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YOUNG PEOPLE EXPERIENCING the rapid physical, intellectual, social and emotional growth of early adolescence need an educational environment sensitive to their specific needs. The Middle School program for 185 students in grades six, seven, and eight has been carefully constructed to provide a curriculum that is challenging in a school community built on trust and mutual respect. Each grade level in the Middle School is guided by a team of teachers who work together to provide a stable and supportive atmosphere. These groups meet regularly to discuss the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs of each student and to develop strategies to help students deal with the many challenges of this stage of development. Each student is assigned an advisor who communicates regularly with parents through written comments and parent conferences as well as through more informal channels.
In keeping with the Quaker mission of the school, Middle School students attend Meeting for Worship in the Matinecock Meeting House once each week, take a semester course in Quakerism, and participate in numerous community service activities.
The academics program emphasizes the development of good organizational and study skills, a respect for diverse learning styles, experience in cooperative learning, and the acquisition of interdisciplinary skills. The core curriculum includes the study of English, mathematics, science, and social studies. In the sixth grade, students begin the study of French and Spanish. Exploratory courses in computer, keyboarding, research skills, health, electronic music, Quakerism drama, band, strings, chorus, and art complement the program. Sixth, seventh and eighth graders also separately participate in an outdoor education trip in the fall and winter. These activities provide students with the opportunity to build leadership skills and to strengthen self-esteem.
All students are required to take physical education. Sixth graders participate in a daily physical education program while seventh and eighth graders have the opportunity to play on interscholastic teams, which are members of the Nassau County Athletic Association. Sports offered include soccer, field hockey, football, cross country, volleyball, wrestling, basketball, softball, baseball, lacrosse, and track.
Special events the Middle School include the all-school Fall Fair and Homecoming, a Middle School theater production, dances, sports nights, the Winter and Spring Concerts, and the eighth graders' final Meeting for Worship as they "move up" to the Upper School.
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Thursday, May 15
Senior ISPs Begin
Thursday, May 15
Board of Trustees Meeting
Dolan Center Conference Room
@ 6:30 PM
Friday, May 16
MS Walk-a-thon
@ 12:00 PM
Monday, May 19
16th Annual Golf & Tennis Open & Auction
Thursday, May 22
MS Grandparents' & Special Friends' Evening
Thursday, May 22
MS Art Exhibit
Helen A. Dolan Center Commons
@ 6:30 PM
Thursday, May 22
MS Concert
Helen A. Dolan Center Theater
@ 7:30 PM
Monday, May 26
Memorial Day Observed -- School & Offices Closed
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