District Profile
Rye’s three elementary schools are all New York State Schools of Excellence and National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence. Elementary academics stress the mastery of language arts, reading, social studies, science, mathematics, and study and critical thinking skills. Writing journals and portfolios are maintained by all students. Math enrichment is available for eligible students. Art, computer, music, library skills, and physical education are taught at all grade levels. Instrumental music instruction begins at Grade 4.
Our middle school, a 2004 National School of Excellence, serves students Grades 6-8 who learn from teacher teams in the core academic areas. Teaching blocks include interdiscilipary studies. Foreign language (Latin, French, and Spanish) begins in sixth grade. Honors math and science are available for eligible students in Grades 7 and 8. Participation in the John Hopkins Academically Talented Student program by Rye Middle School students occurs yearly.
The high school serves students in Grades 9-12 with a full range of curriculum opportunities at Regents, honors, and Advanced Placement levels. Courses in foreign languages, the performing arts, career education, television, business, health, computer, home economics, technology and physical education augment core academics. A cable television station is housed at the high school. A writing mentor program provides one-on-one assistance for students in grade 9 - 11. An off-campus alternative high school serves the needs of those students who benefit best from non-traditional educational approaches. An extensive extracurricular program which includes service activities, performing arts, athletics, and student publications is available at all grade levels. A model school/community service program is mandatory at the high school.
Support service personnel at all grade levels includes psychologists, registered nurses, speech and language therapists, English Language Learner teachers, and reading, writing and adaptive physical education specialists. The special education program serves students pre-school through Grade 12. Consultant teacher, learning center, and self-contained classroom services are matched to student need.
An enthusiastic and committed group of volunteers work in the schools. Residents also serve on special committees created by the seven-member Board of Education, including school Excellence Teams at each building. Cooperative programs exist between the schools and community agencies.