Welcome to C.J. Hooker Middle School (CJH)
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School Hours
- School day: 7:40 AM – 2:28 PM
- Students may be dropped off as early as 7:00 AM
- Extra help and clubs: 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
- Late bus available at 3:10 PM
Daily Schedule
Homeroom: 7:40–7:46
Period 1: 7:46–8:28
Period 2: 8:31–9:13
Period 3: 9:16–9:58
Period 4: 10:01–10:43
Period 5 (Lunch): 10:46–11:28
Period 6: 11:31–12:13
Period 7: 12:16–12:58
Period 8: 1:01–1:43
Period 9: 1:46–2:28
Class periods are 42 minutes long. Students have 3 minutes between classes.
Academic Teams
Purple Team
- Schlechtweg (ELA/Science)
- Rosado (ELA/Social Studies)
- Monti (ELA/Math)
Yellow Team
- Clark (ELA/Social Studies)
- Dornfest (ELA/Science)
- Savarese (ELA/Math)
Maroon Team
- Kelly (ELA/Science)
- Kayser (ELA/Math)
- Ladka (ELA/Social Studies)
Important Notes
- Students stay with the same peer group for ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
- Students mix with all sixth graders during specials.
- Team placement letters are mailed in August.
- Teacher/team requests are not accepted.
- Students are not grouped by ability level.
- Counselors meet with 5th-grade teachers to assist with placements.
School Counselors
Jennifer Blake
Michael Toscano
Additional Support Staff
School Psychologist
School Social Worker
School Nurse
Services Available
Academic support
Social and emotional support
Parent, student, and staff communication
Lunch groups
Participation in conferences and meetings
Community resource referrals
Clubs and Activities
Examples of Clubs
- Art Club
- Chess Club
- Computer Club
- Cooking Club
- Diversity Club
- Drama Club
- Environmental Club
- Garden Club
- Homework Club
- Math Team
- Newspaper
- Science Forum
- Student Government
- Yearbook
- Walking Club
- Spirit Club
- Ski Club
Sports
Offered Beginning in 7th Grade
- Football
- Soccer
- Cross Country
- Basketball
- Wrestling
- Volleyball
- Track and Field
- Baseball
- Softball
- Lacrosse
Other Opportunities
- Varsity Swimming and Diving
- Sports and Socializing Club for 6th graders
Homework Expectations
Students will typically have homework from multiple classes.
Homework impacts report card grades.
Google Classroom is frequently used for assignments.
Students are encouraged to use a homework planner or assignment notebook to stay organized.
School Communication
Information is shared through:
- District website
- Google Classroom
- Parent Square, Daily announcements
Parents are encouraged to contact teachers, counselors, nurses, psychologists, social workers, or administrators with concerns.
School Communication
Chromebook Expectation
Student Responsibilities
- Each student receives a Chromebook and charger.
- Devices must be charged nightly.
- Lost chargers must be replaced.
- Damaged devices require repair costs.
- Chromebooks and chargers must be returned if a student leaves the district.
Approximate Repair Costs
- Screen: $50
- Keyboard: $10–$50
- Lost devices are billed at replacement value.
Discipline
The school is committed to a safe and productive learning environment.
Students receive the district Code of Conduct.
Parent/guardian and student signatures are required.
Questions should be directed to school administrators.
Lockers
Lockers are available to all students.
School-issued locks are required.
Personal locks are not permitted.
Students should not share combinations.
Valuable items should be left at home.
Tips for a Successful Transition to Middle School
- Set realistic goals and expectations.
- Establish a consistent study space and routine.
- Communicate with teachers.
- Reach out to support staff when needed.
- Encourage participation in school activities.
- Help students become self-advocates.
- Monitor social media and cell phone use.
Important Contacts
Main Office
- Phone: 845-615-6300
Administration
- Jenelle Hindell, Principal
- Meghan Coburn, Assistant Principal
School Counselors
- Jennifer Blake — jennifer.blake@gcsny.org
- Michael Toscano — michael.toscano@gcsny.org
Additional Staff
- Anthony Monti, School Psychologist
- Dawn Pawliczak, School Nurse
- Lauren Levesque, School Social Worker