The Cheektowaga Central School District is located east of Buffalo with convenient access to major transportation arteries including both rail and air terminals within minutes from the schools. The school district combines the personal attention of a small district with the educational opportunities of a large, diversified school district, providing the best of both worlds to its students with 80% of its graduates attending college. The full continuum of special education and Academic Intervention Services are provided. The needs of accelerated learners are met through differentiated instruction in the classroom, the new enrichment pilot program in grades 4-8, and then by accelerated, advanced, and/or AP courses at the secondary level. New this year are two academies at the High School. The Health Care Academy and Education Academy allow students to learn more content and have more experiences in these areas, before they choose their college program of study.
The Cheektowaga Central Middle/High School has educational and athletic facilities to provide the students with education program and extra-curricular activities. The educational programs include a wide variety of courses designed to challenge and support students as they strive to achieve high standards and to accommodate their abilities and interests. Union East Elementary School houses students in grades 2-5 while full-day Kindergarten and grade one students attend the Pine Hill Primary Center. Universal Pre-K (UPK) classes are housed at Pine Hill and also at Mary Queen of Angels Catholic School, the collaborative UPK partner.
Computer technology integration influences all students, teachers, and staff. There are fully equipped computer labs, as well as mobile labs, supporting student learning across the curriculum in the schools. Students in grades PreK-12 typically have a cluster of four to six networked computers and a printer in their classrooms. Communications among parents, staff and the community is available through a phone/voice mail system. The district website provides information for parents and for the entire community. There is a Parent Portal on the website which allows parents of students in grades 4-12 to monitor their child’s academic progress by viewing their grades.
Cheektowaga Central continues to move forward with school improvement efforts that focus upon student achievement. The district is implementing the three year Comprehensive District Education Plan (CDEP) which was adopted by the Board of Education in November 2008. CDEP Progress Reports and Plans for 2009-2010 were adopted by the Board in November 2009. Our focus is on overall student development and on excellence in English Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies. Across the grades and subject areas, the curriculum is aligned with New York State standards and assessments.
Both CDEP and the Board of Education Goals focus on community involvement. The Board awarded the 2009 Annual Community Involvement Awards in various categories to recognize and celebrate community involvement. The district continues to be involved with the Alliance for Cheektowaga Healthy Youth, Healthy Communities. Another community connection is articulation agreements and other partnering with local institutions of higher learning, which are enhancing student opportunities during high school and after they graduate.
The district encourages parents and community members to become involved in the schools through volunteering. The Volunteer Program Coordinator facilitates the recruitment and placement of volunteers. Parent and student representatives are members of each school’s School Improvement Team, as well as the District Technology Committee and the Wellness Committee.
The Cheektowaga Central School District emphasizes high standards, technology integration, parent/community involvement and student development and wellness. We are committed to developing the “whole child” because we realize that although academics are critical, health and wellness and attention to career preparation are also necessary as we strive to meet the needs of each and every child.
Cheektowaga Central School District Vision*
The Cheektowaga Central School District provides a nurturing environment that embraces diversity and promotes ethical behavior, where all students meet challenging educational standards.
Cheektowaga Central School District Mission*
The Cheektowaga Central School District, through its commitment to excellence, prepares individuals for life in our global community.
*adopted by the Board of Education in the Comprehensive District Education Plan (CDEP) in 2008.
