Maine-Endwell Middle School

How are students are placed on teams?

The middle school has 2 teams at each grade level. The teaming applies to the "core" course. So, the students on a team will have the same teachers for Math, English, Social Studies and Science (unless they are in a special education placement).

6th grade teams are blue and gold.

7th are A and B

8th are C and D

Students are randomly placed on teams and the 7th and 8th teams both have honors classes. All teams have an equal mix of honors, average and special education students.

The students from both teams at each grade level are mixed for specials, enrichment, music, physical education and lunch.

Students need not be concerned about being on a different team from friends since they will be mixed for more than 1/2 of the day.

We do not make changes to teams since they are balanced at each grade level.

What Honors/Accelerated courses are offered at the Middle School?

Math and Science in 7th and 8th grade. The 8th grade Honors Courses , Algebra 9H and Living Environment 9H, are credit bearing courses and final grades will be reflected on student's high school transcript. These courses also require a Regent Exam which must be passed with a 65 or higher.

Students must maintain an 85 or higher in honors courses. Teachers may recommend your child be placed in grade level courses at any point in the year if he/she feels that the honors work is not appropriate for him/her.

What is Special Education?

If teachers or parents feel that a student is not being successful at the middle school after taking part in all of the regular interventions that we offer (staying 10th period with teachers, academic intervention services, reading or math labs) and after having gone though an extensive intervention process and committee review, we may refer the student for initial testing with a sign permission form from parents. This testing is administered by one of our Special Education Teachers/School Psychologist.

If the testing results show a discrepancy in the child’s abilities, the student may be directly referred to the Committee on Special Education. This department is located at the District Office and is may be contacted by calling 607-754-1400. Mrs. Vanessa DuBrava is the Chairperson of the department. CSE has 60 SCHOOL DAYS to review the case and offer services to the student. An example of services that CSE can offer would be a 504 health accommodation plan (for students with impairing health issues) or an Individual Education Plan (IEP).

 What Special Education Services do you offer at the Middle School?

Once a child is "classified" as a Special Education Student we offer inclusion classes (a special education co-teaches with a regular classroom teacher) with a small group support time, pull out (refers to the student going to a smaller class either 8.1,12.1 or 15.1/number of students to 1 teacher)  The students are placed in the classes based on what services are listed on his or her 504 plan or IEP from decisions made by the school and parents. 

For more details on how the programs are run you can contact us directly or the Special Education Department at 754-1400.

What grade is passing for middle school subjects?

Students need to have a 65 or greater to pass a course.

What happens if my child fails a course for the year?

Each situation is handled individually. It is important that you contact the School Counseling Office to discuss this situation. Currently summer school is not being offered through Maine Endwell Middle School.

What grade do you need for honor roll?

Honor roll at the middle school is 89.5 and higher after all of the numerical grades are averaged. Our PTA has recognition events for students who make the honor roll.

What is AIS?

Academic Intervention Services.

Students may be scheduled in an AIS lab with their Math or English teacher to receive extra support in those classes. Students are being assigned AIS based on prior performance and ability as reported by the teachers.

If you are moving into the Maine Endwell School District your children will need to be registered at the District Office which is connected to the High School Building . The phone number is 607-754-1400 or you can access online registration here.

If you want to register your child for the Middle School you must have the following information:

Proof of Residency in the Maine Endwell District (ex. Rental agreement, Contract to purchase a home or utility bill)
Copy of the child's birth certificate (NYS requires a copy on file)
Copy of the child's immunization record
Copy of last report card
Copy of any custody papers
You can contact Charlotte Bush at 607-754-1400 to set up an appointment to fill out the registration packet.

How do I request homework if my child has been out of school due to illness?

Students and or parents can ask for homework directly from the teachers through email or schoology.