About Glenfield

Glenfield is organized into six houses with approximately 120 students each. Six houses are single graded houses.  Of the six houses, three are “open” (houses with temporary dividing walls); three are “closed” houses (each teacher has an individual classroom). 

The instructional organization of Glenfield is divided into two major components: Basics and Related Arts.  Basic subjects (Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies and Physical Education) are taught among teachers in a “house” structure.  In-class and pull-out  academic support environments are also available for students with special needs in all houses. Related Arts teachers offer classes in Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Visual Art, Dance, Drama, Technology, World Language, and Consumer Science.  Academic Arts offer enrichment classes in the language arts, science, math and social studies.

Glenfield provides student support services through the expertise of a full-time school nurse, two guidance/student assistance counselors, one Learning Disabilities Teacher  Consultant and the Child Study Team.

Through this organizational structure, students are provided a framework for skill development while being offered opportunities to explore areas of interest and cultivate areas of strength.  The teachers are committed to heterogeneous classes in the academic and arts areas.  Within the context of these settings, teachers differentiate instruction to meet individual needs. Each house follows Board of Education approved core curricula.  Teachers present curriculum, where possible, through an interdisciplinary approach.

Students are required to take the following annually:

• 4 Marking Periods of Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science,

• Physical Education

• We also encourage exposure to Related Arts, World Language or STEM electives throughout your time at Glenfield. 

Formal acceptance to the following courses is through a successful audition or portfolio/academic assessment:

CI Chorus           CI Jazz Band

CI Orchestra            CI Dance

CI Art                         

CI Acting

The curriculum at Glenfield School is Board of Education adopted and offers a balance of content and process.  It addresses the cognitive, social, and emotional maturity of the individual student as well as fostering skills for continued learning, knowledge content, and exploratory experiences.  It is designed to reflect the transition period of the young adolescent. Students in the early adolescent years must be understood in terms of their increasing maturation and individual development.  Intellectual, social, physiological, and emotional changes are occurring at an increased rate.  There is no greater time of differences among students and within one student than in the middle school years.

Support Services are provided to students with individual learning needs. The Child Study Team recommends education in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE); that is, one, which most closely resembles the general education program.  The special education services offered include in-class support, replacement support, and self-contained classrooms.