School Details
- Principal: Anthony Deriso
- District: Plainedge PS
- County: Nassau
- Community: Urban
Characteristics
- Academic Excellence - Faculty formally collaborate and learn from each other (e.g., interdisciplinary teams, PLCs)
- Developmental Responsiveness - Interdisciplinary approach to integrate content, skills, and activities
- Organizational Structures and Processes - Professional learning is supported, ongoing, high quality, and relevant to middle-grades education and instructional practices
- Social Equity - Fluid approach to addressing student needs with short and longer-term intervention support
Description
Plainedge Middle School supports grades 6 through 8 with a structured 9 period day that balances strong core classes with hands on electives. Literacy is taught with the Columbia University Teachers College Reading and Writing Project, while math pathways include Algebra and extensions, and science features Earth Science with lab. Students rotate through Technology Makerspace, art, music, health, and Family and Consumer Science, and expand communication skills in World Language plus STREAM options. Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports anchors a clear schoolwide system for expectations and recognition. Beyond the classroom, students can join Robotics Club in the Makerspace, Science Bowl, Mathletes, Math Olympiads, Newspaper Club, Drama Club, Jazz Stage Band, Chamber Orchestra, Student Council, NJHS, and Tri M Honor Society. The overall experience feels focused, supportive, and full of pride.
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