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Gettysburg Area Middle School
 Educational Program
Grades 6, 7 and 8
2009-2010
Dr. William Hall, SuperintendentMr. Larry Redding, Assistant SuperintendentMr. Steve Litten, PrincipalDr. James O’Connor, Assistant Principal
 
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 Dear Parents,Welcome to the Gettysburg Area Middle School (GAMS). Weare very glad to have you here.This booklet has been developed to provide you with a brief overview of the courses and programs available to our students.This booklet will answer many of the questions you may have re- garding the Middle School Educational Program.Close cooperation between the school and home will maxi-mize your child’s learning. Mutual benefits occur when there is ameaningful exchange of information between the school and home. If, at any time during the school year, you have a concern regard-ing specific aspects of the educational program in this booklet, weencourage you to first contact the person in charge of that pro- gram. We hope that this booklet for parents and students will pro-mote better understanding and communications relating to our Middle School Educational Program.We hope that this booklet will be helpful to you throughout the year. We will do what we can to help your child achieve thebest possible education. Your support and cooperation as well as suggestions are welcomed and appreciated. If there is something in this booklet which is not clear or for which you would like more information, please contact the MiddleSchool office.Sincerely,Steve Litten, Principal  James O’Connor, Assistant Principal 
 
 
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VISION . . . .
The Gettysburg Area Middle School, recognizing the uniquenessof the middle level student and working in partnership with the family and com-munity, provides an educational environment in which each student is encour-aged and expected to achieve his/her full potential as an emerging, responsiblecitizen.
MEETING STUDENT NEEDS . . . .
The Gettysburg Area Middle School staff recognizes students’ intellectual, physical, social, and emotional needs in devel-oping the educational program. One of the goals we have is to create an envi-ronment in which all students can succeed. We recognize the unique growthand development of each child.
TEAMING . . . .
All students are assigned to a team of teachers who are respon-sible for instruction in the areas of mathematics, science, language arts, and so-cial studies. Teaming provides a sense of community for students so they canlearn in a safe, warm, caring environment. There are approximately 100 stu-dents on each team. There are three teams within each grade level.
 PARENT PARTICIPATION . . . .
Students in the Gettysburg Area MiddleSchool are most likely to be successful when parents and teachers work to-gether. To assist in that partnership, parents are encouraged to join us in thefollowing manner:
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Visit the classroom at any time. No advance notice or appointment is neces-sary. Just register at the office before going to the classroom.
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Call the team leader and ask to meet with your child’s teachers. Each teamis given sufficient meeting time to satisfy your schedule.
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Group parent meetings occur with the principal four times a year in theevening. Dates for those meetings are sent home at the beginning of eachyear and reminders sent by email. All are invited to attend.
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Use the Internet and
 HomeLogic
to continuously check on your student’s progress on assignments, grades, and attendance. Applications for 
 HomeLogic
are available in the guidance office.
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