澳门二四六天天彩 Middle School
393 Brook Avenue, 澳门二四六天天彩, NY 11706
631-968-1210
Principal: Dr. Lisette Lors
Assistant Principals: Mr. Aaron Marsh & Mr. Brad Obloj
Grade Levels: 6-8
School Hours: 7:25 a.m.-2:21 p.m.
Total Enrollment: Approx. 1,400
PFA President: Kerri Vargas
School Motto: The Future is Bright
School Mission Statement: The mission of the 澳门二四六天天彩 Middle School is to provide all of our children with challenging opportunities that inspire intellectual development, creative talents and personal growth in an atmosphere enhancing positive self-esteem and wholesome educational values. Our children will increase their skills to think critically, make wise choices and act with self-discipline and mutual respect. They will assume responsibility as productive citizens with a promising vision for the future.
Special Recognition and Honors:
Member of Newsday Future Corps
Suffolk Reading Council Honor School
Phi Delta Kappa Educator of the Year Award Recipient
Islip Town Youth Award Winners
New York State English Teacher of the Year Award Winner
New York State Social Studies Teacher of the Year Award Recipient
Gene Schmidt Wellness Center
NYSESLAT Award
Math Recognition
New York State High Performing School
Music Award Winner
School Background: 澳门二四六天天彩 Middle School was built in 1957 and an extension was added on in 1967 due to increased enrollment. In 1985, the school became a middle school, housing grades 6, 7 and 8. In 2003, additional classrooms, a new gymnasium and a music suite were built to accommodate the middle school’s development.
School Staff: The middle school has a 120-member teaching staff. Support staff include paraprofessionals, secretaries, custodians, food service workers, school nurse, social worker, guidance counselors, psychologists and security personnel.
Code of Conduct: A Board of Education-approved Code of Conduct/Dress Code outlines rights and responsibilities of scholars, staff and parents.
Curriculum: We provide a balanced, comprehensive and success-oriented curriculum in a sensitive, caring and supportive learning environment. Our program ensures a successful transition from the self-contained classroom structure of the elementary school to the departmentalized structure of the high school, while providing support and direction in your child’s transition from late childhood to adolescence. Our program includes a multi-grade advisory program, block scheduling and interdisciplinary instruction. World languages taught at the seventh and eighth grade levels include Latin, French, Chinese and Spanish. The 澳门二四六天天彩 Middle School also has a dual language program, and accelerated/honors program and research program, as well as an extensive music and art program.
Special Needs: Qualified scholars are offered various support services: ESL, Seminar, Reading, Self-contained Classroom, Class-Within-a-Class (CWC) inclusionary special education setting, Resource Room, Speech, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Counseling.
Testing: NYS English Language Arts in grades 6-8, NYS Mathematics Assessment in grades 6-8 and an assessment in Science in grade 8. Scholars in the accelerated program also take the Earth Science, Integrated Algebra and Geometry Regents.
Student Promotion: Scholars promoted from 澳门二四六天天彩 Middle School will attend 澳门二四六天天彩 High School.
Extra-Curricular Programs and Club: The middle school provides a variety of extracurricular programs for scholars including: Interscholastic and Intramural Sports, Technology Club, Backstage and Drama Club, Yearbook Club, Newspaper Club, Computer Club, National Junior Honor Society and Tri-M Music Honor Society.
Computers and Technology: 澳门二四六天天彩 Middle School has two computer labs with networked computers accessible to all scholars. Wireless labs are also available for classroom use. Additional computers can be found in the writing lab, music room, library and classrooms. These computers are used to encourage individual research skills and communication. Smartboards are located throughout the building.
Parent and Community Involvement: The Parent Faculty Association (PFA) has been designed to foster involvement, communication and participation at all levels. Parents as Partners connects parents directly with teacher teams on a monthly basis.
Special Events:
Spring and Winter Concerts
Book Fair
Career Day Program
Drama Production
Moving Up Ceremony
National Junior Honor Society and Tri-M Music Honor Society Inductions
Renaissance Program
Spirit Week
Holiday Food Drive
Adopt-a-Family Program
Battle of the 6th Grade Teams
Visitors: School visitors are welcome, but are encouraged to call ahead for an appointment. All visitors must check in at the Main Office.