Oakfield-Alabama Central School District

New York State's Portrait of a Graduate

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Changes are coming to New York State's graduation requirements.
The new NY Inspires plan outlines how these changes will be phased in.
Click on the link below for an overview of the plan.

NY Inspires Plan Overview

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Planning a vacation this school year?
If so, please take a moment to look at our state testing schedules. We encourage you to avoid planning vacations during times when your students are scheduled to take these important state assessments.
Thank you!

NYS 3-8 ELA Assessment: April 23rd & 24th
NYS 5th & 8th Grade Science Assessment: May 7th
NYS 3-8 Math Assessment: May 12th & 13th
NYSESLAT Speaking: Exact Date TBD (April 14th - 23rd)
NYSESLAT L/R/W: Exact Date TBD (May 12th - 23rd)

June 2025 Regents Schedule

August 2025 Regents Schedule

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