Seeking input on report card redesign

report card redesign

The City School District of Albany is seeking input from families as it works to redesign report cards for students in kindergarten through fifth grade.

Report cards are being revised to more clearly reflect what is being taught each day, and to align them to New York’s grade-level standards.

Families from all elementary schools are invited to attend any of the meetings listed below to review the content of the draft report cards and provide feedback.  

  • Monday, June 18: Arbor Hill Elementary School, 4–5 p.m.
  • Monday, June 18: Philip J. Schuyler Elementary School, 6–7 p.m.
  • Wednesday, June 20: Giffen Memorial Elementary School, 4–5 p.m.
  • Wednesday, June 20: New Scotland Elementary School, 6–7 p.m.  

A flyer for these meetings is available here. For more information, contact the Office of Curriculum and Instruction at (518) 475-6060.

The mission of the City School District of Albanyis to work in partnership with our diverse community to engage every learner in a robust educational program designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary for success. The district serves about 9,500 students in 18 elementary, middle and high schools. In addition to neighborhood schools, the district includes several magnet schools and programs, as well as other innovative academic opportunities for students, including four themed academies at Albany High School.