Grade Level: | 6-8 |
Enrollment: | Approximately 700 |
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Manchester Township Middle School is located in the eastern end of the township next to the Ridgeway School. The school, nestled in the beginning of the Jersey Pine Barrens, is a two-story structure that opened its doors September 1, 1983, the first and only middle school in the township. When it opened it housed grades five through eight with a student population of 850, bringing to an end several years of split sessions and overcrowding in a township that literally "took off" overnight. However, within two years we were bursting at the seams.
Our school like everything else has experienced many changes over the years. In 1992, with the opening of a new elementary school (MTES) we said good-bye to the fifth grades and became more of a true Middle School, housing grades six through eight.
Downsizing at the Lakehurst Naval base, which is in our back yard, changed our make-up from a sizeable transient population to a more settled one, allowing families to utilize the entire school system and our staff to enjoy the siblings of students they remember fondly.
In 2005, a new 18-classroom wing was opened, featuring an additional computer lab and science lab classrooms. The cafeteria and media center were also renovated.
Today our student population numbers around 700 with a staff of 75, composed of administrators, teachers, and support staff. We are proud to offer our students a complete, well-rounded education. The Middle School offers every student a package that exposes them to a variety of programs. Examples of these programs include art, music, foreign languages, performing arts, technology applications, and home economics. We also offer many extra-curricular activities.
The Middle School has a Master Schedule that has a 9 period day. Classes are either single or double block periods. Single classes are 40 minutes; double classes are 80 minutes in length. This schedule allows for more time in Mathematics and Language Arts. Teachers now specialize in their specific teaching areas. It has been very successful.
Throughout the year, teaching staff members use various teaching techniques. The student’s different learning modalities are taken into account as different strategies are put into place. Examples of different teaching strategies include active student participation, cooperative group learning and individual work. Every teacher seeks to create a rich learning classroom environment.
