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Custer Baker Intermediate School

Schools of Distinction Profile

Custer Baker Intermediate School was recognized in 2024 as an AMLE School of Distinction. One of the goals of the program is to foster a network of schools that share promising practices positively impacting young adolescents. The below profile provides highlights a few of Custer Baker Intermediate School’s exemplary practices aligned with the 18 Characteristics of Successful Middle Schools.

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Demographic Information

Location: Franklin, Indiana
School Setting: Suburban
Grade Configuration: 5-6
School Enrollment: 760

Leadership

Cheryl Moran, Principal
Tamara Schneider, Assistant Principal
Brian Harbin, Dean of Students
Amanda Ramey, Instructional Coach

Key Practices

  • Learning Objectives
  • Modeling and Demonstrating
  • Collaborative and Independent Learning
  • Formative Assessment
  • Teacher Teaming
  • PLCs
  • Informed Instruction

Highlights of Exemplary Practices Aligned with the 18 Characteristics of Successful Middle Schools

Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

We have utilized the Gradual Release of Responsibility model and paired it with Building Thinking Classrooms to enable our students to access to challenging curriculum that fosters active and purposeful learning. The evolution of assessment has enabled our teachers vary the types of assessments and how we measure learning.