2015-2016 Course Description Guide

Cambridge Central School

Our Mission 2015-2016 Cambridge Central School empowers our students with the knowledge, skills, and character traits to pursue their goals and contribute Course positively to society throughout their lives. Description For more Guide information, visit: www.cambridgecsd.org District Contact Information Our Mission Cambridge Central Cambridge Central School empowers our School District students with the knowledge, skills and 24 South Park Street character traits to pursue their goals and Cambridge, NY 12816 contribute positively to society (518) 677-8527 (Phone) throughout their lives. (518) 677-3889 (Fax)

Superintendent of Schools 10-12 School Counselor Mr. Vince Canini Jr./ Sr. High DASA Coordinator 677-2653 ext. 1010 Mr. Andy Akins [email protected] 677-8527 ext. 1423 [email protected] High School Principal Ms. Tammy Silvernell 7-9 School Counselor 677-8527 ext. 1411 Mr. Scott Kraszewski [email protected] 677-8527 ext. 1442 [email protected] High School Secretary Ms. Darci Jones Guidance Secretary 677-8527 ext. 1413 Ms. Laura Fedler [email protected] 677-8527 ext. 1422 [email protected] Associate Principal Ms. Caroline Goss District Registrar/Data Coordinator 677-8527 ext. 1426 Associate Principal Secretary [email protected] Ms. Kris Eastman 677-8527 ext. 1415 Athletic Director [email protected] Ms. Deborah Lauver 677-8527 ext. 1412 Transportation Supervisor [email protected] Mr. Randi Sica 677-2653 ext. 1012 School Psychologist / CSE Chairperson [email protected] Ms. Jennifer Coulter 677-8527 ext. 1492 Special Education Secretary [email protected] Ms. Kim Gregory 677-8527 ext. 1419 [email protected] Stay Connected! Find us online.

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1 Cambridge Junior - Senior High School 2015-2016 Course Description Guide Introduction The purpose of the Course Description Guide is to provide information that is necessary for a successful educational experience at Cambridge Jr.-Sr. High School. Students are encouraged to choose courses and areas of study that are appropriate as well as evaluate those choices with the help of their School Counselor and Parent or Guardian.

The Course Description Guide outlines three major aspects of our educational program: An explanation of graduation requirements as specified by the New York State Board of Regents for Advanced Regents Diplomas and Regents Diplomas, General academic information, and a comprehensive list and description of specific courses offered by each department.

Cooperation among parents, students and staff is critical in selecting a program of study that will meet the educational demands of each student. We look forward to guiding individuals through these decision-making and problem-solving processes. If you have any questions, please contact your student’s school counselor. Thank you and we look forward to a great year!

Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) The Dignity For All Students Act went into effect on July 1, 2012. This legislation seeks to provide public elementary and secondary school students with a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property, a school bus and/or at a school function. An amendment to this law includes cyberbullying and is effective July 1, 2013.

If you or another student is bullied or cyberbullied, you should report the incident to an adult. If you are in school, you can contact the Dignity Act Coordinator in your building, the principal or any other adult that you feel comfortable with. Complaints should be made immediately after the occurrence; however, a complaint reviewed at any time will be dealt with when it is received.

For more info, please visit: http://tinyurl.com/pe9y59a (Cambridge CSD DASA website) http://www.p12.nysed.gov/dignityact/ (New York State DASA website) Special Education A student with a disability has a mental, physical or emotional impairment that affects his or her educational performance and requires special services and programs. In New York State, special education is provided for preschool students (ages 3 to 5) and school-aged children (ages 5 through 21.) For school-age children, disabilities that may require special education services include autism, deafness, deaf-blindness, emotional disturbance, hearing impairment, learning disability, mental retardation, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairment, speech or language impairment, traumatic brain injury, or visual impairment (including blindness). Federal and state education laws require each school district to provide students with a "free and appropriate public education" (FAPE) based upon their unique needs.

Each board of education must establish two committees:  Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) for children ages 3-5; and  Committee on Special Education (CSE) for students ages 5-21.

2 Cambridge Junior - Senior High School 2015-2016 Course Description Guide Table of Contents

Introduction 2 Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) 2 Special Education 2

Graduation Requirements 4-5

Academic Information 6-7

College Credit Opportunities 8

Junior High School 9-13 English 14-15 Social Studies 16-17 Science 18-20

Math 20-22

The Arts 22-23

Technology 23-24

Health/Physical Education 24

LOTE (Languages other than English) 25

Distance Learning 26

Career and Technical Education (CTE) 27-29

3 Cambridge Junior - Senior High School 2015-2016 Course Description Guide Graduation Requirements New York State - Credit Requirements Required Courses Regents Diploma *Advanced Regents Diploma English 4 credits 4 credits Social Studies 4 credits 4 credits Math 3 credits 3 credits Science 3 credits 3 credits Health ½ credit ½ credit Art and/or Music 1 credit 1 credit LOTE (Languages other than English) 1 credit 3 credits* Physical Education 2 credits 2 credits Electives 3 ½ credits 1½ credits Total Minimum Required Credits 22 total credits 22 total credits *To earn an Advanced Regents Diploma, students must complete one of the following: -3 units of credit in LOTE (Languages Other Than English) -5 units of credit in Art, Music or Career Technology Education (CTE): Business, Technology, Myers Center BOCES Career & Technical School

New York State - Exam Requirements Regents Diploma Advanced Regents Diploma (Passing Score of 65 or above) (Passing Score of 65 or above) English Language Arts English Language Arts Math 3 Math Exams (Algebra, Geometry & Algebra II) Global History Global History United States History United States History Science 2 Science Exams (1 Life Science & 1 Physical Science) LOTE (Languages other than English)

Diploma Notes: Safety Net: New York State provides an option for a local diploma for students with a classified disability. Under these safety net guidelines, students may score between 55-64 on their 5 required Regents exams and still qualify for their local diploma. Additionally, for students with a classified disability, scores of 45-54 on any required Regents exam (Except ELA and Mathematics) can be compensated by a score of 65 or above on another required Regents exam including ELA and Mathematics.

Honors Diplomas: Students may qualify for honors diploma status if they earn a 90 average or above on their required examinations for graduation. Therefore, a student would need to earn a 90 average or above on all their exams required for their regents diploma in order to earn a NYS Regents Diploma with Honors and likewise, a student would need to earn a 90 average on all required examinations for their advanced Regents Diploma in order to earn an Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors.

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Diploma Notes: [CONTINUED] Mastery: Any student scoring 85 or better on any three math Regents examinations, will qualify for a designation of mastery in math. Also, any students that score 85 or better on any three science Regents examinations, will qualify for a designation of mastery in science.

Technical Endorsement: Students that meet the requirements for either a local diploma, a Regents diploma or an Advanced Regents Diploma AND successfully completes an approved CTE program including the 3 part technical assessment will qualify for a technical endorsement on their diploma.

Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS): This approved pathway is a new exiting credential for students with disabilities. This credential will recognize each individual student’s preparation and skills for post-school employment. Students with disabilities who are exiting with a regular high school diploma can also receive preparation for post-school employment by participating in Career Development and Occupational Studies.

5 Cambridge Junior - Senior High School 2015-2016 Course Description Guide Academic Information

Add/Drop Deadline The last day to add or drop a class is the last Friday in September. Please make informed choices when scheduling courses as these dates are firm. Students dropping a course after the deadline may receive a WP, “Withdraw Pass” on their official transcript if they are passing the course at the time of the drop. Students dropping a course after the deadline may receive a WF “Withdraw Fail” on their official transcript if they are failing the course at the time of the drop.

Doubling Due to the four units of credit in English and Social Studies required by New York State for all high school graduates, doubling in these areas is allowed strictly with the permission of the Principal.

Scholastic Recognition Students whose quarterly averages are 94.5%-100% will be named to the Principal’s Honor List. Students who earn an 89.5%-94.4% will be in the High Honor List. Students who earn an 84.5-89.4 will be named to the Honor List.

Independent Study Students who cannot fit a desired course into their schedule, may request to do an Independent Study. Each request will be judged independently. Students will need the consent of parents / guardians, the Principal and a sponsor teacher. To pursue this option, you must complete the application that is available in the Guidance Office.

Summer School Students who fail a course during the school year should attend summer school to retake the course if it is offered. The final grade obtained during summer school will replace the previous failing grade. If a student retakes a course in summer school and retakes a regents exam in that course, the exam grade will be recorded on the student’s transcript.

Retaking a Regents Exam Students who take a Regents exam without repeating the corresponding course will have the higher exam grade recorded on their transcript. The corresponding course average will not be recalcu- lated and therefore the new score will have no bearing on the overall grade point average.

Incomplete Grades An incomplete will be issued only in cases approved by the Administration. Incompletes must be converted to percentile grades within the timeframe established by the administrator. No incomplete grades will be issued 4th quarter.

Grading and Weighting All courses carrying the Advanced Placement designation will be weighted as 1.1 in student averages. In all classes, a “floor” grade of 50% is available for only the first marking period; a grade of 49% or below in a class will be published as a 50% on the report card. This safety net allows students to recover their final average despite a poor first quarter performance.

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Enrollment in Courses - All students at Cambridge School are required to carry a minimum of 5 ½ units of credit each year, including physical education. - Students who fall behind in credits may be required to carry a heavier load of units of credit along with physical education. Also, if students, fail to earn 5.5 credits each year, they may be retained in their current grade level.

Course Selections Beginning in January, all students will select courses for the following year. Course selections will be based on: - Graduation requirements - Student interest - Teacher recommendations - Successful completion of current courses Note: These selections must be approved by the parent

Community Service All seniors are required to perform a minimum of 32 hours of community service. Additionally, students who go beyond this requirement each year are honored for their commitment to service.

7 Cambridge Junior - Senior High School 2015-2016 Course Description Guide College Credit Opportunities

There are three methods by which Cambridge junior-senior high school students can earn college credit for courses taken at our school:

1) Advanced Placement - These are courses that follow a nationally standardized curriculum and culminate in an Advanced Placement exam in May each year.

Cambridge Central School weights AP course averages as 1.1 in the students overall grade point average. Selection of students for the AP course offerings is based on previous performance in a prerequisite course and/or by special permission of the principal. AP courses offered at Cambridge Jr./ Sr. High School are:

- Biology - English: Literature and Composition - English: Language - American History - World History - Calculus AB - Latin - Psychology

Grades on the AP examination are reported on a five-point scale: 5 Extremely well qualified 4 Well qualified 3 Qualified 2 Possibly qualified 1 No recommendation

Advanced Placement transfer credit varies from institution to institution. Please consult the admissions offices of your college choices to learn of their policies.

2) College Classes in the High School We currently have agreements with local colleges for students to earn college credit from the following courses for a pre-determined fee: Advanced Latin Poetry, Advanced Latin Prose, Pre-Calculus, Advanced Spanish, Environmental Science and Latin American Studies.

3) High School/College Cross-Enrollment Students who have accelerated through the curriculum offered at CCS may cross-enroll with area colleges in their senior year. The student must maintain full-time status and an 85% average. The principal’s approval is required as well. All costs associated with this arrangement are the student’s responsibility. Students must meet all of the graduation requirements stipulated in CCS Policy #4770.

8 Cambridge Junior - Senior High School 2015-2016 Course Description Guide Junior High School Information

The transition into junior high school can be an exciting and challenging step for many students. At the junior high school, we look forward to making every effort to ensure your child has a smooth transition to their new schedule, new teachers and new environment. If you have additional questions regarding junior high requirements, responsibilities or expectations, please feel free to call the junior high guidance office at (518) 677-8527 ext. 1422.

th th 7 Grade & 8 Grade Course Requirements REQUIRED COURSES UNITS OF STUDY English 2 units Social Studies 2 units

Science 2 units Math 2 units

Technology 1 units

Physical Education (.5 credit per year) 1 units Visual Arts ½ units

Music ½ units Language Other Than English (LOTE) 2 units Health/Family and Consumer Sciences 1 units

Middle Level Assessments

SEVENTH GRADE  New York State Assessment in English Language Arts  New York State Assessment in Mathematics  Gates MacGinitie Reading Test

EIGHTH GRADE  New York State Assessment in English Language Arts  New York State Assessment in Mathematics  New York State Assessment in Science  Gates MacGinitie Reading Test

9 Cambridge Junior - Senior High School 2015-2016 Course Description Guide Seventh Grade Course Descriptions English 7 The focus of this course is on listening skills, reading comprehension, critical thinking and writing. The course includes study of a variety of literary genres, such as novels, short stories, non-fiction, poetry and plays. A required research project will familiarize students with research methods, note-taking skills and MLA documentation.

Reading 7 The purpose of the secondary reading program is to assist students who are not reading at grade level. Students are presented with a variety of techniques designed to increase the student’s ability to read and understand specific content through reading. To exit from the reading support, students must demonstrate their ability to read and comprehend at their grade level.

Social Studies 7 Social Studies 7 focuses on a chronologically organized study of United States and New York State history. The New York State Department of education has developed five learning standards that guide this course. These standards are: History of the United States and New York State; Work History as it pertains to the USA; Geography; Economics; Civics, Citizenship and Government.

Science 7 Science 7 is an introductory course based on the New York State Science Syllabus and includes material in line with the learning standards for science. Students will participate in activities pertaining to Life, Earth and Physical Sciences.

Math 7 Basic computation skills, learned in grades K-6, will be reinforced. The major topics in the course are graphing in the coordinate plane, integers, basic geometry, beginning probability, beginning statistics, beginning algebra including solving three step equations and beginning number theory. The course culminates in the New York State Assessment in Mathematics for Grade 7.

Math 7x: This is an every other day course where students will learn the 1st half of the Math 8 curriculum. This is a course for students who excel in mathematics and are motivated to work hard, as material will be presented at a fast pace and will require students to think more deeply and critically than the traditional Math 8 course. Students enrolled in Math 7x will take this course in addition to their regular Math 7 course. Students will be chosen for this course based on an Algebra Progno- sis test, their work in 6th grade, and teacher recommendation. Students must maintain an 80 average in both this course and their Math 7 course to remain in the accelerated program.

Chorus 7 Students will experience a wide variety of musical genres through creating, performing and participating. Students will learn to critique music and will develop a listening and singing repertoire of music of various genres, styles, and cultures that represent the peoples of the world.

Junior Band 7 Band students will be exposed to a wide variety of musical styles and genres including jazz and contemporary band literature and works of major composers from various time periods. Musical skills such as sight reading, dynamics, intonation and blend, form and style will be developed in a weekly lesson as well as in the ensemble rehearsal. Students will perform major scales and chromatic. Participation in all lessons, concerts and parades is mandatory.

10 Cambridge Junior - Senior High School 2015-2016 Course Description Guide Seventh Grade Course Descriptions [Continued] Physical Education 7 Students in grade 7 are required to take this class that meets every other day. Focusing on team sports, students will learn the rules and skill of the sports introduced, as well as learning fair play and sportsmanship. Participation, physical fitness, knowledge and skill will be the basis of the numeric grade each student earns.

Health 7/FACS (Family and Consumer Sciences) A course designed to help middle level students live in a society of constant change and to improve their quality of life by preparing them to meet their present and future responsibilities as family member and community members, consumers, home managers, and wage earners. The goal is to educate early adolescents to think constructively, make sound decisions, solve problems, and manage resources.

Latin 7/Spanish 7 (Half year each) Students will be exposed to basic language skills and cultural understandings of each language. Through active participation in the course, students will gain vocabulary skills, grammar skills, historical and artistic appreciations of the culture associated with each language presented. At the end of this course, students will select their language of preference for further study in 8th grade and beyond.

11 Cambridge Junior - Senior High School 2015-2016 Course Description Guide Eighth Grade Course Descriptions

English 8 Students will continue to develop the skills learned in English 7. Such skills include listening and note- taking, reading comprehension in parallel with multiple choice testing strategies, using inferences in reading, critical thinking and writing. A required research paper, done in collaboration with the social studies department, will aim to further develop research methods and MLA formatting.

Reading 8 The purpose of the secondary reading program is to assist students who are not reading at grade level. Students are presented with a variety of techniques designed to increase the student’s ability to read and understand specific content through reading. To exit from the reading support, students must demonstrate their ability to read and comprehend at their grade level.

Social Studies 8 Social Studies 8 is the second half of the chronologically organized study of the United States and New York State history. The New York State Learning Standards provide a framework for this class.

Science 8 Science 8 is an in-depth investigation of Life, Earth and Physical Sciences. The course is designed to prepare students for the New York State Laboratory and Achievement Tests which are administered to all 8th grade students. Topics include: Chemistry, comparative anatomy, Mendelian genetics, physics, cell biology, astronomy, weather and climate and taxonomy of plants and animals.

Math 8 Students in this course will build on their algebraic work from Math 7 as they expand their knowledge of 1st degree equations. Students will study functions and 2 variable equations. They will work more with geometry, learning about right triangles/Pythagorean’s Theorem, as well as transformations on and off the coordinate plane. There are also a variety of number theory topics in this course including, exponent rules, scientific notation, and square roots. Students enrolled in this course will take the Common Core Assessment in Mathematics for grade 8.

Math 8x This is an every other day course where students will learn the 2nd half of the Math 8 curriculum. This is a course for students who excel in mathematics and are motivated to work hard, as material will be presented at a fast pace and will require students to think more deeply and critically than the traditional Math 8 course. Students enrolled in Math 8x will take this course in addition to Algebra I. Pre- requisite: Students must maintain an 80 average in both this course and Algebra I to remain in the accelerated program.

Math 8—Regents Integrated Algebra A This course will cover the first half of the Integrated Algebra curriculum over the entire year. A local final exam is given in June. A Ti 83 plus or Ti 84 plus graphing calculator will be provided for students if needed.

12 Cambridge Junior - Senior High School 2015-2016 Course Description Guide Eighth Grade Course Descriptions [Continued] Junior Band 8 Band students will be exposed to a wide variety of musical styles and genres including jazz and contemporary band literature and works of major composers from various time periods. Musical skills such as sight reading, dynamics, intonation and blend, form and style will be developed in a weekly lesson as well as in the ensemble rehearsal. Students will perform major scales and chromatic. Participation in all lessons, concerts and parades is mandatory.

Chorus 8 Students will experience a wide variety of musical genres through creating, performing and participating. Students will learn to critique music and will develop a listening and singing repertoire of music of various genres, styles, and cultures that represent the peoples of the world.

Physical Education 8 Students in grade 8 are required to take this class that meets every other day. Focusing on team sports, students will learn the rules and skill of the sports introduced, as well as learning fair play and sportsmanship. Participation, physical fitness, knowledge and skill will be the basis of the numeric grade each student earns.

Art 8 This is a required class for 8th grade students. Students will create a portfolio of original art work, exploring the elements and principles of art. Students will learn about art-related terminology, express critical judgments, and develop art appreciation.

Technology 8 Technology 8 examines the progression of technology from primitive time to present. This course also reinforces the measurement and use of precision measurement tools. Focusing on problem solving techniques, students gain useful, practical skills. This is a required course for 8th grade students.

Latin 1 Students will continue to build on the skills and concepts presented in their previous studies. Students will continue to develop a more comprehensive vocabulary base and grammatical foundation. Students will take the New York State Second Language Proficiency exam in Latin in June. Successful completion of this exam is required for graduation from high school. This class includes both students who are starting the language from the very beginning as well as those who have completed one semester in 8th grade.

Spanish 1 Students will continue to build on the skills and concepts presented in their previous studies. Students will continue to develop a more comprehensive vocabulary base and grammatical foundation. Students will take the New York State Second Language Proficiency exam in Spanish in June. Successful completion of this exam is required for graduation from high school. This class includes both students who are starting the language from the very beginning as well as those who have completed one semester in 8thgrade.

13 Cambridge Junior - Senior High School 2015-2016 Course Description Guide Senior High School Courses English Department For an Advanced Regents Diploma: 4 credits of English | Exams: English 11 Regents For a Regents Diploma: 4 credits of English | Exams: English 11 Regents

2015-2016 English Language Arts Sequences  Bold titles in boxes indicate standard ELA sequence  Shaded boxes indicate courses part of an accelerated sequence  An * indicates that the course ends with a June regents exam

Grade 9 English 9 English 9

Grade 10 English 10 English 10

Grade 11 *English 11 *AP Literature

Critical Analysis in AP Language Grade 12 Literature & Writing

English 9 English 10 1 Credit 1 Credit

This course offers study in grammar and usage This course is a continuation of the work of as well as a continuation of paragraph and English 9, further developing the mastery of composition development in preparation for communication skills and preparing for the the Comprehensive ELA Assessment. Atten- ELA Regents. Literature includes works such tion is given to listening and speaking skills. as: The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, The Lord of Literature includes study of the short story, the Flies, A Separate Peace, Night and epic, novel, play, poetry and essays as well as My Antonia. A MLA (Modern Language Associ- distinguishing some of their characteristics. ation) research paper is required.

14 Cambridge Junior - Senior High School 2015-2016 Course Description Guide English 11 Reading 9-12 1 Credit 1 Credit This course offers the study of vocabulary, The purpose of the secondary reading grammar, composition, listening and program is to assist students who are not literature. Short stories, plays, and novels by reading at grade level. Students are presented American authors are studied. The with a variety of techniques designed to Comprehensive English Regents assessment is increase the students ability to read and given at this level. A MLA (Modern Language understand specific content through reading. Association) research paper is required as To exit from the reading support, students well. must demonstrate their ability to read and comprehend at their grade level. Critical Analysis in Literature & Writing AP English Literature & Composition 1 Credit 1 Credit This course is designed to engage seniors in This AP course emphasizes the close reading discussions and analysis of a wide variety of of novels, plays, poems, short stories and literature as well as to create a community of writing of critical and analytical commentary writers. This course is designed as an inquiry on them. The aim is to increase student ability based writing workshop centering around to perceive and understand structure and reflecting on our perceptions of self, cultural meaning in a literary work. This experience is awareness, race, gender, the role of designed to make the student a more sensitive government, and the influence of language on and perceptive reader that will enable him or our perceptions. Students are required to her to become responsive to the work studied. complete a major MLA (Modern Language As- Students will be required to complete a sociation) research paper consisting of both substantial research paper as well. primary and secondary research. Note: Offered during 2015-2016 school year.

AP English Language & Composition (AIS) Academic Intervention Services in ELA 1 Credit This AP course engages students in becoming Based on the outcome of the New York State skilled readers of prose written in a variety of Assessments in English Language Arts, or periods, disciplines and rhetorical contexts, teacher recommendation, students may receive and in becoming skilled writers who compose additional ELA support. This class is designed for a variety of purposes. Frequent writing in to not only remediate students’ deficiencies, but various modes is required as well as increased also preview material that will be presented. mastery of English syntax, style and AIS services are provided in a small group vocabulary. Completion of a substantial setting, allowing the teacher to more closely research paper is also a course requirement. tailor instruction to an individual’s unique Note: Offered during 2016-2017 school year. learning style and needs.

15 Cambridge Junior - Senior High School 2015-2016 Course Description Guide Social Studies Department For an Advanced Regents Diploma: 4 Credits of Social Studies | Passed Exams: Global History Regents & U.S. History Regents For a Regents Diploma: 4 Credits of Social Studies | Passed Exams: Global History Regents & U.S. History Regents

2015-2016 Social Studies Sequences  Bold titles in boxes indicate standard social studies sequence  Shaded boxes indicate courses part of an accelerated sequence  An * indicates that the course ends with a June regents exam  Italicized courses are available for elective credit  Bold and italicized courses are available for college credit

Global History Intro to AP Grade 9 and Geography 9 World History

*Global History Grade 10 and Geography 10 *AP World History

Grade 11 Holocaust Studies (0.5) *US History & Government *AP US History AP/SUPA Psychology

Grade 12 Holocaust Studies (0.5) Economics (0.5) Economics (0.5) AP/SUPA Psychology + + Participation in Latin American Government (0.5) Studies (0.5)

Global History and Geography 9 Global History and Geography 10 1 Credit 1 Credit The curriculum of this course consists of an This course is a continuation of Social Studies in-depth study of world history from ancient 9. Upon completion of the two-year course of times to the Age of Revolution. Themes study, all students will take the New York emphasized include belief systems, conflict, State Regents in Global History and diversity, economic systems, environment, Geography. geography, human rights, imperialism, interdependence, justice migration, nationalism and political systems.

16 Cambridge Junior - Senior High School 2015-2016 Course Description Guide U.S. History and Government 11 Participation in Government 1 Credit .5 Credit This is a survey course, covering the United The study of government processes for seniors States from the 1700s to present. Students will aims to provide students with the knowledge also study basic constitutional issues and the and skills to function as informed citizens in application of those principles to both our society and the world. There is a required historical and contemporary life. The 32 hour community service component of the culminating assessment is the United States course. History and Government Regents exam.

Intro to AP World History Economics 1 Credit .5 Credit The purpose of this pre-AP course for 9th The study of micro and macro economic grade students is to develop greater under- impacts of governmental procedures is a standing of the evolution of global processes requirement for all seniors. and contacts in interaction with different types of human societies. This course builds on an understanding of cultural, institutional and technological precedents that, along with Latin American Studies geography, set the human stage. Students will .5 Credit take the AP exam upon completion of the sec- This hands-on course for 11th or 12th grade ond unit of study. students can serve as the senior year require- AP World History ment for Participation in Government. Stu- 1 Credit dents in this course will represent a single This course is a continuation of the themes country and compete against other schools at and topics presented in the introductory AP a year-end mock governmental conference at World History class. In May, students will take SUNY Plattsburgh. Students should have the AP exam in World History and the 10th strong oral skills and be comfortable working grade in a group. Students are eligible to receive 3 students in the course will take the New York college credits upon the successful completion State Global Studies Regents in June. of the course. AP U. S. History 1 Credit This course in American History is designed to Holocaust Studies prepare the self-motivated student in the .5 Credit subject matter and also for college work in any Upon successful completion of Social Studies Humanities course. Emphasis is placed on 10, or AP World History, students are able to critical analysis in both thought and writing. select this course which addresses the origins Students in this course take the AP exam in of Anti-Semitism through present day May and the New York State Regents in United discrimination. There is particular focus on States History and Government in June. the years 1933-1945. In-class discussions and reading and writing assignments aid students (AIS) Academic Intervention Services in SS in reflection and analysis of this period in world history. This course is designed to support students struggling in this academic domain. A class is available for 7th and 8th graders and another is designed for grades 9-12. Eligibility is based on under-performance on a state assessment and / or teacher recommendation.

17 Cambridge Junior - Senior High School 2015-2016 Course Description Guide Science Department For an Advanced Regents Diploma: 3 credits of science | Exams: 2 science NYS Regents exams For a Regents Diploma: 3 credits of science | Exams: 1 science NYS Regents exam

2015-2016 Science Sequences  Bold titles in boxes indicate the standard science sequence  Shaded boxes indicate courses part of the accelerated sequence  An * indicates that the course ends with a June regents exam  Italicized courses are available for elective credit  Bold and italicized courses are available for college credit

Living Environment (A) *Living Enviro. *Living Enviro. Grade 9 w/ Lab w/ Lab

*Earth Science *Living Environment *Earth Science Grade 10 w/ Lab w/ Lab (B) w/ Lab

*Earth Science Grade 11 *Chemistry *Chemistry w/ Lab w/ Lab w/ Lab

Grade 12 Science and Society *Physics

Intro to Agriculture AP AP Biology Environmental Marine Science

Regents Earth Science w/ Lab Regents Living Environment w/ Lab 1 Credit 1 Credit Earth Science explores the physical, historical How will studies of life’s smallest systems, and theoretical components responsible for molecules and cells, help us understand the our world as it exists today, and in the future. largest biological systems, ecosystems and the Astronomy, geology, geography, biosphere? What is the effect of humanity on oceanography, paleontology and meteorology the living world? Answer these questions and are studied in this course. Social issues such as more as we learn ecology, biology, genetics, air and water pollution, and natural resource and evolution while following the NYS Living availability are highlighted. Students are Environment Core Curriculum. Students will required to perform 30 laboratory experienc- be required to successfully complete 30 es and supply sufficient documentation per- laboratory experiences to be able to take the taining to the labs. The New York State Re- regents. gents in Earth Science is given as a culminating assessment.

18 Cambridge Junior - Senior High School 2015-2016 Course Description Guide Regents Chemistry w/ Lab Regents Living Environment A 1 Credit 1 Credit Sometimes called ‘the central science’, This class is the first in a two-part series. chemistry bridges the physical and life Coupled with Living Environment B the sciences. Chemistry is the study of matter, following year, this course prepares students energy, and the interactions between them. for the NYS Living Environment Regents exam. Chemistry focuses on the properties of Students will be required to complete substances and includes the following topics: investigative laboratory activities and topics atomic structure, periodic law, bonding and as part of the state requirement. Students are reactions, acid base and kinetic molecular selected for participation in this class by their theory, as well as organic and nuclear eighth grade science teacher and their school chemistry. Mathematics is an essential tool for counselor. the study of chemistry. Prerequisites include: 1- successful completion of both the Algebra & Regents Living Environment B w/ Lab Geometry Regents, 2-currently taking Algebra 1 Credit 2/Trigonometry, 3-successful completion of This course is the sequel to A and completes both Living Environment & Earth Science the requirements for NYS Living Environment. Regents. After two years of course work the student is required to have successfully completed 30 Environmental Science w/ Lab laboratory experiences to be eligible for the 1 Credit regents. This course, for the serious student, will focus Regents Physics w/ Lab on the impact of the sociosphere on the 1 Credit atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere and This course covers the following areas: forces, hydrosphere. Geared toward scientific and motion, work and energy, heat, light, sound, laboratory/field study, students develop a electricity, and the standard model of atomic more comprehensive understanding of human structure. Emphasis is placed on development actions and their impact on the larger of critical thinking skills and strategies to environment. Students must have successfully address real-life issues. Students are expected completed three Regents science courses to to have strong skills in math (Algebra 2/ enroll. Trigonometry) and must have successfully completed three Regents science courses.

AP Biology w/ Lab 1 Credit This course represents the equivalent of an introductory Biology course typically taken by Biology majors during their freshman year of college. The course curriculum integrates topics such as ecology, cells, genetics, biotechnol- ogy and evolution to enhance understanding of how living systems interact, function and change through time. Science practices (through lab experience) are heavily emphasized. Interested students should realize that this course is rigorous and requires attention to details. Prerequisites: successful completion of Living Environment AND Chemistry with at least an 85% on the Regents exams.

19 Cambridge Junior - Senior High School 2015-2016 Course Description Guide Science and Society 1 Credit Designed as a culminating science experience, Science and Society is a non-lab science course. The course explores the scientific groundings for everyday phenomena and experiences. The class is a hands-on, practical approach to science that relies heavily on project based-learning and small group investigations. This class is available to students in grades 10-12. Math Department For an Advanced Regents diploma: 3 credits of math | Exams: 3 math Regents exams (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II) For a Regents Diploma: 3 credits of math | Exams: 1 math Regents exam

2015-2016 Math Sequences  Bold titles in boxes indicate the standard math sequence  Shaded boxes indicate courses part of the accelerated sequence  An * indicates that the course ends with a June regents exam  Italicized courses are available for elective credit  Bold and italicized courses are available for college credit

Common Core Common Core Grade 9 Algebra Geometry

Common Core Common Core Grade 10 Geometry Algebra II

Grade 11 Common Core Algebra II Pre-Calculus

Grade 12 Pre-Calculus AP Foundations in Calculus Math

Note: Students may elect to take the following courses over a 2 year period: Com- mon Core Algebra, Common Core Geometry and Common Core Algebra II. Addi- tionally, Foundations in Math serves as a course for student who may need a 3rd math credit.

20 Cambridge Junior - Senior High School 2015-2016 Course Description Guide Algebra I Geometry 1 Credit 1 Credit Students will continue to work with algebraic Students in this course will study geometric expressions and equations, functions, and two proofs and constructions. They will also study variable equations. Other major topics include circles, transformations, 3-dimensional fig- quadratic functions, radicals, and statistics. ures, right triangle trigonometry, and similar/ The Common Core Algebra Assessment will be congruent figures. The Common Core Geom- given in June. A TI-83 plus or TI-84 plus gra- etry Assessment will be given in June. A TI-83 phing calculator is required for this course. plus or TI-84 plus graphing calculator is re- Prerequisite: Overall average of 80 or higher quired for this course Prerequisite: Overall in Math 8 or Teacher Recommendation. average of 80 or higher in Algebra I or Algebra IB or Teacher Recommendation Algebra IA 1 Credit Geometry A This course will cover the 1st half of the Alge- 1 Credit st bra I curriculum. A local final exam will be This course will cover the 1 half of the Geom- given in June. A TI-83 plus or TI-84 plus gra- etry curriculum. A local final exam will be giv- phing calculator is required for this course. en in June. A TI-83 plus or TI-84 plus gra- Prerequisite: Overall average of below an 80 phing calculator is required for this course. in Math 8 or Teacher Recommendation. Prerequisite: Overall average of below an 80 in Algebra I or Algebra 1B or Teacher Recom- Algebra IB mendation 1 Credit Geometry B This course will cover the 2nd half of the Alge- 1 Credit bra I curriculum. The Common Core Algebra This course will cover the 2nd half of the Geom- Exam will be given in June. A TI-83 plus or TI- etry curriculum. The Common Core Geometry 84 plus graphing calculator is required for this Exam will be given in June. A TI-83 plus or TI- course. Prerequisite: Successful completion of 84 plus graphing calculator is required for this Algebra 1A. course. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Geometry A. Algebra II (Common Core) 1 Credit Foundations in Math This course will expand on the work that stu- 1 Credit dents did in Algebra I. The main topics in this This course designed to allow students the course include polynomial operations, radicals opportunity to apply mathematical concepts and complex numbers, exponential and loga- to real life situations. Students will have an rithmic functions, trigonometry, statistics, and opportunity to focus on hands-on and project probability. The Common Core Algebra II Ex- work; a preview of what math they will need am will be given in June. A TI-83 plus or TI-84 for daily life after high school. This course will plus graphing calculator is required for this look at a variety of concepts including, but not course. Prerequisite: Overall average of 80 or limited to, Geometry, Trigonometry, Personal higher in Geometry or Geometry B or Teacher Finance, Measurement and an introduction to Recommendation. Statistics and Probability. Algebra II B Algebra II A 1 Credit 1 Credit This course will cover the 2nd half of the Alge- This course will cover the 1st half of the Alge- bra II curriculum. The Common Core Algebra bra II curriculum. A local final exam will be II Exam will be given in June. A TI-83 plus or given in June. A TI-83 plus or TI-84 plus gra- TI-84 plus graphing calculator is required for phing calculator is required for this course. this course.

21 Cambridge Junior - Senior High School 2015-2016 Course Description Guide Pre-Calculus AP Calculus AB 1 Credit 1 Credit This class is designed to prepare students for AP Calculus AB is an advanced placement calculus and advanced studies in math at the course from which students may receive high school or college level. Students study college credit. The topics studies are based on linear algebra, advanced trigonometry, the College Board syllabus. A Ti 83 plus or Ti manipulation of matrices, series and 84 plus graphing calculator will be provided if sequences, proof by induction, limits and needed. derivatives. A Ti 83 plus or Ti 84 plus graphing calculator will be provided if needed. Students are eligible to receive 3 college credits upon the successful completion of the course.

(AIS) Academic Intervention Services in Math

This class is designed to support students who have underperformed on a state assessment in math. Students are scheduled for this class based on their previous state assessment scores.

The Arts Department Students are required to take at least one credit of art, music or technology.

Studio in Art Sculpture 1 Credit 1 Credit Studio in Art is open to students in grades Upon successful completion of Studio in Art, 9-12. Serving as a comprehensive foundation 10th, 11th and 12th grade students may elect to for all secondary art, the course develops basic take this course. Sculpture students will design principles and elements. These skills explore the basic theories of form and space. and understandings form the basis for Projects will include the use of wood, plaster, drawing, printing, collage, sculpture, pottery, clay, wire, paper, cardboard, stone, metal and and art appreciation. Students will develop found objects. Students will learn about the ability to critically evaluate their own art traditional and modern approaches to solving work and gain an awareness of art history. three-dimensional problems.

Ceramics Drawing and Painting 1 Credit 1 Credit Upon successful completion of Studio in Art, This class is open to 11th and 12th grade 10th, 11th and 12th grade students may elect to students who are interested in exploring two take this course. This course introduces hand dimensional expressions. Students will built and wheel thrown pottery techniques. It develop basic craftsmanship, composition and familiarizes the student with the fundamentals application of color. Students will gain of pottery and ceramic design. The history of experience with different media, including clay, kiln firing, glazing and decoration will watercolor, pastels, felt tips, acrylics and also be covered. mixed media.

22 Cambridge Junior - Senior High School 2015-2016 Course Description Guide Stained Glass Design 1 Credit This class is open to 11th and 12th grade advanced art students who are interested in working with cutting and creating glass works. Upon successful completion of Studio in Art as well as one additional art class, students will be eligible to take this course.

Senior Chorus for Grades 9-12 1 Credit With a focus on development of the singing voice, students will be exposed to a wide variety of solo and choral music styles. Students will learn sight signing techniques, musicianship and many performance techniques. Participation in the Cabaret, winter and spring concerts is required. Piano 1 Credit The focus of the class will be playing scales, chords, melodies, rhythm patterns, as well as covering beginning level music theory. Students are expected to perform solos, scales and various drills regularly in this class.

Senior Band for Grades 9-12 1 Credit Band students are exposed to a wide variety of musical styles and genres. Musical skills such as sight reading, dynamics intonation, blend form and style will be developed. Participation in concerts, parades and lessons are mandatory. Technology

Drawing and Design for Production (DDP) Computer Aided Design (CAD) 1 Credit 1 Credit This course is open to 9-12 grade students. This class is open to students in grades 10-12, The class focuses on product design and who have successfully completed DDP. The problem solving via hand sketching, the integration of 2D and 3D design and CAD creation of physical models and 3D computer drawing techniques will be studied. Detailed modeling. A full range of design methods and research, design analysis, and computer-aided criteria are covered with an emphasis on drawing are integral skills learned in CAD. design guidelines and creativity. Students will Students will produce construction complete individual and team projects using documents, detailed drawing site plans, state of the art modeling and rendering alternative energy systems and environmental software. systems.

23 Cambridge Junior - Senior High School 2015-2016 Course Description Guide Robotics Career Exploration 1 Credit 1 Credit Students will be introduced to computer This class is open to all 9th and 10th graders programming concepts including Object but is required for all occupational education Oriented Programming (OOP) languages such students. This class will provide opportunities as JAVA or C++ as time and student ability for students to research career possibilities permit. Students will also work in teams of that coincide with their skills and interests. two using a Sumo Bot to learn PBASIC, Re sume preparation and interview techniques analog/digital electronics, and fundamental are also part of this course. concepts of the field of robotics. Homework and a high level of organization will be required of all students throughout the year. Physical Education and Health

Students are required to be continuously enrolled in a physical education course throughout their four years of high school. Each year, students will earn at least a half credit, totaling a minimum of two credits prior to graduation. All students are required to complete a half credit of high school health.

Physical Education for Grades 9-12 Advanced Physical Education .5 Credit .5 Credit Students in grades 9-12 will participate in This course focuses on a fitness regime based many team sports and individual activities on students remaining physically active in geared at promoting a healthy life. Students meeting their fitness goals primarily through receive a numeric grade for this required class weightlifting and anaerobic activities. Note: based on sportsmanship, preparation, physical This class meets regularly in the weight room. fitness, knowledge and skill.

Personal Fitness High School Health .5 Credit .5 Credit This course focuses on teaching students how This project-based class follows the guidelines to be physically active by participating in a of the New York State Learning Standards and fitness regime based on personal goals. These is required for graduation. This course will goals are met primarily through aerobic and provide students with the opportunity to group-based training workouts. explore various topics related to health and wellness.

24 Cambridge Junior - Senior High School 2015-2016 Course Description Guide Languages Other Than English (LOTE) All students are required to take at least one year of LOTE. Students working toward their advanced regents diploma will need three years of a language with the passing final exam at the end of their third year or a five unit technology or art sequence.

Latin II Spanish II 1 Credit 1 Credit Latin 2 students will continue to develop their Spanish students will continue to develop reading and grammatical skills and learn more listening, reading, speaking and writing skills vocabulary and respective English derivatives. through thematic units. The acquisition of Throughout the Latin sequence, cultural vocabulary and cultural learning will continue understandings and language learning are throughout the Spanish sequence intertwined.

Latin III Spanish III 1 Credit 1 Credit A more broad and deep knowledge of Latin Students in Spanish 3 will take a culminating vocabulary, culture and grammar will be the final exam in Spanish in June. The class will focus of this course. Students will learn from continue to build vocabulary, grammatical and many Latin stories, written by some of Rome’s cultural skills and understandings. Students greatest writers and historical figures. will be expected to demonstrate their speak- Students will take a culminating final exam in ing, reading, writing and listening skills fre- Latin in June. quently throughout the course.

Advanced Latin Advanced Spanish 1 Credit 1 Credit The CCS Latin program is excited to present Students will continue to build their Spanish Latin IV Poetry, which is offered in alternating skills through vocabulary, grammatical and years with Latin IV Prose. Students who sign literary study. Students will be expected to up for the University in the High School demonstrate their learning through speaking, Program through the University at Albany listening, reading and writing at an advanced SUNY and successfully complete one of these level. Students taking this course may earn courses earn four credit hours of college three credits from SUNY Adirondack for an credit; students who take both earn a total of additional fee. seven college credits. Also, those who enroll in both will be prepared to take the AP Latin exam in their second year of the class. (AP Latin consists of Caesar and Vergil; Caesar is taught in Latin IV Prose and Vergil in Latin IV Poetry.) AP Latin 1 Credit Students enrolled in the second year of Advanced Latin will have the opportunity to take the AP Latin exam in May of their senior year.

25 Cambridge Junior - Senior High School 2015-2016 Course Description Guide Distance Learning/Miscellaneous All Cambridge students will have access to various distance learning classes each school year. The variety of classes is dependent upon courses available through the distance learning network from other schools each year. Due to the limited availability in some courses, enrollment is based on grade level seniority.

AP Psychology Marine Science 1 Credit 1 Credit The purpose of this course is to introduce This class is about the ocean and ocean life. students to the systematic and scientific study Students will explore the history of the ocean, of the behavior and mental processes of marine environments, bacteria, algae, marine human beings and other animals. The course plants, marine invertebrates, marine worms, content will be integrated with case studies, fishes, marine reptiles, birds and mammals. experimentation and student research. This This course includes hands-on projects, course culminates in an advanced placement computer-based projects as well as traditional examination in psychology , which enables lecture-based instruction. Students will also students to receive college credit for high participate in virtual field trips. performance on the test.

Intro to Agricultural Science Student Aide 1 Credit .5 or 1 Credit This course introduces students to global Students will have the opportunity to work agriculture. The five general areas of study with a sponsor teacher within Cambridge are: plant science, animal science, business, Central School. It is the student’s mechanics and FFA. It includes instruction in responsibility to report to their sponsor agriculture careers, forestry, landscaping, teacher on the days that they agree upon. wildlife management, leadership skills, Open to 11th and 12th graders, this experience communications and personal finance. is intended to encourage students to give back Students develop skills in the livestock as well as serve as a positive role model to the industry, horticulture industry, computer use younger elementary students they work with. in agriculture and such mechanic skills as the use of agricultural equipment, power tools, welding, project design and construction. Activities include: aquaculture, tractor driving, robotics, shop projects, large and small animal care, landscaping/horticulture projects and field trips.

26 Cambridge Junior - Senior High School 2015-2016 Course Description Guide Career and Technical Education (BOCES) All juniors and seniors in good standing are eligible to apply for and attend a career and technical education program. Interested tenth grade students are highly encouraged to attend the career and technical education field trip in the spring to the Myers Center in Saratoga Springs.

Autobody Repair Automotive Technology This is a two-year program based on This two-year program is based on automotive automotive service excellence task lists for service excellence task lists for brakes; painting and refinishing and non-structural electrical and electronic systems; engine analysis and damage repair. Includes safety, performance; steering and suspension. use of computers, tools and technology, body It includes latest technology to build alignment, dent removal, welding, painting, diagnostic and repair skills. Students work refinishing, trim, glass work and shop with computers and high-tech equipment and operations. Students use a state-of-the-art repair vehicles owned by real customers. paint booth and work on vehicles owned by real customers.

Conservation Construction Trades This is a two-year program that teaches This is a two-year program based on the management of natural resources. It National Center for Construction Education emphasizes safety and the operation, and Research (NCCER) ContrenTM Learning maintenance and repair of equipment used to Series. It includes standardized construction, manage natural resources. Students learn maintenance and pipeline curricula for more surveying, tree and lumber grading, leaf and than 40 crafts. Students learn all aspects of tree identification, soil sampling and residential construction, from safety and orienteering. Participants spend more than 50 materials to blueprints and project percent of their time outdoors and in “land management. labs,” which are projects that put theory into practice.

Cosmetology Criminal Justice Studies This two-year, 1,000-hour program prepares This two-year program is based on the students for current and emerging careers in education and training objectives set forth by natural hair styling, esthetics, nail specialty the International Foundation for Protection and cosmetology. The program combines Officers (IFPO). The program promotes crucial elements of art, science, technical philosophy of prevention rather than skills, interpersonal skills and apprehension. It covers: terrorism, VIP entrepreneurship. Students participate in protection, homeland security, emergency actual operation of a full-service salon, planning, disaster control, crowd control, law, catering to real customers to gain crisis intervention, public relations and management and customer service skills. professional ethics. Students participate in mock trials, crime scene investigations, forensics, budget development and writing police reports.

27 Cambridge Junior - Senior High School 2015-2016 Course Description Guide Culinary Arts and Hospitality Early Childhood Education This program implements the ProStart® Pro- This program focuses on developing skills in gram, a two-year industry-based program that early childcare and education professionals. It prepares students for careers in restaurant provides the opportunity to work with three and food service careers. Curriculum includes: and four year olds in a preschool. Students kitchen basics, preparing and serving safe learn to establish and maintain a safe, healthy food, nutrition, breakfast foods, sandwiches, learning environment while nurturing the salads, fruits and vegetables, potatoes and physical, intellectual, social and emotional grains, desserts, meat, poultry, seafood, stocks, development of the young child. Participants soups and sauces. This program incorporates also learn to provide guidance and promote skills in business math; standardized account- positive and productive relationships with ing practices; purchasing/inventory; customer families. This two-year program is based on relations and food service, lodging, tourism Child Development Associate (CDA) and retail industries. Students participate in competencies and requirements. front and back of the house operations, menu planning, food and cost control and hospitality marketing.

Graphic and Visual Communications Heating, Ventilation, AC and Refrigeration Students use state-of-the-art computer and This two-year program is aligned with current digital equipment to create websites, HVAC excellence modules relevant for this brochures and videos. Instruction includes the geographic area and industry needs and basics of layout and design for all mediums trends. Students learn skills necessary for (television, print, Internet), digital installation, service and repair of heating, air photography and illustration, audio and video conditioning and refrigeration systems in editing and animation. This two-year program residential and commercial applications. It provides comprehensive instruction in such integrates shop operations, job planning and applications as QuarkXpress, Photoshop and estimating, customer service and ethics, while Illustrator. Students also gain the necessary emphasizing Environmental Protection skills for building, maintaining and growing Agency (EPA) regulations. client relationships.

Heavy Equipment Maintenance & Operation Horse Care Students learn to operate, maintain, diagnose This program includes training of and repair construction-related equipment, standardbred horses for racing, using all such as backhoes, bulldozers, bucket loaders, related tack and equipment. It encompasses excavators, dump trucks and hydraulic equine systems and physiology, nutrition, systems. Curriculum includes safety, diesel health, disease, emergency medical care and engine theory, diesel engine overhaul and stable management. Students learn about hydraulic systems. This two-year program is bloodlines, breeding, purchasing, selling, daily based on National Center for Construction care of horses, safety, handling of horses and Education and Research (NCCER) ContrenTM breaking yearlings. Participants spend a Learning Series for Heavy Equipment majority of their time at the Saratoga Equine Operations. Sports Center. This two-year program is aligned with the U.S. Trotting Association (USTA) requirements for basic licensing as a trainer/driver.

28 Cambridge Junior - Senior High School 2015-2016 Course Description Guide Horticulture and Landscaping Information Technologies/CISCO This is a two-year program that integrates This two-year program teaches the skills contemporary knowledge, skills and trends in necessary to design, install and maintain horticulture, landscape design, greenhouse computer networks. It covers a broad range of production, floral design, retail sales, topics, from understanding network merchandising and shop management. topologies to writing scripts for router Curriculum covers botany, soil science, plant configurations (the devices that route propagation and integrated pest management. information flow through the World Wide Students design landscaping for some of the Web). Curriculum includes basic electricity area’s finest gardens and see their vision grow and electronics, network and telecom from start to finish. Education centers operate installation, computer operation and repair, student-run greenhouses and on-site floral operating systems, Local Area Network (LAN) shops. management, hardware, wiring and computer security. A variety of internships are available.

Health Occupations Welding This two-year program offers the nurse This program covers industrial welding levels assisting curriculum in year one and health I, II and III; oxygen/acetylene welding; MIG occupations (including medical assisting) in and TIG welding; basic rod identification and year two. Nurse Assisting covers skills in basic use; and layout and design. The program nurse assisting, medical terminology, safety, integrates safety, blueprint reading, electrode body mechanics, symptoms of health and selection, joint design, rigging, metallurgy, disease, infection and control, patient care, technology and welding detail drawings. This holistic health, consumer rights, ethical and is a two-year program based on the National legal issues and communications. Health Center for Construction Education and Occupations covers medical office Research (NCCER) ContrenTM Learning Series management, office communication, for welding. organization, records management, patient database management and performance of some patient care. Students are in clinical New Visions Health Careers & Exploration settings at hospitals, nursing homes, This is a one-year program in which students physicians’ offices, clinics, insurance learn and work in a hospital setting with a companies and community agencies. wide range of healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses and physical therapists. Students receive classroom New Visions Engineering instruction two days per week and attend This program is an academically rigorous clinical rotations in different health one-year program for college-bound high professions three days per week. The program school seniors who plan to major in an is located in Wesley Health Care Center and engineering discipline. New Visions Glens Falls Hospital; rotations occur at these engineering students receive instruction in AP facilities and at private practices and clinics Calculus, AP Physics and various engineering throughout the Saratoga and Glens Falls areas. principles. Students explore the world of See WSWHE BOCES Career and Technical engineering through hands-on projects that Education program guide for details on integrate academics and engineering requirements and credits. concepts. Job shadowing opportunities and site visits are coordinated throughout the school year enabling the students to see first hand the activities and responsibilities related to various engineering disciplines.

29 Cambridge Junior - Senior High School 2015-2016 Course Description Guide