Parent Resources

6th grade can truly be an exciting time!

Please make sure to explore the entire counseling website for information that will help you throughout the year.

If you have any questions or concerns about your student's progress, you can always contact individual teachers or the Team Leader, Mr. Eggleston, to make an appointment to meet with the entire team of teachers. 

Students in 6^th grade will take the following courses this year:

Full Year Courses:

• English Language Arts
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies
• Physical Education (every other day)

10 Week Courses:

• Art
• General Music
• Family and Consumer Science (FACS)
• Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) STEAM

Other Possible Courses:

• Band and/or Chorus (elective courses)  **Please note:students are only allowed to add/drop band or chorus for the first marking period of the school year**  
• ELA and/or Math Lab  
• Resource Room (students may received based upon on needs outlined in IEP) 

Congratulations! You have made it half way through the "middle years." Keep up the good work!

If you have any questions or concerns about your student's progress, you can always contact individual teachers or the Team Leader, Mrs. Furman, to make an appointment to meet with the entire team of teachers. 

Students in 7^th grade will take the following courses:

Full Year Courses:

• English
• Math
• Social Studies
• Science
• Foreign Language (French/Spanish) – students select at the end of their 6th grade year
• Physical Education (every other day)
• Health (every other day)

10 Week Courses:

• Art
• General Music
• Family and Consumer Science (FACS)
• Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math (STEAM) 

Other Possible Courses:

• Band and/or Chorus (elective courses) **students are only allowed to add/drop band or chorus for the first marking period**
• Resource Room (students may received based upon on needs outlined in IEP)
•  ELA and/or Math Lab (students may receive based upon NYS test scores and/or teacher recommendation)

You have made it to the final year of Middle School. Congratulations!

Enjoy your last year here, as you continue to prepare for high school. If you have any questions or concerns about your child's progress, you can always contact individual teachers or the Team Leader, Ms. Wilcko, to make an appointment to meet with the entire team of teachers. 

Students in 8^th grade will take the following courses:

Full Year Courses:

• English
• Math 8 or Algebra (Based on teacher recommendation: Regents Exam taken at the end of the year; credit bearing high school course)
• Science
• Social Studies
• Family and Consumer Science (FACS) – every other day for 1 semester (2 marking periods or 1/2 a year)
• Physical Education (every other day)
• Spanish or French (credit bearing high school course)
  • (continuation of language taken in 7th grade); Proficiency exam taken at the end of the 8th grade.  A passing score on the Proficiency exam and successful completion of two years of a foreign language result in 1 high school credit being awarded.  

Other Possible Courses:

• ELA and/or Math Lab (students may receive based upon NYS test scores and teacher recommendation)
• Resource Room (students may received based upon on needs outlined in IEP)

Elective Courses:  

• Music
•  Band and/or Chorus **students are only allowed to add/drop band or chorus for the first marking period**

Please contact the Guidance Office with any questions or concerns that you have about your child entering middle school, whether you are just moving to Greene or have a student entering the 6th grade.  

Transition Services/Supports

The following services are provided in order to best meet your child's needs as he or she transitions to the 6th grade or moves into the school district:

• 5th Grade Parent Orientation – Held in the spring, this is an informational night for parents and students that provides a general overview of what to expect as children enter middle school.  
• Visit to the 5th Grade Classrooms – Spring visits to 5th grade classes in order to give all students a detailed picture of what their experience in middle school will look like.  
• 5th Grade Visit to the Middle School – In June, all students come to the middle school and meet their 6th grade teachers and receive a tour of the middle school.
• Summer Orientation – Small group orientation for all 6th graders in August.  At this time, students will receive a copy of their schedule, have opportunities to practice navigating the hallways from classroom to classroom, and participate in a variety of activities designed to help them become more comfortable with the building. Separate orientations are provided for new students entering the district. Information about summer orientation can be found at the Middle School Counseling homepage.
• New Student Support – If you are new to Greene, start by contacting the guidance office to enroll your child.  Once your child has enrolled, you may arrange for an individual tour of the school before he or she starts.  Your child will be supported on the first day of school by a group of middle school students in his/her grade who will help to ensure that he or she is able to find his/her way around the building without difficulty. 

**If your child is struggling with the transition to Greene, either as a 6th grade student or transfer student, please contact the middle school so that we can provide him or her with the supports necessary to be successful at Greene Middle School**