RCS academics

The Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District is dedicated to preparing students to meet the demands of New York State exams and Regents diplomas, but more importantly the district is dedicated to educating the ‘whole child’ and preparing students for successful careers and rewarding lives.

RCS offers a pre-K-12 program designed to promote the academic and personal development of all students. View our academic departments and services below.

Academic Departments

Click on the links below to view department webpages. Teacher e-mail addresses are available on each department page.

• Art

• Business

• English Language Arts

• Family and Consumer Science

• Languages Other Than English (LOTE)

• Mathematics

• Music

• Science

• Social Studies

• Universal Pre-K

State Report Cards

The NYS Education Department releases School Report Cards on every public school and district in the state. Based on some key assessments taken by students in New York public schools, the report cards provide achievement data on districts and schools, as compared to their past years' performances and to other similar schools. Report cards are released each spring for the previous school year. View the district's 2009-2010 Report Card, here.

Academic Intervention Services

New York State mandates that all public school districts offer Academic Intervention Services (AIS) to any student who is falling behind in meeting state standards. Students are identified for AIS according to their performance on the state ELA, math, and science exams in grades 3-8. RCS students who score in Performance Levels 1 and 2 are eligible to receive AIS in the designated subject area.

English as a Second Language

RCS offers English language learners appropriate programming in English as Second Language (ESL) classes, at all grade levels K-12.

Special Education Programs and Services: Assisting all children

The Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk School District provides individualized instruction, accommodation of alternative learning styles, appreciation for diversity and promotion of healthy lifestyles. The district has specialized programs to assist and support all children in meeting their highest potential.

For information regarding special education, visit the Special Education page.

MORE Info

Superintendent of Schools

Alan R. McCartney
Interim Superintendent
(518) 756-5200, ext. 6003

Brenda Kissel, secretary
ext. 6003

Resources

RCS High School 2012-13 Course Selection Guide [PDF]

New York State District and School Report Cards

New York State Learning Standards by Subject