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The Middle Township Middle School offers numerous extracurricular clubs, activities and sports for our students. The School Counseling Department recommends students get involved in one or more of the activities offered during the school year as a way to feel connected to the school community. Click here for a list of Athletics and Club Activities offered at the Middle School.

VACATIONS

If you are planning a vacation that will result in your child missing school, please inform the guidance department in writing at least two weeks in advance. A Leave of Absence Form will be provided and students are responsible to meet with teachers to receive assignments, prior to leaving, according to instructions on the Leave of Absence Form.

ILLNESS

If a student is absent from school for more than one day, the parent or guardian should call the Guidance Office to request assignments. The request should be made 24 hours in advance in order to give teachers time to compile assignments. Parents can pick up work on the front counter in the office until 4:00PM.

UPCOMING DATES & EVENTS TO REMEMBER

*2008 - 2009 Middle Twp School District Calendar of Events.

*The third marking period progress reports were issued on March 24, 2010

*8th grade students chose their classes for high school on March 23, 24 & 25.  We would like to thank the parents of our students and the high school counselors for their involvement.  A list of classes that each student chose will be distributed in homeroom in May and changes or corrections can be made at that time.

*Some of our 7th and 8th grade homerooms have been chosen by the Bloustein Center for Survey Research at Rutgers University to participate in th NJ Middle School Risk and Protective Factor Survey. Participating homerooms were selected randomly by The Bloustein Center and will receive consent forms on March 30, 2010. Students are encouraged to return the consent forms so that they can participate in the survey, which will be conducted in the Middle School cafeteria on April 13, 2010.

*Happy Easter - schools will be closed for Easter Vacation from April 2 - April 11, 2010.

*3rd marking period ends on April 21, 2010 and report cards will be issued on April 29, 2010.

*NJASK administration will be April 27, 2010 - April 30, 2010 for the 7th & 8th grade and May 3, 2010 - May 6, 2010 for the 6th grade. For more information about the NJASK, be sure to check out the link to the right.

 

 

ITEMS OF INTEREST

*The new Power School Parent Portal is now operational. Parents and students have been mailed a password to access the site, and it is recommended you utilize this resource to monitor your children's grades.

*Middle School students will be introduced to our new web-based planning and advising system called Naviance Succeed. The program will be rolled out beginning in March.

*Home & School Association - The HSA recognizes that parent involvement in children's education allows kids to perform better in school and helps them navigate some challenges of growing up. This volunteer organization meets monthly with administrators and teachers to help communication with parents, to encourage students and to support teachers and staff in the school. Please join and become a member!

*Career Information - The Bureau of Labor & Statistics provides information on their site for students from K-12 to begin their search for information about careers. You can also browse for more in depth information regarding numerous careers in the Occupational Outlook Handbook and other sources.

*NJASK Information - This site provides information regarding the administration of the NJASK, as well as results of previous tests and information for parents, students & teachers.

*Cape Atlantic Out-Patient Counseling Services
Here is a complete, up to date list of counselors and counseling services in Cape May and Atlantic Counties for students and families in need of assistance.
[click here to view the list.]

*8th grade students can learn more information about the high school scheduling process, Course Selections for high school, as well as electives. A detailed description of the courses offered at the high school can be obtained by checking out the course proficiencies. Click here for course proficiencies.

*Partnership for 21st Century Skills - MTMS is committed to helping students develop the skills, knowledge and expertise necessary to succeed in work and life in the 21st century.  Click on the following link to read more about the Framework for 21st Century Learning and how business and education leaders throughout the United States are working together to develop standards, curriculum, assessments and professional development programs to ensure students have the skills they need to thrive.

*Any 8th grade student interested in learning more about the Cape May County Technical High School should put a Request To See Mr. Kaighn or Ms. Pedroni in their respective mailboxes, or visit their website. Applications are available in the Guidance Office.: Cape May County Technical High School.

*chARTer~TECH High School for the Performing Arts is a tuition-free public school available to students throughout Southern New Jersey.  For more information, visit their website at: chARTER~TECH