Welcome to middle school!   Realizing the importance of parental involvement in the success of our students, we would like to share with you some opportunities to be involved in your child's middle school experience.

The Profile of a Middle School Student utilizes the same framework and outcomes established in the Profile of a Shenendehowa Graduate.  Your child will be collecting evidence of their progress in each of eight "critical attribute" areas.  The goal is for students, parents and the school to gain a better understanding of the "whole child".  Evidence will take many forms and will include, for example, a written report or project, a certificate of participation in a community event, a video tape of a musical performance they participated in etc. 

How can you support this initiative?  Review the goals and expectations include in a sixteen page insert found in your child's student agenda.  Encourage your child to collect evidence of their progress regarding each critical attribute area through activities they participate in outside of school.  Join the Middle School Vision Parent Committee or Student Committee by contacting the Lead Principals Office.

For more information regarding this and other initiatives, please access the Parent Page under "School Links" to right of this column. The Parent Page will link you to the Middle School Parent Handbook and Program of Studies, Profile of a Middle School Student, Middle School Vision and many other valuable resources.