Lots of pencils, lots of books and we
loved our teacher's dirty looks
Education In Smithtown
Conceived and written by Mark Goldberg and produced and directed by Chris Marcantel – both graduates of
Smithtown High School West class of 1976.
Worked on and crewed by current Smithtown students.
A feature length documentary looking at the history and present state of the education system of Smithtown, NY from its beginnings in 1665 through today.
We will be documenting the school buildings, libraries and other buildings used to educate the people of Smithtown, as well as interview educators and students past and present of these institutions.
Other areas that will be studied and documented will be:
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The planning of the entire school districts year as well as the planning of the individual schools curriculum.
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The transportation and feeding of students.
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The role of the PTA and other organizations.
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The role and importance of the town libraries.
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How the school districts are determined and how the town’s population has changed those lines and the opening and closing of schools.
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The history of how some buildings were closed and reopened and where those students were shifted over the years.
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The role of the Chamber of Commerce and other organizations in the education system.
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The role of the Town of Smithtown and the School Board.
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The role of the Smithtown Historical Society.
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The history of school buildings and grounds fires.
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How the curriculum has changed over the years to adapt to the changing technology, world and economy.
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A look at some successful alumni.
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A look at some alumni owned businesses in Smithtown.
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The importance that extra-curricular activities like sports, clubs and music and theater play in the education system.
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The education of special needs students will be studied.
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The exploration of other businesses and institutions that educate our Smithtown residents. Some of these will include Martial Arts, Dance, Music, Art, Yoga and other forms of fitness.
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A look at the Adult Education system.