Welcome Message from our Principal

Dear Students:

Welcome to the Philippa Schuyler Middle School for the Gifted and Talented. You have been selected from many applicants for admission to this outstanding educational institution.

You will have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of educational experiences. You will be expected to take full responsibility for your learning and achievement. Why not decide to study diligently and become a member of the National Junior Honor Society (for 7th and 8th grades)? Students in grades 5 and 6 may strive to join the National Beta Honor Society.

Our motto, "whom much is given, much is required", should be your guiding force every day. I am expecting you to be a Schuyler student in every way. Take the opportunity to make a difference in our school community. Become a member of the Principal's Club for service learning. Our Student Government, the Red and Blue Club, the School Safety Squad, the Library Club and other various mentoring activities provide school service credit, which will look quite impressive on your high school application.

We provide a rich curriculum in the fine and performing arts. If you have questions about admissions to the orchestra, band, chorus, drama, dance, visual arts and other elective programs, contact the assistant principal assigned to your grade.

Schuyler students are expected to excel above the standards in all areas. I am quite confident in your abilities. We expect you to model school pride, scholarship, leadership and citizenship. Remember. "To whom much is given, much is required."

Barbara Sanders
Principal

Welcome Message from our Student Government

Dear Friends:

The Student Government of Philippa Schuyler welcomes you and hopes that you have an exciting fulfilling school year.

The Government is a body that speaks for you. We voice your opinion about school matters. Each period one class elects a president and a vice president who will represent you at meetings. Since they will be your voice at these weekly meetings, select them very carefully.

In previous years, the Student Council has been successful in planning activities for the students. With your support and active participation, we will continue in this manner. We look forward to your contribution to the Student Government.

Best of luck! We hope your years will bring you success and happiness.

Welcome Message from our PTA

Dear Parents:

Our children are considered gifted and talented. As a result, we accept that “To Whom Much is Given, Much is required.” Therefore, it is essential that we provide ongoing quality support to our children. This support will ensure that our children acquire academic skills, social skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in high school, in college and in life. This support will can only materialize through collaborate between parents and school to provide the best academic and social experiences for our children’s growth.

Furthermore, our PTA objectives describe the type of support expected of us. We should:

Provide support and resources to the school for the benefit and educational growth of our children;Promote and help develop a cooperative working relationship between the parents and staff of our school;Develop parent leadership and build capacity for greater involvement; Provide opportunities and training for parents to participate in school governance and decision-making.

With our support we are confident that upon graduation from Philippa Schuyler, our children will be prepared to excel at best high schools, elite colleges and in life.

Please join us at our PTA meetings on the third Saturday of each month at 9:30 A.M.

Welcome Message from Guidance Counselor

Dear Students and Parents:

The Guidance Counselors extend a hearty welcome to you. We are anxious to get to know each of you. We will endeavor to help you in the following areas:

1. High School Placement
2. Career Decisions Making
3. Educational Development
4. Intellectual Development
5. Social Development
6. Behavioral Modifications
7. Class Placement and Many Other Areas

Feel free to seek our advice about problems you may have.

We urge all students to put forth an extra effort in their studies so that they will be eligible for induction into the honor societies. Membership in these societies is the highest honor you can achieve in this school. Members must maintain a 90% average, and exhibit good citizenship, leadership ability, service to the school and community and have excellent character.

We are looking forward to working with you to help make your years at Philippa Schuyler productive and happy.