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  Academic Excellence 

Accross every level 

At South Colonie, our commitment to student success is reflected not just in our history, but in measurable outcomes at every stage of learning. From elementary through middle and high school, our students consistently demonstrate growth, achievement, and engagement both inside and outside the classroom. The data below highlights how we prepare young learners for academic challenges, foster critical thinking, and cultivate the skills and confidence they need to thrive in school, in the community, and beyond.

  • At South Colonie, we've expanded Pre-K programs to all five of our elementary buildings, ensuring every young learner has access to high-quality early education. By giving students a strong start, we lay the foundation for lifelong learning, curiosity, and success. Our goal is to spark a love of learning from the very beginning, setting students up for a bright future in both academics and life.

  • Middle school is a time of exploration and growth. At South Colonie, we focus on social-emotional learning to help students build resilience, empathy, and collaboration skills. We are also expanding our STEAM programming, giving students hands-on opportunities to explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. These experiences prepare students for the academic rigor of high school while nurturing creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

  • Through civic engagement initiatives, students develop an understanding of their role in the community. Hands-on experiences are offered through our internship programs, Advanced Placement courses, and pathways that provide college credit for real-world learning. Additionally, our Career and Technical Education programs give students the skills and experience needed to pursue careers in high-demand fields. We ensure every student has a pathway to success, whether in college, career, or beyond.

Universal Pre-K

The South Colonie UPK Program builds a developmentally appropriate foundation for kindergarten, aligning with NYSED standards. Play-based, child-centered instruction develops early academic skills, social-emotional growth, and self-regulation across key learning areas.

  • The South Colonie UPK Program offers a 5-hour experience in five district elementary buildings, expanding access to high-quality early learning for families. This model serves 90 students total, with 18 UPK seats at each location: Forest Park, Roessleville, Shaker Road, Veeder, and Saddlewood.

     

  • The South Colonie UPK Program offers a 2.5-hour program at Roessleville and Saddlewood, with two sections at each school. Together, the four sections serve up to 72 students.

  • Our program also includes a collaboration classroom at Childtime of Colonie, providing up to 16 additional spots for students.

  • Heggerty

    Heggerty provides systematic daily instruction that builds essential phonemic awareness skills and supports the foundation for reading success

  • Fundations

    Fundations is a literacy program that supports early phonics, handwriting, and spelling while helping bridge preK learning with K–2 literacy

  • Social-Emotional Learning

    Second Step is an evidence-based program that supports social-emotional skills through regular instruction and classroom practice. po

K-4 Programs

Building on the UPK foundation, South Colonie’s K–4 programs provide developmentally appropriate, standards-based instruction. Students receive balanced literacy and math instruction aligned to NYS Next Generation Learning Standards, supported by tiered academic and behavioral interventions (MTSS/RTI). Specialized curricula address reading, math, writing, and social-emotional learning, while ongoing progress monitoring and data-driven planning ensure instructional effectiveness. Programs are aligned with UPK through shared practices and coordinated transition support.

K- 12 Academic Highlights

Class of 2025 Stats

Class profile 

173 Students 

46 Students

Four-year colleges
61%

Two-year colleges
25%

Vocational schools
2%

Military
2%

Student Grade Point Averages

  • 173 Students 

  • 46 Students

  • Four-year colleges
    61%

    Two-year colleges
    25%

    Vocational schools
    2%

    Military
    2%

  • Student Grade Point Averages