Great Meadows Middle School

School Profile

Great Meadows Middle School is an exemplary middle school of approximately 345 students that uses a team structure to personalize the educational environment. The middle school prides itself upon building a community of learners who benefit from meaningful learning opportunities and a broad range of educational programs and services. The philosophy of the school reflects the specific needs of adolescent learners with respect to the most available data and research about teaching and learning. The number of general education students who scored in either the “proficient” or “advanced proficient” categories on the Eighth Grade Proficiency Assessment was 95% in Language Arts, 91% in Mathematics and 98% in Science.

Students attend core academic classes in a flexible block schedule. The core academic program includes mathematics, language arts, science, social studies, world language and wellness components. The educational experiences of all students are further enriched through an extensive array of exploratory course offerings. Our Encore classes offer a variety of exploratory programs, which include Art, Computers, General Music, Life Skills, Performing Arts and Technology Education. Our music program offers instrumental lessons, chorus, concert band, and an after school jazz band.

Every morning, students are greeted with a student-produced, live television broadcast in each classroom. Student birthdays, important announcements, sports results, the lunch menu, and weather are components of the broadcast. Various instructional technologies are incorporated into all aspects of study at the middle school. The district subscribes to various on-line resources that enable students to continue their academic and technological experiences at home.

The maintenance of a supportive and collaborative relationship between the home and the school is demonstrated through the school’s continued commitment to improving communication and through its ability to efficiently disseminate pertinent information. Each classroom is equipped with a telephone for teacher use with voice mail and message capabilities. A school-wide on-line grading system provides students and parents unlimited access to grades and assignments from each teacher. School newsletters are always available in digital form from the school web-site.

The students at Great Meadows Middle School benefit from the support of a full time Guidance Counselor and Child Study Team. In addition, all students participate in programs designed to encourage/promote good citizenship

Success at Great Meadows Middle School stems from the collaborative efforts of our dedicated and creative teachers and support personnel, along with the support of our concerned and involved parents. Individual staff members continue to stay abreast of effective teaching strategies and techniques by attending a variety of professional development workshops. Many teachers also participate in district discussion groups and collaborative projects aimed at improving instruction. Our GMMS PATHS - Parents and Teachers Helping Students - organization supports the school by providing funds and volunteers for a variety of enrichment programs, after school activities, assembly programs and student events throughout the school year.

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