Office of Curriculum and Instruction
Mona E. Hecht
Assistant Superintendent
516-887-8300 x 533
443 Ocean Avenue
East Rockaway, NY 11518
mhecht@eastrockawayschools.org
Dear Parents and Community Members,
Welcome to the East Rockaway School District web page for Curriculum and
Instruction. I hope you will find important information and answers to
questions related to course offerings, learning standards, testing, and
the development, adoption and implementation of district curriculum K-12
in our schools. We strive to provide a rigorous and engaging curriculum
for all students, with opportunities for exciting academic exploration,
appropriate challenge and meaningful success. Our programs align with
NYS learning standards and our district Strategic Plan.
As we strive to ensure all students are college and career ready, we
review student performance data, provide academic support when needed,
and reflect on instructional practice. We provide a robust professional
development program for faculty members with opportunities for
collaboration and continued growth. Our Professional Development Plan
can be found on this page. It is reviewed and updated annually by a
committee that represents a variety of curricula areas and grade levels
across our district. Through our professional development program, we
review best practices as shared by expert consultants and we provide
opportunities for collaboration among our faculty and staff through
professional learning communities, new teacher orientation and
workshops, required professional development hours for all faculty
members, and instructional supervision meetings for supervisors and
administrators.
Information about elementary and secondary course offerings is available
through links on this page. We are excited to implement new programs in
our elementary schools during this 2018-19 school year, including
Eureka Math in grades 3-5 and Science 21 in grades K-2. Information
about both can be found in the menu on the left side of this page. Our
East Rockaway Jr./Sr. High School Course Description Guide also may be
accessed to review the many opportunities our students have to explore
and engage in rich and robust course offerings. Our middle school
program provides the opportunity for honors by achievement for students
in grade 7, an advisory program for students in grades 7 and 8, and
acceleration in math and science in grade 8. Our high school program
offers a vast list of college credit and Advanced Placement offerings
along with exciting elective options for our high school students. We
continually review and revise our course offerings to reflect student
interest, increased levels of rigor, and successful preparation for the
expectations of college and beyond.
Please review the information available on this page regarding our
academic programs, testing requirements, and district initiatives. I
welcome your questions and feedback, and look forward to a successful
and exciting school year.
Warmest regards,
Mona E. Hecht