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The district's three elementary schools pride
themselves on having an educational program that allows every
student to begin growing and succeeding. In addition to
favorable class sizes, dedicated staff and active parents, each
school offers a variety of programs that incorporate the skills
students need for success throughout their education.
Elementary programs include:
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A full-day kindergarten
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A nationally recognized, hands-on science
program, "Science and Technology for Children"
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Instrumental and choral music instruction
for students in Grades 4 and 5
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An integrated language arts program focused
on guided reading in Grades K-2 and a literature-based
reading series in Grades 3-5
State Assessments
The Cohoes City School District publication "A
Guide for Parents: Understanding the New York State Testing
Program" is available by
clicking here. This document was created to help parents and
guardians understand state tests and answer questions they may
have.
Test dates
2006-07 Van Schaick Grade School New York State School Report Card
2005-06 Van Schaick Grade School New York State School Report Card
nySTART – A Parent Guide to the New York State Assessment
New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test |
