About Our School

School Profile & Report Card

  • The curriculum at Martin is based on the belief that all students possess gifts and talents that deserve to be identified, nurtured, and rewarded. This means there are no performance measures, auditions, or tests that students must pass before they are accepted into the school. Our school offers an innovative approach to education by allowing students to select from over 100 elective courses to enhance and enrich the core academic curriculum. At Martin, you can "Dream It...Achieve It!"
     
    The Gifted and Talented Program at Martin offers students electives in math, science, social studies, english language arts, career and technical education, visual arts, band, orchestra, dance, theater, chorus, French, German, Spanish, physical education, and leadership. 
     
    Students spend four periods a day in the core areas of English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. During their remaining three elective periods students can choose from the areas listed above to hone their existing talents or explore new areas of interest. Most electives are offered on a quarter basis while others are a semester or a year long. This model provides students with the widest variety of choices available to promote the interests beyond core academic classes. 
     
    All students receive differentiated educational services in core classes--English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Our AIG and special programs staff provide support and assistance to teachers are their students, allowing all students to benefit from best teaching practices. Teachers also have flexibility in their classroom to group students to ensure success or a need for challenge. All students have the opportunity to participate in the highest level of instruction and tiered assignments provide additional challenges and supports for students who require them. The elective programs support our core instruction as students can select from courses at the beginning level through an advanced level of study. 

Welcome from the Principal!

  • Hello current and future Mustangs! Welcome to Martin Gifted and Talented Magnet Middle School.  Please take some time to explore our website to capture a glimpse of the opportunities our school and staff provide our families. I am confident you will feel our sense of family and community as well as the magnet programming that makes Martin an outstanding place to learn and grow. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact our main office at (919)881-4970.

     

    Thank you for visiting Martin Gifted and Talented Middle School and we look forward to working with you!

     

    Marla N. Mondora

    Principal

Mission, Vision, and Values

  • Mission
    The Wake County Public School System will provide a relevant and engaging education and will graduate students who are collaborative, creative, effective communicators and critical thinkers. 
     
    Vision
    We cultivate a community of gifted and talented students who thrive in an interdisciplinary environment by fostering positive collaboration and growth. We aim to inspire creativity, enthusiasm, and innovation in every aspect of our school, empowering all students to reach their full potential and make a positive impact on the world. 
     
    Values
    • We offer a variety of curriculum choices to engage and challenge the unique capabilities of all students. 
    • We promote respect, responsibility, and integrity. 
    • We use data efficiently and effectively to make informed instructional decisions that improve student growth and achievement. 
    • We partner with students, families, staff, and our community.

    WCPSS Core Beliefs

    1. Every student is uniquely capable and deserves to be challenged and engaged in relevant, rigorous, and meaningful learning each day.
    2. Every student is expected to learn, grow, and succeed while we eliminate the ability to predict achievement based on socioeconomic status, race, and ethnicity.
    3. Well-supported, highly effective, and dedicated principals, teachers, and staff are essential to success for all students.
    4. The Board of Education, superintendent, and all staff, while sustaining best practices, will promote and support a culture of continuous improvement, risk-taking, and innovation that results in a high-performing organization focused on student achievement, well-being, and student agency.
    5. The Board of Education, superintendent, and all staff value a diverse school community that is inviting, respectful, inclusive, flexible, and supportive.
    6. The Wake County residents value a strong public school system and will partner to provide the support and resources to fully realize our shared vision, accomplish the mission, and sustain our core beliefs.
    7. All students and staff deserve to work in optimal learning environments supported by sufficient resources, well-maintained facilities, and sustainable operational systems.