Central Middle School

1012 Hancock Street | Quincy | Massachusetts | 02169 | 617-984-8725 | Jennifer Fay

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Questions

What are the telephone numbers for Central?

Main Office, Principal, Vice Principal, Secretary 617-984-8725

Guidance Counselors 617-984-8726

Nurse 617-984-8914

Fax Number 617-984-8661

What are the hours that school is in session?

8:15 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.

When are Early Release Days?

Generally held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The hours on those days are 8:15 A.M. - 12:15 P.M.  Lunch will be served.

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 75 cents 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 30 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.

What Student Activities are available?

Beyond our core academic programs, Central offers a variety of activities before, during, 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.

Sport activities include intramural and extramural experiences such as flag football, cross country, volleyball, floor hockey, basketball, swimming, wrestling, and track.

Activities and clubs include Drama, Band, Chorus, DARE, Amnesty International, Science Fair, Career exploration, Mind’s Eye Literary Magazine, Student Senate, Yearbook, Media Aide, Art, Global Lab, Computer Club, Chess Club, Project Teamwork, Peer Mediation Leaders, Artist in Residence, Jazz Band, Continental Math League, Rampage Newspaper, Future Teachers Club, Butler Pond Restoration, the Thaler Program, ski trips, field trips and end of the year outings.

What is the policy for Field Trips?

Teachers schedule field trips to provide on-site learning experiences. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a proper and orderly manner at all times. These explorations are considered a part of the regular school day and not a recreational experience. Signed parent or guardian permission slips are required for each field trip. Need a permission slip? Download and print one.

What is the policy on Report Cards?

Computerized report cards are issued to students four times during the school year. Letter grades represent the quality of work a student has produced in each subject. A teacher comment section provides additional information. The report card also serves as a record of conduct, attendance, and tardiness. All report cards, except the last reporting, which is mailed home, must be signed by a parent or guardian and returned to school. A note from a parent is required if the report card is lost prior to its return to school.

No School Announcements

If school is canceled for any reason by the superintendent, announcements will be made over AM radio stations WJDA (1300), WRKO (680), WBZ (1030), and television stations 4,5, and 7. On days when school is in session despite inclement weather, parents are asked to use their best judgment about their child’s ability to attend school during poor conditions.

Lost and Found

During the course of the year there are many found and lost items. Please label items. Students should secure their belongings in their lockers with a lock. Articles found in and out of the building should be brought to the office. These items may be claimed there by the owner. Students should refrain from bringing unnecessary valuable items to school.

Use of Lockers

Each student is assigned a locker. It is the student’s responsibility to provide a lock and to maintain this locker. Students should not share their combinations with others. 

About Us

central middle schoolCentral is one of five middle schools in Quincy.  Central has a proud history that goes back over one hundred years.  Central Middle School is located just outside of Quincy Center at 1012 Hancock St. Built in 1894, Central was the original site of Quincy's first high school. In 1924, the building serviced the school system as a junior high school and in 1982, Central became one of Quincy's middle schools.We are happy to host the advanced placement program for the city.

A dedicated staff provides quality education to approximately 600 students in grades six, seven and eight, which is currently the largest of all the middle schools in Quincy. Programs are offered to students residing in the neighborhood district. Pupils feed into Central from the Bernazzani, Wollaston, Merrymount, and Beechwood Knoll elementary schools. Also, the Middle School Advanced Placement classes offered to middle school students is located at Central Middle School.

High academic achievement takes place when the entire school community assists a child to work towards his or her fullest potential. At Central, the entire staff respects different learning styles, while at the same time, endorses high standards of academic achievement for all of its students.

 

principal central middle school Central - A Special Kind of Place

It is excellence in teaching that is at the nucleus of academic proficiency. Central teachers stimulate participation, arouse enthusiasm, foster thoughtful responses, endorse the infusion of technology, and empower all children to take risks.

At Central we acclaim the diversity in our community. We treasure this diversity as a resource in our school community. Central is committed to respecting human differences by providing challenging and stimulating opportunities that advocate teaching and learning throughout the school environment.

At Central we support the development of collaborative affiliations with our community and neighborhood. We recognize the importance of families contributing general support to the school, the classrooms and individual encouragement for their children. We also understand the importance of the coalitions we establish with our business partnerships and alumni. As a result of these collaborations, we seek to foster the spirit of community through these programs. Click here to view/print a copy of Central's 2007-2008 School Improvement Plan approved by the Quincy School Committee October 2007.

Jen Fay, Principal

The web master for Central School is Steve Sylvia

 

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, 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:

Social Studies:

Science:

Extended Core

Reading:

Foreign Language:

Non-Core Specialists

 

Homework

Visit Central's School Calendar of Events

  

MIDTERM  - MAY 9th

PTO -  MAY 15th, 7pm

Grade 6 Division 6-1 to 6-4

DAY

2

DATE

05-08-08
Social Studies
Complete the second Sub Saharan Africa sheet
Math
  
Science
  
                                Language Arts Sources for research paper are due Mon. 5/12.  Bring in a silent reading book for after MCAS testing on Mon & Tues
Reading

REMINDER:   Roots and grammar review are available every AM in Rm.6 before school.  I strongly suggest that students who fail GO BACK grammar review tests or recent roots test should attend.

Bring independent reading book and writing utensil to class everyday.  20 minutes of independent reading and five minutes of roots lists 1-2 review.

Word Of the Week:  fiduciary

Make flashcards for Roots list #15; Test Friday, May 9, 2008.

Grade 6 Division 6-5 to 6-9

Social Studies
 
                                   Math ALL DIVISIONS:  Reteach & practice 21.4
Science
  
Language Arts
Complete projects.  Be ready to put poster together!
Reading
 MONDAY:  6-6;  work on board game project.  6-5,7,8,9;  Discuss with your family about the longest trip you've taken.  Jot down details in preparation for writing assignment.

TUESDAY:  6-5,7,8,9;  Finish rough draft of trip essay.     6-6;  work on board game project.

WEDNESDAY&THURSDAY&FRIDAY:  ALL:  work on board game project

Grade 7 Division 7-1 to 7-4

Social Studies
ALL DIVISIONS:  Finish Roman rap
Math
 Ms. Yannacio's Website
Science
  
Language Arts
MS. BAILEY'S WEBSITE
7-3 Spanish
 none

Grade 7 Division 7-5 to 7-9

Social Studies
 

Math

  
Science
  
Language Arts
 

Reading

Quiz (study vocab flash cards for tomorrow)

Grade 8 Division 8-1 to 8-4

Social Studies
Read article and complete wkst.
Math
  
Science
  
Language Arts
Bibliography cards due Friday 5/9.  Research for Thesis paper.  finish "The Pearl" - ch.3 questions.

Grades 8 Division 8-5 to 8-9
Social Studies

TUESDAY&WEDNESDAY:  Do ALL vocab for your chapter due Thursday. 

THURSDAY&FRIDAY  Read and take notes on ALL sections of your chapter.  due Monday
Math

Algebra 1:   

Div 8-5,6,9:      

Div 8-8:  

Science
  

     Language Arts 

 Doyle journal check on Wednesday!  Grammar test on Tuesday!  Chapter test (6-11) on Friday!   Vocabulary test on Monday, May 12!

Reading

  

Foreign Language

 Ms. Burns:   MONDAY:  Projects due Monday 5/12.  Study for book verb quiz.    TUESDAY&WEDNESDAY&THURSDAY:  Chapter 7 test on Friday!     FRIDAY:  Ninguna!  Happy Friday!

Mr. Cordero:  

Health
   

            

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Programs

Beyond our core academic programs, Central offers a variety of activities before, during, 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.

Activities and clubs include Drama, Band, Chorus, DARE, Amnesty International, Science Fair, Career exploration, Mind’s Eye Literary Magazine, Student Senate, Yearbook, Media Aide, Art, Global Lab, Computer Club, Chess Club, Project Teamwork, Peer Mediation Leaders, Artist in Residence, Jazz Band, Continental Math League, Rampage Newspaper, Future Teachers Club, Butler Pond Restoration, the Thaler Program, ski trips, field trips and end of the year outings.Sport activities include intramural and extramural experiences such as flag football, cross country, volleyball, floor hockey, basketball, swimming, wrestling, and track.

Academic Programs

Remedial Programs

Enrichment Programs

Quincy Public Schools Middle Schools Programs

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

Parents

Central Middle School involves parents and staff in efforts to support and extend Central programs, and build a sense of community at the school. The PTO organizes a variety of fund raisers and special events throughout the year. Parents and staff are encouraged to participate in the sponsored activities. Please watch for announcements for exact dates, times, locations,and topics.

2005-2006 PTO Officers

Co-President Mary Flattery Poluikis flattery@comcast.net
Co-President Joanne Minton joaminton@verizon.net
Secretary Janet Stanton stantonis@hotmail.com
Treasurer Kathy Hudson McCluskey kahara0407@hotmail.com
Publicity Cindy Leahy michaelleahy@comcast.net

Calendar of PTO Meetings - ALL PARENTS WELCOME!

All meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. Meetings in November, December and February end at 7:30 at which time other planned activities such as "Central Reads" begin. School Improvement Council meetings are held each month before the PTO meetings from 6:45 to 7:00. Meeting dates to be posted.

Find Us

Central Middle School is located just outside of Quincy center. Our address is 1012 Hancock St., just north of the junction of Adams St. and Hancock St., between Merrymount Rd. and Butler Rd. Use the maps below to find us!

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Partners

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