WELCOME TO THE OFFICE OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION FOR NYACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Overview

Welcome to the Department of Curriculum and Instruction for Nyack Public Schools. We believe that embedding seven core competencies into our daily teaching and learning provides the framework students need to achieve.  These competencies -  Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, Compassion, Content Mastery, and Cultural/Global Responsiveness -  cultivate a vibrant educational environment that reflects our rich diversity and uniquely-Nyack school community.  When we begin with the end goal in mind, our focus stays centered on the ultimate goal of each and every student's well-being and success.

In addition to the supervision of NYState testing, this office is responsible for the implementation of "Best Practices" and research-based instruction to improve student achievement. We prioritize high quality curriculum, instruction, assessment, and remediation using an equity lens aligned with our district vision.  We also coordinate the professional development of our employees utilizing innovative practices according to the District's Strategic Plan for Excellence Through Racial Equity.

NY State Report Card for Nyack Public Schools

Initiatives & Impact Presentation 2020 

Contact Information

 Lizzette Ruiz-Giovinazzi

 Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction

 845-353-7052

LRuizGiovinazzi@nyackschools.org

Lizzette Ruiz-Giovinazzi Biography At-a-Glance

Literacy Presentation for Elementary Parents/Guardians
Literacy Parent Cafe FAQ - June 2022

Departments

Anti-Racist/Race Conscious Pedagogy

Resources for our teachers to develop lessons that assist students in understanding and processing events that have unfolded on Capitol Hill this week are listed, below. This compilation is provided in context to a greater district-wide commitment to analysis of race-conscious/anti-racist curriculum and pedagogy​ and to evaluating how we teach and learn U.S. history:

Classroom Discussions about the Capitol Breach

Talking To_Children_About_Violence

Teacher Resources Re Capitol Breach

Resources

Teaching is the Core (TITC) Grant Information

Rockland BOCES received a $200,000 Teaching is the Core grant designed to promote increased assessment literacy and best practice assessment strategies, aligned to standards, among educators in the Rockland BOCES consortium (Clarkstown, East Ramapo, North Rockland, Nyack, Pearl River, and BOCES itself). Our District and BOCES' teams will spend the year learning from assessment and content specialists in order to develop a system of embedded professional development to build the capacity of the district teams to lead similar work beyond grant funding (sustainability).

There will also be a Regional Parent & Community Conference in May, essentially a forum for parents, community members, board members and non-instructional staff aimed at deepening their assessment literacy. Further information will be made available in the upcoming months.

NYSED TITC Action

TITC Assessment Review Report

 

Curriculum Development Cycle

  • Curriculum Development Process

Curriculum Development Timeline

  • Curriculum Timeline

Announcements & Resources

  • START DATES FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

    START DATE AND PHYSICAL DATES FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

    ***PLEASE NOTE ALL PHYSICAL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE depending on the Medical Director’s availability***

    Fall Start Dates

    High School Football - August 24, 2024, All Other High School Sports - August 26, 2024.  Middle School Athletics Start Date - First Week of School

    NHS Physical confirmed date: Monday, August 26th, 8:00AM-10:00AM

    NMS Physical tentative date: Wednesday, September 11th,  2:45PM - 4:45PM

    Winter Start Dates

    High School - November 18th, 2024, Middle School - December 2, 2024

    NHS Physical tentative date: Wednesday, November 13th,  1:30PM-3:30PM

    NMS Physical tentative date: Wednesday, November 20th, 2:45PM - 4:45PM

    Spring Start Dates

    High School - March 17th, 2025 Middle School  March 24th, 2025

    NHS Physical tentative date: Wednesday, March 12th, 1:30PM-3:30PM

    NMS Physical tentative date: Wednesday, March 19th, 2:45PM - 4:45PM

     

     
     
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    Athletics, Health & Wellness

  • Congratulations to our Class of 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees

    The ceremony is on November 7th, 2023, at Nyack Seaport.  Contact the athletic office at 845-353-7136 for ticket information.

    Athletics, Health & Wellness

  • Summer Music Camp for our students in grades 4-12 is happening and FREE! A registration form and flyer with more info is posted here

    July 31- August 10, 2023:  Monday-Thursday from 9am - 2:30pm  (No session, Friday, 8/4)

    Held at:  Nyack High School

    Led by:   members of the Nyack Public Schools Music Department

    Giving Students an Outstanding Summer Music Experience

    REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JUNE 23, 2023
     
    For more information, please see the Registration flyer (flyer in Spanish) which contains this registration form that must be filled out and submitted:  Registration Form
    Music

  • Student Book Review Videos Wanted!

    As part of our Summer Reading promotion, we are looking for students to upload a short 30-60 video in which you promote a book you loved, stating why you loved it and why you are recommending it.  We hope that your video will encourage others to read the same book that you enjoyed.  The attached flyer contains instructions about how to upload your video.

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  • Dominic Murray Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act

    Dear Parents and Guardians of Student Athletes,

    The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has recently adopted the Dominic Murray Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act. This law requires schools, students and parents/guardians to have information on sudden cardiac arrest risks, signs and symptoms.

    In order for the Nyack Public School District to comply with this act, we have added NYSED’s Interval Health History for Athletic questionnaire to our online registration process.. This questionnaire is intended to gather required information regarding your child’s heart health and your family health history as to decrease any chance of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) in our students. We ask that you please read and fill out this detailed questionnaire very carefully.

    The Interval Health History for Athletics must be completed and signed by a parent/guardian before each sports season. School personnel may require a student with health or health history changes to see a healthcare provider before participating in athletics.

    As required by law, any student who has signs or symptoms of pending SCA must be removed from athletic activity until seen by a physician. The physician must provide written clearance to the school for the student to be able to return to athletics.

    Please note that sudden cardiac arrest in children and young adults is rare. Although it can be triggered in students at risk by athletic activities, the incidence of Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) on the playing field is 0.61 in 100,000.

    Unfortunately, a number of personal risk factors may lead to a higher risk of occurrence — including the use of performance enhancing supplements, diet pills, energy drinks or recreational stimulant drugs such as cocaine or inhalants; high blood pressure/cholesterol or a personal history of heart issues.

    A family history of heart complications, syndromes or disease in any family member — immediate or extended — may also be a major risk factor.

    Signs or symptoms of SCA include fainting or seizures, especially while experiencing a heightened heart rate; irregular heartbeat, racing heart or heart palpitations; or chest pain, excessive shortness of breath, dizziness, lightheadedness or extreme fatigue all while during exercise.


    Please contact the NYSED Office of Student Support Services for questions at studentsupportservices@nysed.gov or 518-486-6090.

    Athletics, Health & Wellness

  • Dimensions - Nyack High School's Creative Writing and Art Magazine - Available now!

    Click the link to access the first semester edition of DIMENSIONS!!!

    Fabulous work, students!!Dimensions Literary and Art Magazine, Semester 1 Edition

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  • Common App Essay Questions (for Juniors going into Senior Year)

    Use the summer to develop and tweak your college application essay.  Here are the Common Application Essay Questions for 2021-22

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  • Libby - a FREE way to listen to books...

    Libby is an app that allows you to use your library card to access free audio versions of books.  This is a helpful classroom resource for both teachers and students.  Registration is free with use of your library card. Here is the link: https://libbyapp.com/

    English

  • Discover colleges and universities that are right for you!

    "Niche" is a great tool to help you discover colleges and universities.  Simply type in the name of the school and you will be given a wealth of information about everything from admissions criteria to campus life to coursework.  Here is the link https://www.niche.com/

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  • Upcoming SAT and ACT Registration Dates

    SAT Dates and Registration Deadlines

    ACT Dates and Registration Deadlines

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