Did you know?: GCSD investigating school start times
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First Quarter newsletter now available
The school year is off to a strong start here at Farnsworth Middle School. We’d like to thank all our parents and family members who helped our students successfully transition from their summertime adventures back to a focus on learning, exploring, and discovery. I am pleased to report that our students and staff have established …
Continuous Recruitment – Teaching Assistants
Special Ed and General Ed positions available Minimum Qualifications: Must hold NYS Teaching Assistant Certification, or NYS Teacher Certification Note: The selected applicants will be subject to fingerprint supported criminal history background check in accordance with SAVE Legislation effective July 1, 2001. Responsibilities: To carry out the organization of instructional materials and provide educational support for students …
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Technology Education
Curriculum – Grades 6-8 Technology Education at the middle school level is an introductory course that examines a multitude of technologies that exist in our world. New York State requires one full year of technology education by the end of the 8th grade year. At FMS we now offer three, half-year courses at the 6th, …
Technology Curriculum – High School
Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Guilderland High School Technology Education is partnering with Project Lead the Way (PLTW), a national, non-profit organization, in order to offer a sequence of pre-engineering courses for Guilderland High School students. Our program has gone through the certification process and is now a nationally recognized pre-engineering program. Design and Drawing …
Technology Education Curriculum – Grades 6-8
Technology Education at the middle school level is an introductory course that examines a multitude of technologies that exist in our world. New York State requires one full year of technology education by the end of the 8th grade year. At FMS we now offer three, half-year courses at the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade …
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Health Curriculum – High School
7802 Health Education Health is a one-semester course (1/2 unit) that is required by New York State for graduation. Given the fact most of our modern-day health problems represent poor decisions rather than medical failures, the primary goal of this course is to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge that they can intelligently …
Math Curriculum – Grades 6-8
The middle school Math program is closely aligned with the New York State Learning Standards for Mathematics and share the same goals to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of mathematics necessary to function in a world very dependent upon the application of mathematics. Focus in the curriculum is meant to give students an …
World Languages and Cultures Curriculum – Grades 6-8
World Languages Grade 6 In 6th grade we begin to provide a language-rich experience with a focus on student communication skills. We incorporate the domains of reading, listening, speaking and writing as well as, cultural literacy. This is the first year of study for students in a three year program. Students will expand their linguistic …
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Social Studies Curriculum – High School
The Social Studies Department strives to ensure that all students are prepared to become active, productive, informed, responsible, and efficacious citizens. Guilderland students are required to take four Social Studies credits that reflect Global History and Geography, U.S. History and Government, Economics, and Public Policy. Not only will students engage with important historical content and …