mahopac high school parent portal

How do I set up a Mahopac parent account?

Email parentaccounts@mahopac.org or call 845-621-0656 x13506. You will be sent an Activation Key and Instructions for setting up your account. Photo identification is required in order to gain full access to the system. Photo identification can be provided to the Office of Central Registration located at The Falls District Office.

What is the Mahopac Academy?

Located in a wing of Mahopac High School, the Mahopac Academy is designed to accommodate up to 60 students. It has four classrooms and a sunny common room with kitchen facilities. Academy students follow the Mahopac High School schedule, starting their day with attendance.

Why choose Mahopac Central School District?

The Mahopac Central School District believes that Art education is an essential component of human development.

Who is on the Mahopac Central Board of Education?

Michael Mongon and Adam Savino, both long-time residents of Mahopac, will once again serve as Mahopac Central School District Board of Education President and Vice President, respectively, for the 2021-2022 school year.

Message from the Principal

Every morning I get onto our PA system and reinforce one of our core values by introducing a meaningful quote from somebody, well... meaningful. Truth be told, we do not need somebody "meaningful" to teach us about one of our core values, compassion. I see it here at the high school daily, especially around the holiday season, and I am so proud.

MHS News & Headlines

Max Semegran has been chosen to participate in the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State Festival. The festival will be held virtually.

Mahopac High School Cycle Day Schedule

Use the calendars to the right to see which cycle runs by the day. Cycles will be subject to change due to unexpected school closings.

Who is the president of Mahopac High School?

Michael Mongon, a 1979 graduate of Mahopac High School, will serve as Mahopac Board of Education President for the 2020-2021 school year, while Adam Savino assumes the role of vice president. Mongon and his wife, Lynne, a 1981 graduate of MHS, together have six children including three MHS graduates.

What is Mahopac Central School District?

The Mahopac Central School District is joining all public school districts across the state to celebrate School Board Recognition Week to honor local board members for their commitment to Mahopac and its children.

Who is the Mahopac school superintendent?

The Mahopac Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools Anthony DiCarlo are pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Luciana as Director of Health, Physical Education, and Athletics for the Mahopac Central School District. He was appointed during a special meeting on May 6, 2020.

Who is the president of Mahopac?

Michael Mongon, a 1979 graduate of Mahopac High School, will serve as Mahopac Board of Education President for the 2020-2021 school year, while Adam Savino assumes the role of vice president.

What are the expectations of Mahopac High School?

Expectations for students in the Academy are the same for all students attending Mahopac High School: to graduate high school with a diploma and to be well prepared for a post-high school college experience or career. The Academy requires the same number of courses and credits as the larger high school for graduation. This allows students to work towards returning to classes in Mahopac High School. The Academy also supports students who are credit deficient, but who are willing to work for a high school diploma. Offering a variety of ways to help students make up credits with personalized attention and fine-tuning of their schedule enables them to accumulate the credits they need for graduation. The Academy teachers utilize Chromebooks and Google Classroom so that students who are out can easily access their work and keep up.

How to refer a student to Mahopac Academy?

Mahopac Academy Referral Process:#N#A student must meet with their school counselor and be referred to the Academy through their house, after which a visit and meeting with parents and Academy teachers will be set up. Eligible students will then proceed with Academy enrollment by completing an application. After the application is accepted, a two day trial in the Academy will take place.

What is Mahopac Academy?

For students in grades 9 –12 who are failing to thrive in the traditional high school setting, the Mahopac Academy provides an alternative environment that helps them engage in the learning experience and develop healthy social and emotional skills. The Academy is designed for students of all learning styles and abilities, both general education and special education, with the goal of achieving a high school diploma and being prepared for college or career. After voluntarily entering the program, each student participates in the construction of a unique plan for completing course requirements and credits in compliance with the Mahopac Central School District and New York State standards.

What colleges does Mahopac go to?

Students who participated in Mahopac’s alternative high school have gone on to pursue a variety of careers and some attend two- and four-year colleges, including SUNY New Paltz, SUNY Purchase, Concordia, Manhattanville, Mercy College, Western Connecticut State University and Dutchess and Westchester Community colleges.

Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Learning

Welcome to the Mahopac Central School District Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Staff Development. Our department is primarily responsible for ensuring that each child receives the very best education available.

Professional Learning

In 1998, Linda Darling Hammond argued that“teacher quality is the factor that matters most for student learning.”This belief is further illustrated by Geringer (2003) who not only affirmed that a good teacher is a crucial factor in student learning, but stated that teacher quality outweighs the importance of standards,funding,and class size.

Parent Resources

EngageNY : EngageNY is a NY State Education website that provides resources for educators and parents. The site also includes updates from the NY State Education Department (NYSED)

Home Schooling Resources

BOCES Home School Handbook: Contains helpful information and templates for optional use.

ESSA Funded Programs

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is a federal program that provides State Educational Agencies (SEA's) such as the New York State Department of Education (NYSED), with funding that can be administered to Local Educational Agencies (LEA's) such as Mahopac Central School District.

MCSD ESSA Parent Complaint Procedure

School Districts that receive and administer ESSA funding, must disseminate free of charge, adequate information about the State Complaint and Appeal Procedures to parents of students, and appropriate private school officials or representatives.

Engaging Families with ESSA Funded Programs

If receiving federal education funding, ESSA requires local districts and schools to conduct outreach to all parents and family members and implement programs, activities, and procedures for the involvement of parents and family members in programs assisted under this part consistent with this section.