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Mertz Middle School

Fostering a love of learning

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Students learning in the classroom

ABOUT US

Shared Values

We, the educators of Cullman City Schools, are committed to using essential elements of effective instruction that inspire students for lifelong success through character, citizenship, and scholarship.

  • Every lesson is standards-based and designed for success
  • Purposeful planning with clear outcomes and creative thinking
  • Rigor, relevance, and strong relationships

About Us

We, the educators of Cullman City Schools, are committed to using essential elements of effective instruction that we value in our classrooms as we "inspire students for lifelong success through character, citizenship, and scholarship." All students will engage in daily success-oriented lessons that are developed and delivered using the following principles:

  • Every lesson is standards-based and designed so all students can meet or exceed the required standards.
  • Every lesson will begin with purposeful planning which will require clear outcomes, complex reasoning, planning, and creative thinking.
  • Every lesson will focus on rigor, relevance, and relationships.