School Information

Grades Served: Grades 7-8

Location: Southern most school located between South Lynhurst and Westbrook, north of Troy and south of I-170.

Directions: I-465 West/South to Sam Jones. East on Sam Jones to Lynhurst Drive. Turn right (south) on Lynhurst. After going over I-70 turn left onto the drive to the school.

Principal: Dan Wilson

Assistant Principals: Damon Black and Sean Watson

Daily Time Schedule: View Time Schedule

School Hours: 9:15 am – 4:05 pm

Office Hours: 7:45 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Belief and Mission Statement

We Believe:
That our primary mission is learning for all.
That all students can learn.
That learning occurs best in a respectful, nurturing, and safe environment.
That achievement requires the commitment of staff, students, family, and community.
That learning is a life-long process.
That high expectations lead to greater accomplishments.
That students learn in different ways.

Mission Statement
The staff of Lynhurst 7th-8th Grade Center believes that all students can learn and become life-long learners. We believe that our school’s purpose is to educate all students to mastery of essential skills. We will promote a respectful, nurturing and safe learning environment. We accept reasonability to do what is best for all students.

School Motto: Expect Excellence!
Logo:

Mascot: Giants

School Colors: Purple and White

Staff: 80 teachers, including technology education, art, music, business, foreign language, media specialist, physical education, nurse, assistants/paraprofessionals, secretaries, cooks, custodians, and 3 counselors.

MSD of Wayne Township
K-8 Grading Scale

Grade Level Standards	Scoring Guide	Percent Based	Letter Grade	Description of Achievement Level on the Applicable Standards
Exemplary	4	100	A+	The student demonstrates mastery at or above the 90% level on the appropriate state standards.
		93-99	A
		90-92	A-
Proficient	3	87-89	B+	The student demonstrates mastery at or above the 80% level on the appropriate state standards.
		83-86	B
		80-82	B-
Progressing	2	77-79	C+	The student demonstrates mastery at or above the 70% level on the appropriate state standards.
		73-76	C
		70-72	C-
Not Yet Meeting Standard	1	Below 70	F*	The grade of F indicates that the student did not demonstrate achievement at or above the 70% level on the appropriate state standards.

*Note The grade of F will not be given for midterm reports. If a student’s performance indicates that the student does not yet demonstrate mastery at the 70% level on the appropriate state standards, a grade of I will be given. The grade of I means that specific “intervention” is planned to assist the student in meeting the standards by the end of the grading period. When the grade of I is given, the teacher will list the intervention(s) to be used on the midterm report.

Facility: Opened in August of 2005. Seven Computer labs, media center, pool, 2 gymnasiums, wrestling and weight rooms, distance learning center, auditorium, cafeteria, guidance service, administrative offices, outdoor football, tennis, baseball, and softball facilities.

Theme: Expect Excellence!