Tag: Middle School

At what time must a student in middle school be in homeroom by?

A. 8:55 a.m.

What is the grade you have to get in order to not fail? I thought it was a 53 and below was a failing grade. I’m in middle school.

A. 65 is passing.

I know numerous students who are trying to get into 6th grade math honors. Is it possible to switch halfway through the year? If yes, what are the requirements?

A.  It is not possible to make the change at this point.  In most cases, these sections are full.  Students are placed in Math 6 Honors based on multiple criteria including grades, NYS assessment scores (if taken), common assessments, and quantitative CoGAT scores.   Students may be recommended for Math 7 Honors at the end of […]

What is your policy on the new “All Gender” bathroom in the Acadia 7th Grade wing? Who is this bathroom supposed to be used by? Can it be used casually by any student?

A. They are not new. They have always been there.  This is a single stall bathroom available to students, not bathrooms with multiple stalls.

What exactly do students and parents do at the middle school ice cream socials?

A. Eat ice cream and socialize.

A question about middle school interm reports- does the 1st quarter grade impact grade point average for final grade? Also does it impact ability to make honors list? Thanks

A.  No, only quarter grades count.

I know this has been asked before but the answer never seems to dig deep enough. Why is there such a discrepancy in field trips among the middle schools. Acadia 6th grade just went to Massachusetts. Gowana 6-1 went to Ellms Farm. Gowana 6-2 stayed at school and had a team day on campus. Hmmm. In 8th grade, Acadia goes to Washington, DC and their students also participate in the “8th grade field trip” to Great Escape, while Gowana students only go to Great Escape. What has to change so that the Gowana students (and assumingly Koda too) get to go on the same types of field trips? Skip Great Escape for 8th graders (since kids go there all the time on their own) and take them all to Washington DC! There is such an inequity in the field trips. If it’s up to the team teachers, then maybe it’s time to change them up or change up the rules so all kids benefit from the trips!

A. Please call your principal if you want to dig deeper.

Has any thought been given to revising the school supplies lists for the middle schools. After buying items some teachers have added materials or said to disregard what was asked for on the list and asked us to get something different.

A. The supply lists are reviewed by the teachers on a yearly basis.

Im going to be an 8th grader in Gowana this upcoming school year and I was wondering if I could skateboard to school and back on paths only and put it in my locker during shool hours. I would not ride it in the school and I would also get their before buses arrive.

A. The administration would recommend using the bus transportation provided by the district.

Can a student change their team assignments? I.e. 7-1 to 7-2?

A. That requires a discussion with your counselor.