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Welcome to the Fork Lane page on our Hicksville School District Website.

We are one of seven elementary schools and consist of nearly 300 K-5 students. Our mission is simple and consistent: we foster an enriching atmosphere that focuses on developing character and improving student achievement on a daily basis. This staff is highly dedicated and clearly makes every effort to positively impact our students for a lifetime. 

School is in session from 8:20 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Students receive a comprehensive academic program while in attendance. Kindergarten is full day and students in grades 1-5 receive an English Language Arts block (two periods back to back) to implement reading, as well as writing. All our students study mathematics, science, social studies and health.  The special areas include:  computers, library, physical education, art and music. Students also participate in a daily 30 minute recess. State assessments certainly have altered education throughout New York State.  We are committed to creating a balanced program that implements character education, related activities/programs, as well as improving the achievement levels of each and every child.

During the 2012-2013 school year, all students in K-5 will participate in the NWEA Measures of Academic Progress, a standardized adaptive assessment to measure student achievement in reading and math. Within hours, student results are accessible and the evaluation of student data is implemented into classroom instruction immediately. This assessment uses the RIT Scale to measure a student's growth over time.  Like units on a ruler, the scale is divided into equal intervals - called Rausch Units (RIT) and is independent of grade level. The middle number under Student Score Range identifies the RIT Score for your child. This score is the benchmark set by your child from which to measure growth.  Once your child tests again, individual growth for your child would be documented here indicating change in RIT score from one testing period to the next. Comprehensive parent reports are sent home after the fall and spring test administration.

Lastly, our PTA, led by Mrs. Manco, is an integral part of our school. Our Fork Lane parents are truly dedicated and responsible for a multitude of our educational activities.

We look forward to meeting new parents at a variety of our scheduled events. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the school office at 733-2341.