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The new district and school websites, powered by ParentSquare’s Smart Sites, feature improved navigation, a streamlined layout consistent across all sites, and a user-friendly design to better serve our entire community. They also seamlessly integrate with ParentSquare, the district’s communication platform.

Although the new website has a redesigned look, most of the website components and menus are the same!

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Gates Chili Central School District

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Curriculum and instruction

Curriculum and instruction

Gates Chili instructional programs are aligned to New York State Learning Standards. Click below to see curriculum information based on grade level.

Elementary (gr. K-5)

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Middle school (gr. 6-8)

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High school (gr. 9-12)

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District and NYS assessments

Gates Chili Central School District uses a comprehensive assessment system to support high-quality instruction and ensure all students are progressing toward learning goals. This system includes a variety of assessments—such as formative, summative, diagnostic and progress monitoring tools—administered throughout the year. Together, these assessments provide a well-rounded picture of each student’s growth and achievement.

By collecting and analyzing data on student learning, educators can adjust instruction, provide targeted support, and make informed decisions that help every student succeed. Assessments are not only a tool for measuring progress but also a framework for continuous improvement in teaching and learning.

In addition to district-based assessments, students also participate in state-required testing:

  • Grades 3-8: Students take New York State Assessments in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math each spring. Students in grades 5 and 8 also take a Science assessment. Families will receive more information each spring before testing begins.

  • High School (Grades 9-12): Students take New York State Regents Examinations to demonstrate mastery of core subject areas. These exams are a key part of graduation requirements and are typically offered in January, June and August in subjects such as ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies.

Together, these assessments help ensure that all students have the support and opportunities they need to thrive—both in school and beyond.

  • Classroom Formative

    What: Confirms that specific learning has taken place and provides data to inform instruction that follows

    Who: All students or small groups

    When: Ongoing throughout the school year

  • Universal Screening

    What: Identifies students in need of additional assistance in order to meet learning goals

    Who: All students

    When: 3-5 times per school year

  • Diagnostic Screening

    What: Pinpoints specific skill areas of need for individual students

    Who: Students/groups flagged by screening

    When: 2-3 times per school year

  • Progress Monitoring

    What: Evaluates progress toward learning targets per the rates of improvement for the specific skill being targeted by intervention

    Who: Students receiving Tier 2-3 interventions

    When: 1-4 times per month

  • Benchmark/Common Formative

    What: Measures students’ standards proficiency and identify needed instruction

    Who: All students

    When: 2-3 times per school year

  • Summative

    What: Evaluates, certifies, and/or grades learning at the end of a specific period of instruction

    Who: All students

    When: End of year, end of term or end of course

Student progress reports and conferences

Gates Chili progress reports are aligned to New York State Learning Standards. Achievement and effort scales reflect student progress toward state standards.

Elementary (grades K-5)

At the elementary level (grades K-5), progress reports are distributed three times per year via ParentSquare. Progress reports represent only one component of the district's system of assessment. Families in each elementary school community are encouraged to review school newsletters, classroom notes, teacher and school-based websites, and samples of student work to fully understand and support your student's growth as a learner. 

Parent/guardian conferences are held annually around the first-trimester mark (between November and December) so that parents/guardians can discuss how their student is adjusting to school, their academic progress and goals, and how families and teachers can partner to achieve these goals. Families can also request a parent-teacher conference anytime during the school year if they have any questions. 

Secondary (grades 6-12)

At the secondary level, progress reports are shared at the five-week mark of each quarter to help keep families informed of academic standing. Report cards are issued at the end of each quarter and are shared via ParentSquare. Families can also view current grades, assignments, and attendance at any time through the SchoolTool Parent Portal.

To stay connected with instruction and classroom expectations, families are encouraged to regularly check Schoology, where teachers post assignments, assessments, due dates and other instructional updates.

While formal parent/guardian-teacher conferences are not scheduled schoolwide, families are welcome to request a conference with individual teachers at any time to discuss academic progress, concerns or ways to support student success.