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HERRICKS HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SELECTION GUIDE 2021-2022 “He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.” Confucius HERRICKS HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SELECTION GUIDE 2021-2022 ******* Board of Education Henry R. Zanetti, President Nancy Feinstein, Vice President Juleigh Chin, Trustee James Gounaris, Trustee Brian R. Hassan, Trustee ******* Central Administration Building Administration Dr. Fino Celano, Superintendent Joan Keegan, Principal K. Elizabeth Guercin, Asst. Superintendent Andrew Frisone, Assistant Principal Dina Maggiacomo, Asst. Superintendent Bryan Hodge, Assistant Principal Lisa Rutkoske, CPA, Asst. Superintendent Department Chairpersons/Directors Anissa Arnold, Music & Performing Arts Natasha Khan, Guidance Allison Barshak, Shelter Rock Academy Dr. Stephanie Knowles, Special Education Anthony Cillis, Social Studies Dr. Geetha Murthy, Mathematics Francesco Fratto, World Languages & ENL Mary Passero, Business & Related Arts Karen Hughes, Science James Petricca, Health & Physical Education Dr. Michael Imondi, English ******* The Herricks Union Free School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, handicapping condition, religion, age, sex, or marital status. In compliance with Title IX of the Education Act of 1972, it is the policy of the Herricks Board of Education that there shall be no discrimination on the basis of sex, with respect to the educational program and course offerings described in this book. This means that every course is open to both girls and boys. Courses may not be offered, however, if enrollment is insufficient, subject to a review by the Board of Education. 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 3 GUIDANCE PROGRAM ............................................................................................. 4 ART .......................................................................................................................... 10 BUSINESS ............................................................................................................... 16 ENGLISH .................................................................................................................. 20 ENGLISH AS A NEW LANGUAGE .......................................................................... 25 FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES ........................................................................ 26 HEALTH EDUCATION ............................................................................................. 29 INTERVENTION (A.I.S.) PROGRAMS ..................................................................... 30 MATHEMATICS & COMPUTER SCIENCE .............................................................. 32 MUSIC ...................................................................................................................... 41 PHYSICAL EDUCATION .......................................................................................... 44 SCIENCE ................................................................................................................. 48 SHELTER ROCK ACADEMY ................................................................................... 56 SOCIAL STUDIES .................................................................................................... 57 SPECIAL EDUCATION ............................................................................................ 66 TECHNOLOGY ........................................................................................................ 71 WORLD LANGUAGES ............................................................................................. 74 WORLD OF WORK/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION ................................................... 80 SPECIAL PROGRAMS/STUDENT SERVICE ......................................................... 81 STUDENT ACTIVITIES ............................................................................................ 82 2 HERRICKS PUBLIC SCHOOLS Herricks High School Joan Keegan, Principal [email protected] Andrew Frisone, Assistant Principal Education Today [email protected] Knowledge Forever Bryan Hodge, Assistant Principal [email protected] January 2021 Dear Herricks High School Students: This publication of the 2021-2022 Course Selection Guide conveys a rich and powerful portrait of the uniqueness of Herricks High School. We suggest that you utilize this publication as a guide as you design your high school academic experience. Within this plethora of course offerings there are outstanding educational opportunities for all students. Herricks High School is a community of learners that is special, given the values, respect, diversity, and the commitment to excellence by our students, parents and staff. You will find that your choices of academic selections are from courses that have been developed, enhanced, or reviewed to reaffirm the reputation of the rigorous academic programming offered at Herricks. It is expected that you and your fellow students will have classroom experiences that provide continuous progress toward your mastering the necessary 21st century skills of critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity. Please note that the 2021-2022 Course Selection Guide is compiled and included on our website prior to the finalization of our school district budget. As such, we want to make certain that you and your parents understand that some of the courses listed will be offered pending the final approval of the school budget. Also, our complex scheduling process may necessitate that certain courses be canceled and/or combined based on the number of student requests. However, in all instances you will be able to take the courses that are graduation requirements. We encourage you to review this publication of the 2021-2022 Course Selection Guide thoroughly to learn more about Herricks High School, to plan for the upcoming academic year, and begin setting goals for your high school experience. It is important to carefully prioritize your course pathways. There is a unique opportunity in high school to take advantage of the many experiences offered in our programs that will enrich your high school resume in preparation for college and career readiness in the 21st century. Sincerely yours, Joan Keegan. Principal 3 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Local Diploma Required Courses Regents Diploma Required Regents Diploma with Advanced Special Education Students Only Courses Designation English 4 English 4 English 4 Social Studies 4 Social Studies 4 Social Studies 4 Math 3 Math 3 Math 3 Science 3 Science 3 Science 3 World Language* 3 World Language* 3 World Language* 3 Art/Music 1 Art/Music 1 Art/Music 1 Health .5 Health .5 Health .5 Physical Education 2 Physical Education 2 Physical Education 2 Sequence/Electives 1.5 Electives 1.5 Electives 1.5 Total 22 Total 22 Total 22 Required Regents Exams Required Regents Exams Required Regents Exams Special Education Only (Passing Score of 65 and Above) (Passing Score of 65 and Above) (Passing Score 55-64)** English Language Arts Exam English Language Arts Exam English Language Arts Exam Algebra or Geometry or Algebra 2 Algebra or Geometry or Algebra 2 Algebra and Geometry and Algebra 2 Global History Exam or U.S. History Global History Exam or U.S. History Global History Exam or U.S. History Exam Exam Exam 1 Pathway Assessment*** 1 Pathway Assessment*** 1 Pathway Assessment*** One Science Exam (Earth Science or One Science Exam (Earth Science or Two Science Exams Living Environment or Chemistry or Living Environment or Chemistry or 1. Living Environment Physics) Physics) 2. Earth Science or Chemistry or Physics World Language Checkpoint A Exam World Language Checkpoint A Exam World Language Checkpoint B Exam (Passing Score of 65 or higher) (Passing Score of 65 or higher) (Passing Score of 65 or higher) * The completion of a three year sequence in World Language is a requirement of the Herricks Board of Education. This Requirement does not apply to students who enroll after completion of grade 9. Special Education students may be exempted through their IEP. Students may also be considered for an exemption through the high school’s Pupil Personnel Team (PPT). ** Special Education students have Regents score compensatory options in order to earn a Local Diploma. Please consult with your school counselor for available options. ***Please consult your counselor for Pathway assessment options. Pathways may be one Humanities, STEM, LOTE, CTE or Arts-approved assessment. 4 COURSES THAT MAY BE USED TOWARD FULFILLING THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND OCCUPATIONAL STUDIES CREDENTIAL or CDOS To earn a CDOS credential, students must complete 216 hours of CTE coursework. Fifty-Four (54) of those hours must be completed in a work-based learning experience. Nassau BOCES Programs Herricks Courses: Business Career and Financial Management Keyboarding for College and Career Accounting 1 Business Management International Business Principles of Marketing Business and Personal Law Virtual Enterprise Cooperative Work Experience Advertising Design and Computer Graphics Technology Architectural Design Computer Aided Design and Drafting Design and Drawing for Production Principles of Engineering World of Technology 1 World of Technology 2 5 PASS-FAIL OPTION A. Select courses will be offered on a pass-fail credit basis during the school year under the following conditions: 1. The pass-fail