Canfield Middle School: "Think, Dream, Succeed"

It is that time of the year when the students at Canfield Middle School are completing the ISAT (Idaho Standards Achievement Test).  With the data from these tests as well as teacher, student, and parent input, we will make recommendations for classes for the 2008-2009 school year.  At Canfield Middle School we will be offering enrichment classes for those students who need the extra help, and we will be adding more advanced classes for those students who are seeking a more challenging curriculum.  As is stated in the Coeur d’Alene School District Mission Statement, it is our goal to “provide every student with an academically excellent education.”  The data from these tests is also used to see if Canfield Middle School is meeting AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) as required by federal and state legislation.  Many of our students have made significant growth over the course of the year, and we are excited about the years ahead.  Our block schedule during ISAT testing went very well, and we will be analyzing our data to see how we can continue to improve the testing process for all of our students.

 I want to offer my congratulations to Jim Gray, our current assistant principal, on being named the new principal at Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities beginning next school year.  Jim has been a tremendous asset to Canfield and the Coeur d’Alene School District and he will definitely be missed.  We will begin the process of replacing Mr. Gray in the next few weeks.

 It has been an exciting year at Canfield, and I am looking forward to the years ahead.  We have accomplished much, and our students have made excellent progress to prepare for their futures.  As a staff, we are constantly looking at ways to improve so that every student at Canfield gets a quality education.

 In closing, I want to thank each and every one of you who took the time out of your busy schedules to spend time with your son or daughter at Canfield throughout the year.  Whether attending student-led conferences, volunteering in classrooms or watching an extra-curricular activity, your participation is appreciated and most certainly encouraged.  With your help and support, I truly believe all of us working together are making a difference in the lives of our youth.   

Jeffrey A. Bengtson
Canfield Middle School Principal