Birmingham City Schools
Center Street Middle School Birmingham, AL

  Mission Statement  

The mission of Center Street Middle School, a diverse population with a rich heritage of educational excellence, is to facilitate academic success and to insure the development of all students to become functional and productive through dedicated, competent, highly qualified staff, global technological curricula, access to a variety of resources and strong community support as well as encouraging strong parental involvement.

  About The School  

Motto

Education is the key Center Street Middle School  is the door.


Address

1832 Center Way South

Birmingham, AL 35205-6348

205.231.7231- Main Office

205.231.7231-Fax

 


CSMS Vision

The vision of Center Street Middle School is to create an environment that reflects our diverse population. with the knowledge that the middle school years are some of the most difficult times of social and emotional adjustment, we foster life-long learners possessing the skills, confidence, knowledge and ability to adapt to the challenges of life.


CSMS Beliefs

We the faculty and staff of Center Street Middle School believe:

1. Every student can learn something.
2. Every student is capable of meeting higher expectations.
3. Parental involvement is paramount to the educational success of our students.
4. The educational environment should be a positive learning atmosphere, with a tremendous respect for teaching and learning.
5. Safety and discipline is of utmost priority for the success of our school programs and environment
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CSMS Goals

The goals of Center Street Middle School are as follows:

  • To reach 95% on our Average Yearly Progress in Reading and Math by 2007
  • To increase parental involvement by 10% by 2007
  • To decrease out of school suspensions by 10% by 2007
  • All certified teachers will become highly qualified by December, 2006
  • To decrease tardies by 10% by 2007
  • To become a Blue Ribbon School by 2008

 


Mascot and School Colors

Jaguar

Black and Gold