Ms.Crystal Bonds, Principal 240 Convent Avenue, Baskerville Hall, New York, NY 10031 Tel

______Ms.Crystal Bonds, Principal 240 Convent Avenue, Baskerville Hall, New York, NY 10031 tel: 212-281-6490 fax: 212-281-6918 www.hsmse.org

Elective Selections Spring 2017 Mt. Sinai Senior - Choose this only if you are going to be a 12th grader in the Mt. Sinai program and do not wish to take an elective class. Mt. Sinai Physics - Choose this only if you are going to be an 11th grader in the Mt. Sinai program. AP German - Choose this only if you are taking the AP German course. MOUS II - This is a continuation of MOUS I; the topics covered include: Excel, Access, Powerpoint, and a brief review of Word. Students will be required to complete a number of projects for each of the software packages, including a presentation for the entire class. If projects move quickly we will touch on topics from MOUS III. Students will learn how to create presentations, including adding animations and transitions to your presentations. Students will be required to make at least two presentations to the class. Students will also learn how to create and maintain a database, how to create reports, and how to filter data, as well as elementary database structure. This course is open to students who have taken MOUS I. Jazz Band - Are you ready to blow your own horn? Do you want to expand your musicianship skills and swing? “It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing!” This class will offer you the opportunity to play your favorite ballads and standards. Basic to advanced knowledge of an instrument is required. "To jazz, or not to jazz, there is no question!" Classical Guitar - Students develop musicianship skills by playing classical guitar. By reading music and tablatures students will learn a varied repertoire of styles with emphasis on Brazilian bossa nova and Spanish ballads. Students learn to tune the instrument and work on ear training, theory and chords and expand upon their prior experience. Students can also suggest compositions of their own choosing. Prior guitar experience is preferred. Art - Students focus on a specific subject in order to learn the fundamentals of drawing and painting. The course begins with the basics of drawing, including composition, form, light and shadow. Students later develop a personal painting style by learning and practicing a variety of painting techniques. Projects range from realistic to abstract. The Art enrichment also places an emphasis on understanding the styles and techniques of famous artists. Studio Art 2- Basic Painting Techniques

This is an entry-level painting course designed to familiarize students with the materials, technical approaches, and processes of painting. Through a series of exercises, assignments, and visual presentations, students will work with acrylic, watercolors and pastels and explore classical and contemporary painting techniques and concepts. Color theory, linear perspective, compositional structure, figure/ground relationships, visual perception, spatial concepts, and critical thinking skills will be emphasized.

Student Government/Leadership - Students will focus on leadership skills and event planning. Topics covered will include proper execution and evaluation of events and fundraisers, proposal writing, group communication, ethics, and methods of persuasion. A leader is someone people choose to follow. Learn to be a leader! Prerequisites: Honor Society Members and/or Elected Representatives of Student Activities and/or Sports Teams preferred. All others may be accepted, subject to administrative approval (please see AP Burgan, if interested.) Gastronomy I- This is an academic course about the study of food. We will cover a range of topics from the detrimental effects of globalization on our food system and biodiversity to an understanding of sustainable farming, seasonal shopping, and locally produced food. Each week there will be required readings and written assignments to guide your study. This class is designed to teach you to have a greater respect for the natural cycle of life --an awareness of what, when, and where our earth produces - so you can make mindful choices about consuming food and preserving traditions. ______Ms.Crystal Bonds, Principal 240 Convent Avenue, Baskerville Hall, New York, NY 10031 tel: 212-281-6490 fax: 212-281-6918 www.hsmse.org

Gastronomy II – In this course, we will continue to study principles and examples of sustainably and ethically produced food. We will also run taste workshops, cooking classes, visit farms and markets around the city and invite guests into the classroom to learn about food production, farming practices, agribusiness and policy. We will also explore healthy alternatives, food and travel writing, and some examples of food and culture. Prerequisite:Gastronomy Flash and Actionscript Programming (I or II) – Flash is an animation and drawing platform that allows developers to create rich content for many applications. Its powerful programming language allows a developer to make a variety of interactive applications and presentations suited for web, video, scientific simulations and gaming. This hands-on course will introduce students to various aspects of Adobe Flash. Architecture in the City - "The island of Manhattan has been through remarkable architectural and social change throughout its history. While the most famous buildings’ histories tend to be better known, there is something touching about the lesser architectural survivors and how they reflect on a smaller scale the changes they have witnessed across time. In this research project adventure will study the history of Manhattan neighborhoods. Many of this traces back to original Dutch or British names (Harlem, Murray Hill), others have modern titles to bolster real estate values (SoHo, Tribeca)."

Art Appreciation - In this course we will develop our understanding of the universal and timeless qualities of “great art” through the exploration of historical and contemporary art movements, styles and techniques. We will visit museums, galleries and possibly art studios to experience first-hand all the great art – historical and contemporary, for which New York City is famous. We will also increase our appreciation through different media, such as videos and hands-on exercises.

Sports Journalism – In this course, we will explore the worlds of both online and print sports journalism. Different sources will be analyzed. Students will create a portfolio of work including the creation of a blog. Extensive reading and writing will take place during to course to improve our skills in this field. Honor Society Peer Tutor - Offer academic assistance to fellow students in a classroom environment. Prerequisites: Must be an Honor Society member. Subject to approval of Mr. Hershow, Honor Society Advisor.

Advanced Topics in Chemistry: (Pre-/corequisite: AP Chemistry)

The chemical concepts and principles of this course are further reinforced and aligned with the AP Chemistry class. The emphasis of this course is on understanding chemistry concepts – NOT memorizing and regurgitating material. Students should focus their studies on grasping the big picture and tools to help to further succeed in class and test- taking strategies. At the end of the year, students will leave with a foundation in chemical principles and concepts that will prepare them to take the AP Chemistry exam. Open to students who have already taken AP Chemistry but would like a refresher.

Fantasy Genre: ______Ms.Crystal Bonds, Principal 240 Convent Avenue, Baskerville Hall, New York, NY 10031 tel: 212-281-6490 fax: 212-281-6918 www.hsmse.org

The Fantasy genre is free from any confines and therefore its best description can be that its content is only limited by human imagination. Fantasy differs from its cousin genre, science fiction, in that science fiction is often limited by the requirement that its stories must be explained in the context of scientific truth. In other words, any phenomenon in a science fiction story has to be qualified and justified through some type of scientific lens no matter how far-fetched it may be. Fantasy escapes these restrictions: A sorcerer may cast a spell and a character can teleport through time and space. These enigmatic actions are possible simply because it is fantasy.

This fantasy elective will explore classical and modern fantasy literature as well as visual media. Classical fantasy usually contains stories that contend with romantic ideals of good and evil. Classical characters are often pure of heart one way or the other. On the other hand, modern fantasy writing usually contends with stories than tend to lean toward realism. In modern fantasy the hero may not always save the day, in fact there may not even be a hero. Over the course of a semester both types of fantasy literature will be explored.

Vamos a Hablar en Español (Conversational Spanish Elective): Fun conversation ONLY in Spanish where all opinions are welcomed and the focus is on student-driven topics and selections. The teacher will provide materials from periodicals, short stories and news stories when applicable, or focus only on topics that interest YOU! Current Spanish students and Spanish-speaking "Germans" welcome in this small group elective course. (11:00 daily, so we can include junior Sinai students that are interested)

Digital Photography (I and II) -

In this class, you will learn how to see, capture, and present amazing photographs. Subjects will include people, scenery, and abstract compositions. You'll use your cell phone camera or a pocket camera to take the pictures, and basic apps and computer tools to perfect your images. Both the technology of digital image capture and its artistic potential will be explored through short exercises and longer projects. The course will end with a final public show of everyone’s best work. The course may take on the form of a second level given the participants that choose the elective, however, all are encouraged to apply.

Dance Elective II - This elective provides a dance overview and will expand into specific dance in Ballet and Modern allowing students to review basic techniques in Dance Elective I and anatomical awareness that is pervasive throughout their lives. Gaining movement skills and finding confidence and enjoyment through movement are a focus of this class. No previous dance experience is necessary but performances will be required. All applicants will be considered but strong consideration for the elective resides in final permission with Ms. Downey. Please reach out to Ms. Downey if you are considering this elective.

______Ms.Crystal Bonds, Principal 240 Convent Avenue, Baskerville Hall, New York, NY 10031 tel: 212-281-6490 fax: 212-281-6918 www.hsmse.org