Curriculum & Instruction
We Inspire Student Success
Monroe-Woodbury Central School District is committed to academic achievement and success for all students in a safe environment.
In partnership with families and our community, the district’s mission is to promote confidence, inspire a passion for learning, and to prepare students to become responsible global citizens.
Elementary School
Students can begin their Monroe-Woodbury journey in Prekindergarten. Our Universal Prekindergarten program meets five hours daily and follows the same academic calendar as all other grade levels. The program is aligned directly to the NYS Prekindergarten Learning Standards.
Once in Kindergarten, students are encouraged to express themselves through music and art and develop basic concepts to prepare them for later learning. Full-day kindergarten and grade 1 programs are housed exclusively in two buildings: Sapphire Elementary and Smith Clove Elementary.
In Grades 2-5, students move to one of three elementary buildings: Central Valley, North Main and Pine Tree. Major emphasis is placed on basic academic skills, with enrichment opportunities in reading, writing, speaking, listening and mathematics. A hands-on approach is stressed, particularly in mathematics, social studies and science.
Throughout their elementary years, students participate in “specials” on a daily basis with offerings in music, art, physical and health education and library skills. All elementary students experience learning with iPads in the early levels and Chromebooks in the upper levels. Instrumental music, band, orchestra, chorus and other enrichment activities are offered as electives.
Middle School
M-W Middle School serves grades 6-8 and is organized as a “House Plan” that continues throughout secondary education. The student body is divided into four houses and is assigned a team of academic teachers as well as a guidance counselor by house, facilitating better understanding of individual students’ needs as well as coordination of instructional programs. These academic teachers present core instruction in English, mathematics, social studies and science. Students leave their “house” for fine arts, family and consumer sciences, technology, physical and health education, languages, computer and library skills, as well as academic intervention and special services. Students have access to increased extracurricular activities at the middle level, including the introduction of interscholastic athletics in grade 7.
The Middle School Program of Studies provides greater detail on courses and schedules.
High School
The high school continues the “House Plan” for core subjects, with the goal of developing a closer community of administrators, teachers and students to encourage a sense of belonging and involvement. A wide range of courses from core curricula to electives provides our students with opportunities to prepare for college and career opportunities after high school. Advanced Placement courses, as well as access to dual enrollment college credit courses through a variety of institutions, including SUNY Orange, SUNY Albany, Marist College, and Syracuse University, are offered in a variety of disciplines. Many clubs and activities provide opportunities to explore specific interests, while outstanding musical and artistic programs and athletic teams are part of our tradition of excellence at Monroe-Woodbury.
The High School Program of Studies and the Guidance pages provide additional detail.
More Information
Assistant Superintendents for Curriculum and Instruction
Monroe-Woodbury Education Center
278 Route 32
Central Valley, NY 10917