Falcon 5K is Sunday

Save the date! The sixth annual Albany Booster Club Falcon 5K and Fun Run/Walk will be held Sunday, Sept. 23 in Washington Park.

 

Early registration is available online until 10 a.m. this Thursday, Sept. 20. (MORE)

 

Men 'all in' for students on 'Dads Day'

City School District of Albany fathers and father figures proved Tuesday that they are “All in for Albany!” About 1,500 men accompanied students to school district-wide that morning in recognition of the annual “Dads Take Your Child to School Day.”

 

“Dads Day,” as the event has become known, is a national and statewide initiative that began in Chicago in 2004. The district celebrated its 10th year of participation this year. Please visit our District News section to read more.

 

District seeks feedback on safety plan

The City School District of Albany invites all community members to provide feedback on its proposed 2018-19 District-Wide School Safety Plan over the next month.

 

Please visit our District News section to read and download the plan, and for more information. You can use our Feedback form to send us your comments on the plan by Thursday, Oct. 4.

 

District celebrates excellence

With music and fanfare, the City School District of Albany on Sept. 7 literally rolled out the red carpet to honor employees of excellence and staff members who have reached significant anniversary milestones in their district careers.

 

The event -- the Employee Recognition Celebration -- was the first of its kind hosted by the school district and was held at the majestic Palace Theatre. (MORE)

 

Curriculum guide for middle school

As we start the 2018-19 school year, check out the City School District of Albany’s new middle-school curriculum guide. It’s a comprehensive overview of what students and families can expect at each of the district's three middle schools.

 

If you were not able to attend the recent orientation programs at each middle school, you can download a guide here or pick one up from your child’s guidance counselor at school. Please visit each middle school's page for more information.

 

Convocation 2018: 'All in for Albany!'

Sept. 4 was the first official day of school for the more than 1,700 teachers, staff and admin-

istrators in the City School District of Albany, and Superinten-

dent Kaweeda G. Adams urged them to be “All in for Albany!”

 

Speaking at the annual Superintendent’s Convocation, Mrs. Adams spoke to a crowd that included employees from every school building and program, all Board of Education members, city and county officials, community partners and more. (MORE)

 

High-school equivalency

test prep classes available

Spread the word: The City School District of Albany offers classes to help people aged 21 and over prepare for the New York State high-school equivalency exam.

 

Test prep classes are held from 4:30-6:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at Tony Clement Center for Education, 395 Elk St. (MORE) 

 

2018-19 calendar

The 2018-19 City School District of Albany wall calendar is available here!

 

You can learn more about the exceptional students featured in this year’s calendar here. 

 

2018-19 Code of Conduct

The 2018-19 edition of the Student Code of Conduct is available here. The booklet also was mailed to all City School District of Albany families in August.

 

Please take some time to review the code with your children.

 

Feel free to contact the Office of Pupil Personnel Services with any questions at (518) 475-6130. 

 

Important update on student physicals

New York has changed the timing of required student physicals and the forms that health providers must complete. As of July 1, state law requires public school students to have a health physical when they:

 

• Enter school as a new student

• Enter prekindergarten or kindergarten

• Enter grades 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11 (MORE)