Notification of Advanced Coursework

The purpose of this notification is to inform you of the benefits and opportunities for your child to participate in advanced coursework.

While advanced coursework provides an opportunity for your child to gain skills and demonstrate competencies at a higher level, advanced coursework provides other benefits as well.

Other benefits of participation in advanced coursework may include:

  • improving a student’s self-confidence and image of self.
  • demonstrating a student’s preparedness for college-level coursework.
  • earning college credit(s) prior to graduation.
  • reducing future costs for higher education.
  • reducing the amount of time that the student must spend in secondary and/or post-secondary school.

    The advanced courses offered in middle and high school include:
    Click here to view accelerated courses at Todd Middle School and how to prepare.
    Click here to view advanced coursework at Spackenkill high School and how to prepare.

    The following academic supports are provided by Todd Middle School and Spackenkill High School to help students succeed in advanced courses:

    Click here for a descriptive list of Todd academic supports
    Click here for a descriptive list of Spackenkill High School academic supports


    Questions related to your child’s participation in advanced coursework may be referred to your child’s principal.

 

Todd Middle School Advanced Courses (pdf)

Todd Middle School Student Supports (pdf)

Spackenkill High School Advanced Courses (pdf)

Spackenkill High School Student Supports (pdf)