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South Orangetown schools outline RISE progress report, new freshman seminar, cell-phone limits and student programs

South Orangetown Central School District Board of Education · November 20, 2024
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Summary

South Orangetown Middle School and Tappan Zee High School presented curriculum and student-engagement updates on Nov. 19, including a pilot advisory, a RISE progress report plan to replace the high-school progress report over time, a stricter cell-phone policy, expanded clubs and CTEC participation, and veteran outreach programs.

At the South Orangetown Central School District Board of Education meeting on Nov. 19, staff from South Orangetown Middle School and Tappan Zee High School presented academic and extracurricular updates, and outlined plans to provide more student-centered feedback through a new RISE progress report.

Presenters said SOMS received a "School to Watch" redesignation and piloted an advisory program emphasizing relationship building. The middle school is running STAR ELA/Math interventions for sixth…

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