The transition from 5th to 6th grade is a big deal, and we're excited to welcome our new sixth graders to middle school. We hope you're excited too.
In order to prepare for our new sixth graders' arrival in the fall, Clarke Middle School will be using this website to serve as a hub for all communications, documents, and information related to your child's advancement to middle school. Please see the timeline below for an overview of the transition process.
QUESTIONS?
After attending/watching our middle school transition info sessions on or after March 9, you may have questions. If so, please contact the Clarke main office at 781-861-2450 between the hours of 7:30 - 3:30 on weekdays.
5th-6th Grade Transition Timeline
Friday, February 27 — 5th-to-6th Grade Transition Website Launch
You have received a message inviting you to visit this transition website, linked on the Clarke website, which contains all the necessary information and resources you’ll need to complete the course request process for your rising 6th grader.
Monday, March 9 — Family Information Night (7-8PM in Clarke Auditorium)
Slideshow Link (will be posted after the 3/9/26 session)
Presentation Video Link (will be posted after the 3/9/26 session)
This is a comprehensive presentation about Clarke, providing you with detailed information for making choices about your child’s middle school experience. We have recorded a presentation of the slideshow linked it above so that families who don’t attend the event live may watch at their convenience.
Tuesday, March 10th — Course Registration Begins (Complete Google Forms)
Note - the Program of Studies will be posted here and on the Clarke website, and we will email you with the following two forms:
1. Course Registration Selection Form (will be posted here on Tuesday, March 10th)
These forms will be posted on this website, as well. We ask that you complete these two forms by March 27, 2026 so that we may begin the teaming and scheduling process for next school year.
Friday, March 27th — Course Registration Window Closes
Tuesday, June 9 — 5th Grade Step-Up Day
5th grade students will visit Clarke in the afternoon to tour the building and meet some of our staff.
Mid-August — Your child’s team placement will be emailed home through our Aspen portal.
All middle school students will receive their full schedule on the first day of school.
TBA in Late August — Open House for Parents/Caregivers & Students
This is Clarke's website; if your child is a rising Diamond 6th grader, click here to go to Diamond's website.
Clarke's PTO Website: https://www.clarkepto.org/