Farragut Middle School is located at 27 Farragut Avenue Hastings-On-Hudson, NY serving grades 5-8 in Westchester County. In addition to the strong academic program offered at the Middle School, needs and abilities of students are met through special education classes and accelerated programs. A Social and Emotional Learning program teaches students how to acknowledge their feelings, manage their emotions, delay impulses, be sensitive to others and consider their peers' perspectives. Students are challenged to explore, investigate and reach conclusions with the confidence that they will be supported in all endeavors.
The transition from childhood to adolescence is a challenging time. Interested in exploring and learning about many different areas while developing an increasing ability to deal with complex concepts, middle school students are also concerned with social interaction and peer acceptance. Within the Middle Schools structured, nurturing environment, each student is offered opportunities to develop and practice personal responsibility, accountability, initiative, and respect for others.
Recognizing and understanding the needs of the middle school student, staff provide for social growth in an appropriate and supportive environment while implementing a rigorous curriculum. Students are exposed to many academic disciplines. Annually, the Middle School’s performance on the English/Language Arts assessment test is among the best in the state.
