Fallsburg Central School District

Fallsburg Central School District
Location
Fallsburg, New York
United States
District information
Grades K-12
Superintendent Dr. Ivan Katz
Budget about 36 million
Students and staff
Students 1,491 (2006–07) [1]
Teachers 124.8 (on FTE basis)[1]
Colors Black and Gold
Other information
Student:teacher ratio 11.9:1 .[1]
Website www.fallsburgcsd.net

Fallsburg Central School District is a small school district located in Fallsburg, New York in Eastern Sullivan County 90 miles from New York City. The district consists of two schools: Benjamin Cosor Elementary School [BCES], and Fallsburg Junior and Senior High School. The elementary school is Kindergarten to 6. The junior and senior high school is 7-12. Originally called Fallsburgh High School, the 'h' was officially dropped by the township several decades ago.

Academic emphasis on learning

Fallsburg's educational mission is one of excellence, which prevails throughout its many district programs. Excellence is achieved by creating a supportive environment in which children can learn. These schools serve a multi-cultural community of approximately 20,000 in the areas of Fallsburg, South Fallsburg, Glen Wild, Greenfield Park, Hurleyville, Loch Sheldrake, Mountaindale, Woodbourne and Woodridge.

The district promotes community participation through shared decision making, outreach and mentor programs, and the development and implementation of a comprehensive district education plan. The District is guided by the superintendent, and a board of education consisting of nine community members elected to three year terms. The Board's intent is to prepare individuals to develop their fullest potential for living in the society of today and tomorrow. The Board recognizes their responsibility to help meet the physical, intellectual and emotional needs of children; particularly the needs to inquire, learn, think, and create; to establish aesthetic, moral and ethical values; and to relate satisfactorily to others in social situations involving family, work, government and recreation.[2]

Scholarships and awards

Fallsburg Junior and Senior High school lists 46 different local scholarships and awards with various qualifying criterion which are awarded annually to deserving and worthy graduates, representing such organizations as the Lions Club, Rotary, Elks, Kiwanis, B'nai B'rith and the American Red Cross. A number of scholarships also commemorate the memory of departed teachers and students. The Samuel Beytin Fallsburg Community Scholarships, the Milton Brizel Scholarship, the Hertz-LaRuffa Scholarships, The Brian Ingber Memorial Foundation, the Provident Bank Community Involvement Scholarship, and the Scholarship For Excellence in Community Service are among the more prominent awards.[3][4]

Athletic programs

Fallsburg Junior and Senior High School offers boys and girls athletic programs in soccer, football, golf, tennis, volleyball, wrestling, alpine skiing, basketball, baseball, softball, cross country, track, and cheerleading at junior varsity, varsity and modified levels of competition.[5][6]

Noted graduates and instructors

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Fallsburg Central School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved on 2009-07-18. "Students: 1,491 (2006-2007)"
  2. ↑ http://www.newyorkschools.com/districts/fallsburg-central-school-district.html
  3. ↑ http://www.fallsburgcsd.net/HighSchool.cfm?subpage=2453
  4. ↑ http://www.fallsburgcsd.net/ScholarshipsandAwards.aspx
  5. ↑ http://www.fallsburgcsd.net/athletics.cfm
  6. ↑ http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/fallsburg-comets-(fallsburg,ny)/home.htm
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