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Congratulations to Mitchell MacKissock (Varsity Basketball) and Miranda Putorti (Varsity Gymnastics) for earning DOW (Dutchmen of the Week) honors for the week of December 27th. Mitch has had an outstanding last 4 games for the Dutch. He scored 27 points @ Colonie, 21 points vs Bethlehem, 26 points vs Mekeel Christian and 18 points vs …
5532 Concert Choir This select mixed choir performs a variety of musical selections in many styles from the standard choral repertoire including NYSSMA ensemble literature and works by contemporary composers. Auditions for this ensemble take place in January but may be arranged by appointment if a student is new to the choral program. Each student …
8003 Physical Education 9-10 8013 Physical Education 11-12 The Physical Education program builds upon the elementary and middle school programs with emphasis on the development of advanced techniques,strategies and greater competence in performing a variety of physical activities. The program stresses cooperation, sportsmanship, safety and fair play through a variety of team, large group, small …
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3012 Regents Biology This course is a detailed study of many aspects of modern biology. Topics include cell biology, genetics, ecology, evolution, and human biology. A minimum of 20 hours of laboratory work with satisfactory reports is required to take the Regents exam. 3000 Honors Earth Science Honors Earth Science is a detailed study of the …
2009 Algebra 1 (Common Core) Algebra 1 is the first course in a three-year Regents sequence of courses aligned to the Common Core Standards. The course culminates with the Algebra 1 Regents Exam in June. Concepts taught in this course include factoring by various methods, equation solving (linear, quadratic, and exponential), statistics, functions, systems of …
The English Department strives to fulfill New York State’s charge that all students work toward college and career readiness, as defined by the new Common Core Learning Standards. The literacy expectations of the CCLS focus on student achievement in English Language Arts pertaining to developing reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language skills. Guilderland students …
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5002 Studio in Art This is a full year foundation course with an emphasis on studio problem-based learning activities that explore the electives of the Art Dept. Students will work on a variety of project-based activities utilizing a variety of mediums, such as pencils, charcoal, pastels, water-colors, acrylic paints, pen and three-dimensional materials. Students will …
A message from Superintendent Wiles Dear Guilderland CSD Families, Due to the increase in positive COVID-19 cases, we will now report positive COVID-19 case numbers twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays. On a related note, I urge you to please remind your students to follow healthy hygiene practices. This includes staying home when feeling …
The Guilderland Central School District conducted an exit survey durings its capital project vote on Oct. 7, 2021. The purpose was to collect demographic data about who voted on the proposal and information about why voters voted the way they did. The survey was voluntary and anonymous. Surveys were made available, both electronically and in …
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A message from Superintendent Wiles, updated Jan. 3 Dear Guilderland CSD Families, As we prepare to return to school tomorrow for in-person instruction, I would like to take this opportunity to communicate a few important points. Return to in-person instruction Our current plan is for students to return for in-person instruction tomorrow, however this could …
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