Welcome to J. Taylor Finley Middle School Mr. Amato, Principal Mr. Parham, Assistant Principal
DISTRICT LEVEL ADMINISTRATORS C. Swezey- Mathematics 7-12 & Science J. Leavy-Social Studies/English J. Moroff- World Languages and ESL & Dual Lang. G. McCarthy- Health, Phys. Ed./ Athletics E. Reynolds-Visual and Performing Arts K. Klein- Guidance/Assessment N. Wilson- Student Support Services
FINLEY SUPPORT STAFF D. Caiazzo- School Counselor S. Burgos- School Counselor Dr. M. DeBenedetto- School Psychologist K. Costa- School Social worker M. Canonica- School Social Worker L. Costello-Roth, Chairperson of Special Education
Finley Family Stats Grades 7-8 735 Students 6 academic teams 75 Teachers 35 School Support Staff
Required Courses for 7-8 Mathematics English Social Studies Science Foreign Language Physical Education/Health Music/Art Library/Research Experience Technology Family and Consumer Sciences Academic Support as Needed
Academic Acceleration Accelerated Mathematics 7: Student scores from grades 4,5 and 6 are reviewed. Accelerated Mathematics 8: Regents Algebra I Accelerated Science 8: Earth Science Regents Studio in Art 8: All 7 th graders are evaluated by the Art teachers for admission All above courses culminate in students earning a high school credit upon successful completion. Scores/Credit appear on HS Transcript
Middle School Philosophy Usually 6-8 configuration Focus on the academic growth using developmentally appropriate activities Focus on adolescent social-emotional growth: character education, relationship building through strong adult guidance and modeling Team structure- get to know the students strengths and weaknesses; emotion support
Finley Expectations Respect each other, respect adults and respect your school Always do your best Be on time; for school and class Do your homework Get involved in after school activities Positive Attitude Cell Phone Policy
Athletic Teams Boys: Football, Soccer, Cross Country, Basketball, Swimming, Wrestling, Volleyball, Baseball, Tennis, Lacrosse, Track Girls: Field Hockey, Soccer, Cross Country, Tennis, Swimming, Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Lacrosse, Track
Clubs and Activities Art Club, Drama Club, Show Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Stage Crew Honor Society, Student Government, Key Club (Community Club) Yearbook Staff, Newspaper Robotics, School Store, Mathletes, Math Counts, Friendship Club, Uekelele Club
Communication is Key Parent Portal from District website: gradebook, attendance, report cards, progress reports Parents can and should reach out to teachers Request to meet with teachers, school counselor Quarterly newsletter from Principal Email Blast/Staff Email on website PTA Meetings/Finley PTA Facebook page Twitter @jtfinley
Other Fun Stuff Dances Falcon Games Competition Field Trips Spirit week/themes Pep Rally in October Annual Student Council Fundraiser Arts in Education, PTA Presentations Morning Announcements Student Recognition
Finley Code of Conduct Lateness to class Appropriate class behavior: cooperative and respectful Appropriate hallway behavior Appropriate bus behavior Backpacks in your locker No hats worn in school No Foul Language- Dress code Anything deemed disruptive/dangerous
Finley Consequences Lunch Detention PM Detention Suspension Loss of Privileges Bus suspension Parent Conference Warning-sometimes
Sample Schedule- Johnny B. Goode Homeroom 8:00-8:05 Pledge/ Announcements Period 1 English Period 2 Mathematics Period 3 Technology ½ year; HC 1/4 ; Library ¼ Period 4 Lunch Period 5 French Period 6 Physical Education A day/ Music B day Period 7 Art ½ year; Health ½ year Period 8 Science Period 9 Social Studies 2:55 End of Day
What s Next? Foreign Language Choice Music: band, chorus, orchestra, general Send Curriculum Guide home Begin to assign courses for each student June students come for a visit July student scheduling August schedules/lockers posted on portal Student orientation late August