Friday, August 29th, 2025: Hello SANY Students, Families, Teachers, and Staff,

I’m Dr. Tolga Hayali, Superintendent of the Science Academies of New York. As we gear up for the new school year, I want to extend a warm welcome back. There’s so much excitement across our campuses, and we are ready to make this year a great one.

Our staff has worked hard preparing safe, welcoming, and supportive classrooms. Your children’s well-being remains our top priority.

Please ensure your contact information is current—we will use calls, texts, and emails to share important updates throughout the year. We are also launching a new communication strategy to keep you better connected.

Attendance is crucial to success. Please help us ensure your child arrives on time and ready to learn daily.

We’d like to remind all high school students about the Congressional Award. This is an excellent opportunity to earn recognition for your achievements in community service, personal development, physical fitness, and exploration. We encourage you to get involved, set goals, and take full advantage of this prestigious program!

Additionally, we are excited to offer our high school students the chance to participate in Dual Credit Programs with renowned institutions such as OCC, MVCC, SUNY ESF, and SUNY POLY. This program allows you to earn both high school and college credits simultaneously, giving you a head start on your higher education journey. Take full advantage of this unique opportunity to challenge yourself, explore new fields, and set yourself up for future success!

Before school starts, please take a moment to review our Code of Conduct and academic calendar with your child—both are available on our website and social media.

Thank you for your continued trust and support. Let’s make this school year our best one yet!

Dr. Tolga Hayali

SANY Superintendent

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025: We look forward to welcoming our students and families back to school at Citizenship & Science Academy of Syracuse. On Tuesday, September 2nd, families are invited to visit the Elementary school to tour the classrooms and meet the teachers.

You may attend during any of the following times: 9:00–11:00 a.m., 1:00–3:00 p.m., or 5:00–7:00 p.m. Please note that some teachers may not be available during the evening. 

We look forward to seeing you there as we prepare for another exciting school year.

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025: The first day of school is right around the corner!

Make sure you're ready by reviewing the 2025-26 Student Handbook. It contains everything you need to know about school policies, expectations, and resources to help you start the year strong.

Download the Student Handbook here.

Let’s make this school year the best one yet!

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025: Don’t forget to purchase your child’s uniform for the 2025-26 school year!

As we prepare for a successful start to the school year, we want to remind families to purchase school uniforms in advance. Uniforms help promote a sense of community, reduce distractions, and support a focused learning environment.

Please check our website or contact the main office for detailed uniform guidelines and vendor information.

Beat the back-to-school rush—order early to ensure everything arrives before the first day!

Monday, July 21st, 2025: Do you know a family with a child entering Kindergarten this fall? We still have a few spaces available in our Kindergarten classrooms, and we’d love your help spreading the word!

At Citizenship & Science Academy of Syracuse, we pride ourselves on providing a warm, supportive learning environment where our youngest scholars can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. If you’ve had a positive experience with our school, please share it with friends and family who may be looking for an excellent place for their child to begin their educational journey.

Let’s grow our school community together—one Kindergartener at a time!

For more enrollment information, don't hesitate to contact our main office at 315-671-0270.

The Science Academies of New York has been informed by the New York State Education Department that we are required to make changes to student access for certain Google Additional Services. This directive comes from the Chief Privacy Officer at NYSED to ensure compliance with Ed Law 2-d, as Google is not able to sign a Data Privacy Agreement (DPA) for these additional services.

What’s Changing?

• Google Core Services (Gmail, Classroom, Drive, Docs, Slides, Forms, Calendar, Sheets, etc.) are NOT affected. Students and teachers can continue using these services as they currently do.
• Google Additional Services (YouTube, Translate, Earth, Photos, etc.) will be disabled for student accounts.

How Will This Affect Students?

• Students can no longer directly access or use YouTube, Google Translate, Google Earth, Google Photos, and other Additional Services while logged into their district accounts.
• Teachers will still be able to use YouTube for instructional purposes. They can embed YouTube videos in Google Classroom, Slides, and other approved educational tools such as EdPuzzle for students to view.
• The district’s ENL staff has prepared alternative solutions for translation needs, including built-in translation tools within some Google Core Apps.

What About Staff Accounts?

• This change only applies to student accounts. Staff members will retain access to Google Additional Services.

These changes are part of a statewide effort to ensure compliance with Ed Law 2-d and reinforce the district’s commitment to student data privacy and security. While we understand this may impact some aspects of classroom technology use, we are confident that these adjustments will have minimal disruption to student learning.

SANY Administration

Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, Staff, and Stakeholders, the Science Academies of New York will hold a public hearing on the district-wide school safety plan, open to all school personnel, students, and the public. 

Please note that the public hearing sessions will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, June 23rd, 2025, at the SANY Conference Center at 1415 W Genesee St, Syracuse, NY. 

Your participation is appreciated.

Monday, May 26th, 2025: In observance of Memorial Day, Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School will be closed on Monday, May 26th.

Let us take this time to honor and remember the brave men and women who have served our country. 

Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 27th.

Citizenship & Science Academy of Syracuse Charter School recently participated in standard lead testing as part of the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) surveillance program. In accordance with current regulations, schools are now required to conduct lead testing every three years (previously every five years ). This testing is not only a compliance measure—it allows us to identify and proactively address any outlets that may need remediation.

As part of this year’s testing in April 2025, 138 water outlets across the building were evaluated. We are pleased to share that all drinking fountains—those actively used by students—tested well below the newly regulated action level of 5 parts per billion (ppb) and are safe for consumption. Through this testing, we identified water outlets - primarily hand washing sinks - located in the restrooms and hand washing stations, which exceeded the newly regulated 5 parts per billion (ppb) lead limit (previously 15 ppb). 

We posted clear signage stating “Not for drinking—use for handwashing only” and began preparing a mitigation plan to replace the associated plumbing. We are committed to continued investigation and remediation, including the replacement of any older fixtures and follow-up testing to confirm that all outlets meet safety standards. Our goal is to eliminate any traces of lead and ensure the continued health and safety of all students and staff.

It’s important to note that all student-accessible drinking fountains and bottle-filling stations are safe and remain below the 5 ppb limit.

At Citizenship & Science Academy of Syracuse Charter School, ensuring safety and fostering a conducive learning environment are our top priorities for all of our students. Thank you for your continued support as we maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for all.

Click here to access April 2025 Test Results for the Elementary School.
Click here to access April 2025 Test Results for the Middle School.

Dear SANY Parents and Guardians,

I am reaching out to inform you of a concerning trend circulating on TikTok and other social media platforms that poses significant risks to student and staff safety and school property.

The trend, known as the #ChromebookChallenge or #ChromebookDurabilityTest, encourages students to intentionally insert small metal objects—such as paper clips, pencil leads, metallic wrappers, or pushpins—into Chromebooks' charging ports, USB ports, or internal components. This dangerous act can cause the device to short-circuit, overheat, catch fire, and even explode, which can cause serious injury and substantial damage to the device.

We want to make sure families are aware of the serious consequences of participating in this trend, which may include:

• Physical self-harm.
• Physical harm to other students and staff.
• Damage to school property.
• School disciplinary actions include expulsion, suspensions, and/or fines.
• Possible legal consequences, including charges related to vandalism or arson.

How you can help:

• Please speak with your child about the dangers of this behavior.
• Emphasize the importance of using technology responsibly and with respect for school property.
• Monitor your child’s online activity and encourage open conversations about safe and responsible social media use.

Our top priority is the safety of our students and staff. We are committed to maintaining a safe, supportive, and positive learning environment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your partnership in keeping our students and staff safe.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your child's school.

Sincerely,

Dr. Tolga Hayali
Superintendent of SANY Schools