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| About Ardsley Middle School |
About Ardsley Middle SchoolArdsley Middle School is proud of its history and excels in preparing our students for their future. As a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence we take pride in the programs we are able to offer to our students. Our teachers are dedicated professionals that believe in the mission statement, "Success for All." Ardsley Middle School serves approximately 740 students in grades 5-8. Our staff is comprised of a building principal, assistant principal, three full-time guidance counselors, 2.5 school psychologists and eighty teachers. Each grade level meets weekly to discuss the dynamics of their team and the needs of individual students. Teachers utilize this time to collaborate in their planning. This time permits teachers to meet with parents to review the needs of their child. Each department meets weekly to review their curriculum goals, analyze data and discuss trends in their content areas. In addition to the content areas, we offer students Family & Consumer Science, Technology, Health and Guidance, Physical Education, Music, Latin and Art. Our school is fortunate to have an outstanding music department that prepares the students to reach their individual potential Our academics are rigorous to meet the high standards of our community. We offer a balanced literacy approach to reading and writing using the workshop model. Our math program continues to refine the students' ability to build accuracy in their computation and deepen their problem solving skills. Students demonstrating the ability to accelerate in math are offered the opportunity to explore advanced concepts in sixth grade. Science is a hands-on program promoting inquiry-based learning through investigations. Students are given the opportunity to accelerate in Earth Science in eighth grade. In Social Studies teachers deliver their content in a manner that promotes the use of critical thinking skills and analysis. Our current World Language program is delivered everyday to students in grades seven and eight, in addition to exposure to Latin in grades five and six. In addition to offering acceleration to students in math, science and world languages, we have designed programs to meet the individual needs of our at-risk or designated students. The pacing of these programs is modified to allow the students to develop a deeper, richer understanding of the curriculum. In addition, we work with students that struggle to meet proficiency in the areas of Math and English Language Arts through academic intervention services. As a middle school we are thrilled to offer an enrichment period at the
end of the day titled, CAP (Constructive Activity Period) that allows
students the opportunity to explore topics in a risk-free, supportive
environment. No assessments or homework are given. Students are able to
choose specialized areas in art, science, physical fitness, character
education or foreign language. A few of the offering include painting,
wire sculpture, green technology, experiments in Science, debate, character
development, Cinemania, strength training, team building, sport statistics,
accelerated mathematics, finance fitness, German, Japanese and Darfur
Coalition Jr. As the program has grown, so have the offerings. We recently
added review classes to students for Integrated Algebra, Earth Science
and Spanish Oral Proficiency. Ardsley Middle School students have consistently shown their skills in their area of music through the participating and selection in regional events such as All County Band, Orchestra and Chorus. Additional honors are given in the area of foreign language sponsored by the American Association of Teachers in Foreign Language.
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