Will staff and students be required to wear masks indoors?
As of Aug. 27, the New York State Department of Health mandated that all students, staff and visitors wear masks indoors. Mask breaks will be provided.
Will masks be required outdoors?
In general, masks will not be required outdoors. There may be exceptions, such as in PE class or recess, when students are doing something very active and are required to be within 3 feet of each other for a sustained period of time. However, we expect the students to be able to be unmasked most of the time outdoors.
What will physical distancing requirements be indoors?
When transmission rates range from moderate to high, 3 feet physical distancing will be maintained. In periods of low transmission, distancing measures will be made in consultation with the medical director.
What is the protocol for the cafeteria and eating in classrooms?
The district plans to maintain 6-feet physical distancing to the greatest extent possible when students are eating. Plans are in place at the elementary level so that students will have access to the cafeteria on a rotating basis.
Do I have to fill out a daily attestation form?
Daily health attestations are no longer required; however families and staff will be expected to self-screen daily for symptoms of Covid-19. Students and staff are instructed to stay home with any signs of infectious illness.
Will there be a virtual learning option for my child?
There is an option to participate in a fully remote program for students in grades K-12 for whom it has been deemed a medical necessity. This option would be available for students diagnosed as immunocompromised by their medical doctor. A doctor’s note and signed Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPPA) release form is required.
Will my child have access to technology?
The Cohoes City School District has made continuous investments in the purchase of educational technology. Students in grades 3 through 12 will receive a Chromebook this year. Additional Chromebook sets will be available on-site for classrooms to utilize.
Harmony Hill PTA
Our PTA is open to all who wish to join: parents, guardians, grandparents, and members of the community. When our membership grows, so does our ability to serve the children. You can join by completing the membership form enclosed in your Open House folder or by requesting a form from an officer.
Van Schaick Grade School PTA
For more information about the Van Schaick Parent-Teacher Association, contact the school at 518-237-2828.
Overview of Cohoes Middle School
Cohoes Middle School is a public school located in Cohoes, NY, which is in a large suburb setting. The student population of Cohoes Middle School is 426 and the school serves 6-8. At Cohoes Middle School, 38% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 39% scored at or above that level for reading.
Cohoes Middle School 2021 Rankings
Cohoes Middle School is ranked #464 in New York Middle Schools. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation, and how well they prepare their students for high school. Read more about how we rank the Best Middle Schools.
Ranking Factors
How Cohoes Middle School placed statewide out of 1219 schools ranked in New York.
Test Scores at Cohoes Middle School
At Cohoes Middle School, 38% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 39% scored at or above that level for reading. Compared with the district, the school did better in math and worse in reading, according to this metric.
District
This information relates to schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one school.
