Academics

Photos of Primary School student in Scooter City, Middle School students in DC, High School staff during pep rally and two HS soccer players.

At Ichabod Crane, academics are anchored by two cornerstone blueprints: our Instructional Program Vision and Rider Goals 2026. These documents serve as more than just a plan: they are the foundation for the future of teaching, learning and facility innovation across our Primary (PreK-3), Middle (4-8), and High School (9-12) levels.

The Portrait of a Rider
We aim to graduate students who are prepared for the complexities of the modern world. Central to our mission is the Portrait of a Rider, which translates our vision into tangible student experiences:

  • Hands-On Learning: Moving beyond the textbook to engage with real-world challenges.
  • Project-Based Experiences: Fostering collaboration, critical thinking and creativity.
  • Career Pathways: Bridging the gap between the classroom and future professional success.
  • Holistic Support: A dedicated commitment to the “whole child” and the “whole household,” ensuring students are supported emotionally, socially and academically.

As we look toward Rider Goals 2027, our strategic focus remains steadfast: ensuring that every student receives the high-quality, rigorous education they deserve.

K-12 Department Presentations to the Board of Education: 

NYS Curriculum Resources for Families

The New York State Education Department’s Office of Curriculum & Instruction has created the resources below to help parents, families and staff support students in the subjects of Science and Physical Education.

NYSED Parent Dashboard

Starting November 30, 2020, all New York State public school districts must make the link to the NYSED (New York State Education Department) Parent Dashboard publicly accessible on their websites. This database is easy to use and provides a first step so families can be better informed as they work to advance student achievement.

Please note when referencing the NYSED Parent Dashboard: The Kinderhook (Ichabod Crane) CSD Class of 2017-18 students with AP (Advanced Placement) exam scores of 3 and higher, or passing scores on college dual-credit courses were not reported for this group of graduates. Therefore, those scores were not included in the CCCR (College, Career, and Civic Readiness) rating for that period. When these students are included, the Class of 2017-18 achieves a Level 4 (on a scale of 1-4) CCCR rating. Reporting has been accurate since this anomaly in 2017-18, and graduating classes have consistently scored 4s in this area.

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

In September 2017, New York State submitted its plan for the approximately $1.6 billion New York receives annually under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

The presentation below gives detailed information about the federal law that outlines how states can use federal money to support public schools.

This hand-out created by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) to help parents and caregivers better understand ESSA.

Testing and Assessments

Ichabod Crane’s students take a number of exams every year — NYS Exams, Regents Exams, Local Exams and AP Exams. The New York State Education Department mandates that all public school districts give state tests in English language arts, math and science to all students in grades 3-8. High School Regents Exams are held in January, June and August.