what is map?
MAP is a community where students discover a lifelong love of learning, and build relationships that last a lifetime.
Students typically enter MAP in their first year of middle school, 6th grade, and stay through their 8th grade year. All three grades work together in the same classrooms for much of the day. The curriculum objectives are similar to all Olympia middle schools, but arranged in a 3-year cycle so all students experience the entire curriculum with minimal overlap during their middle school career. MAP students register in math classes with students from across Marshall Middle School and also have the option to participate in school-wide enrichment classes such as band, orchestra and choir. |
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MAP Teaching Team Brett Cook and Tom Condon |
Students are encouraged to examine personal
learning styles and build on their strengths while exploring all
learning methods. Much of the learning is experiential in nature, and
many units of study are designed to integrate disciplines within the
curriculum. Students set academic goals and frequently review their
achievements. MAP emphasizes critical thinking and self-assessment
along with narrative assessments provided by MAP faculty.Marshall Alternative Program is a parent participation middle school program. Because MAP is highly dependent on parent involvement, the program provide parents an opportunity to more actively take part in their children's middle school experiences. MAP provides middle school students an opportunity to participate with increased personal responsibility in this individualized academic school environment.
Students with diverse needs, interests, and learning styles can succeed in MAP as long as they are willing to work and take responsibility for their part in the learning process. Parents and students are best advised to give careful consideration to the requirements of the program, as well as the attributes of the student.
Find out more about MAP parent involvement, organizational structure, and policies and procedures in the MAP Administrative Code.
Students with diverse needs, interests, and learning styles can succeed in MAP as long as they are willing to work and take responsibility for their part in the learning process. Parents and students are best advised to give careful consideration to the requirements of the program, as well as the attributes of the student.
Find out more about MAP parent involvement, organizational structure, and policies and procedures in the MAP Administrative Code.
map teacher bios
alumni testimonials
“I still look back at MAP as the best time of my life so far. The sense of community and the lasting friendships were irreplaceable. Academically, the personalized attention helped me catch up where I was behind and flourish in my favorite subjects! The eighth grade project was difficult, and it pushed me to do my best. To this day, even in high school (and at the community college), I haven't had an assignment I couldn't do, thanks to that. I loved MAP, and given the option, would register again without a second thought.” Maizy, MAP 2006-09
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