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Middle Schools of Franklin, MA

Warren Reynolds — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 13:49:36 +0000

There are three public middle schools in the town of Franklin, MA. Their street addresses, phone numbers and web presences are as follows:

Horace Mann Middle School
224 Oak Street
Franklin, MA 02038
508-541-6230
http://www.franklin.ma.us/auto/schools/horace/default.htm

Remington Middle School
628 Washington St.
Franklin, MA 02038
508-541-2130
http://www.franklin.ma.us/auto/schools/remington/default.htm

Annie Sullivan Middle School
500 Lincoln Street
Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
(508) 553-0322
http://www.franklin.ma.us/auto/schools/sullivan/default.htm

Why Franklin, MA Middle Schools Are Winners!

Warren Reynolds — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:06:11 +0000

Franklin, MA middle schools are winners because middle school students in Franklin consistently perform well in the state’s MCAS exams.

But beyond the impressive MCAS rankings, Franklin, MA public middle schools can point to several other public confirmations of excellence:

1. Spotlight School Award by the New England League of Middle Schools.

Spotlight School Award

The New England League of Middle Schools recently named the Remington School a “Spotlight School.” Remington is one of only 11 Massachusetts middle schools to be so honored.

The award recognizes schools perform at high rates of success in fostering learning for young adolescents and consistently achieve best practices for middle schools.

2. 2005 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year Award

MA Public School Teacher of Year

Nancy Schoen of Franklin, MA’s Remington Middle School won Massachusetts Teacher of the Year honors for 2005.

The award anually recognises the one Massachusetts teacher who in that year best personifies the highest standards of the teaching profession.

3. Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science – 2003 and 2005

Jeffrey Chaffee of Franklin MA’s Horace Middle School (2003) and June Thall of Franklin, MA’s Remington Middle School (2005) won the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). Awards are given to teachers in the US who best deserve recognition for their contributions to teaching math and science in grades K – 12.

Computers & Technology at Franklin, MA Middle Schools

Warren Reynolds — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:57:24 +0000

Franklin Middle Schools offer in-depth computer and technology training to students.

The middle school curriculum in Franklin includes computer instruction in labs for each grade – 6, 7 and 8 - combined with technology training in real-world applications in the classrooms. A foundation is laid for more career oriented instruction in high school.

Students are offered the opportunity to learn practical applications of tech training in fields ranging from structural, manufacturing and communication technologies, robotic programming and vehicle and bridge systems.

Additionally, every class’s teacher has the opportunity to publish web sites for class use; many of these class sites are very in-depth including homework, study links, advice, inspiration, tips on MCAS . . . not just fluff!

Sites are hosted within the school’s web presence or at their own domains.

Franklin, MA Middle School Libraries

Warren Reynolds — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:40:07 +0000

All three middle schools in the Franklin, MA public school systems offer students modern, spacious libraries.

Middle School Library, Franklin, MA

The library serving the Horace Mann Middle School in Franklin, MA has over 13,000 books in its collection.

There are over 20,000 materials at the library serving the Remington Middle School in Franklin, MA (including books, periodicals and videos).