating the academic and behavioral successes of students as we lead them to be responsible citizens who will have a positive impact on the world.