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P.O. Box 482 Craryville, NY 12521 518-325-0310 E-mail: info@taconichills.K12.ny.us
Mark A. Sposato, Superintendent
Elementary School
(K-4) 518-325-0370 FAX: 518-325-9053
Middle School
(5-8) 518-325-0420 FAX: 518-325-9051
High School
(9-12) 518-325-0390 FAX: 518-325-9051 Taconic Hills Mission StatementOur School is a K - Life community of learners where every member is involved and dedicated to the learning process. We believe that every student should have the right, accept the responsibility, and be provided with the means to grow educationally, socially and emotionally. Therefore, we will teach all students a constantly updated curriculum, using a variety of methods to meet individual learning styles, so that students will be prepared for the demands of today and the challenges of the future. We will provide a positive, safe and caring environment where teaching and learning are emphasized and rewarded, and where there is mutual respect. We will hold ourselves accountable for this through on-going evaluation. Elementary School (Grades K- 4, about 550 students) Our underlying philosophy is derived from the district’s Mission Statement which considers each child a unique individual with respect to his or her needs, interests and learning rate and style. There are several options for our students including transitional grades, single grade classes, combined grades in one class and team teaching. The classes are organized in self-contained, heterogeneous groups. Each classroom has a mixture of children of all ability and performance levels. Middle School (Grades 5- 8, about 575 students) Fifth and sixth grades are primarily taught in teams of two teachers much like what students have experienced in prior years. Grades seven and eight are taught by using a nine period day that requires students to change classrooms and teachers every forty minutes. Another feature of grades seven and eight is the usage of three academic teams, the Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Gryffindor teams. Students a re assigned one of the three teams for their core academic classes (math, English, science, social studies and foreign language). All seventh and eighth grade students have the same teachers for their encore classes (art, music, physical education, home and careers, health and technology). High School (Grades 9 - 12 about 625 students) The High School has a comprehensive core curriculum, consistent with State and local graduation expectations. Elective courses include second languages, art, research, technology, home and careers, business, computers and instrumental and vocal music. Career exploration and occupational education utilize work study, job shadowing, mentoring and vocational training at the nearby Questar III Educational Center. Additional enrichment is provided through many clubs with interests in the arts and government; through exchange programs, advanced placement courses and an extensive and varied athletics program; and a state-of-the-art library media center. District Profile The Taconic Hills Central School provides a public education for 1800 - 1900 students who live in southeastern Columbia County, an area just under 250 square miles that includes ten townships, either partially or entirely. Commerce derives from agriculture, small and independent businesses, service organizations, tourism and a real estate market influenced by nearness to New York City. In recent years, the Board of Education and School Administration have placed increased focus on continuous program improvement and higher standards for students, staff and programs. One aspect has included the reorganization of the district’s four schools into the three noted previously. The district’s new state-of-the-art facility on a large campus includes a modern Performing Arts Center and a continuing education program for adults. The Taconic Hills Central School District website provided most of this description and should be accessed for more information.
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