Welcome to the Middle School

Our Middle School supports the beliefs of the National Middle School Association and has designed a program that reflects these beliefs.

Successful schools for young adolescents are characterized by a culture that includes:

• Educators who value working with this age group and are prepared to do so
• Courageous, collaborative leadership
• A shared vision that guides decisions
• An inviting, supportive and safe environment
• High expectations for every member of the learning community
• Students and teachers engaged in active learning
• An adult advocate for every student
• School-initiated family and community partnerships.

• Curriculum that is relevant, challenging, integrative, and exploratory
• Multiple learning and teaching approaches that respond to their diversity
• Assessment and evaluation programs that promote quality learning
• Organizational structures that support meaningful relationships and learning
• School-wide efforts and policies that foster health, wellness, and safety
• Multifaceted guidance and support services

This We Believe: Successful Schools for Young Adolescents
National Middle School Association (NMSA) 2003

• Teachers are organized into grade level teams with common planning time and regular meetings to discuss programs and student needs. The team is able to change the structure of the day or class location to include special presentations or activities.
• The curriculum and teaching methodology at each grade level has been developed with the needs of the preadolescent in mind. Assessment includes projects and activities as well as traditional tests. Exploration activities in the fine arts are encouraged. The school offers a variety of extracurricular programs such as the Leadership Conference, Student Council, Peer Counseling, and Sports.
• The counseling and advisory programs provide support for all students. The advisor is an adult advocate for each student. The advisory program provides an opportunity for students to discuss issues that concern them and to learn about various aspects of preadolescence.
• A close partnership with the family is valued by the school. Two regularly scheduled parent conference days are held each year. Parents are welcome to meet with teachers about a specific concern at any time during the school year. Parents are also welcome to confer with their child’s advisor. The school sponsors a parent support group that meets monthly to discuss issues related to young adolescents. Parents are encouraged to come to school and talk to staff members about their concerns.
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  To ensure smooth communication with the Middle School Office, please contact the secretaries via email at:
  
  • MS Counseling Secretary, Carol Carvalho at Carol.Carvalho@earj.com.br for attendance information, detention information, request a meeting with a teacher, questions for the counselor, questions in general.
  • MS Principal's Secretary, Sonja Carruthers at Sonia.Carruthers@earj.com.br for comments and general questions as well as for questions for the principal.
    
    We welcome you to the EA Middle School and hope you enjoy your experience with us!