Lee Middle School

Initial Designation: 2012

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School Details

  • Principal: Gamal Kemp
  • District: Dougherty County School System
  • County: Dougherty
  • Community: Suburban

Characteristics

  • Academic Excellence - Exemplars of high-quality work are shared with students
  • Developmental Responsiveness - Curriculum is socially significant and relevant to student interests
  • Organizational Structures and Processes - Adoption of a shared vision for our school's high performance
  • Social Equity - Differentiated instructional approaches so all students have opportunities to comprehend and master standards

Description

Lee Middle School is guided by its mission of Learning, Motivating, and Serving. The school has earned repeated recognition as a Georgia Lighthouse School to Watch and a National School to Watch for sustaining strong middle level practices. Students are held to high academic expectations and have demonstrated consistent achievement on state measures. Teachers work collaboratively to create engaging instruction, monitor progress, and provide support that helps learners grow. The school also celebrates student writing and creativity, with recognition through statewide writing competitions and its student literary magazine. A strong focus on relationships, responsibility, and service helps students develop confidence and character alongside academic skills. Lee Middle School is a proud and supportive community where students are encouraged to learn, contribute, and achieve their goals.
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