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 Ms. Faith M. Drury-Batchelder

Director of Student Services 

fbatchelder@madisonprep.org

 

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  Health 

Over the Next few weeks we will be discussing: 

  •  Healthy Decisions
  • Personality / Self-esteem
  • Stress
  • Mental Disorders

 

Psychology 

 

 ( 2nd trimester class)

 

 

Student Services
Standardized Test Preparation 

PSAT Wednesday October 15

Visit Collegeboard.com for PSAT & SAT  practice material and test prep!

 

AIMS

 Students who wish to test to exceed any or all of the AIMS subtests will have the opportunity to do so in October.

 Writing - Oct. 28

Reading - Oct. 29

Math - Oct. 30

 Please note - there are NO make-up dates for the October test dates. 

College Guidance Preparation

Seniors - if you have not already done so - schedule to take the SAT

 

  AIMS Tuition Waiver 

  • 'B' or better in 'state' core requirements for graduation
  • 3.5 or better cumulative G.P.A. in 'state' core requirements for graduation
  • 'Exceed' on all sections of AIMS test
Beginning with the class of 2009 - specific to the tuition waiver - students may retest to 'exceed' in their junior year only.  Seniors may no longer retest in an attempt to 'exceed' ( this does not apply to the class of 2008)

  This year student's will take the new Science portion of the AIMS.  At this time it is not required for graduation as it is being utilized as an evaluation tool only.  

 

My Biography

I have been with James Madison Prep School since before its birth in 2000. The founding of JMPS was a family endeavor, and the mission of the school is close to my heart.  I consider my time here an honor and a privilege and I am thankful to each and every parent and student that has chosen to grant us the opportunity of serving their family.   Originally, I served as internal case management for special education and related services, and now my duties have expanded to include all standardized test prep and administration as well as college guidance preparation.
 
Currently, I teach Health and Psychology.  I hold two degrees – A.A.S. – Mental Health and B.S. in Nutrition.  My certifications include:  Dependent Adult Abuse, Medications Administration, Individual Program Planning, Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behavior, TEACCH, Psychotropic Medication Review and The James McMahon Institute for Communication.  Prior to the founding of JMPS, I spent a fair amount of my career working with adults and children with developmental disabilities in a variety of roles including  case management/ administration and consultation to facilities throughout the state regarding county, state and federal compliance requirements.
 
I have one son – Christopher – who will be the first Batchelder to attend JMPS as a student.  I have two pugs – who will not be attending JMPS – as much as they may like to.  I enjoy gardening and making mud pies – any chance to get my hands dirty. I love to eat and I look forward to many wonderful years to come, serving our students, both contemporary and those still in Kindergarten at some far off school!