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2008 National School of Character
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Waterloo Middle School 2008 National School of Character 2008 New York School of Character "Academics and Character Together" - A Class ACT Grades 6 - 8
65 Center Street
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1540 Waterloo Middle School strives to meet the intellectual and developmental needs of young adolescents (youth 10-14 years of age). The middle-level educational program has a purpose beyond linking the elementary grades and the high school. Our basic goals are to educate and nurture. We have developed a culture of collective and shared responsibility in which our focus is not only on academics. but the development of the social and emotional aspects of our students. To meet the specific needs of each student, the Waterloo Middle School provides a safe and orderly learning environment that offers a balance between academic, physical, emotional, and social growth. Our anti-bullying program includes a Student Leadership Team comprised of students from each grade. These students are an important part of making the middle school a safe place for all students to learn and grow. Our mission is to make the transition from childhood to adolescence and from the elementary grades to the high school a positive period of intellectual and personal development. Our goal is to provide a course of study that is comprehensive, challenging, purposeful, integrated, and standards-based in which New York State Assessments are administered in ELA and Math for all of our students as well as State Assessments in Science. Social Studies and Foreign Language for grade 8 students; a school that is organized and structured to promote both academic and personal development; teachers who have a thorough understanding of their subjects and of the students they teach, a support system that targets both academic achievement and personal development; and an educational setting that values continuous improvement and ongoing professional learning for both students and parents. The key elements of our school include: -
Block Schedule: 4 periods per day, 77 minutes per period, most classes meet every other day. Each day is known as A, B, C, or D days. -
Advisement Program known as P R.I.D.E.: meets every day for 27 minutes, students are part of small groups under the leadership of an Advisement teacher. Planning, Reading. Improving academic success, Development of character, and Enjoying each others company are part of what makes up the Advisement Period. -
Extra-curricular activities range from Modified Sports for grades 7 - 8; intramurals in sports such as soccer, basketball, bowing, lacrosse, golf; and a wide variety of clubs such as Chess Club, Drama Club, Library Club, and the Education Enrichment Club. -
Monthly dances on Friday evenings from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. -
Academic rewards and incentives. -
Parent mentor groups for Grades 6-8. -
Academic teams that provide cooperative planning and inter-disciplinary activities. -
Mandatory 5th Period (2:15-2:55) for students not meeting academic requirements: 5th Period is also available for any student to receive extra assistance. -
Mobile computer labs available for all classes and lap top computers available for students to sign out and utilize during the school day. -
The "Zone" which is available Monday -Thursday for homework assistance from 2:15 - 2:55. Parents and community members are encouraged to become involved in the Middle School by joining a Parent Mentor Group or becoming a member of our Building Level Team. Together, we can make a difference! Contact Information Principal.................................................................Mr. Michael Ferrara
539-1540 Assistant Principal...................................................Mrs. Susan Burgess
539-1565 Secretary............................................................Mrs. Sandy Bowman
539-1540
Guidance Counselors.........................................Mr. Mark Pitifer, Grade 6
Mrs. Lisa Andino, Grades 7 & 8
539-1542 Nurse................................................................Mrs. Judith Mayne, RN
539-1545 Health Aide.....................................................Mrs. Michele DeVine, LPN
539-1545 School Social Worker....................................Mrs. Kathleen Bremer, LCSW
(539-1442)
School Hours Arrival.............................................................7:30 am
Departure ......................................................2:05 pm
Students must be signed out at the Main Office when they are picked up by parents or other authorized adults.
Daily Time Schedule 7:38 Warning Bell 7:40 – 8:57 Block 1 8:57 - 9:02 Passing 9:02 – 10:19 Block 2 10:19 - 10:24 Passing 10:24 - 10:51 Advisement 10:51 - 10:56 Passing 10:56 – 12:43 Block 3 & Lunches Lunch 1 10:56 – 11:26 Class 11:26 – 12:43 Class 10:56 – 11:34 Lunch 2 11:34 – 12:04 Class 12:04 – 12:43 Class 10:56 – 12:13 Lunch 3 12:13 - 12:43 12z'43 - 12:48 Passing 12:48 – 2:05 Block 4 2:05 – 2:10 Dismissal 2:15 – 2:55 Period 5 (Academic Assistance)
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