Kappa VI's School Statistics
Our small middle school offers opportunities for teachers to build engaging, content-rich material that supports student success.
We are housed within the Far Rockaway Educational Campus and are collocated.
Our 6-8 middle school has nine classes in total (called squadrons). We average 281-290 cadets in total.
ICT squadron on each grade level.Advanced Classes Offered
All 8th grade cadets take the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) in the Fall of their 8th grade year. For more information about the SHSAT and the Specialized High Schools, visit https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/testing/specialized-high-school-admissions-test
All 8th graders take three high school level courses and take Regents exams in Living Environment, Algebra I, and US History.
All 8th grade students take the Second Language Proficiency exam in Spanish for high school credit..
KAPPA VI’s School Features
Technology for every cadet (Chromebook or MacBook)
Concert Band (currently electric and acoustic guitars, drums, piano, prepping for Marching Band 2022)
Active Student Government
Visual Arts Program
After-school SHSAT Support
After-school State Test and Regents Prep Support
After-school Community-Based Organization Partnership with SONYC
Concert Band (currently electric and acoustic guitars, drums, piano, prepping for Marching Band 2022)
Active Student Government
Visual Arts Program
After-school SHSAT Support
After-school State Test and Regents Prep Support
After-school Community-Based Organization Partnership with SONYC
Special Education
All students with disabilities who require special education services have Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The IEP contains information about your child's interests, strengths, needs, goals, and educational program. It is a legal document that describes how the DOE will provide your child:
- A Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
- In the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).
SEL (Social-Emotional Learning)
The New York City Department of Education cares deeply about the social-emotional health and wellbeing of NYCDOE’s children and families. We recognize that the sharing of information about COVID-19, and the resulting school closures, will have a significant impact on each of us. Increased stress and anxiety are common responses to the coronavirus outbreak. The resources below can support you and your family through this challenging time. In addition to resources for stress management, there are helpful strategies and resources for proactively developing your child’s social and emotional skills
Multilingual Learners
Parent University seeks to educate and empower families as partners, advocates, and lifelong educators in their student's education through free courses, resources, events, and activities.
Parent University serves all families, from early childhood through adulthood. Even if you are not a parent, we encourage you to become involved with Parent University. With an expanding course list, Parent University is ready to support you. Register and enroll for a course today!
Honor Roll Requirements
Commandant’s Honor Roll recognizes the Top Ten cadets in each grade based on their overall average for each marking period.