Willets Road School

Initial Designation: 2025

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School Details

  • Principal: Christine Dragone
  • District: East Williston Union Free School District
  • County: Nassau
  • Community: Suburban

Characteristics

  • Academic Excellence - Exemplars of high-quality work are shared with students
  • Developmental Responsiveness - Curriculum is socially significant and relevant to student interests
  • Organizational Structures and Processes - Adoption of a shared vision for our school's high performance
  • Social Equity - Differentiated instructional approaches so all students have opportunities to comprehend and master standards

Description

Willets Road School supports students through the important middle grades transition with a strong focus on academic, social, and emotional growth. The school creates a safe, joyful, and inclusive environment where students are challenged to achieve while also developing confidence, responsibility, and respect for others. Rich opportunities inside and beyond the classroom allow students to engage in creative, intellectual, and physical pursuits that encourage exploration and personal growth. The schools SPARK values of Success, Pride, Action, Respect, and Kindness provide a clear foundation for behavior, relationships, and community expectations. Staff members emphasize meaningful connections, celebrate diversity, and encourage students to recognize and value individual differences. Willets Road School is a caring and energetic community where students are supported in becoming thoughtful learners, positive contributors, and confident young people.
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