South Orangetown Middle School

Initial Designation: 2015

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School Details

  • Principal: Dr. Chad Corey
  • District: South Orangetown CSD
  • County: Rockland

Characteristics

  • Academic Excellence - Exemplars of high-quality work are shared with students
  • Developmental Responsiveness - Curriculum is socially significant and relevant to student interests
  • Organizational Structures and Processes - Adoption of a shared vision for our school's high performance
  • Social Equity - Differentiated instructional approaches so all students have opportunities to comprehend and master standards

Description

South Orangetown Middle School combines rigorous academics, creative exploration, and strong character development to help students discover their strengths. The Program of Studies includes Challenge Lab, podcasting, Research and Debate, Writing Experience, Service Studio, technology, business, world languages, art, and music. Students deepen collaboration and communication through book clubs, writing workshops, laboratory learning, and hands on projects. An extensive extracurricular program features Robotics Club, Science Olympiad, Math Club, Digital Media, Movie Making, Drama, Student Council, National Junior Honor Society, and athletics. Character Education and Skills for Success strengthen responsibility, resilience, organization, and positive decision making. Through broad course choices and meaningful opportunities for leadership and service, students build confidence and prepare for future learning. South Orangetown is a welcoming community where curiosity, creativity, and achievement are celebrated.
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