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Posted on May 4, 2011 How long is summer school for an 8th grader?
We offer summer school for grade 8 based on recommendations by the counselors in math, science, social studies and ELA. It follows the regular High School summer school schedule and registration process.
Posted on October 28, 2008 What is the rule on lunch time for students in the middle school? Why is a teacher allowed to pull the student out of lunch to do school work? I thought there was a NYS law or regulation that mandated students to have a certain period for lunch/recess.
All students have a 40-minute lunch period. There is no recess in middle school. Teachers often work with students during their lunch period to provide extra help or to help them get caught up on work they owe. Students have the option of either eating first or bringing their lunch to the classroom. If you have a concern, contact your child’s school.
Posted on April 30, 2008 Are water bottles allowed in the middle schools?
No. When it is forecasted that it is going to be "dangerously hot," the school administration will announce that water bottles will be allowed. We have numerous water fountains throughout each building and various drinks are available in the cafeteria during lunch. The concerns with water bottles are: a) How do we know what is really in each one? b) When allowed, many of the empty ones wound up as litter in the halls - not in the garbage cans. c) They are often thrown or played with and could wind up hurting someone.
Posted on February 29, 2008 In the middle school, students are allowed only four minutes between classes. Is this enough time?
Posted on March 12, 2008 Is it possible for my middle school child who eats lunch at 10:30 to have a snack later in the day? She doesn't get home until 4:30 and is incredibly hungry.
The middle school doesn't really allow food outside of the cafeteria. Maybe she can talk to a counselor or teacher and see if there is reasonable solution.
Posted on March 5, 2008 What is the earliest time in the morning that students are allowed to enter the middle school? Is the library open before school?
Students can enter at 7:30 a.m. because that is when the district starts providing supervision. The libraries are open most mornings at 8 a.m. except every other Tuesday when the middle school holds staff meetings.
Posted on February 15, 2008 What are your school rules on students kissing in between classes at the middle school?
Public displays of affection (PDA) are NOT allowed. If they are caught, it is broken up and, in many cases, students are referred to the counselors and/or the assistant principal for discussion. If a problem continues, parents are notified.
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