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Dr. Patrick Michel
Superintendent of Schools
237 Forestburgh Road
Monticello, NY 12701
(845) 794-7700, ext.70910
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Welcome to the 2010-2011 School Year!
Board of Education meeting, Thursday, Sept. 2, 7 p.m. in the RJK Middle School library AGENDA
Opening Day Ceremony, Friday, Sept. 3, 8 a.m. in the Monticello High School auditorium
Continental breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m. in the cafeteria.
First Day of Classes - Tuesday, Sept. 7
Parent Portal info for MHS & RJK is now available!
Panther Camps help ease transition into school
At the end of August, Monticello High School held its annual Panther Camp for incoming freshmen while RJK Middle School’s Camp Panther was a warm welcome for incoming sixth graders. These orientations provide students with practical information they will need once school begins, such as navigating through the buildings, finding lockers and classrooms, and learning important school rules and procedures. Students also get a chance to meet their new teachers and classmates, and talk with upperclassmen about what school is really like. MORE
September 9 & 10 - NO SCHOOL - Rosh Hashanah
International Baccalaureate White Paper
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Patrick Michel has released a paper about the International Baccalaureate (IB) program in Monticello Schools. The publication highlights educational research and trends, and explains how our graduates need to be career and college ready. Commentary includes an explanation for the necessity of more rigorous coursework and how that relates to the IB. The paper also outlines how the IB is funded. READ
Summer Graduates Shine with Hope for the Future
As August ends, a new life begins for the 16 summer school graduates of Monticello High School. Although they needed a little extra time to get their diplomas, that didn’t diminish the accomplishment. FULL STORY
After 75 years, Varsity Football is Back at Monticello
Monticello
Athletics Director Doug Murphy has worked side-by-side with football
coach Matt Buddenhagen to build a football program from the ground
up. It began in 2008 with a modified team. In 2009, they added JV.
Now the determined duo has the chance to create a top-notch varsity
line-up.
FULL STORY
Monticello School District Attacks Achievement Gap
NYU conducted an examination of Monticello High School to assess and identify factors that may be contributing to differences in student achievement based on race and ethnicity. MORE
Free & Reduced Meal Application Information MORE
Changes to NY State and Regents testing for 2010-11
The New York State Education Department announced that it will not eliminate January 2011 Regents exams but will continue with its plan to do away with other assessments due to state budget cuts. MORE
NY State Test Scores in ELA and Math Released: Changes in Scoring Create a Decline in Proficiency
On July 28, NYSED released the results of the 2010 ELA and math tests. Throughout the state, students scoring at Level 3/Proficiency plummeted due to the changes made in the grading or “cut scores” needed to reach that level. The bar was raised as a way to increase student achievement and college readiness. Monticello students had mixed results. FULL STORY
Tax Information and Payments
The Monticello School Tax Office is located on the first floor of the Education Center at 22 St. John Street in Monticello (use the street entrance on Bedford Ave). Call 794-1515. For tax bill information, visit www.taxlookup.net.
School Tax Relief - STAR Program Information
All area residents who own their own homes can reduce their school property taxes through the New York State School Tax Relief (STAR) program - regardless of age or income. MORE
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• Students receive the Eugene D. Nesin Memorial Scholarship
• Public Notice: Monticello School District's Contract for Excellence (C4E)
• Parent Portal gives parents access to important student information
• School News Notifier (SNN) messaging system