Cincinnatus Central School: Middle School


	Middle School Handbook Principal Joseph Mack jmack@cc.cnyric.org

	Welcome to the Cincinnatus Central Middle School. Our school works collaboratively with the elementary and high schools to share facilities and staff to promote excellence in academic and character development. We are a school that recognizes the importance of addressing the needs of our approximately 250 students in grades five through eight. Because this Middle School is part of a community concerned about the welfare of its children, we accept the challenge and responsibility to work with parents, relatives, friends and community members at large to develop our young people to become positive, productive members of society. The partnerships we develop with each of these groups will only enhance our children’s opportunities for the future. Also recognizing the important role of education in middle level children’s lives, the State Education Department has established seven essential elements to reflect the research they have conducted regarding middle-level education and best practice. These seven essential elements of standards-focused middle-level school programs are: 1. A Philosophy and Mission that reflect the intellectual and developmental needs and characteristics of young adolescents. 2. An Educational Program that is comprehensive, challenging, purposeful, integrated, and standards-based. 3. An Organization and Structure that support both academic excellence and personal development. 4. Classroom Instruction appropriate to the needs and characteristics of young adolescents provided by skilled and knowledgeable teachers. 5. Strong Educational Leadership and a building administration that encourages, facilitates, and sustains involvement, participation, and partnerships. 6. A Network of Academic and Personal Support available for students. 7. Professional Training and Staff Development that are ongoing, purposeful, and collaboratively planned. We encourage your support of our children. There are many opportunities for parents, family members and others to be involved in the educational process of our young people. There are several sporting events, concerts and other programs to attend. Additionally, there are Parent-Teacher Organization and Shared Decision Making Committee meetings that occur monthly. Please call 863-3200 to inquire about any of these activities.
Middle School Ending Dates of Marking Periods and Grade Reporting Schedule 2007-2008 1^stFriday, October 19, 2007 Grades due Tuesday, October 23 2^nd Friday, December 7, 2007 Grades due Tuesday, December 11 3^rd (end of 1^st semester) Friday, January 25, 2008 Local final and midterm examinations: January 22-25 Grades due Tuesday, January 29^th 4^thFriday, March 14, 2008 Grades due Tuesday, March 18 5^thFriday, May 2, 2008 Grades due Tuesday, May 6 6^th (end of 2^nd semester) Thursday, June 20, 2008 Final Examinations: June 13-19 Grades due Tuesday, June 24 Ending Dates for Interim Progress Reports September 28^th (reports due October 2) November 9^th (reports due November 14) January 4^th (reports due January 8) February 15^th (reports due February 26) April 4^th (reports due April 8) May 23^rd (reports due May 27)
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