curriculum maps

Please see our online K-12 curriculum maps for a detailed view of content, skills, and NYS standards that are covered across the district.

The elementary literacy curriculum maps are based on the Reading, Writing, and Phonics Units of Study. The elementary math curriculum maps reflect the Math in Focus curriculum, which is a Singapore Math program. We also utilize the Science 21 program and the Social Studies/ELA curriculum from Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES at the elementary level.

Our middle school and high school coursework is designed to offer students a rigorous and differentiated learning experience. The courses aim to foster critical thinking skills, collaboration, and creative problem solving through the use of innovative teaching practices

pathways & Programs

We offer several pathways and programs for students at the high school level that either allow students to study a topic in depth throughout their high school career or allow students a unique learning experience:

AP Capstone (Fall 2024)
A series of two AP courses (AP Seminar and AP Research) for 10th-12th grade students that are based on utilizing research practices to study a topic in depth.

Arts Pathway
A graduation pathway option in which students demonstrate growth over time through a collection of creative works.

Engineering and Computer Science
Building upon our middle school engineering courses in grades 6-8, the high school engineering and computer science courses expand and deepen knowledge for students with this special interest.

IB Pathway
Rye High School is a Candidate School for the Diploma Programme (DP). This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy - a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that Rye High School believes is important for our students.

Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted.

For more information about the IB and its programmes, visit our High School IB webpage, ibo.org or contact the IB Coordinator, Cody Blume at blume.cody@ryeschools.org.

Seal of Biliteracy
A New York State designation that recognizes high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in English and one or more world languages.

For more information about the Seal of Biliteracy, visit our High School World Language webpage.

Seal of Civic Readiness
A New York State designation that demonstrates a student’s understanding of government and civic responsibility accomplished by completing a Civic Capstone Project.

The Academy at Rye High School 
An interdisciplinary approach to learning that is rooted in project-based learning for 11th and 12th grade students focused on inquiry and collaboration.

For more information about The Academy, visit our Academy at RHS webpage.

ACTIVE LEARNING &
INNOVATIVE SPACES 

We work to create active learning environments where students are engaged and connected to their learning. This is supported by the creation of innovative spaces that include interactive Promethean boards, and multi-use areas

for either small or whole group instruction. The spaces reflect the varied learners within the classroom and can be adjusted to support instructional goals as they shift.

COMPREHENSIVE LITERACY PROGRAM 

Our comprehensive literacy program teaches phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension to students in kindergarten through Grade 5. The program entails multiple components and resources to ensure that we are meeting the needs of our students throughout their elementary years. The graphic below illustrates which components are used, in which grade levels, and the skills that they target.