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PTA/O President(s): Betsy Reck, (608) 277-1541
Parent Contact(s): Betsy Reck, (608) 277-1541
High School Attendance Area: Memorial
School Web Site: http://www.madison.k12.wi.us/toki/
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The mission of Akira Toki Middle School, an inclusive community of involved students, families, and staff, is to assure academic success and personal and social growth of all students through a commitment to provide:
Toki is committed to improvement through a process of goal-setting and self-examination. Parents, students, staff, and community members are a part of the continuous improvement process. |
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Toki is located in the Orchard Ridge school complex on approximately 15 acres of land. A residential neighborhood and a forest habitat study area surround the property. Toki shares the school complex with Orchard Ridge Elementary School. Whitney Way and Raymond Road are the two nearest major streets.
Toki has eight sections of sixth grade, eight sections of seventh grade, and eight sections of eighth grade. Students are housed in teams -- four teams at sixth grade, and two teams each at seventh and eighth grade. Toki enrolls just over 625 students.
School transportation is provided by Madison Metro on special Toki school routes. These routes serve the entire attendance area and students use the routes like regular transit buses. There is a fare charged to bus users, and pre-paid passes and tickets are available. A late bus route allows student transport for after school activities and sports.
Toki offers breakfast and a variety of meal options, packaged and a la carte, for lunch including pizza, burritos, and subs. A separate lunch period is available at each grade level.
There are numerous after-school groups and activities at Toki, many under the sponsorship of MSCR. Included in these is a homework club with teacher help and an opportunity for students to complete homework before returning home.
Also included are several opportunities for competitive athletics. The staff is always open to initiating new activities based on student interests.
The YMCA runs an after school program for younger children on Toki school grounds.
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Math, science, language arts, and social studies are the required core academic subjects at Toki as well as world language (Spanish and French) for seventh and eighth graders. Sixth grade students study developmental guidance and computer applications.
Algebra 1A (ninth grade offering) is an additional option in eighth grade.
Toki has at least one student-dedicated networked computer per classroom as well as a computer lab. There is one award-winning technology classroom at Toki that offers a variety of computer and technology applications. A technology upgrade enables the use of up to ten student computers per classroom.
The goal of Talented and Gifted (TAG) programming is to ensure that students consistently have learning opportunities that are challenging, systematic and continuous based on learning profile, readiness and student interest.
Student learning experiences include a broad range of opportunities that pushes students to their next level of challenge and allows them to develop their talents. TAG programming may occur in the classroom or in other settings. TAG programming is determined by ongoing evaluation and assessment of individual student needs.
Toki's unified arts programs have consistently been recognized as exemplary by the district and state education agencies. Students rotate through instruction in family and consumer education, art, technology education, computer applications, and physical education. Toki's music programs (choral, instrumental, and orchestral) consistently place high in local and state music competitions.
Staff is committed to meeting the needs of different learners and students with special and exceptional needs, including ED, LD, CD, PT, OT, S&L. A skilled team of support staff and special educators offer a full continuum of services to students with disabilities and special needs to make their experience at Toki successful.
Toki is committed to inclusion in the classroom.
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Toki Middle School is a safe learning environment. The school administration strictly follows the guidelines and policies of the district's Conduct and Discipline Plan. Structures exist within the school so potentially disruptive behaviors of one student do not have a negative impact on others. Counselors and support staff (psychologist, social worker) and administrators with high expectations for positive conduct work through individual issues that may affect performance.
Toki Middle School is a caring community where our goal is that everyone is respected, feels safe, and has a sense of belonging. We have a shared belief that kindness and respect for each other is of great value in our school (and in our lives!). It contributes to a positive environment for better learning and academic performance. "Bullyproofing Your School" is our comprehensive middle school approach to addressing bullying and harassing behaviors among students. The program is designed to create a positive, pro-social school climate. Students will learn how they can make a difference - they can have a hand in developing a caring majority at Toki - A Caring Community!
Toki recognizes students who achieve at a high level. Students who are recipients of high honors (GPA of 3.75 or higher) are recognized quarterly at a parent/staff/student breakfast.
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Toki's parents are important contributing members of the school community. It is common to see parents volunteering in the office, tutoring individual students, accompanying field trips, chaperoning school dances or leading after school recreation groups. Toki's PTO is an active supporter of school programs including planning and running the talent show, magazine sale, picture day, registration, eighth grade completion activities, publishing newsletter and student directory, etc. The PTO fundraiser supports financial assistance, Bridgework performance, cultural performances and many other needs at Toki M.S.
Toki M.S. has been fortunate to form partnerships with UW-Madison, Edgewood College, Centro Hispano, 100 Black Men, Urban League, Delta Academy, PEOPLE Program and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church which provides space when needed and safe harbor for evacuation needs.
Parents and prospective students are always welcome at Toki. We invite you to come and visit our school and see what Toki has to offer. Just sign in at the main office. A guided tour of the building can be arranged by calling the guidance department: Mr. Vang at 204-4775.
We encourage you to talk with parents of our students to learn more about our school. Please see the Principal/Parent information on this web site for current names and phone numbers.
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"We've got nice teachers! My sixth grade teacher told me about a seventh grade math class I could take (algebra), and now I (as an eighth grade student) take math at the high school."
-- Toki Student"You can talk to the teachers and counselors. They understand."
-- Toki Student"You can depend on a student to help you, too. If you have any trouble -- anybody will help you."
-- Toki Student"There's a really good computer lab -- and we can use the Internet."
-- Toki Student"When it's hard to move and go to another school, you can make friends here easily."
-- Toki Student"The staff really cares about the students at Toki -- and they plan great activities! There are many resources at school for educational and emotional help for the emerging middle school student."
--Toki Parent
Remember, you're "At Home At Akira R. Toki Middle School!"
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Last Updated: 2007-07-27
