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Byram Hills outlines curriculum priorities, kindergarten readiness pilot and new transcript plans
Summary
District curriculum leaders reviewed New York State’s revised Portrait of a Graduate and local steps to align curriculum, reported pilot programs (including a K–2 phonics pilot and science pilot), and described a 'Bobcat Ready' kindergarten readiness newsletter and video series with strong initial engagement.
District curriculum leaders presented a multi-part update on state graduation changes, local pilots and family engagement efforts.
Tim (district curriculum leader) summarized New York State’s revised Portrait of a Graduate, a framework of six attributes for students that the state will align with rubrics and reformed learning standards by 2027. Tim said the district does not yet have final statewide details but is preparing a phased approach focused on capstone projects, guidance‑counselor alignment and preserving academic rigor. "By 2027, we should have rubrics for each one of these," Tim said during the presentation.
The board discussed…
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