ABOUT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL

The Ichabod Crane Middle School houses three grade levels - sixth, seventh and eighth grades for a total of 506 students. Students in each grade level are assigned to a team of four teachers who deliver the majority of the students' instruction.

In an understanding that no two students learn in the same way, each team utilizes a variety of instructional techniques including blocked periods, lecture, cooperative learning and projects. It is not uncommon to see a variety of student projects on display in the Learning Center throughout the school year. In addition to social studies, math, science, language arts, and languages other than English, students participate in a variety of special area classes including: reading, art, music, computers, technology, home and careers, physical education, band and chorus. A number of formal and informal programs are offered to help students who have difficulty learning, as well as for those students with disabilities.

 

Programs at the Middle School

•  Reading in Academics (RIA) - An entire class period offered every other day dedicated to reinforcement of reading comprehension skills.

• Pullout - An entire period scheduled every day. Students may take electives (band and/or chorus), may be assigned to math or reading labs, or may be assigned to a particular teacher for extra help or make-up work.

• Acceleration/Enrichment - The district remains committed to challenging students both in and out of the academic classroom.

• Academic Intervention Services (AIS) - Assistance is provided in the areas of math and reading to those students who qualify based on the New York State test scores.

Extraclass Activites at the Middle School

Art Club
Modified Athletics
The Crane Acting Troupe (Grades 7 - 12)
Students Against Violating the Earth (Junior SAVE)
Kids of America (KOA)
Newspaper Club
Friends of Rachel
Student Council
Select Band
Sing Swing
Ski/Snowboard Club
Yearbook

For information about these, or any other programs at the Middle school, please contact the Main Office at 758-7676.

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