Instruction
Warwick Valley Central School District staff work together to foster an educational program that is challenging and meaningful for students. The district recognizes that all students do not learn in the same way.
Staff are encouraged to be lifelong learners and to always remain cognizant of each child’s individual learning style. The district offers an extensive in-service and professional development program, which includes a formal mentoring/internship program. Teachers and administrators employ a variety of instructional strategies and practices to implement the educational program. When visiting a classroom, a parent may see various strategies and practices at work, such as team teaching, peer tutoring and differentiated instruction.
Middle School
The Warwick Valley Middle School (WVMS) is home to just over 1,000 students. Fifth- and sixth-grade students’ schedules rotate to offer blocks of instruction for academic subjects. In the seventh and eighth grades, students follow a 40-minute, nine-period day. To retain the small school feel, students are assigned to a team or hall. Beginning in grade 7, honors courses are offered in English, math, science and social studies. Students studying a foreign language may choose from French, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese.
Students are encouraged to become involved in the many extra-curricular activities, clubs, intramurals and sports available. In addition, WVMS has a student senate, drama club, band, chorus and orchestra.
More Information
Assistant Superintendent
for Curriculum & Instruction
Meghan McGourty (click to email)
845-987-3000, ext. 10526