Farnsworth
Middle
School
successfully
brings
students
from
the
elementary
school
to
the
high
school
by
meeting
the
unique
intellectual,
social,
emotional
and
physical
needs
of
10-14
year
olds.
The
program
is
designed
to
develop
a
student’s
love
of
learning,
strong
habits
of
the
mind
and
body,
a
commitment
to
high
academic
standards,
an
appreciation
of
the
arts,
an
understanding
of
democratic
principles,
respect
for
self
and
others
and
responsibility
for
actions.
All
students
engage
in
learning
that
requires
them
to
think
critically
and
creatively,
make
informed
and
reasoned
judgments,
produce
and
invent,
critique
and
analyze,
develop
personal
responsibility
and
concern
for
others,
and
move
towards
greater
independence
as
learners.
Parents
can
support
their
child’s
school
learning
by:
•
Continuing
to
demonstrate
the
value
of
learning.
•
Talking
with
your
child
about
what
they
are
learning.
•
Using
the
vocabulary
and
discussing
the
concepts
being
presented.
•
Sharing
reading,
current
events,
field
trips
and
other
learning
experiences
with
your
child.
•
Communicating
with
school
staff.
For
a
complete
look
at
Guilderland
curriculum
by
grade
level,
please
click
on
the
appropriate
link
below:
While
all
students
will
study
at
least
the
topics
indicated
in
the
documents
above,
there
are
also
opportunities
or
students
to
choose
other
areas
of
study
based
on
their
interests
and
needs.
