Syracuse City School District

Syracuse City School District
Type and location
Type Public
Grades Pre-kindergarten, K-12
Established 1848
Region Central New York
Location Syracuse, New York
District information
Superintendent Sharon L. Contreras
Accreditation New York State Board of Regents
Schools 5 high schools
6 middle schools
7 K-8 schools
14 elementary schools
4 alternative schools/programs
Budget Decrease US$364.9 million (2010–2011)
Students and staff
Students 22,865 K-12 students[1]
1,253 prekindergarten children (2011–2012)
Teachers 1,794 teachers
814 teaching assistants (2010–2011)
Staff 1505
Other information
Unions NYSUT, Syracuse Teachers Association
Website www.syracusecityschools.com

The Syracuse City School District is a public school district based in Syracuse, New York (USA).

Schools

The former Syracuse Central High School, home of the Institute of Technology

High schools

Middle schools (6-8)

Elementary schools (K-5)

K-8 schools

Alternative schools

Other campuses

Say Yes to Education

Main article: Say Yes to Education

The Syracuse Say Yes to Education and Economic Development program is a district-wide collaboration between Say Yes, Syracuse University, and the Syracuse City School District aimed at bridging the achievement gap between urban and suburban children by focusing on academic, social-emotional, health, and financial obstacles facing low-income students.[2] The following support systems are offered through the Syracuse Say Yes to Education program: annual and regularly reviewed individual student growth plans; tutoring; identification of strengths and weaknesses through student diagnostic testing; inclusive settings, curriculum, and support for students with disabilities and English language learners; after-school and summer school programs; counseling and family engagement; research-based academic programs such as International Baccalaureate often found in suburban schools; financial aid and college selection counseling; and mentoring.[2]

The Syracuse Higher Education Compact is a partnership between private and public institutions to "collectively provide the opportunity for Say Yes graduates in the city of Syracuse to attend college with tuition, fees, and books paid for."[2] As of November 2010, 23 private schools were promising Syracuse City School District students free college tuition.[2]

Bibliography

References

  1. NY State Education Department, Special Education School District Profile, 2011-2012. Accessed: August 21, 2013.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Syracuse University", Say Yes to Education, accessed November 17, 2010.

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