School Details
- Principal: Michael Laster
- District: Guilderland CS
- County: Albany
- Community: Rural
Characteristics
- Academic Excellence - Instructional strategies include a variety of challenging and engaging activities
- Developmental Responsiveness - Meaningful parent involvement
- Organizational Structures and Processes - Plan for school improvement that is organized, communicated, and acted upon
- Social Equity - Fluid approach to addressing student needs with short and longer-term intervention support
Description
Farnsworth Middle School is a lively grades 6 through 8 learning community built around strong teams, clear routines, and supportive advisory check ins that help students manage goals and organization. Students tackle challenging English language arts, math, science, and social studies, then rotate through courses such as family and consumer sciences, technology education, art, and health. Music options include band, chorus, and orchestra, and clubs and intramurals add leadership and teamwork after the last bell. A well used library media center anchors research projects and independent reading, while counselors and restorative practices help students solve problems, rebuild trust, and stay connected. Families can expect steady communication, high expectations, and a school culture that keeps students growing with confidence.
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