Broad Meadows Middle School

50 Calvin Road | Quincy | Massachusetts | 02169 | 617-984-8723 | Lawrence Taglieri

Announcements

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Teacher Contact

Questions

Telephone numbers for Broad Meadows Middle School:

Main Office, Principal, Vice Principal, Secretary: 617-984-8723

Guidance Counselors:  617-984-8724

Nurse:  617-984-8907

Fax Number: 617- 984-8834

School Hours:

8:15 am. - 2:30 pm.

Absence:

If your child is going to be absent from school for any reason please call the school in the morning to report it. If we do not receive a call from you the attendance clerk will try to call a parent/guardian at home or the work place. If no contact is made your child may be considered truant.

Dismissals:

If you know ahead of time that your child is to be dismissed from school, please send in a note with your child indicating the time and general reason.

Tardiness:

If your child is going to be late to school, a parental note is required explaining the tardiness. It is also expected that you indicate the time you expect your child to arrive at school. If a student enters school between 8:15 - 9:30 a.m. without a note he/she will be admitted to school and a note must be sent to school the next day.  Students whose tardiness is unexcused may be kept after school. Students who are repeatedly tardy to school may have a suspension hearing with parent/guardian.

Do you serve breakfast?

Breakfast is available every morning immediately before school starts at all schools in Quincy. Breakfast consists of a selection of cereals, muffins, bagels, peanut butter, cream cheese, fresh fruit, fruit juice and milk.

What does breakfast cost?

The cost for breakfast is $1.00 at middle schools. At the secondary level breakfast ala carte items are also available for purchase.  Students who are eligible for Free or Reduced price lunches are automatically eligible for free or reduced price breakfast. The cost for a reduced price breakfast is 25 cents. Click here more information on eligibility requirements for free and reduced lunch.

How much does lunch cost?

Middle School full-price student lunch is $1.75.   The cost for a reduced price lunch is 40 cents.  Milk is served with all lunches.  The cost of purchasing milk only is 40 cents and milk choices include 2%, 1%, and 1% chocolate.   Some lunches also include fruit juices in addition to the milk.

Where can I view a lunch menu?

Check out the calendar page and click on the school level (elementary, secondary) to view current menus.

Homework:

Homework assignments differ, depending upon the student's ability, potential, and need. You are expected to complete assignments carefully in order to reinforce and enrich classroom learning experiences. What you and your parents can expect:

Homework is assigned on a regular basis.

Homework is usually discussed in class, collected, and graded within reasonable time for each student, normally within a week.

A record is kept of homework grades and assignments completed.

Students have reasonable notice of long term assignments. Time must be planned for these assignments.

Meeting with your child's teacher :

Parents wishing a conference with their child's teaching teams should call the Guidance Office and make an appointment to meet during the team's preparation period.

Grade 6 Ms. Cronin

Grade 7 Smith

Grade 8 (A-L) Cronin

Grade 8 (M-Z) Smith

Radios, cell phones, MP3 players and electronic devices:

Students are not permitted to use electronic devices such as radios, tape or disc players, beepers, portable phones or other electronic communication devices during school hours. They will be confiscated.

School Cancellation:

If regularly scheduled classes are canceled or delayed for any reason, announcements will be made over AM radio stations WJDA (1300), WBZ (1030), WRKO (680), and Boston television channels 4, 5, and 7. Due to unforeseen emergencies (usually weather), it may be necessary to close school early to insure the safety of our students. Parents and students should discuss what to do when/if this situation occurs. This is especially important when parents are away from home during the school day. It is not possible for the schools to notify parents in advance of such an emergency.

Dress Code:

Each student's hairstyle, appearance and manner of dress are determined by the student and his/her parent or guardian, unless these present a danger to the student's health or safety, interfere with school work or create a classroom or school disruption. Students may be sent home to change clothes. No hats, coats or sunglasses may be worn in the building.

About Us

broad meadows school Established in 1957, Broad Meadows Middle School has become one of Quincy's finest middle schools. With a diverse population that draws from several parts of the city, Meadows possesses a special multicultural atmosphere upon which it thrives. Known for its outstanding curriculum and dedicated staff, the school has been referred to as "a living, breathing, vital example of middle level education at its best." Our primary mission is to provide the finest education possible to each student by offering a challenging academic curriculum, a nurturing environment for the middle school child, and a positive school climate which encourages social growth.

The school also provides a variety of opportunities for students to celebrate their diversity, develop an appreciation for the arts, and encourages opportunities such as community service and global awareness to foster a sense of social responsibility. In September of 1991, Broad Meadows was recognized as a National School Of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education's Secondary School Recognition Program. In addition, Broad Meadows was one of the only middle schools in the country to receive the "Blue Ribbon Award" in both History and The Arts Education. In 1996, Meadows was also bestowed the prestigious Reebok International Human Rights Award for its renowned work with child labor. In 1998, The U.S. Agency for International Development made Meadows the first school ever to receive its "Domestic Partner Award." For 50 years Broad Meadows Middle School, "Home of the Breakers" has truly been a special place.

Message from the Principal of Broad Meadows

principal broad meadows On behalf of the Broad Meadows Middle School staff, I would like to extend a warm welcome to our school. We look forward to developing a mutually beneficial educational partnership with you and your child. A very important goal for us at Broad Meadows is to provide a safe and risk free environment, one in which children are encouraged to reach their potential and are inspired to achieve greatness.

Our mission at Broad Meadows Middle School is to develop students who persevere in their studies, take responsibility for their choices, and are honest in their character. Our staff strives to help equip every child with the necessary academic, emotional, and social skills to lead a productive and healthy life. Through a variety of professional development programs, the Broad Meadows Middle School staff keeps abreast of the latest developments in education. Curriculum is continuously updated and academic programs are aligned with all of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.

Our belief is that our students will be ready to accept the challenges of tomorrow because of the learning experiences they receive today. I invite you to join the staff, students, parents, and school partners, along with me, in our collaborative effort of success for each and every child who enters Broad Meadows Middle School.  Click here to view/print a copy of the Broad Meadows 2006-2007 School Improvement Plan.

Larry Taglieri, Principal

The web master for Broad Meadows Middle School is Paul Haight.

 

Academics

Our middle school teachers have developed a syllabus for each of the courses that they teach.  These syllabi will provide an overview of the major topics that are covered in each course at each grade level, and these topics are aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks in each academic area.  In addition to the major topics, the syllabus contains a list of important text and learning materials, types of assessments that will be used, and a homework policy and grading policy. View the academic standards for all middle school courses. View/print a copy of the 2006-2007 Middle School Program of Studies for 

Grade 6 or Grade 7 or Grade 8.

 

Core Subjects

Math:

Language Arts:

Reading:

Science:

Social Studies:

Extended Core

Reading:

Foreign Language:

Non Core Specialists

Homework

                         Visit the Broad Meadows Calendar of Events

Today's Date

May 9, 2008
Grade 6

MCAS -  Tues 5/13,  & Wed 5/14
Team Notes  
Social Studies
Clifford none
 

Ioanilli

 none
Math
 Ioanilli  Get ready for MCAS on Tuesday.  Study your vocb.
  Hanrahan Study Vocab
  Roslonek none
Science
 McKenna none
  Taglieri Work on experiment
Language Arts
Hanrahan none
 

Power

 none
  Taglieri Work on Autobiography
Reading
 Hanrahan do pg 26/27
 

Miller

 

Miller/Taglieri

 1)  Complete vocabulary sheet

none
  Taglieri Vocabulary page # 4

Grade 7

 MCAS - Thurs. 5/15, Fri. 5/16, Thurs. 5/22 &  Fri. 5/23
Team Notes  
Social Studies
Jacques Test on Ch 7 tomorrow!!
  Willoughby Ancient Rome - Review section on page 220 Read and prepare for class.  Complete "art project" on Rome.
Math
 Bell Pre-Al:  Geometry worksheet # 1-14                                          Math:  Geometry worksheet # 1 -14
  Carnes Quiz Monday.  Review Session Friday after school today.
  Reardon none
Science
 Baird www.mrsbscience.com                                                                     A. Ch 1 Test moved to Monday  B. Do Ch 1:3 Review Questions 1-4 on page 38
  Reardon Chapter 1-1 outline
Language Arts
Adams Homonym quiz tomorrow.
  Dowdall 7-2  Test Monday                                                                             7-4:  test on Monday.                                                                        7-6:  Test on Tuesday
  Jacques Lightning Thief  up to Ch 15
Reading
 Kazolias Worksheet Math words #2
  Dowdall Witness test on Monday
  Reardon Finish spelling review unit.  read Chapter 8 - Welcome Home Jelly Bean.  * Finish up any missed work. Turn in by Wednesday morning.

French

 Gould p 99 ex 1 "En France"  Extra credit assignment due Friday

Spanish

 Greene none

Grade 8

 MCAS - Tues 5/13, Wed 5/14, Tues, 5/20, & Wed. 5/21
Team Notes  
Social Studies
Clifford Study for Chapter 16 Test tomorrow (use your study guide)

Math

 Hazelton Group 2:   Page 615  7 - 15 odd,  Page 624  7 -15 all                Groups 3, 4, & 5:  MCAS Packet Geometry
  Malone All:  Finish MCAS review packet

Math Assist

 Brunelle none

Science

 Billikas Ch 1 sec 2 outline and review
Language Arts
Flaherty none
  Brunelle Finish final copy of 5 paragraph persuasive essay on capital punishment.
  Jacques none
Reading
 Brunelle Finish packet on Black Whiteness pg. 443, extra credit, 10 facts on Admiral Byrd.
  Dowdall none
  Kazolias  Math Words # 2

French

 Gould  

Spanish

 Greene none

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Programs

Broad Meadows offers a variety of activities before and after school. Students are encouraged to participate in these programs so that they have a chance to meet new friends, experience new initiatives, exhibit their talents, and enjoy the complete middle school experience. Periodically, the Student Council will schedule dances for Broad Meadows students in grades 6, 7, and 8. These events are designed so students can enjoy music and refreshments and socialize together after school. Dances, like other extra curricular activities, are governed by the same behavior expectations as regular school activities.

Sports activities include intramural and extramural experiences such as flag football, cross country, volleyball, basketball, swimming, wrestling, and track. Activities and clubs include Drama, Band, Chorus, DARE, Student Council, Yearbook, Art, Computer Club, Chess Club, Operation Days Work, Lego Robotics, Human Rights Team, Tennis, Worker-Bees, Homework Center, 8th Grade Washington Trip, field trips and end of the year outings.

Academic Programs

Remedial Programs

Enrichment Programs

Quincy Public Schools Middle School Programs

Academic, Enrichment, and Remedial Programs available for all Quincy Public Schools students.

Parents

We have an active and caring parent teacher organization at Broad Meadows.  We invite and encourage all parents to attend our meetings, volunteer for a fund-raiser or school event. Remember - we're all trying to make things better for our kids! Contact the Office at Broad Meadows to get more information on our PTO.

Find Us

Broad Meadows Middle School is located at the beginning of the Hough's Neck peninsula.  Our address is 50 Calvin Rd., which is off Sea Street just a few blocks east of the junction of Sea St. and Quincy Shore Drive.  Use the maps below to find us!broad meadows mapbroad meadows map

Partners

Quincy Public Schools are proud that leading businesses recognize the quality and innovation in our schools - and have made a commitment to helping our schools be the very best. Our Partnership Program allows businesses to bring their strengths directly to our students.  Read about the great things our partners are doing...

These Partners make special contributions to Broad Meadows:

Stop and Shop

Contributes to our Honors Night programs several times a year. Their generosity makes it possible for us to celebrate the academic achievements of our students.

Outback Steakhouse

Contributes food to many school events including our annual Community Night.  Their donations make this event successful.

Citizen's Bank

Contributes to our Honors Night programs several times a year.  Citizen's understands the importance of every student's achievements.