Having been in the BSCSD for over 11 years, I can honestly say from experience that this school district just keeps getting better and better. Tax payers should not be worried that your tax dollars are being spent in vain. The teachers actually care about our kids and the parent involvement keeps the
... Read more schools up in the realm of excellence. The extracurricular activities are sure to please all. When there was a threat of losing our music program, community-based support became involved and we now have a stable and succesful music program. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/26/05
Our third child is now attending BSMS, and each child's experience has been very positive. You can see how much the staff enjoys working with this age group as evidenced in the way they greet the kids in the hall, the time they spend afterschool helping, or just talking with students, and in the clubs,
... Read more intramurals, and sports they provide. Great attention is given to help ease the transition into Grade 6, including letters and visits in the 5th grade classrooms by the MS principal. The 8th graders have opportunities to take advanced math, science and art courses, as well as complete their first year of a foreign language. The PTA is active in the school and maintains a strong positive relationship with the staff. Emphasis is given to making BSMS a 'Great Place to Learn.' Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/07/05
I have been in Ballston Spa schools for eight years now. Each years seems to get better and better- these schools are wonderful! I find that my GPA especially is much better than my siblings who attended different schools. I believe it is because of the constant help and support offered by teachers and
... Read more staff at this school. There are so many options for me! They offer various school teams and extracurricular activities such as clubs and teams. The arts program is awesome! Drama, music, band, orchestra- chorus! Students have so many choices and wonderful opertunities! But my mom's favorite thing is the chances for parent involvement! Field trips, PTA, everything! And they always inform the parents about everything! 'BSMS ROCKS!' Read less
Posted by a student on 05/17/05
I have had two children attending Ballston Spa Schools. One attended since kindergarten and is now on the High Honor's list in 6th grade and my eldest has graduated. I am extremely satisfied with the attention given by the teaching staff. The staff has always been attentive to my inquiries as a parent
... Read more and both my children have had positive experiences at the school. I have been very happy with the academic, music, drama and sports programs offered, as well as the engagement and involvement between teachers and parents. Good work. I highly recommend this school district. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/02/05
I have had two children go through this school, the second finishing this year. When my first child started five years ago the school was ok but there were definite weaknesses. However, since getting a new principal and hiring several new teachers, I have found the school to be very adolescent friendly
... Read more and academically sound. Both my children were able to take accelerated courses. They also had many opportunities to find their niche in extracurricular activities and sports. The teachers have been available afterschool for the children and I have always gotten quick responses when calling or emailing. The teachers were very enthusiastic and were very giving of their time and energy. I was especially grateful to the Launching Pad teachers who got many children interested in theater. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/18/04
My child has needed a great deal of extra attention because of disabilities and the guidance counselors have gone way out of their way to give him so much extra help that I am amazed. He has been to 6 other schools so I can make a fair comparison. Ballston Spa has been, and still is doing a tremendous
... Read more job and I fully appreciate them. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/07/04
If given a choice I would not wish for my child to be in this school. My child is a special needs and it was a big fight to get them to help her. I wound up getting a child advocate involved to get her what was needed. The teachers in previous years have not been very patient with her and did not want
... Read more to go the extra mile to help her. Read less
* In 2008-2009 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, in grades 4 and 8 in science and in grades 5 and 8 in social studies. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.
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creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
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visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
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Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Ballston Spa schools — Ballston Spa Middle School is located at 210 Ballston Ave, Ballston Spa NY 12020. 210 Ballston Ave is in the 12020 ZIP code in Ballston Spa, NY The school district for Ballston Spa Middle School is the Ballston Spa Ctl School District. Ballston Spa Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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