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About Copenhagen Central School

 

Copenhagen Central School is located in the scenic village of Copenhagen, New York, nestled between the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains and the Tug Hill Plateau. Rich in history and tradition, Copenhagen is a community that values education and takes pride in supporting all members of its learning community.

Copenhagen Central School is a Pre-K through Grade 12 district housed in one building in the heart of the village. The district covers approximately 125 square miles across Jefferson and Lewis Counties and neighbors the Watertown, Lowville, Carthage, and South Jefferson school districts.

Our school serves approximately 500 students with the support of dedicated instructional and support staff. Small class sizes allow staff to provide individual attention while recognizing and encouraging each student’s unique talents, abilities, and goals.

The original school building was constructed in 1936, when the district centralized. Since then, building projects and program growth have helped Copenhagen Central School provide modern, technology-equipped facilities for students in the North Country.

Our facilities include:

  • A K–12 library

  • Two gymnasiums

  • Performing and visual arts classrooms

  • Distance learning space

  • Mobile learning labs

  • Computer labs

  • 21st-century equipped classrooms

At Copenhagen Central School, we are proud of our tradition, our community, and our commitment to preparing students for the future.

  • CCS Mission Statement

    “Our mission is to be a community of learning where all students are provided a variety of educational opportunities; where measurable graduation outcomes are established to support the education of the whole student; and where an atmosphere of respect, caring, and trust promotes success and encourages student responsibility.”

    Developed by the Copenhagen Central School District Board of Education and originally adopted on January 26, 1993.

    Revised and re-adopted by the Copenhagen Central School District Board of Education on October 26, 2009.

  • District Exit Standards

    The Copenhagen Central School graduate will successfully complete all academic requirements and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and character needed to succeed in college, career, and life.

    Collaborative Worker

    A Copenhagen graduate:

    • Contributes time, energy, and support toward achieving group goals

    • Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills when working with others

    • Applies individual strengths to promote group success

    • Assumes a variety of roles, including leadership roles, within groups

    • Demonstrates self-control, responsibility, and respectful behavior

    Complex Thinker & Problem Solver

    A Copenhagen graduate:

    • Uses planning, reflection, and self-evaluation to guide learning

    • Applies creative thinking to generate new ideas and solutions

    • Demonstrates originality, flexibility, and insight in thinking

    • Uses critical thinking skills to make informed decisions

    • Extends learning beyond memorization of facts and information

    Effective Communicator

    A Copenhagen graduate:

    • Reads and understands grade-appropriate materials

    • Adapts reading strategies for different purposes and content

    • Writes effectively for a variety of audiences and purposes

    • Demonstrates effective listening skills

    • Speaks clearly and articulately

    • Uses appropriate vocabulary and language in context

    Effective Producer

    A Copenhagen graduate:

    • Identifies and develops the resources needed to complete tasks and projects

    • Organizes information and develops effective work plans

    • Monitors progress and adjusts plans when necessary

    • Uses technology appropriately and effectively

    • Produces original, high-quality work

    • Evaluates and reflects on completed products and performances

    Self-Directed Learner

    A Copenhagen graduate:

    • Sets realistic and achievable goals

    • Monitors progress and revises goals as needed

    • Uses effective organizational and time-management strategies

    • Demonstrates initiative, independence, and responsibility

    • Applies positive interpersonal skills while working independently and collaboratively

    At Copenhagen Central School, these standards reflect our commitment to developing well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their communities and future endeavors.