George Fischer Middle School

School Demographics (2015-2016)
A total of 1,345 students were enrolled at George Fischer Middle in the 2015-2016 school year.  The student body is predominately White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%).  The population of students considered economically disadvantaged is 25%, and 17% of the student body receives special education services.  Additionally, 2% of George Fischer’s population are considered English Language Learners.  The average class size at George Fischer Middle is 21 students. Other demographic information is available on the NYS Report Card

School Demographics (2016-2017)
A total of 1,341 students were enrolled at George Fischer Middle in the 2016-2017 school year. The student body is predominately White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%). The population of students considered economically disadvantaged is 31%, and 15% of the student body receives special education services. Additionally, 3% of George Fischer’s population are considered English Language Learners. The average class size at George Fischer Middle is 21 students. Other demographic information is available on the NYS Report Card

School Demographics (2017-2018)
A total of 1,318 students were enrolled at George Fischer Middle in the 2016-2017 school year. The student body is predominately White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%). The population of students considered economically disadvantaged is 33%, and 15% of the student body receives special education services. Additionally, 3% of George Fischer’s population are considered English Language Learners. The average class size at George Fischer Middle is 21 students. Other demographic information is available on the NYS Report Card

School Demographics (2018-2019)
A total of 1,266 students were enrolled at George Fischer Middle in the 2018-2019 school year. The student body is predominately White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%). The population of students considered economically disadvantaged is 36% and less than 1% are homeless.  17% of the student body receives special education services. Additionally, 3% of George Fischer’s population are considered English Language Learners. The average class size at George Fischer Middle is 21 students. Other demographic information is available on the NYS Report Card

2019 RTI Leadership Team

John Piscitella (Principal)
Christopher Barrie (RTI Coordinator)
Mary Hausler
Cathy Mahon
JoAnn Monroe
Stacy Molison
Mike Santoianni
Joe Simoni
Denise Santalis
Lisa Steiner
Keith Tucci
Mark Tucci
Jaime Walner
Janet Warden
Lucy Weidenhamer

RTI/MTSS Mission/Purpose Statement
George Fischer recognizes that middle school children come to us in many different stages of social, emotional, and academic development. Therefore, we aim to identify the strengths and needs of individual students and provide multi-tiered instruction and interventions to ensure their success and happiness.

SMART Goals

• All staff understand the MTSS process and are clear about what supports are available. Staff understand each tier.  
   
• All staff are invested in the individual growth of students.
   
• Multiple data points are used for continuous progress monitoring of students and proper placement. (attendance, academic, discipline).
   
• Programs are based on students' individual needs.  
   
• Create a data team to meet periodically and to facilitate data discussion protocols at each grade level.
   
• The skilled RTI team provides continued support for tier one and tier two in the classroom.

Intervention Menu

RTI/MTSS Abbreviated Readiness Survey Results

• Fall 2017

Annual Action Plan

• Annual Action Plan (2017-2018)
• Annual Action Plan (2018-2019)
• Annual Action Plan (2019-2020)