2011-2012 Course Manual MANUAL of COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 2011-2012 GLEN COVE HIGH SCHOOL GLEN COVE, NEW YORK 11542 (5L6) 801-7610
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GLEN COVE HIGH SCHOOL 2011-2012 Course Manual MANUAL OF COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 2011-2012 GLEN COVE HIGH SCHOOL GLEN COVE, NEW YORK 11542 (5l6) 801-7610 CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION Interim Superintendent . .Dr. Joseph A. Laria Deputy Superintendent . .Mr. Kevin Wurtz Asst. Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction & Technology . .Dr. Shari L. Camhi Assistant to the Superintendent for Personnel . .TBD BOARD OF EDUCATION Ida McQuair, President Gail Nedbor-Gross, Vice President Frank Bouza, Member Grady Farnan, Member David Huggins, Member Richard Maccarone, Member Joel M. Sunshine, Member HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION Principal . .Dr. Joseph Hinton Assistant Principal . .Mrs. Sheryl Goodine Assistant Principal . .Mr. Allen Hudson III COORDINATORS/DIRECTORS/CHAIRPERSONS English/Language Arts/Social Studies . .Mrs. Melanie Arfman Mathematics . .Mrs. Cassandra Shannon Science . .Mr. Thomas Pye Foreign Language/ESL . .Mrs. Monica Chavez Health/Physical Education/Athletics . .Mrs. Denise Kiernan Special Education . .Mrs. Mary Murphy Asst. Coordinator of Special Ed . .Mrs. Diane Ditchfield GED. .. Mr. Salvatore Bellafiore Adult Education . Mr. Richard Tortorici GUIDANCE CHAIRPERSON Mr. Salvatore Bellafiore H.S. COUNSELORS Mr. Brian Cadogan Mrs. Francine Perez Mrs. Antonie Samuels Mrs. Margie Tockman M.S. COUNSELORS Mr. Juan Molina Mr. Gus Sirakis 1 • GLEN COVE HIGH SCHOOL TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE . .3 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS . .4 PROMOTIONAL GATEWAYS AND GRADING . .5 ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY POLICY . .6 GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING CENTER . .7 BOCES . .7 COMPUTER SCIENCE . .8 ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL). .9 ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS . .13 HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION . .17 LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH (LOTE) . .18 MATHEMATICS . .21 MUSIC . .26 OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION . .28 SCIENCE . .31 SOCIAL STUDIES . .38 SPECIAL EDUCATION . .45 SPECIALTY PROGRAMS AND DRIVERS EDUCATION . 47-48 VISUAL ARTS . .49 Indicates NCAA-Approved Courses * IMPORTANT NOTE: COURSE OFFERINGS WILL BE CONFORMING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION’S CLASS SEAT GUIDELINES. ALL OFFERINGS CONTAINED IN THIS COURSE MANUAL ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY BE ELIMINATED DUE TO LOW CLASS ENROLLMENTS AND/OR BUDGETARY CONSTRAINTS. 2011-2012 COURSE MANUAL • 2 PREFACE As a comprehensive high school, Glen Cove High School has been approved and licensed since 1908 to award diplomas to its students who have successfully completed their courses of study and fulfilled other requirements mandated by the New York State Board of Regents. Glen Cove High School, in concurrence with the mission of the Glen Cove School District, offers students the opportunity for an effective educational experience in a safe, comfortable and productive environment. In addition, the mission is to instill in students independence, civic consciousness, social awareness, responsibility and the mastery of defined skills and knowledge, enabling them to accept society's challenges in our ever- changing world. In order to accomplish our mission, Glen Cove High School adheres to the following educational philosophy: • Every student is an individual; thus, the schedule is structured so they can choose from a wide variety of courses to meet both present and future needs. • Students are grouped in a manner that facilitates achievement and the development of positive self-esteem. All course levels are offered and each student is encouraged to achieve to his/her full potential. • The school encourages parental involvement and participation in school activities. • The school administrators, faculty, parents, and students share in the decision-making process that gives direction to school improvement efforts. These outcomes are monitored and evaluated. • The school provides instructional programs for all students including at-risk, gifted, and students with special needs. • The school provides educational programs and opportunities to celebrate the cultural differences and contributions of our diverse student body and community. • A wide spectrum of extra and cocurricular activities are available after school to assure a well-rounded educational experience. • Through a variety of curricular and extracurricular approaches, Glen Cove High School provides college and career exploration activities for students and their families. The Glen Cove City School District affirms that no person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity on the basis of sex, national origin, race or handicap. 3 • GLEN COVE HIGH SCHOOL *PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTE ON PAGE 2 REGARDING COURSE AVAILABILITY GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS SUBJECT LOCAL REGENTS ADVANCED REQUIRED REGENTS EXAMS DIPLOMA REGENTS +Entering Freshman Class 2008 and beyond: Score DIPLOMA 65 or better on 5 required Regents Exams for DIPLOMA Regents Diploma. English 4 Credits 4 Credits 4 Credits English Regents Social Studies 4 Credits 4 Credits 4 Credits Global Studies Regents and U.S. History Regents Mathematics 3 Credits 3 Credits 3 Credits Algebra, plus 2 Regents for Advanced Regents Diploma Science 3 Credits 3 Credits 3 Credits Any Science Regents for Regents Diploma, 2 Regents for Advanced Regents Diploma. Foreign 1 Credit 1 Credit 3 Credits Foreign Language Regents for Language Advanced Regents Diploma Art or Music 1 Credit 1 Credit 1 Credit Health 1/2 Credit 1/2 Credit 1/2 Credit Physical Education 2 Credits 2 Credits 2 Credits 1 1 1 Electives 3 /2 Credits 3 /2 Credits 1 /2 Credits Total Credits 22 Credits* 22 Credits* 22 Credits* *Community Service - Minimum Requirement for Graduation: 50 hours completed by May 1st of senior year. 12.5 hours recommended for each year 9th-12th. Required hours are prorated for the Class of 2010, 2011, and 2012. +Entering Freshman Class 2008 and beyond: Score 65 or better on 5 required Regents Exams for Regents Diploma only. Entering Freshman Cohort 2009 and beyond: Students earning an 85 in their commencement level Regents Exams in Math (3) and/or Science (3) will earn a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation. - Please note: 1 credit courses meet every day for the full school year, whereas .5 credit courses either meet every other day for a full year or every day for a semester. FOREIGN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT: • Foreign Language credit can be received either by passing a proficiency examination upon completion of required middle school Foreign Language study, or by passing a high school course in Foreign Language. • For the Advanced Regents Diploma, students acquiring 5 credits in Art, Music or Occupational Education may be exempted from the 3-credit requirement in a Foreign Language. Those students must still have 1 credit in Foreign Language, which can be earned by passing a proficiency examination or by passing a high school course in Foreign Language. • Students identified as having handicapping conditions may be exempt from the Foreign Language requirement if the I.E.P. states that the requirement is not appropriate. Additional courses must be substituted for the Foreign Language requirement. Students may earn a maximum of two additional credits required for graduation from the following categories. 1. Volunteer service in the community through the Action Learning or Community Service Programs, 90 hours per credit. This category is for those students who have enrolled in either program and have been involved in such activities as serving as a candy striper at the hospital, working with senior citizens, volunteering to tutor, etc. 2. Paid work experience, 180 hours per credit. This category is for juniors and seniors who have after-school employment during the school year. Proof of employment, such as The General Work Experience Appraisal Form, or a signed letter from the employer verifying hours will be necessary. *PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTE ON PAGE 2 REGARDING COURSE AVAILABILITY 2011-2012 COURSE MANUAL • 4 MINIMUM CLASS LOADS Ninth, 10th and 11th grade students must carry a full schedule of classes. Eleventh and 12th grade students must carry a minimum of six credits, including physical education. No student may drop a course without written permission from his/her parent or guardian, teacher, counselor, coordinator, and principal. Seniors may not drop any course after college applications have been mailed out. COMMUNITY SERVICE GRADUATION REQUIREMENT In accordance with the Glen Cove Board of Education Student Graduation Regulation 7219: All High School students will be required to complete 50 hours of community service for the class of 2013 and beyond. Students graduating in June 2012 will be required to fulfill 37.5 hours. For forms or further information please contact your child’s guidance counselor or visit our website at: http://www.glencove.k12.ny.us/highschool/documents/WebsiteCommunityServiceNovember2009_000.pdf CRITERIA FOR MAINTAINING PLACEMENT IN & GAINING ADMISSION TO HONORS & ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES In order for a student to advance from a Regents to an Honors level course or from an Honors to an AP level, he/she must earn an overall average of 90 in the prerequisite course. For a student to maintain previous placement in an Honors or AP level, he/she must have an overall average of 85 in that course. GRADES A summer assignment/project as assigned by the respective teacher must be completed and submitted on the first day of class. Passing grades range from 65 to 100. Quarterly grades of 64 and below denote failure. Placement on the honor roll is achieved by having a cumulative average of 85 and no failure in any course. Report cards