Oakwood Friends School is a college preparatory Quaker school with day and boarding programs serving grades 5-12. Founded in 1796, it is the first college preparatory school in the state of New York. Oakwood is located in Poughkeepsie, New York, in the Hudson River Valley, midway between New York City and Albany.
Morse Young Child Magnet School serves students in kindergarten through grade three. It provides an educational experience that is designed especially for the learning needs of young children. The school offers a hands-on math program for learning early mathematics concepts by using unifix cubes, pattern blocks, geo-boards and other manipulative materials. It involves parents in several school activities, such as parent-teacher association, school committees, workshops, classroom projects and special events. The school additionally organizes a range of annual events, including international food festivals, musical concerts, third grade moving up ceremonies and Hudson Valley Philharmonic Young People's Concert at the Bardavon Theatre. Morse Young Child Magnet School is a part of the Poughkeepsie City School District and is located in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
Located in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Poughkeepsie Day School was founded in 1934. The school s academic curriculum includes English, history, science, mathematics, language arts, physical education and social studies. It offers education to students of prekindergarten through grade 12 through lower, middle and upper schools. The school offer classes in several foreign languages, including French, Spanish and Russian. It provides several central study courses in a wide range of topics, such as performing arts, religion, spirituality, teaching, civil rights, outdoor leadership and community action. The school has various facilities, including a theater, dressing rooms, classrooms, gymnasium and laboratories. Poughkeepsie Day School offers several sports, such as volleyball, basketball, tennis, football, soccer and baseball.
The Salt Point Educational Center is a school that serves students in kindergarten through grade eight. The center works to improve the academic and social skills of students. It provides classes in reading, writing and math. The center operates the Academics, Behavior, and Community Program. It offers direct and indirect support services for the integration and use of assistive technology devices, materials and strategies to students, educational teams and families. The center provides an intensive learning environment program that serves children between the ages of 5 and 10. It maintains a cafeteria that offers breakfast and lunch options. The Salt Point Educational Center is a part of the Dutchess County Board of Cooperative Educational Services, which was organized in 1957.
Faith Christian Academy is a Christian school that provides a variety of academic, athletic and artistic programs. It offers full day programs for students in pre-kindergarten through grade eight. The academy focuses on promoting the physical, social, emotional, intellectual and spiritual development of young children. Faith Christian Academy offers classes in English, Spanish, Bible verses, math, science and social studies. It also provides educational programs in computers and music. The academy organizes various activities, including sports and school-sponsored trips. Faith Christian Academy offers additional classes in instrumental music, health and career development. Its sports activities include basketball and soccer. Faith Christian Academy is registered with the New York State Education Department and is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International. The academy is located in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
