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Profile of a GraduateHyde Park Central School DistrictA Description of the DistrictThe Hyde Park Central School District is located in the beautiful Mid-Hudson Valley, home of such National Historic Sites as the home of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Val-Kill, home of Eleanor Roosevelt, and the Vanderbilt and Staatsburg Estates. The district includes five K-5 elementary schools, one middle school grades 6, 7, 8 and one senior high school for grades 9-12, serving approximately [an error occurred while processing this directive] students with a variety of innovative and progressive programs. [an error occurred while processing this directive] The District serves students who come from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds and vary in ability from those with special education needs to pupils who are advanced learners. The District maintains high achievement results on New York State basic skills tests while expanding its programs to promote critical thinking, high order reasoning, problem solving, interdisciplinary learning and the integration of computer technology. At Roosevelt High School, students scored above the national and statewide average in both the math and verbal sections of Scholastic Aptitude Test. Approximately 87% of the graduating classes go on to colleges or training schools. Consistently, our graduates attend some of the most prestigious colleges and universities in our country. Hyde Park Schools employ 429 full-time professional staff; with 396 full-time and/or part-time support personnel (including clerical, bus drivers, custodians, food service), and a fleet of over 100 busses and other vehicles. The District has a Board of Education with seven elected trustees. The Superintendent of Schools is the Chief Executive Officer reporting directly to the Board. There are three Assistant Superintendents in the areas of Instruction, Business and Pupil Personnel Services. The seven building principals report directly to the Superintendent. There are two Assistant Principals at each of the secondary school buildings. Hyde Park is the home of the late Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd President of the United States.
AdministrationProfile Project
Joseph Gordon
Director of Guidance Special thanks to the members of the Profile of a Hyde Park Graduate Committee for their time & effort Profile of a Hyde Park GraduateOverviewThe Hyde Park school community has high expectations and standards for all students. We challenge and inspire individuals to become creative and critical thinkers who make ethical choices. Our students will be able to work both independently and collaboratively to solve problems. They will become life-long learners and responsible citizens in a democratic society, and be prepared for the demands of a highly technological and global community. Our schools provide nurturing, respectful environments that develop and support the intellectual, social, emotional, physical and aesthetic development of our students. We celebrate diversity and foster a sense of belonging for all students, emphasizing the importance of contributing to the greater community. The Board of Education, teachers, administrators, school staff, parents, students and community members all share the responsibility for education in Hyde Park. The Hyde Park Central School District is dedicated to continuous improvement and is committed to maintaining the flexibility necessary to anticipate and respond to a changing world. ExpectationsHyde Park Graduates will be: Responsible IndividualsWho respect themselves and others through healthy lifestyles and positive community relationships. Hyde Park Graduates will have essential skills that:
Self-Directed Life-Long LearnersWho understand and appreciate learning. Hyde Park Graduates will have essential skills that:
Critical ThinkersWho anticipate, identify and evaluate issues and use multiple resources to solve problems in a variety of contexts. Hyde Park Graduates will have essential skills that:
Involved CitizensWho demonstrate the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values necessary for full participation in a democratic society that is part of a global community. Hyde Park Graduates will have essential skills that:
Effective CommunicatorsWho comprehend and express knowledge, thoughts, feelings and perceptions in a variety of ways. Hyde Park Graduates will have essential skills that:
Cooperative ParticipantsWho, in working groups, accomplish goals and tasks while appreciating individual contributions. Hyde Park Graduates will have essential skills that:
Culturally Appreciative PersonsWho value arts and humanities in their diverse forms and who respect creative expression of interests, talents, experiences and historical appreciation. Hyde Park Graduates will have essential skills that:
Mathematically, Scientifically and Technologically Competent PeopleWho apply the skills and strategies of mathematics, science and technology to everyday tasks and problems. Hyde Park Graduates will have essential skills that:
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