ART EDUCATION
STUDIO IN CRAFTS DESIGN
This course will introduce students to traditional and contemporary crafts. The projects require dedication and good craftsmanship and will require additional time outside of the class to complete if you fall behind. Drawing is needed to plan, create, and construct ideas and templates for each project. Hand and power tools may be used during various project constructions. Creativity is stressed in the construction and finishing of all products. Written evaluations and group critiques play an important role in evaluation of your artwork.
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STUDIO IN ART
Studio in Art is a yearlong introduction in beginning drawing, painting, and sculpture. The course will concentrate on stirring your interest and your creativity in a variety of mediums. Students will also explore art history and how artists have affected the work of today. Written reports and critiques will play an important part in the evaluation process. Sketchbook work will be mandatory. Sketchbooks will be needed by the 2nd week of school.
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STUDIO IN DRAWING (Grades 10 - 12)
This is an advanced course offering an exploratory experience in drawing with emphasis on Figure/Life drawing. The course will introduce the student to a wide variety of experiences in black and white drawing mediums. Color drawing will be emphasized in the latter part of the course as students mature in their drawing abilities. Students will be reviewing important artists, their styles in drawing, and give presentations both written and orally.
MEDIUMS: Graphite pencil, charcoal, ink, pastels, colored pencil
PREREQUISITE: Studio in Art or Permission of Instructor
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STUDIO IN PAINTING (Grades 10 - 12)
Studio in painting will involve the major painting mediums, watercolor, acrylic, and oil. Emphasis will be placed on merging traditional and contemporary painting theories, styles, and techniques. Included in this course will be an in-depth look at composition, color theory, eastern and western techniques and matting finished work. We will follow a historical time line of art history and its meaning to contemporary art.
PREREQUISITE: Studio in Art & Drawing or permission of instructor.
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STUDIO IN SCULPTURE (Grades 10 - 12)
This half-year course will help the student explore the creation of sculpture. Students will work in a variety of mediums as they study various artists from the past and learn from their art works. Students will be creating drawings of sculptures so that they will understand the light properties and the use of negative space as well as the sculpture itself. Group and written evaluations will be part of the overall evaluation.
PREREQUISITE: Studio in Art or Crafts
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STUDIO IN CERAMICS (Grades 10 - 12)
This half-year course will explore the creation of pots from found objects and the use of slump molds. Students will learn how to create and design a variety of pots and a four-piece place setting of dishes. Students are expected to work outside the class as well as in the studio. Drawing will be used throughout as ideas are explored both in the designs for the dishes and the construction of the pots.
PREREQUISITE: Studio in Art or Crafts
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MEDIA ARTS
This full year course is designed to instruct students in using the computer to produce computer generated artwork. Art projects will be created with digital cameras, scanners, video cameras, and color printers. The focus will be placed on computer graphic arts and some animation/video production though fundamental principles of two dimensional art will play a key role in the course. Students must have completed one elective in art or photography to take this advanced course.
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DIGITAL PAINTING
Digital painting is a course designed to mix traditional painting techniques with contemporary computer software such as Adobe Photoshop and Corel Painter to create original digitally painted images. Emphasis will be placed on color theory, composition, and displaying artwork. This course is different from Media Arts in both content and the type of work that will be produced. For examples of digital paints and the type of work that we will be doing please see the following web sites: http://www.furiae.com The Art of Linda Bergkvist and http://www.gorblimey.com The Art of Socar Myles.
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ADVANCED STUDIES
Advanced studies will be offered to art majors only with the approval of the instructor. Students must have successfully completed three studio classes and earned a minimum grade of 90. Advanced studies are available in crafts, drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics and studio art.
PREREQUISITE: Successfully completed three studio classes earning a minimum grade of 90.
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PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT (Grades 11-12 art majors only
This half-year course will focus on building a portfolio for college submission with a focus on design and presentation of artwork. Students must provide a means to transport their work, a sketchbook, and a 3-ring binder. While not necessary, students who are applying to colleges are encouraged to invest in a professional grade portfolio. This course will work in conjunction with the final slide portfolio required from all art majors, and written evaluation will be a major part of this course.
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ILLUSTRATION (Grades 11-12, art majors only)
Illustration will focus on using design and creative/critical thinking along with developing each student’s technical style. Projects will consist of illustrating the main idea from articles, books, etc. in different mediums. Preparation and sketches will be completed outside of class. Class time will be used for studio work and critiques. Students will be expected to use a sketchbook and meet critique deadlines
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EXIT SLIDE PORTFOLIO
Students completing a 3 - 5 credit sequence in art must present a slide portfolio.
The contents of the slide portfolio should include a statement about why the student has held an interest in art and how his/her experience has helped him/her grow as an individual, as well as an artist. Ten to fifteen examples of his/her best work showing growth and development should be selected. Works should include a variety of two and three-dimensional work. Photography if possible should be included. Each student should include his/her future plans after graduation and what effect art training may have on his/her life.
Time Factor: Slides must be completed in your senior year. All slides are due by May 15th. Slides shot for Scholastic Art Show must be shot before December 10th. Each student is responsible for purchasing and developing his/her own film.
Please make arrangements with an instructor to shoot the slides. A student failing to complete a slide portfolio will be given an incomplete in all studios he/she is enrolled in until the portfolio is complete.
ENGLISHENGLISH 9
Freshman English begins with an introduction to our Christensen Rhetoric Program where students learn to improve their writing by enhancing the basic structure of the sentence. Students will study Homer’s epic poem, The Odyssey, John Steinbeck’s novel The Pearl and William Gibson’s The Miracle Worker, a play. Other elective units such as Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Stevenson’s Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde, and a short story unit are also offered. Literary elements such as character, tone, theme, irony, plot and more are studied in each unit and critical thinking and writing skills are basic fundamentals focused on throughout the year.
ENGLISH 9 HONORS - students enrolled based on teacher recommendation
The ninth grade honors English program is designed to provide a variety of writing, reading, speaking, listening and advanced skills activities. The Christensen Rhetoric Program is introduced for the first time with an emphasis on writing the effective sentence. The literature program exposes students to various genres: the short story, the epic poem, the drama and the novel. Students study Homer’s epic The Odyssey, John Steinbeck’s novel The Pearl, and William Gibson’s The Miracle Worker, a play. Expository essays and oral presentation, along with other projects, are assigned as part of the study of literature. Literary elements such as character, tone, theme, irony and plot are studied in every unit and critical thinking skills and critical writing skills are basic fundamentals focused on throughout the year. Skill work in vocabulary, grammar, and spelling as problems are identified during the year.
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In this setting, students are exposed to similar units as the regular ninth grade program, but there are two teachers in attendance at all times, one certified in English and
interest and ability. Assessments will be in the form of essays and projects that are designed to prepare students for tenth grade and the 11th grade Regents.
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ENGLISH 10
Tenth grade English students enrolled in this course begin their year by continuing to study the Christensen Rhetoric Program. Three more units are added, providing students with writing tools to aid in the analysis of literature as well as creative writing. Following this unit, students focus on photographic images and speeches. This unit teaches students to be critical in their discussion of the photographers’ and authors’ techniques, a skill that is reinforced when students study American literature and Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Using plays, poems, stories and non-fiction pieces by authors such as Faulkner, O’Neill, Serling Wright and
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Students who have been recommended by their ninth grade English teachers are expected to produce high quality work and to actively participate in the rigorous and intellectually challenging discussions and activities that make this class unique. These same students should be self-motivated, striving for excellence while also being open to constructive criticism. Students are expected to maintain a minimum of an 85 average to stay in this course.
Tenth grade English students enrolled in this course begin their year by continuing to study the Christensen Rhetoric Program. Three more units are added, providing students with writing tools to aid in the analysis of literature as well as creative writing. Following this unit, students focus on photographic images and speeches. This unit teaches students to be critical in their discussion of the photographers’ and authors’ techniques, a skill that is reinforced when students study American Literature and Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Using plays, poems, stories and non-fiction pieces by authors such as Faulkner, O’Neill, Serling Wright and
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APPLIED ENGLISH 10
Tenth grade students enrolled in this course have been recommended by their previous English teacher. These students are targeted as capable young men and women who will benefit by a slower pace as well as additional instruction and assistance from the reading teacher. This course is designed to enable students to write more sophisticated sentences and to learn how to comprehend more effectively so that writing becomes an easier task. Following the writing unit, students focus on photographic images and speeches. This unit teaches students to be critical in their discussion of the photographers’ and authors’ techniques, a skill that is reinforced when students study American literature and Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Using plays, poems, stories and non-fiction pieces by authors such as Faulkner, O’Neill, Serling Wright and
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ENGLISH 11
Students who are planning post-secondary education or those with average or above average ability are required to take English 11. The curriculum begins by applying what was learned from the Christensen Rhetoric program to the writing of a short story while studying examples by well-known writers. After that students will read and study literature either focusing on a given longer work or focusing on a theme where shorter works are studied and applied. Two works are required study in this course:
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APPLIED ENGLISH 11
This course will continue to develop students’ writing skills, focusing on process writing. A diagnostic approach to grammar will let us focus on what students need to improve. In addition, we will study literature as we prepare for the Regents Comprehensive Examination to be given in January. In order to become stronger readers and writers, vocabulary development will continue, based on word lists generated from the assigned readings.
Since the Regents Exam will be given in January, it is important to read several works with attention to details in order to develop the depth of knowledge and writing experiences needed for the Regents Exam. With that in mind and in keeping with the English Department’s philosophy, we will study Shakespeare every year. Other works of literature on the English 11 Applied reading list include: the plays Marty (Chayefsky) and The Glass Menagerie (Williams); the novels A River Runs Through It (Maclean), Once and Future King (White), A Farewell to Arms (Hemingway), The Great Gatsby (Fitzgerald), and The Hobbit (Tolkien); and a collection of short stories by Hemingway (In Our Time). Certainly, not all works are read each year, but the majority of the literature study comes from this list. Other works are added periodically.
In order to improve their understanding of assigned reading, students will work independently, as well as in cooperative groups, to develop analytical study and review materials. English 11 Applied uses different techniques in order to strengthen students’ writing skills and understanding of literature.
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APPLIED ENGLISH 12
The Applied English 12 program offers various units including such novels as A Day No Pigs Would Die , Deathwatch and One flew over the Cuckoo’s nest. Seniors also in present Demonstration Speeches regarding a vocation or skill they know well. Other units will be offered based on interest and time. The
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Academic Writing
Students enrolled in Academic Writing have the opportunity to take the course for high school credit or for duel credit with TC3. At the beginning of the semester, students will work on developing a thesis in order to guide their writing. We will use Writing the 500 Word Theme (Lester) as our textbook for developing the process of writing a logical, unified, well-developed essay that will defend the thesis. In addition, students will learn techniques of inductive and deductive writing, as well as how to write with ethical appeal. Our study of writing will continue throughout the the semester, leading to writing the research paper, an English 12 requirement at N.V.H.S., using Writing the Research Paper (Lester) and the MLA Handbook. Students will take the final exam prepared by the English Department at TC3 during Regents week in January.
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The Hero/The Individual Seeking Change
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Journalism
This intensive writing course focuses on news, feature, opinion and sports writing in modern print journalism. Once a solid foundation in understanding and gathering news is built, students jump head first into gathering and writing news. While some of the course asks students to write fictional news stories based on given information, a beat system for the high school is developed and students regularly contact sources from their assigned beats for story ideas. They in turn write these stories for potential publication in the school newspaper, 20/20. Students also explore careers in print, broadcast and internet journalism, ethics and editing.
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Creative Writing
The goal of this senior elective is to combine all of the elements of past English work and to have fun with them, while also giving a culminating academic experience that will prepare students for future endeavors. The class is designed to foster better student expression, stimulate imagination, clarify thinking, enhance critical awareness, further explore the value of reading and writing, and to help students creatively problem solve.
Students who participate in the course will have the opportunity to produce a publishable piece of writing, which will be submitted to available writing contests and scholarship programs. Student work will also appear in a course-end creative writing catalogue, which will be designed and developed by the students so that they can see their final products in print and share them with their families, peers, and the community at large.
The curriculum includes the study of tone, imagery, theme, and setting and character development through poetry, children’s books, and short stories all of which students will study and then create. If time allows, parody will also be studied.
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Film Study
Alfred Hitchcock can startle an audience with the mere suggestion of violence; however, today’s film makers appear to have lost that quality. Starting with the works of Hitchcock, we will consider how films are created. Initially, we will study techniques of how scenes are planned, how camera shorts are created and completed, types of camera shots, how lights and dark are used, symbolism, and imagery in film to name a few of the topics. Together, we will view the films in class, therefore attendance is important. Then we will discuss the films, developing critical discussion points, ultimately discovering film at a whole new level. Various types of writing assignments will be incorporated into the semester unit.
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THEATRE
The Theatre elective is a twenty-week course offered to juniors and seniors designed to introduce students to theatre history, dramatic literature, readers’ theatre, acting, playwriting, directing, set design, and lighting. The course is project and performance-based, with no written quizzes or tests. Rather than a final exam of objective and subjective questions, the students will write and produce a play fashioned after Arthur Schnitzler’s play Hands Around in addition to writing and performing a monologue. Flexibility is such that students may opt to take this elective for two years, consecutively. Students are also required to deliver morning announcements.
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Speech is offered as a twenty-week elective for juniors and seniors. Students gain experience in a variety of speech-delivering situations, including impromptu, from prepared notes and memorized. During the elective, students will prepare approximately eight speeches, including demonstrations, expositions, persuasions, panel discussions, and oral interpretations. This elective gives students an opportunity to refine their speaking skills while improving self-esteem, exercising their creative talents, and refining their listening skills. Students are also required to deliver morning announcements.
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WOMEN’S STUDIES
Women’s Studies: Our Voice in History is an historical and literary perspective emphasizing student research and analysis of primary and secondary historical documents and literature from various periods. The class will be a senior seminar and will focus on history and literature from the colonial era – starting with the witch trials and ending with the modern day women’s movement. Literature such as The Crucible, The Awakening, Speak, Homeless Bird and The Feminine Mystique will be studied. An individual research paper based on a women’s issue of choice will also be required.
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION
This course is offered to qualified juniors. Students must qualify academically and are expected to be highly motivated, hardworking and independent. Students enrolled in this course are required to take the AP English Language and Composition Exam in May, as well as a local exam. The focus of this course is on the rhetorical strategies (organization, diction, syntax, tone, choice of detail, figurative language, etc.) that writers use to communicate their message effectively. Argumentation is also a required part of the curriculum. Though fiction and poetry are studied, the course’s predominant emphasis is on nonfiction, especially essays, and including Steven M. Stanley’s Children of the Ice Age (anthropology). The course is reading and writing intensive, beginning during the previous summer by reading a novel and writing an essay based on personal experience. Students will also be expected to do individual and group presentations. Passing the international exam may result in college credit depending on the competitiveness of the school the student attends.
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION
Students in AP Literature and Composition already understand the basics of writing an expository essay, using a thesis. As a result, students write papers of literary analysis, discussing such elements as theme, point of view, structure, irony, imagery, symbolism, character, figurative language, and tone, using Writing Themes about Literature (Roberts) as a guide. In order to alert individuals to rules of usage, each student reviews Elements of Style (Strunk and White) for clarification.
Each year’s readings are developed around differing themes, such as the Development of the Hero or the Concept of Duty. Readings may include Beowulf; Malory’s legend Le Morte d’Arthur; Shakespearean tragedies (such as Othello and King Lear); Neoclassical works by Pope and Swift; the Novel of Manners: Austen; British Victorian works by Hardy, Dickens, Tennyson, R. Browning, Elizabeth Barrett Browning; British Romantic works by Blake, Wordsworth, and Coleridge; Twentieth Century fiction of Faulkner, Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Joyce, Anderson, and Steinbeck; plays by Ibsen, O’Neill, Williams; and others.
Students will also write a research paper about a particular work of literature, thus meeting the graduation requirement for research. Students will use the MLA Handbook and Writing Research Papers (Lester).
Group presentations and teamwork are also part of the AP English as students work together to prepare presentations for their classmates.
All students enrolled in AP Literature and Composition are required to take the AP examination given in mid-May, as well as a local final examination.
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BUSINESS EDUCATION
Thinking of going where the money is? How about getting your feet wet in the areas of accounting/finance, web design/computer applications or word processing/presentation. The business department has the courses that will prepare you for these courses of study in college and prepare you for entry-level jobs when you graduate from high school. Whether your post high school plans call for college or for entering the job market, the business department is your key to a successful future.
Through agreements with TC3 it is now possible to take many of the courses offered by the business department for college credit.
Students who complete a business career path may earn a minimum of 5 college credits and could earn as many as 10 by taking all currently available courses.
Accounting may be used as the 3rd math credit
KEYBOARDING – Dual credit with TC3 available(3 CREDITS)
One high school credit will be earned for the successful completion of this course. It is recommended for all high school students. The course is usually taken by 9th and 10th grade students, but anyone is welcome to learn the proper way to type.
The keyboarding units are designed to develop touch-keyboarding skill. That is typing without looking at the keys. Students completing the course will meet the state standards of typing at 35 words a minutes for 5 minutes. Students will also learn the proper form for letters, tables, reports, memos and other business communications.
Students will also be instructed in the use of MS Publisher to prepare brochures, newsletters, flyers, cards, and other common publications.
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FINANCIAL DECISION MAKING – 1/2 YEAR COURSE
During your working life, high school graduates can expect to have between $500,000 and $800,000 pass through their hands. College graduates can expect to earn in excess of $1,000,000. What do you plan to do with all that money? SPEND IT OF COURSE!
Financial Decision Making is a 1/2 credit course designed to explore and apply investment information necessary throughout life, in order to take advantage of financial opportunities available at various earning levels. Simply put – instead of you working for your money – have your money work for you.
Units will include understanding your paycheck, investing in savings accounts, CD’s government securities, bonds, stocks, mutual funds, futures, commodities, real estate, collectibles, and life insurance as an investment tool.
Taking this course won’t make you rich. Success and accumulation of wealth takes a lot of hard work and sometimes a little luck. What this course will do is give you the knowledge needed to make informed decisions on possible investment opportunities. DO YOU WANT TO RETIRE AT AGE 45 OR SOONER? HOW ABOUT A NEW CAR EVERY 2 YEARS? THIS COURSE MAY HAVE THE ANSWERS.
This course is recommended for grades 10-12.
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP: BUSINESS OWNERSHIP AND MARKETING
How would you like to own your own business? Would that be a Subway or a Burger King? How about a Snap-on Tool or Fine Italian Restaurant? If this sounds of interest- take a look at this course.
Entrepreneur is derived from the French verb interpreter, which means, “to undertake.” Webster defines entrepreneur as “one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of owning and operating a business or enterprise.” Each year nearly 1 million entrepreneurs will start a new business. However, over 50% will fail in the first year and only 5% will thrive. The primary reason for the extremely high failure rate is incompetence and mismanagement due to lack of basic business/entrepreneurial knowledge and ability. Simply put – people think it is easy to run a successful business. It is not. Take the course and learn how to be successful.
It is the intent of Entrepreneurship to introduce students to the important role small business plays in our economic system. Students will have the opportunity to explore the small business environment and related business concepts. Some day you will probably work for a small business. This class will help you understand how that business is operated.
WHEN YOU FINISH THIS COURSE, YOU WILL KNOW IF YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO OPEN YOUR OWN BUSINESS.
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ACCOUNTING:
This course can be used as the required 3rd credit in math
Where are the jobs of the future? Try Accounting and Business Management. Many college graduates in the fields of math and science end up taking courses in business, including accounting. Why not give it a try and see if Accounting is a good fit for you.
Everyone in business must keep track of income and expenses because both common sense and the IRS require it. Accounting will give you the basic skills and knowledge to keep financial records and to understand them. We cover everything from basic bookkeeping techniques to the preparation of financial statements; from writing checks to preparing payrolls. It’s practical; it’s essential; it’s fun! Join us?
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INTRODUCTION TO THE FUNDAMENTALS OF WEB DESIGN: (Dual Credit with TC3 Available).
This course is intended for people who want to develop dynamic and professional-looking business or personal web sites.
This half-year course is an introduction to web design with particular emphasis on design elements involving layout, navigation and interactivity.
Students have an opportunity to receive high school credit; college credit at TC3, and receive a web design certification from CISCO. The Cisco Networking Academy Program is a comprehensive e-learning program, which provides students with the Internet technology skills. The
The course covers web site development from A – Z, from design to the final published site – including graphics, text, tables, animation, forms, navigation systems, copyright, privacy policies and full documentation of the site. Students also learn to use digital cameras to download photo to their web sites.
Some computer knowledge is required. Knowledge of other computer applications, web browsers and the Internet is highly desirable.
Prerequisite: Keyboarding
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E-COMMERCE
Do you have too much stuff just lying around? Turn your old stuff into extra cash when you learn how to sell it on E-Bay! Recent reports forecast that by the year 2005 approximately 40% of all transactions will be done electronically. E- Commerce will introduce students to the basic functions of sales and marketing, business aspects of e-commerce using the Internet, auction technology, architectural design, and how to create a global marketplace for the 21st century business.
Prerequisite: Basic computer operations
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BUSINESS ANALYSIS/BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (BA/BCA): (Dual credit with TC3 available)
This is a full-year course that provides students with an opportunity to earn 2 college credits through TC3.
Choose a career where the money is – Business! Forty percent of all college graduates major or minor in business. This course will help you get a head start on college business courses. This course is an excellent opportunity for all students, college bound or not. It will help prepare students for college or entry-level business positions.
The first half of the course focuses on business analysis. Students will learn a broad view of how businesses function. Topics covered include the characteristics of business, production and scope of marketing, human resource management, and management responsibility.
The second half of the course is devoted to computer applications, focusing on Microsoft Access and Excel 2002. Microsoft Access is a desktop database program that enables one to enter, store, analyze, and present data. Microsoft Excel is an electronic spreadsheet program that enables an individual or business to store, manipulate, and chart numeric data.
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INTRODUCTION TO OCCUPATIONS/CAREER AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Are you interested in learning about handling a checking account? Do you think some day you will be using credit? Will you need to look for a job soon? Do you know how to handle yourself during a job interview? Then this course is for you!
Introduction to Occupations/Career and Financial Management is a one-semester course. The course is available to all students in grades 10 – 12. This course will be required as part of every career and technical education (CTE) program including five-unit CTE programs used as a substitution for the additional two units of foreign language needed for a Regents diploma with advanced designation.
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Have you seen this ad before? “12 CD’s for the price of 1.” Looking for your first apartment? Do you want to buy a used car? Then business law is for you!
This course involves an introduction to law, which affects our daily lives. The most important elements of law, which people may never understand, are dealt with in this course.
Topics of discussion include: law, justice, and you; fundamentals of contracts, sales and other contractual situations, personal and real property, law of jobs, forms of business organizations, and borrowing money and paying bills.
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FASHION MARKETING
Fashion is a part of our everyday lives. We all wear clothes and buy them. Do styles change? Of course they do, from season to season and year to year. Are you interested in learning the marketing strategies used to develop, distribute, and showcase today’s fashion? If so, this is the course for you.
This course is designed to introduce students to the fashion industry. We will be focusing on current fashion trends, acquiring an understanding of fashion terminology and discussing the specific marketing strategies used to retail fashion. This is a twenty week/one semester course.
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FASHION APPAREL & ACCESSORIES
Are you interested in the fabric your clothing is made of? Do you like leather goods? Do you like a specific shoe style or color for an outfit? In this course you will learn about the importance of apparel and accessories in the world of fashion merchandising. You will study the manufacturing and materials used for men’s, women’s & children’s clothing. Textile product development and marketing will also be explored along with specific careers in the fashion industry. This is a twenty week/one semester course.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Spanish I and German I are a two year sequence with course 1a in 7th grade and 1b in 8th grade. At the end of 8th grade all students will take the New York State
Proficiency Exam. Students must pass the state proficiency exam to meet the requirements set by NYS, to receive one high school credit.
German I
Meets the NYS requirement for 1 credit in foreign language
German I is a continuation of the 7th grade program. Students will continue to learn skills that will help them communicate about many topics. Students will listen, speak, read and write in German. Students will make comparisons between the cultures German speaking countries and their own. The goals of this course are Communication, cultures, connecting comparisons and communities.
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GERMAN II
The course emphasis is on grammar and using this grammar with vocabulary for communication. The goal is to communicate through listening, reading, writing and speaking the German language. We will also be doing a lot of conversing in German! German II also incorporates the use of computer technology when available.
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GERMAN III
German III culminates with New York State Regents exam. This test emphasizes student knowledge of German vocabulary, and not simply the ability to conjugate verbs. We’ll be reading interesting selections about real life situations in German-speaking countries. We will also be doing a lot of conversing in German! German III also includes an interdisciplinary project, which incorporates the use of computer technology in delivering a team presentation.
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GERMAN IV (Dual Credit with TC3 available)
German IV presents students with the opportunity to implement all the skills they’ve learned in the previous three years of study. We will read contemporary literary works, engage in real-life situation conversations, and write original stories in German. There will also be time to explore the global community by accessing German Internet web sites.
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SPANISH I
Meets the NYS requirement for 1 credit in foreign language.
This course is a continuation of the program started in 7th grade. Students will complete level 1 Spanish by the end of 8th grade and take the New York State Proficiency Exam.
The goals of this course are communication, cultures, connections, comparisons and communities. The students learn through practice, vocabulary and grammar. This unit also incorporates culture, listening and writing skills. The emphasis of this course is communication in Spanish.
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SPANISH II
This is a full year course designed to develop a competency in the foreign language standards in listening, speaking, reading and writing. More advanced grammar, vocabulary and topics will be taught. Students are introduced to more detailed aspects of the language. Students are expected to respond with a greater fluency to topics already discussed. Supportive vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, syntax and structure will be taught.
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SPANISH III
This is a full year course culminating with the Comprehensive Regents Exam in June. It completes the 3-year language requirement for the Advanced Designation Diploma. A continuation of grammar and thematic vocabulary is taught. Reading, writing, speaking and listening skills are practiced. The study of geography and culture is continued.
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SPANISH IV (Dual credit with TC3 available)
Level IV Spanish will be a comprehensive class consisting of extensive grammar strengthening lessons, as well as frequent exposure to Spanish, in multiple genre forms. Comprehensive literary studies of famous Spanish writers and poets will be supplementing the course. This class will be conducted mostly in Spanish.
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MUSIC
BAND
Band is available to students in grades 8 through 12 who are interested in continuing or learning to perform on a band instrument. Symphonic Band and Concert Band meet every other school day. Symphonic Band is comprised of students displaying a higher proficiency and performance level on their instruments. Participation in Symphonic Band is upon recommendation of the band director. Concert Band is comprised of developing students who are working towards a higher degree of performance. Concert Band is open to anyone who plays a band instrument. Students will read and perform concert style music in large and small ensembles and as soloists. Students are required to attend music lessons scheduled throughout the school day, concerts and extra performances such as graduation.
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JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Jazz Ensemble is provided for students who are members of the Concert and Symphonic
Band that wish to pursue the idiom of jazz music. Jazz Ensemble meets every other day. In this ensemble students will perform as an ensemble and as a soloist and explore different styles of jazz and pop. The Jazz Ensemble will perform at concerts and school functions throughout the school year. Students in this course are required to audition and/or have prior approval from the band director.
Students enrolled in Jazz Ensemble and Band will receive 1 full credit for the combination of courses.
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CHORUS
Chorus is an opportunity for students to sing in a large group setting. Meeting every other day, chorus students will receive ½ credit for each year. Students will learn rudiments of music including reading notation, singing in tune, singing harmony and implementing accurate rhythmic patterns. Along with a rehearsal every other day, the chorus includes periodic small group lessons. The goal of chorus is to improve singing, to learn new skills and to perform for various concerts and functions throughout the school year.
The 8th Grade Chorus sings literature appropriate for the changing voice. The Intermediate Chorus continues to improve singing skills while adjusting to the emerging adult voice. The Senior High Chorus studies music at more advanced level and is becoming secure in the voices of soprano, alto, tenor and bass.
Members of the Select Chorus are auditioned and accepted at the director’s discretion. Members of the Select Chorus must also be registered for Senior High Chorus. The Select Chorus is available for a small number of students prepared to sing a more difficult repertoire.
Students enrolled in Select Chorus & Senior Chorus will receive a full credit for the combination of the courses.
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Music Theory I is designed to familiarize the student with the fundamentals of music theory and to help develop the student’s basic skills. This course serves two purposes: it prepares the students for entrance to college as a music major and it is used as a comprehensive terminal course in the fundamentals of music for the non-music major. The course develops specific skills necessary for the student to improve his aural0visual perception of the art. In addition, a heightened awareness of the fundamental concepts such as notation, rhythm, music listening, musical terms, dictation, chord progression, modes, intervals and beginning composition will produce a greater appreciation for music.
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MUSIC THEORY II (Dual credit through TC3 is available)
Students who enroll for Music Theory II must have passed Music Theory I or demonstrate proficiency in Theory I skills. Similar fundamentals are addressed, however they are studied at a more advanced level; for example, chord progressions are studied with an emphasis on voice leading. Music listening is continued with the addition of score analysis. Dictation is expanded into two melodic lines. Compositional skills are further developed.
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SCIENCE
EARTH SCIENCE
Earth Science is a laboratory-based course for Regents credit. It is the science that considers the earth, its material, processes, history and environment in space.
Matter, energy, space and time can be put into perspective through an inquiry-centered study of the student's environment on Earth. In addition to the major high school sciences of biology, chemistry, and physics, sciences such as astronomy, geology, geography, oceanography and meteorology play major parts in the development of earth science.
In addition to a class period every day, each student is enrolled in a separate laboratory class that meets once every four days.
Computer software includes word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and computer-aided instruction on earthquakes and volcanoes.
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BIOLOGY
Biology is the science of life - a dynamic process. All living things are constantly changing - using energy, growing, reproducing, and responding to the environment. Students of biology will investigate major unifying themes in their study of living things. These themes include the pattern of living things, the interaction of living things and the environment, the relationship between the structures and functions of various parts of living organisms, the continuity of life, and biologic change.
In addition to a class period every day, each student is enrolled in a separate laboratory class that meets once every four days. Successful completion of the lab component of the course is required to be eligible to take the Living Environment Regents exam. If the mandated labs are not successfully completed, the student is not eligible to take the Living Environment Regents exam.
Computer software includes videodiscs, computer-aided laboratory dissection, and computer-aided instruction of the human anatomy.
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CHEMISTRY
The Chemistry course concentrates on the organized investigation of the materials to their properties. In this course the student deals with the interaction of matter and energy in chemical reactions. Each student is scheduled for a class each day and a separate laboratory period every other day. Since the student will take the Regents examination at the completion of the course, the
Computer software includes videodiscs and computer-based laboratory investigations.
Prerequisite - must pass Math A Regents exam or permission of instructor.
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PHYSICS
The study of physics like art, literature, and music attempts to understand the Universe. It includes content areas on mechanics, energy, electricity and magnetism, wave phenomena and modern physics. Students will make connections between science, history and literature to gain a deeper insight into the concepts of matter and energy.
In addition to a class period every day, each student is enrolled in a separate laboratory class that meets every other day.
Each student will take the Regents examination at the completion of the course and will receive 1 credit.
Computer software includes videodiscs, computer-based laboratory investigations, and multimedia development.
Prerequisite - must pass Chemistry or obtain permission of instructor before entering Physics. In addition, the student should be enrolled in Course III mathematics or higher.
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Key elements to the applied course structure include:
1. Performance standards
2. Integrated thematic units geared toward real-world skills
3. Project-based instruction
4. Authentic assessment
5. Technology integration
6. Student-centered, small group-based learning approach
This course is an introductory course to Biology with content areas including, ecology, the human body, watershed dynamics, and environmental factors. In addition to protocol labs, students develop divergent research questions, adapt methods, and carry out preliminary investigations. This stage of inquiry is intended to be both exploratory and fun, and accompanied by activities designed to develop students understanding of the sociocultural context of contemporary scientific research.
In addition to a class every day, each student is enrolled in a lab class that meets once every four day.
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APPLIED SCIENCE II – EARTH SCIENCE/BIOLOGY
This course explores both Earth Science and Life Science topics.
Students will study content areas such as human impact on the earth, geological time, the rock cycle and plate tectonics.
In addition to a class period every day, each student is enrolled in a separate lab class that meets once every four days. Students will be prepared and expected to take the Living Environment Regents Exam.
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APPLIED SCIENCE III – CHEMISTRY I
Students engage in interactive research projects based on the content, protocol labs, and explorations developed throughout the Applied Science program. Students work in Team to plan and conduct experiments that test hypotheses. They then communicate their findings to others and further develop their understandings through a process of social argumentation and peer review. At this level, the students and teacher make use of modern communication technologies, as well as face-to-face conferences with students in other classes and schools.
Much of the work in this class is lab centered. Students who do not conduct themselves in a safe and appropriate manner in the science lab will be withdrawn from the class for safety reasons.
The interactive research projects are designed to drive the specific science content needed to prepare the student to meet the New York State Learning Standards in Chemistry.
Prerequisite - must pass Applied Science II or have taken Biology. In addition, the student should be enrolled in Applied Math II or its equivalent.
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APPLIED SCIENCE IV – CHEMISTRY II
Students engage in a specific interactive research project. They work in teams to plan and conduct experiments that test their hypotheses. They communicate their findings to others and further develop their understandings through a process of social argumentation and peer review. At this level, the students and teacher make use of modern communication technologies, as well as face-to-face conferences with students in other classes and schools.
The interactive research project leads to a publication and public presentation of the findings.
Much of the work in this class is lab centered. Students who do not conduct themselves in a safe and appropriate manner in the science lab will be withdrawn from the class for safety reasons.
Prerequisite - must pass Applied Chemistry I or Regents Chemistry. In addition, the student should be enrolled in Applied Math IV or its equivalent.
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SENIOR RESEARCH (Grade 12) - Elective
Students engage in a specific interactive research project. They work in teams to plan and conduct experiments that test their hypotheses. They communicate their findings to others and further develop their understandings through a process of social argumentation and peer review. At this level, the students and teacher make use of modern communication technologies, as well as face-to-face conferences with students in other classes and schools.
The interactive research project leads to a publication and public presentation of the findings
Students in this course work as mentors to research teams in Applied Chemistry II. In addition, they may also collaborate on projects with students in other courses, including Principles of Engineering and Creativity and Innovation.
Prerequisite - Accelerated students who have passed physics and permission of instructor.
1 Credit
SOCIAL STUDIES
SOCIAL STUDIES 9 - GLOBAL STUDIES I
Social Studies 9 is the beginning of a two-year course in global studies. The course begins with a review of map skills, a study of the climatic regions of the earth, and an interdisciplinary orientation in the Social Sciences. Also considered are various techniques, topics, and methods needed to study a culture intelligently. Attention is focused on the culture areas of
(Honors class is available by teacher recommendation only)
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SOCIAL STUDIES 10 - GLOBAL STUDIES II
This course is an important link to the 9th grade study of various cultures of
( Honors class is available by teachers recommendation only)
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UNITED STATES HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT (Grade 11)
The first part of this course examines the structure of the American government. Students learn how American government actually works and their role in a democratic society. The second part of the course surveys American History from the period 1865 (end of the Civil War) to the present. The subject matter is offered in an effort to explain our past history and to shed light on our recent problems. Learning activities include a variety of approaches such as lecture and group discussions, cooperative learning, and both individual and team projects. Each student is required to take a state Regents examination based upon the New York State Syllabus for this course. Passing the
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HONORS
(Students enrolled based on teacher recommendation)
As with Regents United States History and Government, this course examines the structure of American government and a survey of American History from 1865 until the present. The honors course offers the opportunity for the student to examine and discuss material in greater depth. Students are presented with an increased opportunity for enrichment activities. A research project is required, in addition to the reading, writing and discussion of historical novels. Each student is required to take the Regents Examination based upon the New York State Syllabus for this course.
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PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNMENT (Grade 12)
Participation in Government is one half of the social studies requirement during the senior year. This course provides the student with a basic knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of an effective citizen. Students will research and present a working knowledge of their government to the class. Following the citizenship portion of the class, students will then take a look at a number of issues that face society and governments today. The course also requires a community service component of fifteen hours to be performed during their senior year. Projects are set up by the teacher and student generated projects are also welcome. The course stresses real world problems and possible solutions. Much of the class is discussion oriented, but students will find that much of the learning process will take place out in their communities.
1/2 CREDIT
ECONOMICS
Economics is one half of the social studies requirement during the senior year. This course examines how various economic systems function around the world and also examines the roles that individuals play in these economics. Students will gain an understanding of their role in the economy as consumers, producers, and investors. The impact on the economy of certain institutions, such as banks, corporations, unions, schools, and governments will also be studied. The intent is to enable students to equip themselves with some of the understandings necessary to help them reason objectively and independently about economic problems and to develop the ability to define and analyze economic issues.
1/2 CREDIT
This introductory course will present the student with the challenge of increasing their knowledge and understanding of themselves. The student will learn about those factors that influence human behavior so that they will be able to cope with and accept themselves and others. The fundamentals of the field of psychology will be surveyed. These include the scientific method, theories of personality, perception, thinking and intelligence, memory, learning, and psychological disorders and treatment. The writing of a research paper on one of the topics covered in the class is a course requirement.
½ CREDIT
This introductory course will be a contemporary study of people living in groups along with the basic concepts, theoretical principles, and methods used within the discipline of sociology. Main topics to be studied will be culture, deviance, social stratification, groups and organizations and family. Current issues such as crime and punishment, the elderly, racism, violence, and the changing role of women are topics to be investigated.
½ CREDIT
(5 credits in technology can be used in lieu of 3 foreign language credits for the Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation)
This course may be used in place of the Art/Music requirement that all students are required to take. This is an excellent backbone course for any student studying engineering or architecture and a must for future Tech Ed courses, or any technical areas. Students will be exposed to sketching, the tools and materials used in drawing: lettering, and dimensioning. Students will practice doing view or working drawings, pictorial drawings and some sectioning and auxiliary views. During the second half of the year you will work in-groups and design from scratch a project, produce all necessary drawings, and then build the project to those specifications. The last part of the year students will be introduced to computer aided drafting (CAD). Here they will learn basic commands and get the feel for drawing without a pencil.
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CAD – COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (Dual credit with TC3 available)
This full year course will concentrate on concepts learned in DDP and apply the concepts on the computer. The students will learn to draw gears, gaskets, molds, and a variety of other mechanical devices on the computer. This course uses the TC3 syllabus and brings a college level course right into the High School. AutoCAD 2002 is the standard today in industry and having knowledge of AutoCAD will look great on a resume. This course is for students interested in Engineering, Drawing, Designing, Interior Decorating, Architecture, or any students interested in any field that involves construction.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of DDP OR permission from the instructor.
Articulation agreement with Delhi University (3-6 Credits after successful completion of one full year)
1 CREDIT
Are you interested in building houses and making big money? In architectural class you will design, draw (by hand and/or on the computer), and build a scale model of “your” dream house or summer home. We will cover all the major architectural concepts: as well as teaching modeling and computer drafting. This course will be tailored to your interests, by concentrating on the building trade, or the interior design aspect of architecture. Taking the DDP class prior to enrolling in this course will be helpful. Having CAD experience will be a major help.
1 CREDIT
PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING (Tech Prep credit with BCC available)
This course can be used for your third year of Math or Science requirement. This is a survey class that will cover most of the major engineering disciplines. You will be challenged with several different problem-solving situations that will demonstrate the various engineering fields. Examples of projects used to introduce these concepts are hovercrafts, Ariel photography, survival structures, and machine automation.
Prerequisite: You must have successfully passed two years of regents math and science before enrolling in this class.
1 CREDIT
PHOTOGRAPHY I – BLACK AND WHITE (Dual credit with BCC pending)
Tired of taking lousy pictures. Are your pictures too dark or blurry? Do your friends’ pictures have red beady eyes because of how you used your flash? In this class we use 35mm SLR cameras and black and white film. You process, print and mount your own 8 X 10 prints. All the different concepts of camera operation and picture taking are discussed from depth of field to flash units to night shots. You shoot lots of pictures and develop a great portfolio to use for future experiences.
½ CREDIT
PHOTOGRAPHY II – (Dual Credit with BCC pending)
This class is a continuation of Black and White Students will continue to master new technical skills, hone craftsmanship, and explore the creative and expressive uses of photography. In the last 10weeks we go to the computer with photography. Using Photoshop, a scanner and digital cameras we work with our B &W pictures to correct mistakes, add things or totally change the photo. The results are cool on glossy print paper. Wow, will there be such a thing as a darkroom in the future?
½ CREDITCOMPUTER GRAPHICS I - YEARBOOK
Designing a hardcover yearbook with written and pictorial memories of the year. This class must raise all the money necessary to publish and distribute the book. The class involves book and ad sales, layout work on computer, interviewing, and photography. Deadlines loom over you all the time. Only dedicated hard workers need apply. Enrollment is by teacher permission only. This course meets the art/music requirements for graduation.
½ CREDIT
Desktop publishing is a very big industry. This course will use PageMaker, Microsoft Publisher, and PhotoShop to show students how to layout documents for publishing whether small or large. Students will learn how to place words and pictures to produce such things as business cards to newsletters. Most desktop systems come with some form of publishing included in their software. Learn how you can use it to improve your work. This class is the second half of yearbook class so are expected to take yearbook. Enrollment is with teacher permission.
½ CREDIT
PRODUCT DESIGN AND PRODUCTION (2007-2008)
Do you like designing and building your own projects? Do you have people asking you to make things for them? Then this class is for you. Not only will you design and build your own products, but you will also interview, design, draw, and build products that will be used by other people.
1 CREDIT
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS (2007-2008)
Like to race, try your skill at CO2 cars. Build them and race them in the hall. The 1st place winner gets a trophy. This course explores the transportation industry with three sub-modules: land, marine, and aerospace transportation. In this class the student will build a cool custom CO2 car, experience flight with controllable airplanes and build the coolest model rocket that
½ CREDIT
Rebuild your Briggs, Tecumseh or Kohler engine. We study lots of different engines, from model airplanes to big diesels. The best part is that students bring in used engines that need repair and working in teams they disassemble, clean, check tolerances, repair and reassemble the engine to a running condition. We may work on car engines if time permits.
½ CREDIT
Learn some electrician skills in this class. From the power plant to the outlet on the wall we study it. We learn the basic types of circuits found in the house and wire up a wall feeding the circuits at different points. We test with the real stuff. Stand back in case it blows a breaker. DC electricity is included in this class with discussion of series and parallel circuits. Learn how to read and use a digital voltmeter, to repair taillights on cars or a short on your dirt bike.
½ CREDIT
This course includes the study of communication equipment. We look at TV and radio operation. Study surface mount electronics and build some basic electronic kits learning basic concepts at the same time. Use a digital voltmeter to help make sure your electronic kit works.
½ CREDIT
Are you a future film star? Do you like making video and audio creations? We will teach you to make a short film, TV advertisements, Radio broadcasts, and printing techniques. Then at the end of the year you will make a short film and enter it into the Newark Valley Cannes Film Festival.
½ CREDIT
GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS (2006-2007)
This class is taught the second half of the year, behind the Communication Systems class. During this time you will develop and produce the graphic (printed) advertisement campaign for the short film that you made during the Communication Systems class.
½ CREDIT
MATERIALS PROCESSING (2006-2007)
Like to build stuff, then take this class. Learn about different materials and ways to process them by building your favorite projects. Students are required to work with wood, metals (welding, forging and sheet metal) and plastics (polyester casting, vacuum forming and/or acrylic sheet).
Learn just about every tool and machine the shop has. The perfect class to take before Production systems.
½ CREDIT
Got that entrepreneurial spirit to design, make and sell something. This is the class for you. Ten weeks are spent designing, producing and marketing a product. Can we make any money or will we go broke. This is a great class to learn about the various aspects of Manufacturing where students start up a company. Construction, which is the second 10 weeks, gives each student the opportunity to try their hand at framing up a building and all that is involved with this type of work. Lots of hands-on work in Production systems.
½ CREDIT
CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS (2006-2007)
This course is the practical application of the building industry. We will instruct you on the building of homes and buildings from the foundation to the roof. You will make a scale model of a building using all of the proper techniques that would be used to make a full size structure. Later on you will have the opportunity to build an actual building out of 2x4’s and plywood. The emphasis of our instruction will be to train contractors, not building crews.
½ CREDIT
HOME DESIGN AND REPAIR (2006-2007)
Are you planning on living at home for the rest of your life? Do you want to save a lot of money by not hiring repairmen? Do you feel frustrated trying to fix the most basic things? This course is designed to help you do “how-to” activities in your day-to-day life. We will teach you everything from basic repairs in the home, too how things work, and making low cost improvements to what you have. We will work with cars (rotating tires up to changing wiper blades), the home (common repairs to interior design), and common personal items (that are fixable).
½ CREDIT
IN THE DLC
CRIMINAL LAW
Interactive study of criminal law, juvenile justice and family law as related to the court system. Guest speakers-attorneys, legislators, judges, and public officials-will be scheduled.
½ CREDIT
CIVIL LAW
Interactive study of civil law, torts, lawsuits, consumer and housing law, and small claims court actions. Guest speaker-attorneys, legislators, judges, and public officials-will be scheduled.
½ CREDIT
Criminal & Civil Law also requires students to become involved participants in Local government and political activity. Areas covered by the courses include but are not limited to:
Criminal & Family Law
Torts & Civil Law
Small
Consumer & Housing Law
Principles of Constitution Law
Civil Rights and Freedoms
In addition to daily lessons, discussions and lectures and mock trials most testing and assignments are done on-line either from home or in the school computer lab on the Blackboard.com system. The course also uses guest speakers such as lawyers, police officers etc. and media presentations to keep the course interesting and current.
Computer Science 1 – C++
This is a beginning course in structured programming using C++. Emphasis is on using the computer as a tool in problem solving. Learn about control structures, loops, user- defined functions, arrays, sequential search and sorts. We may also explore the use of graphics and sound.
1 Credit
MATHEMATICS
Math I is the first course students will take in order to prepare for the Math A Regents exam. In Math I students are introduced to algebra, geometry, statistics, probability, number relationships, number systems, patterns and functions, and measurements (these are the key ideas that are tested on the Math A exam). The purpose of this class is to teach students how to effectively solve a wide range of problems using mathematics, develop their mathematical reasoning skills, communication skills, and to show the connection between mathematics and the rest of the world. At the end of this class, students will be ready to take either Math II or Applied Math II.
Math I includes a Math lab that meets once every 4 days. Math lab parallels the concepts being taught in class and applies them to real world problems. Math Lab students explore a variety of problem solving techniques (algebraic & non-algebraic) and allows for hands on activities which models the algebraic & geometric representations being taught in Math class.
1 CREDIT
MATH I/II HONORS
Pre-requisite: successful completion of Math 8 Honors
1 CREDIT
MATH II
Math II is a continuation of Math I and students take the Math A Regents exam during this year. Math II is designed for the student who plans on attending a two- or four-year college. The topics of study are an extension of the topics introduced in Math I but include more formalized mathematical techniques and problem solving strategies. At the end of this class students will be ready to take Math III.
1 CREDIT
Math III
This course reviews and extends the fundamental skills and concepts of algebra and geometry taught in Math I and Math II, and also introduces the student to the branch of mathematics known as trigonometry.
1 CREDIT
Applied Math II
Applied Math II is a study of mathematics with an orientation towards the application and practice of mathematical concepts and skills. Much of the focus of this program is the development of the student’s ability in problem solving. This course is aimed at students who are seeking to pursue further education at a technical college or go directly into the work place. Students also prepare to take the Math A exam at the completion of the course. At the end of this class students will be ready to take Applied Math III.
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Applied Math III
Applied Math III is a continuation of Applied Math II. It has an orientation consisting of the application and practice of mathematical concepts and skills. This course is also designed to prepare the student for future education at a “Tech” school or go directly into the workplace. The course will focus on topics that involve problem solving using trig functions, simplifying algebraic expressions and solving quadratic equations by factoring. It also involves recognizing the four conic sections, using functions and patterns, and solving a system of equations and inequalities. Computers will be used for graphing and solving problems. Students will be prepared to take Applied Math IV.
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Applied Math IV
Applied Math IV is a continuation of Applied Math III. Students continue their study of mathematics used in the workplace. The course includes further exploration of geometry (2-dimensional and 3-dimensional), logic, trigonometry, complex numbers, and statistics as they relate to Quality Assurance and Process Control. Applied IV demonstrates how mathematics is used in the fields of health, business, agriculture, and technology.
1 CREDIT
Mathematics 12-Pre-Calculus (Dual credit with TC3 Available)
This is a 1-year elective course for seniors and advanced juniors, which extends, summarizes and unifies the concepts of mathematics studied in grades 9, 10, and 11. In Math 12, the student is introduced to the study of logic, calculus, and analytic geometry.
1 CREDIT
Advanced Placement Mathematics –
This is a 1-year college level course for those accelerated math students who have successfully passed Math 12 – Pre-Calculus and are seeking a 5th year of high school mathematics, which can earn them college credit.
This course studies Differential and Integral Calculus and the applications of this branch of mathematics to the real world. This is intended for students who have a thorough knowledge of college preparatory mathematics, including Algebra, Axiomatic Geometry, Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry.
A student may earn college level credit by taking the Advanced Placement examination administered in May; it is expected that all students enrolled in this course will take the AP examination.
1 Credit
HEALTH EDUCATION
HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH
Health education involves understanding the problems confronting young men and women in today’s society. Its aim is to provide young people with the information needed to maintain health now and in the future. Some of the topics covered in health class are human sexuality, mental health, stress, suicide, cancer, nutrition, alcohol, tobacco, and drug abuse. It is the goal of this health course that students realize they are responsible for the decisions they make regarding personal health. Health education is required for graduation.
½ Credit
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
This course is designed to give the students the necessary skills and knowledge to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle. A variety of units will be offered to help students gain competence and confidence in their abilities. The main focus is on acquiring an appreciation and respect for physical fitness and the importance of life long involvement in physical activities.
Students are required to participate at every grade level (8-12) every other day for a ½ credit for each school year. Passing Physical Education is required for graduation.
Activities Offered:
Dance and Aesthetic Activities: Aerobic Dance and Tae Bo
Team Passing Sports: Football, Soccer, Field Hockey
Lacrosse, Ultimate Frisbee,
Basketball, Floor Hockey,
Team Handball, and Speedball
Net and Wall Sports: Tennis, Badminton, Volleyball,
and Pickleball
Outdoor Activities: Hiking, Nordic skiing, Challenge/,
Adventure Activities, and
Orienteering.
Personal Performance Activities: Strength Training, Track & Field,
Circuit Training, Jump rope,
Pilates and Wrestling
Target Sports: Archery, Golf and Frisbee Golf
Striking/Field Sports: Softball and Baseball