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School Summary
Longfellow Middle School has a reputation for academic excellence with statewide and nationally recognized accomplishments: 2010, 2011, and 2012 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Education, Math Counts – 1st in the state; Science Olympiad – 8th in the country; Orchestra and Band – Superior ratings; Knowledge Masters and First Lego League teams are nationally ranked. Longfellow Middle School provides a traditional school structure including a seven period school day plus a 20 minute Lancer Time for remediation and enrichment. All students are part of an academic team comprised of teachers in English, social studies, science, and a counselor. All teachers are expected to incorporate the development of problem-solving and critical thinking skills into the curriculum for all students, regardless of academic program or progress. Emphasis is placed on making each academic area (regular education, the advanced academic center, the honors program, special education, English for Speakers of Other Languages) the best it can be. Our curriculum also stresses the importance of service learning and lifelong learning skills. All students are supported in ways that challenge and support them to reach their full potential. Our welcoming, supportive, and safe school environment is enhanced by our Positive Behavior Support program. Our Lancer Code is: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Safe. Parental involvement is critical to the success of each child and the Longfellow school community. The school’s PTA contributes to the benefit of all school citizens through financial support and advisement to the principal. The school’s business partners, Booz Allen Hamilton and Barnes and Noble, provide resources to the school and Booz Allen provides a successful mentoring program. The school has a wide-ranging after-school activities program. A comprehensive list of activities, clubs, and organizations are provided at this link. Longfellow Middle School- “Inspiring Excellence”
Last Updated: 2012-07-19
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