Nyack Middle School

Welcome Letter from Mr. Lambert grade 8:  

Welcome letter from Mrs. Falvo grade 7:  Welcome Back Letter- 7th docx.pdf 

Welcome Letter from Mrs. Battista grade 6:  Battista-6th Grade Welcome Back Letter.pdf 

No matter what grade you are in, it's never too early to begin planning and preparing for College.  Middle School is important for building a academic foundation. 

• Form strong study habits by being prepared, studying and doing your homework every night.
• Stay focused , set academic and personal goals and work towards achieving those milestones.
• Get organized, develop a calendar, to keep track of important test dates and assignment and project due dates. 
• Get and stay involved in extracurricular clubs  - getting involved in different clubs and activities helps to develop your interests and you will feel more engaged in your school experience.
• Visit a nearby college campus
• Browse through the resources available to you in the Naviance program.  Begin to develop a resume.  Search colleges.  Complete a Career Cluster Finder, or Strength Explorer.
• Meet with  your school counselor.  Your counselor is a valuable resource for you. 

Letter to 8th grade parents:   2023-24 8th Grade Scheduling Letter.pdf  

High School Program of Studies: 

 Program of Studies 2024-2025 ENG

Program of Studies 2024-2025 HAITIAN CREOLE

Program of Studies 2024-2025 SPANISH

Our 8th grade parent orientation is scheduled for January 24, 2024 at 6pm. 

8th grade students will receive information about High School Elective Courses during the week of January 8, 2024.  Students  will receive a program of studies, plus a elective sheet and worksheet. 

Program of Studies worksheet:  Your high school Plan of Studies worksheet. 

Middle School Program of Studies ( curriculum guide) in English   MS program of studies 2024-25.pdf 

Middle School Program of Studies ( curriculum Guide) in Spanish   Program of Studies 2023-2024

Middle School Program of Studies ( curriculum Guide) in Creole  Program of Studies 23-24 CREOLE.pdf 

Nyack School District's Comprehensive School Counseling/ Guidance Plan:   K - 12 Nyack School District Guidance Plan 2023-24 docx.pdf 

Information to help your child with increased anxiety about returning to school: https://childmind.org/article/back-to-school-anxiety-during-covid/

For information on teen depression in English:  https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/teen-depression/teendepression_20-mh-8089_150205.pdf 

Parent Resources:

The Governor has opened an Emotional Support Hotline: 1-844-863-9314, more information can be found at: https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/covid-19-resources.html

 Safety supports 

• National Suicide Prevention and Crisis Line:  988
• Or text TALK to 741741
• Behavioral Health Response Team - 845-517-0400

Resources for Grief

Grief work may be helpful to provide support for students and families to process their grief over what was lost at the end of the school year. 

• • Understanding Grief to Better Support Students, Families and Educators  
  • Helping Kids Grieve (Resources best for Primary, Intermediate, and Parents)
  • Help for Kids - Grief (Resources for Primary, Intermediate, Secondary Students and Parents) 
  • Helping Children and Teens with Loss for Secondary Students and Parents 
  • Transforming Grief into Hope (Resources best for Intermediate and Secondary Students; as well as, Parents)
  • http://heartsandcraftscounseling.org/
  • https://unitedhospiceinc.org/our-services/bereavement-services
  • https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-safety-and-crisis/mental-health-resources/addressing-grief

Center for Safety and Change - providing Safety , changing lives

24- Hour hotline: 845 - 634 -3344

24- Hour Mobile Text: 845 286 - 4997

24- Hour Web chat: centerforsafetyandchange.org