Mission:

The Syosset Central School District is committed to providing an excellent education to its students that offers them every opportunity to pursue their interests and talents in all areas of academics and the arts. We are committed to enabling each and every child to reach his or her potential. Consistent with this mission, we provide enrichment activities for all elementary and middle school students, allowing all students to benefit by working with a specialist in gifted education in each school to promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Children begin the study of world languages in kindergarten at all Syosset elementary schools.  They study Russian in kindergarten, Mandarin Chinese in first grade, and Spanish, French, and Italian in second, third and fourth grades.  In fifth grade they learn Latin.  In high school, in addition to Spanish, French, and Italian, students may also choose to study Russian, Japanese, Latin, and American Sign Language.

Our students' scores on statewide math and reading tests have been the highest in Nassau County. Our high school students choose from over 200 courses in academics, fine arts, music, business, technology, and world languages. Students have the opportunity to take 30 different Advanced Placement courses, and they may earn college credit for a number of courses offered in our Business, Social Studies, English, and Family and Consumer Science departments. Syosset High School is the only high school in New York State to receive the Siemens Award for Advanced Placement.