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All middle school parents/guardians must request electives courses for their child through Genesis. Every attempt is made to honor all requests. Families are reminded that when they complete scheduling, they are making requests for the next school year. Selections will not be reviewed until after the close date of May 29 at 3:15 pm.
The Genesis portal will open on May 15, 2026 at 3:15 pm for the 2026 - 2027 school year. Important information about scheduling can be found below, which includes instructions on how to make requests through Genesis.
Student schedules will be finalized and posted for parent review on a date to be determined in late summer. Students requiring courses through our Special Services department will have their Individual Education Plan (IEP) mandated courses selected by their case manager. A schedule of these courses will be determined at the annual IEP conferences.
Questions? Contact Your Child's Middle School Counselor
Questions? Contact Your Child's Middle School Counselor
Libby Marotta
MJS Counselor (A-F)
973-593-3149 ext. 7260
marottal@madisonnjps.org
Art Roman
MJS Counselor (G-N)
973-593-3149
romana@madisonnjps.org
Kathy Siso
MJS Counselor (O-Z)
973-593-3149 ext. 3193
sisok@madisonnjps.org
Courses Automatically Scheduled for Students
Courses Automatically Scheduled for Students
6th Grade
6th Grade
Most courses will be pre-requested for 6th grade students. Your child will take courses for 6 periods. The courses below will automatically be requested for your child:
ELA 6
Social Studies 6
Science 6
Math 6 or Acc Math 6 - based on data driven rubric system
Physical Education & Health 6
STEM: Innovation and Design 6
Personal Financial Literacy
Visual Art 6
7th Grade
7th Grade
Most courses will be pre-requested for all 7th grade students. Your child will take courses for 6 periods. The courses below will be automatically requested for your child:
ELA 7 or Accelerated ELA 7 - based on data driven rubric system
Social Studies 7
Science 7
Math 7, Acc Math 7 or Algebra I - based on data driven rubric system
Physical Education & Health 7
STEM: Innovation and Design 7
World Language - Students will be "promoted" to the next level.
Music Ensemble (Band, Choir, Orchestra) - Your child will be promoted to the next grade level if they are currently participating in an ensemble. If your child would like to make an adjustment, please contact the music director and counselor.
8th Grade
8th Grade
Most courses will be pre-requested for all 8th grade students. Your child will take courses for 6 periods. The following courses will be automatically requested for your child:
ELA 8 or Accelerated ELA 8 - based on data driven rubric system
Social Studies 8
Science 8
Math 8, Algebra I, Geometry - based on data driven rubric system
Physical Education & Health 8
World Language - Students will be "promoted" to the next level.
Music Ensemble (Band, Choir, Orchestra) - Your child will be promoted to the next grade level if they are currently participating in an ensemble. If your child would like to make an adjustment, please contact the music director and counselor.
ELA and Math Pathways
ELA and Math Pathways
Appeal Process
Appeal Process
If you are interested in utilizing the appeal process for one of your child's ELA or Math recommendation please reach out to your child's middle school counselor to receive the appeal form. All appeals will be reviewed by our Appeal Committee and will either be granted or denied.
All Appeals are due by Friday May 29th.
Courses that Parents/Guardians Must Request
Courses that Parents/Guardians Must Request
6th Grade
6th Grade
*Click Here for Cycle Course Descriptions*
CHOOSE and PRIORITIZE :
Two World Language Course
French Novice
Italian Novice
Mandarin Novice
Spanish Novice
CHOOSE:
One Music Ensemble:
Band
Choir
Orchestra
or
Music Exploration: Global Tour
7th Grade
7th Grade
*Click Here for Cycle Course Descriptions*
CHOOSE and PRIORITIZE:
VPA Pathway
Visual Art
Guitar and Popular Music
Intro to Theater
8th Grade
8th Grade
*Click Here for Cycle Course Descriptions*
CHOOSE
VPA Pathway
Visual Art (Drawing/Painting or Craft Studio)
Music Technology
Intro to Theater
STEM Pathway
Innovation and Design 8
Interactive Programming
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