Susan Cook, Director of Curriculum
(518) 355-9200, ext. 4013
Schalmont’s
curriculum encompasses all that is academic and extracurricular.
In the last several years, curricula at Schalmont
has changed to reflect the current New York State curricula and
assessments. State standardized tests in English language arts
and math will now begin in third grade and continue each year in
these subject areas through grade 8 at the middle school level.
(These tests will be implemented in spring 2006.) Benchmark tests are
also given in science at the fourth- and eighth-grade levels,
and students in fifth and eighth grade take a state social
studies examination. The New York State Regents at the high
school level determine core academic curricula for grades 9-12.
In addition to all of the mandated course work for students,
other subject areas and content are available.
At the elementary level, qualified fourth and fifth graders
participate in the Young Scholars program, which is a gifted
program focused on challenging students in the humanities. A
Math Olympiad Club is also available to elementary students.
Some students are able to accelerate their learning at the
middle school in the areas of math and foreign language. An
accelerated science program is currently being explored. Students in
the high school have opportunities including Advanced Placement
courses, a range of electives that may appeal to their
individual interests, and college credit courses. Many high
school students take advantage of the regional BOCES vocational
education programs, which supplement their academic schedule at Schalmont.
Schalmont seeks to educate the whole child, and offers a wide
range of special area courses and numerous
extracurricular activities in the form of clubs, sports, field
trips, internships, and community service projects.
Academics
Extra-Curricular
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