2011-2012 Course Manual MANUAL of COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 2011-2012 GLEN COVE HIGH SCHOOL GLEN COVE, NEW YORK 11542 (5L6) 801-7610

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 are issued four times a year. Progress reports are issued 5 weeks prior to each report card. Students may retake Regents exams to improve a prior score. The new exam score, however, will NOT be used in determining grade point average or class rank standing. The district has adopted a comprehensive attendance policy, which can easily be summarized by the following provisions. A student may receive an “NC” or No Credit for a course due to excessive unexcused absences. Any student who is unexcused for ten (10) or more days in a full-year course and any student who is unexcused for five (5) or more days in a half-year course will receive an NC for that course. The policy can be found in its entirety on the district website or in the main office of the high school. All students intending to add a course or drop a course once the school year has begun need to be aware of the following. No full-year course will be added after the start of the second quarter and no half-year course will be added after the first mid-marking period progress report for the course has been submitted. If a student wishes to drop a course, the same timeline will apply for full and half-year courses. If a drop occurs after the above-referenced time, a “WP” (withdraw pass) or a “WF” (withdraw fail) will appear on the transcript, depending upon the student’s current average in the course. Class Rank and Grade Weighting - Class rank is determined at the end of the junior year. A weighted grade point average, calculated at the end of the 11th grade, is recorded on the transcript. Courses are weighted as follows: 1.12 for Advanced Placement courses, 1.07 for Honors courses, and 1.00 for Regents and local-level courses. See policy 7223. Note: Computation of rank is based on the weighted grade point average.

5 • GLEN COVE HIGH SCHOOL *PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTE ON PAGE 2 REGARDING COURSE AVAILABILITY ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY POLICY

Extracurricular Activities The Board of Education considers extracurricular activities to be a valuable part of the school and shall support these activities within the financial means of the district.

Eligibility for Participation

In order to improve learning and promote increased academic success, the Board of Education implements the following policy concerning Extracurricular and Interscholastic Eligibility. a) If a student fails two (2) or more classes for the quarter, the student will be ineligible to participate for the next quarter in extracurricular activities for the duration of that entire quarter. The ineligibility will carry over from the fourth quarter to the first quarter of the following school year unless the student passes the classes that had been failed during summer school. b) If a student fails one (1) class, he/she will be placed on probation for one (1) semester. The semester will end immediately after the midterm and final grades are recorded. If a student fails one (1) class during the fourth quarter he/she will remain on probation until the end of the first semester of the new school year. Should the student pass the course that he/she had failed in summer school, the student will be removed from probation. To remain eligible, it is the student's responsibility to attend required extra help sessions and make up all missed assignments, tests, classwork, etc. A weekly progress report which is designed to monitor student's attendance at extra help sessions will be mandatory. Failure to do so will result in a student's suspension or removal from the activity. c) In cases of half-year courses (one semester), a student would be deemed eligible to participate in the fall extracurricular activities as long as the student passes the course with a passing final average. d) For full-year courses, a student would be deemed eligible to participate in the fall extracurricular activities as long as the student passes the course with a passing final average. If a student fails to show continued incremental academic improvement and effort, according to the teacher, then he/she will be deemed ineligible. The assistant principal will be responsible for the determination. c) A student who has an unexcused absence, or is out for reasons of illness, or is suspended from school, cannot participate in any extracurricular activity during that school day. d) A student cannot participate in any extracurricular activities for that school day if he/she arrives after 9:00 a.m. without an excuse. e) An appeals committee consisting of the principal or his designee, athletic director, coach of the sport/advisor of the activity, guidance counselor and one content area teacher will meet on a regular basis to review student status and academic eligibility.

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The activities of the Guidance and Counseling Center are designed to help students develop and acquire the skills, abilities, knowledge and attitudes necessary to plan for their future. Through individual and group conferences, counselors assist students on selecting the best possible school program, and monitor their academic progress. An organized testing program, educational workshops for parents and students, and career activities designed to help students learn more about themselves are provided at each grade level. In addition, the counseling staff works with individual students and parents to help resolve school-related or personal difficulties in an atmosphere of support and confidentiality. Referrals are made to appropriate community resources when it is necessary. Students are informed about scholarship opportunities, field trips, career speakers, and special programs through bulletins, guidance newsletters, P.A. announcements and group presentations in classes. The school calendar provides an overall view of guidance and student activities throughout the school year.

885 JANUARY GRADUATION - Seniors who wish to graduate in January of their senior year must consult his/her counselor. A request in writing must be made to the principal.

OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS - OFF CAMPUS

886/887 BOCES AM/PM - 4 credits per year. The Board of Cooperative Educational Services for Nassau County offers a wide variety of vocational and technical programs on a half-day basis. Students attend Glen Cove High School for their basic academic requirements and then are transported to a BOCES Center (either the Joseph M. Barry Career and Technical Education Center in Westbury or the Long Island School of the Arts in Syosset) for a 2 1/2 hour session concentrating on a specific occupational area. A variety of courses are offered in the areas of animal care, art, aviation, automotive technologies, business and commerce, construction trades, electronics, commercial arts, culinary arts, cosmetology, health professions, performing arts, public service, police science, and theater. Enrollment in any off-campus program requires an application for admission. The application form should be submitted when the student is planning their high school program for the following school year. Contact your guidance counselor for details.

7 • GLEN COVE HIGH SCHOOL *PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTE ON PAGE 2 REGARDING COURSE AVAILABILITY COMPUTER SCIENCE

Glen Cove High School is among the technology leaders of Long Island schools. Our students are exposed at all levels to computer technology as a tool in all aspects of learning. The high school Computer Science department offers students the opportunity to learn current languages of the computer itself. Challenging courses build skills needed to conduct effective research, organize, process and access information, and use the appropriate software program to manage and present that information. These computer skills are essential for college study and research and for most entry-level jobs in programming in corporate and small businesses.

379 INTRO TO GAMING AND GRAPHICS (R) - 1 Credit. Stop playing and start creating! Glen Cove City School District is revolutionizing the high school computer class by offering students the opportunity to learn how modern games are created. This class will demystify the process and make programming easy! This introductory course in graphic design and game making will give students the basic understanding necessary to break into the gaming world in a big way. This is the first of two courses that lead to either Advanced Gaming or AP Computer Science. This course will apply the concepts of graphic design as seen in the program Alice, as well as incorporate Java coding. The final unit will use Gamemaker to prepare students for high-level game creation rarely seen in a high school computer class. Prerequisite: 1 year of high school math (student must be in grade 10, 11 or 12).

804 ADVANCED GAMING (R)- 1 Credit. This course is designed for those students who couldn’t get enough of “Intro to Gaming and Graphics”. Students will continue working with “Alice” as well as “Gamemaker” while they work to become experts in the ever-popular world of video game making. Prerequisite: Intro to Gaming and Graphics.

808C HONORS COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (H) - 1 Credit. Students will learn to use and create applications for Microsoft Windows using Virtual Basic 6.0 and Java. They will use tools that allow them to create an application that has features similar to other Windows applications. They will learn to save, edit, and print these applications. This course includes the concept of Object Oriented Programming (OOP), looping structures, conditional statement, procedures, arrays, text, color, sound, and various other aspects of Virtual Basic and Java. Prerequisite: 1 year of high school math.

814 ADVANCED PLACEMENT COMPUTER SCIENCE (AP) - 1 Credit. This is a full-year course designed to prepare students for the AP Computer Science A examination administerd by the College Board in May of each year. It is taught at a college level and is appropriate for students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in computer science classes in the past. The major emphasis will be using Object Oriented Programming methodology, algorithms, and data structures. The programming language used will be Java. Students will be expected to devote a significant amount of independent time working on programming assignments. Evaluation will be based on programming projects, tests, and a final project. Students will have to meet the criteria for admission to Advanced Placement classes as set forth by the school district. Prerequisite: Honors Computer Programming or Intro to Gaming and Graphics.

662 ESL COMPUTER SCIENCE (R) - .5 Credit. This course stresses the fundamentals of computer technology and builds on the skills and techniques needed in the age of information. The first element of this course is the development of keyboarding skills. Building speed and accuracy are emphasized. Students also learn to use Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint, effectively preparing them for other high school courses, college entrance, personal business and many entry-level jobs. This course is recommended for 9th graders who are entering the ESL program.

*PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTE ON PAGE 2 REGARDING COURSE AVAILABILITY 2011-2012 COURSE MANUAL • 8 ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL)

English for Speakers of Other Languages is a program of English courses designed for the non-English speaker or for those who have limited proficiency in English. English language learners receive instruction in social and academic English in order to succeed both in and outside of school situations, Instruction prepares students to meet the New York State standards in all subject areas and the demands of all-English high school classes. Placement and scheduling are determined by the results of the LAB-R and/or NYSESLAT, the two assessments specifically designed for English Language Learners.

ESOL DEPARTMENT PATHWAYS

LEVEL LANGUAGE SOCIAL STUDIES MATH/SCIENCE

1 ESL 1 ESL Global History ESL Basic Math 641 Skills 645 BA (2 per.) 651 SK + or (2 per.) ESL Basic Science

ESL SIFE (2 per.)

Spanish Native Language Arts I *ESL II 2 *ESL Social Studies 9 642 Algebra 1A & 1B- ESL 651 SS (2 per.) + + ESL General Science - Global History 9 Spanish Native 652 GS 647 GHU Language Arts II

3 ESL III 643 + ESL Glob. Hist. 10/ESL Regents Math English Regents 648 GH + + (2 per.) ESL Am. Gov. & Eco. 646 AGE + (ESL) Living U.S. Hist. & Gov. Environment

4 ESL IV 644 + English Regents Social Studies Regents Math + Science Regents (2 per.)

*For students who entered in 9th or 10th grade and must take Global History Regents. For students who entered in 11th or 12th grade and who are therefore exempt from Global History and Geography Regents examination but must take American History Regents examination.

9 • GLEN COVE HIGH SCHOOL *PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTE ON PAGE 2 REGARDING COURSE AVAILABILITY 690 ESL SIFE - 1 Credit. This course is designed for ESL students with interrupted formal schooling in their native country. It provides students with basic English literacy skills through the use of age-appropriate materials in addition to organizational, test-taking, and socialization skills within a school setting. Open to all ESL students deemed to have an interrupted education in their native country.

641 ESL I - 1 Credit. This is a double-period course for students who are non-English speaking or who have very limited English proficiency. Students receive instruction in basic survival skills and in the four language modalities, following the New York State Standards for English as a Second Language.

642 ESL II - 1 Credit. Prerequisite: ESL I or department recommendation. This is a double-period course designed for students of limited English proficiency. Instruction is provided in the four language modalities, following the New York State Standards for English as a Second Language.

643 ESL III - 1 Credit. Prerequisite: ESL II or department approval. This is a single- period course for students of intermediate English proficiency. Reading and writing skills are emphasized, following the New York State Standards for English as a Second Language. This course must be taken in conjunction with an English Regents course.

644 ESL IV - 1 Credit. Prerequisite: ESL III or department approval. This is a single-period course for students of advanced English proficiency who need the support of an additional ESL class to make the full transition into English. Students read and write for academic purposes. This course must be taken in conjunction with an English Regents course.

646 ESL TRANSITIONAL - 1 Credit. Prerequisite: Completion of ESL sequence I-IV. Research shows that former ESL students who pass the annual ESL assessment (NYSESLAT) greatly benefit from one year of transitional ESL services immediately after gaining ‘former-ESL status.’ This course will provide recently-exited ESL students a year of support in the content areas with an emphasis on both content and grammar.

639 SPANISH NATIVE LANGUAGE ARTS I - 1 Credit. Co-requisite: ESL I or II. This course provides students with intensive work in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Spanish. There is a consistent body of research which points to the importance of native language literacy in the development of a second language.

640 SPANISH NATIVE LANGUAGE ARTS II - 1 Credit. Prerequisite: Spanish Native Language Arts I. This course is designed for the native speaker who wishes to refine skills at an advanced level. Students use a variety of texts and readings from contemporary literature to prepare for the comprehensive Spanish Regents examination and for more advanced study.

651SK ESL GLOBAL HISTORY SKILLS - 1 Credit. This is a double-period class for beginning ESL students. It includes map skills, vocabulary building, geography, and an introduction to global history that is the foundation of the Global History curriculum.

*PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTE ON PAGE 2 REGARDING COURSE AVAILABILITY 2011-2012 COURSE MANUAL • 10 651SS ESL SOCIAL STUDIES 9 - 1 Credit. Prerequisite: ESL Global History Skills or equivalent. This course is designed for ESL students as preparation for Regents level Global History. The curriculum is adapted to the needs of the ESL students by using methodology that assists them in the development of the four language modalities while they master the content. This course must be taken in conjunction with 647GHU, a Regents Global History 9 course.

647GHU GLOBAL HISTORY 9/ESL - 1 Credit. Prerequisite: ESL Social Studies or equivalent. This course is team-taught by an ESL teacher and a Social Studies teacher. It is designed to prepare ESL students for the Global History and Geography Regents Examination at the end of Grade 10.

648GH GLOBAL HISTORY 10/ESL - 1 Credit. This course is designed for 10th grade ESL students who are preparing for the Regents exam in Global History at the end of 11th grade. The curriculum follows the New York State Global History syllabus and is adapted to meet the needs of ESL students; ESL methodology will assist the students in the development of the four language skills as they master the various strands required for this comprehensive course. All students take the Global History and Geography Regents exam in June. A passing score on the examination is a requirement for graduation. Grade 10.

646AGE ESL AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS - 1 Credit. Prerequisite: Completion of ESL II course and ESL/Global Skills/Studies. This course is designed to follow the ESL/Social Studies course for any students who entered the district as 11th or 12th graders and students enrolled in Global History 10. (These students are exempt from the Global History Regents requirement. This course precedes the Regents course in American History through Constitutional Law. It provides instruction in issues of American Government and participation of individuals in the governing process, as well as an introduction to Economics. The course satisfies the Senior requirement, Participation in Government and Economics.

645BA ESL MATH SKILLS - 1 Credit. This course is designed for beginning ESL students. Students become familiar with math vocabulary and basic math skills. They begin to build the skills necessary to succeed in Algebra as well as all other future math classes.

377 ALGEBRA 1A ESL (R) - 1 Credit. This course covers the same curriculum as the Algebra 1A course, except it is designed for students with limited English proficiency and for whom English is not their first language. Emphasis will be placed on the development and usage of appropriate mathematical vocabulary and on communicating mathematical ideas that relate to real-life situations. A TI-84+ graphing calculator will be used throughout this course.

11 • GLEN COVE HIGH SCHOOL *PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTE ON PAGE 2 REGARDING COURSE AVAILABILITY graduation. Emphasis will be placed on the development and usage of appropriate mathematical vocabulary and on communicating mathematical ideas that relate to real-life situations. A T1-84+ graphing calculator will be used throughout the course. Prerequisite: Algebra 1A ESL.

415 ESL LIVING ENVIRONMENT (R) - 1 Credit. Prerequisite: Completion of ESL II courses. This course is designed for ESL III students who have a general and basic science background. Topics include unity and diversity of living things, maintenance in living things, human physiology, reproduction and development, genetics, evolution and ecology. See science section for details on laboratory requirements.

652GS ESL GENERAL SCIENCE - 1 Credit. Prerequisite: Completion of ESL I courses. This course is designed for Level II ESL students who have little or no science background. Topics stress knowledge of basic science skills and processes. The course includes health issues - personal hygiene, substance abuse, reproduction and development. Laboratory requirement: Laboratory work varies with the topic being studied.

653BS ESL BASIC SCIENCE - 1 Credit. This course is designed for beginning ESL students, who become familiar with laboratory procedures and vocabulary. They begin to build the skills necessary to succeed in ESL General Science and Regents Science classes.

662 ESL COMPUTER SCIENCE - .5 Credit. This course stresses the fundamentals of computer technology and builds on the skills and techniques needed in the age of information. The first element of this course is the development of keyboarding skills. Building speed and accuracy are emphasized. Students also learn to use Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint, effectively preparing them for other high school courses, college entrance, personal business and many entry-level jobs. This course is recommended for 9th graders who are entering the ESL program.

*PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTE ON PAGE 2 REGARDING COURSE AVAILABILITY 2011-2012 COURSE MANUAL • 12 ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS

The objective of any English course is to enable the student to reach his/her maximum potential in the areas of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and thinking. Improvement in these areas of the subject is the criterion by which a student may be judged. The mastery of English and the ability to think critically and communicate effectively are essential to success. Courses in English are aligned with the New York State ELA Standards, and 9th - 11th grade required courses prepare students for success on the Comprehensive English Examination. 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.

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT PATHWAYS

English 9 H English 9R Prereq: 8 English, 8H English

English 10H Prereq: English 9R, English 9H English 10R

AP English English 11H Language & Composition Prereq: English 10R, English 11R Prereq: English 11H English 10H

AP English Literature Prereq: AP Lang & Comp 10H College Prep W.I.S.E.

Electives:

Half-Year: Creative Writing (10-12), Children’s Literature (10-12,) Grammar by Design (9-12), Horror & Suspense (9-12), Journalism (9-12), Film Appreciation & Criticism (11-12) Poetry of Music/Music of Poetry (9-12), Theatre Arts (9-12)

13 • GLEN COVE HIGH SCHOOL *PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTE ON PAGE 2 REGARDING COURSE AVAILABILITY 100 ENGLISH 9-H (H) - 1 Credit. This advanced course consists of greater, in-depth analysis of the materials taught in English 9R (101, below). Additional works are studied and more emphasis is placed on the literature from ancient times through and inclusive of the Renaissance. The course is taught in conjunction with Global Studies 9H. This program’s pedagogical foundation consists of the skills, concepts and strategies that students need for success in AP courses and college-level work. Students must meet the requirements for entry into advanced classes. 101 ENGLISH 9 (R) - 1 Credit. This course includes readings in the contemporary and classic novel, drama, poetry, and short story. Some of the works studied are Romeo and Juliet, The Odyssey, and Of Mice and Men. Students learn specific literary and poetic terminology. Word study includes work in personal dictionaries and with prefixes and suffixes. 103 AIS ENGLISH 9 AIS - This ninth-grade course is for students who have exhibited weaknesses in mastering the skills and concepts in grade 8 and/or on the 8th grade ELA exam. This is a program that will prepare students for success in the grade 9 English course. Emphasis will be placed on mastery of reading and writing skills. Open to 9th graders only. 120 ENGLISH 10-H (H) - 1 Credit. This advanced course consists of greater in-depth analysis of the materials taught in English 10R (121, below). This program’s pedagogical foundation consists of the skills, concepts and strategies that students need for success in AP courses and college-level work. Students must meet the requirements for entry into advanced courses. The New York State Regents Comprehensive Examination in English is given during the course. 121 ENGLISH 10 (R) - 1 Credit. This course continues, on a more advanced level, the experiences begun in English 9. Literary works are balanced between classic and modern. A variety of genres are taught. Some of the works studied may include: Lord of the Flies, Night, Frankenstein, and Othello. Word study includes work in personal dictionaries and with prefixes and suffixes. 130 ENGLISH 11-H (H) - 1 Credit. This advanced course consists of greater in-depth analysis of the materials taught in English 11R (131, below). Course may use enriched versions of texts and/or supplemental texts, if applicable. This program’s pedagogical foundation consists of the skills, concepts and strategies that students need for success in AP courses and college-level work. Students must meet the requirements for entry into advanced courses. 131 ENGLISH 11 (R) - 1 Credit. The basic framework of this course is an analysis of American Literature. Contemporary works are studied, such as A Raisin in the Sun, A Streetcar Named Desire, The Catcher in the Rye, and other classics. Language Arts skills are developed through the works, essays, and projects. Word study includes work in personal dictionaries and with prefixes and suffixes. The New York State Regents Comprehensive Examination in English is given during the course.

167 LC ADVANCED PLACEMENT LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION (AP) - 1 Credit. It is assumed that students in this course enjoy reading and analyzing the method/methods by which certain writers practice their craft. A series of novels, essays and short stories will be read and analyzed for the stylistics used as well as the content. This course is intended for Juniors. Prerequisite: English 10H. Open to 11th graders only.

*PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTE ON PAGE 2 REGARDING COURSE AVAILABILITY 2011-2012 COURSE MANUAL • 14 The required senior year of English may include a one-year course or two or more half-year electives. However, all seniors must take at least one credit of English.

167 ADVANCED PLACEMENT LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION (AP) - 1 Credit. It is assumed that students in this course have a love of reading and skill in expository writing. Emphasis will be placed on analysis of literature and the techniques of critical writing. Extensive study of poetry, the novel, drama, and literary criticism will be undertaken. If a student does well on the Advanced Placement Examination offered in the spring, he/she may be granted up to a full year's college credit. Prerequisite: English 11H or AP English Language. Open to 12th graders only.

149R COLLEGE PREPARATORY ENGLISH (R) - 1 Credit. This course is designed to give seniors the experiences that will help them to succeed with the demands of college English courses. Some of the works studied will include: The Princess Bride, Taming of the Shrew, The Piano Lesson, and Fences. Writing skills will be developed. Open to seniors only.

ENGLISH ELECTIVE COURSES

Some of the courses described below may be offered to qualified underclassmen for school credit. Courses will run if there is sufficient enrollment.

168 W.I.S.E. ENGLISH - 1 Credit. The W.I.S.E. (Wise Individualized Senior Experience) program provides the opportunity for high school seniors, under the mentorship of faculty members, to design projects that may take the form of internships with community agencies, intensive research on a topic of interest, or artistic or performance-based projects. During part of the school day, evenings, and/or weekends, students devote significant time to work on their internships, research their topics, maintain written daily journals, discuss their experiences with one another, and meet with their mentors to explore and reflect upon project issues. Upon completion of their projects, students submit their daily journals for evaluation and give oral presentations before a panel of students, teachers, and community members. W.I.S.E. English enables students to explore the techniques of written and oral expression in the areas of personal creativity and personal career choices.

140 FILM APPRECIATION AND CRITICISM - .5 Credit. Open to 11th and 12th grade students. This course will focus on analyzing and evaluating movies. Students will learn the “language” of film–the rhetorical methods of film criticism. Instead of passively viewing a film, students will learn to interact and engage with a film by understanding the cinematic elements and techniques the film artist uses to create an effect. Students will realize the historical, cultural, and psychological impact of cinema on society in the 20th and 21st centuries. The rhetoric of cinema will be understood and utilized while examining films from different periods in the history of motion pictures. Students will read and write extensively about movies.

141 CREATIVE WRITING (R) - .5 Credit. Students are expected to contribute writing pieces regularly. This course covers three basic genres of the writing process: the short story, poetry, and the one-act play. Drafting, editing, and weekly discussions of the student's work comprise the core of the class activities. Students will produce original works that may include short stories, poems, and/or a -one-act play. Open to students in grades 10-12.

15 • GLEN COVE HIGH SCHOOL *PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTE ON PAGE 2 REGARDING COURSE AVAILABILITY 150 HORROR/SUSPENSE - .5 Credit. This rigorous literature-based course is designed to explore the impact of horror and suspense on society through literary analysis essays and creative writing projects. Legends, myths, and the uncanny will be scrutinized through the required readings by such authors as H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allen Poe, Clive Barker, and Bram Stoker will be examined. The class will not feature the viewing of any films.

151 CHILDREN'S LITERATURE (R) - .5 Credit. The purpose of this course is to acquaint students with the various themes that run through all children's literature. The course attempts to develop an awareness of the different types of children's literature and to provide a critical basis for evaluation of this literature. Analysis of the artwork that appears in these books is an integral part of the course. Students will be expected to create storybooks. There will also be an emphasis on how children’s literature can be used to teach a variety of ethnic, moral, social and educational concepts. Open to 10th, 11th and 12th graders.

152 SAT PREPARATION IN ENGLISH AND MATH - .5 Credit. This is a course designed to prepare students for the SAT examination in English and Math. It is a one- semester course, which includes both English and Math, with the subjects alternating. Open to students in grades 10 and 11.

153 GRAMMAR BY DESIGN (R) - .5 Credit. The current SAT now contains 3 sections on grammar. To do well on this exam, students need a basic knowledge of grammar. This course will cover basic grammar skills through traditional lecture and exercise lessons, as well as unconventional means. Students will explore creative writing, video and movie production, and other means to learn and teach others grammar. The goal of this course is to explore different ways to understand and apply grammar in a relevant and useful manner.

154 JOURNALISM - .5 Credit each semester. Journalism is a course designed to familiarize students with the skills necessary to plan, write, edit and publish newspapers for various audiences. The major areas of writing include news stories, features, editorials and columns, interviews, reviews, and sports, as well as writing copy for advertising. Layout, design, photography and cartoons are also explored. In addition to the writing and planning skills covered, the ethics of the field are covered in theoretical as well as practical ways. Every attempt is made to have students go out into the community to practice the craft, i.e., students attempt to cover local, state and national figures. For those who wish to participate in the publication of The Tattler, our school paper, every opportunity is given to each student. Open to students in all grades.

157 THE “MUSIC” OF POETRY / THE “POETRY” OF MUSIC - .5 Credit. This course relies on a variety of poems to explore specific elements that are indigenous to particular poetical genres. Students will analyze the relationship between poetical devices and music. Open to students in grades 10, 11, and 12.

190 THEATRE ARTS - 1 Credit. Short stories, plays and scenes directed, produced, and acted by students will demonstrate the fundamentals of play production. The course may include the basics of sets, camera angle, costume and lighting. Students may perform scenes, monologues, and improvisations while studying the principles of stage movement, voice production, diction, interpretation of character, and dialogue. Some memorization is mandatory. Open to students in all grades.

*PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTE ON PAGE 2 REGARDING COURSE AVAILABILITY 2011-2012 COURSE MANUAL • 16 HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

"All schools under the jurisdiction of the State Education Department shall provide a program of health, physical education and recreation. All pupils in grades 7-12 shall be scheduled not less than 3 days per week in one semester and 2 days per week in the other semester, taught by a certified physical education teacher.”1

Physical Education is required annually for all students during their tenure in high school. Two credits are required for graduation, .5 credit annually.

HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM

862 PE 9-12 - .5 Credit. Students will choose from elective units and will be involved in them for a semester. Instruction will include fundamentals, rules, basic strategies, etiquette, safety and physical fitness. Sample activities include: weight training, walk and talk, dance and movement, yoga, fencing, and hockey. This sampling will lead to an awareness of activities that can be applied to helping students become fit individuals. Portfolios will be maintained that will include instruction notes, fitness results and assessments of skill and knowledge over a 4-year period. By graduation students will demonstrate proficiency and competency in many activities according to the NYS Physical Education Standards.

HEALTH

All students are required to take one semester of Health to satisfy New York State requirements for a high school diploma. Health is scheduled during the freshman or sophomore year whenever possible.

460 HEALTH IN OUR TIME - .5 Credit. This is a one-semester course dealing with a cross-section of health-related topics. Topics covered include human growth and development, emotional health, nutrition, disease and disorders, HIV/AIDS, alcohol, tobacco and other drug substances, first aid, CPR, and recent health problems and concerns. Evaluation: tests, projects, and final examination.

1NYSAHPERD, "What everyone should know about Physical Education in NY State", State Education Dept., Ed Law part 135.4, 1986.

17 • GLEN COVE HIGH SCHOOL *PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTE ON PAGE 2 REGARDING COURSE AVAILABILITY LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH (LOTE)

The world is becoming smaller, and communication among people is constantly increasing in importance. The study of languages should then also increase if we are to fulfill the communication needs of the future. The State mandates underscore the need for the study of Languages Other Than English (LOTE), as well as Spanish Native Language Arts for native Spanish speakers (SNLA). The knowledge of world languages has many rewards in the fields of international business, law, medicine, politics, and travel. The study of languages also leads to a better comprehension of the English language and grammar, and to an increased understanding of other people and cultures. Students qualify for entrance into advanced courses in Languages Other Than English by achieving a grade of 85 in the prerequisite course or by teacher recommendation.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE PATHWAYS

Spanish I Spanish Native Italian II Chinese I Language Arts

Spanish II I II Italian III Chinese II

Spanish III Italian IVH Chinese III

Spanish IVH SUPA Chinese Italian 201 IVH

AP Spanish AP Spanish Language Literature

677 MANDARIN CHINESE I (R) - 1 Credit. In this course, students will be able to master the tones in Mandarin Chinese, learn and practice daily conversations, as well as read and write using Chinese characters. They are introduced to both traditional and contemporary Chinese culture from a global perspective. If taken as part of a three-year sequence, students are expected to reach enough proficiency to pass a Regents-like examination and earn foreign language Regents credit at the conclusion of their third year of study.

678 MANDARIN CHINESE II (R) - 1 Credit. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Mandarin Chinese I. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills continue to be developed. Students continue to build vocabulary and sentence patterns that may be applied to many everyday real-life topics. Various aspects of Chinese history, culture, current events, general social concerns, leisure, travel, and entertainment are introduced and discussed more in-depth. Video, audio, and web-based materials are used to supplement regular classroom instruction.

*PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTE ON PAGE 2 REGARDING COURSE AVAILABILITY 2011-2012 COURSE MANUAL • 18 679 MANDARIN CHINESE III (R) - 1 Credit. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Mandarin Chinese II. Listening, speaking, reading and writing skills continue to be developed. Students continue to build vocabulary and sentence patterns that may be applied to many real-life situations. Presentations, recorded songs, radio and television programs, movies and other sources of media designed for use by native speakers are introduced to gain insight into Chinese culture, current events and general social issues and entertainment. Students take a Regents-like examination at the conclusion of the course that counts as a Regents exam and gives them Regents credit.

686 MANDARIN CHINESE IV (H) - 1 Credit. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Mandarin Chinese III. Listening, speaking, reading and writing skills continue to be developed. A higher level of vocabulary and sentence structure in relation to content areas is introduced. Chinese history, culture and art continue to be emphasized. At this level, students may choose to take the Chinese Subject Area SAT exam.

622 ITALIAN II (R) - 1 Credit. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Italian I. This course is a continuation of Italian I, including more advanced vocabulary and grammatical structures. The approach stresses speaking and comprehension, but also emphasizes reading and writing. Students will be able to use basic language structures and understand issues in contemporary Italian society.

623 ITALIAN III (R) - 1 Credit. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Italian II. This course completes the instruction in basic grammatical structures, including the subjunctive modes (present, imperfect and pluperfect), the passive voice and the preterit tense. In addition to the improvement of conversational skills, reading of short selections of contemporary works and developing writing are stressed.

624 ITALIAN IV (H) - 1 Credit. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Italian III with a final grade of 90 or better and teacher recommendation. This is an advanced conversation and composition course, which includes readings from contemporary authors, newspapers and magazines, as well as from the more traditional authors. A thorough review of grammar is undertaken as needed for appropriate skill development.

630 ITALIAN SUPA 201 - 4 College Credits. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Italian IVH with a final grade of 90 or better and teacher recommendation. Offered through Syracuse University, this course further develops, strengthens and refines the language skills learned while building a deeper understanding of the Italian culture.

611 SPANISH I (R) - 1 Credit. This course introduces basic vocabulary, grammar, idiomatic expression, verbs in the present and preterit tenses, and life and customs in the Spanish-speaking world. The emphasis throughout the course is on communicative proficiency and the development of the four language skills -- listening, speaking, reading, and writing -- in a functional context.

612 SPANISH II (R) - 1 Credit. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish I. Includes intermediate grammar, vocabulary, and idioms, as well as verbs in the imperfect and compound tenses, imperative and subjunctive. The emphasis continues to be on communicative proficiency, with additional work on reading and writing skills.

19 • GLEN COVE HIGH SCHOOL *PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTE ON PAGE 2 REGARDING COURSE AVAILABILITY 613 SPANISH III (R) - 1 Credit. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish II. This course completes the presentation of verb forms and the fundamental grammar of the language. The four language skills continue to be developed with an emphasis on reading and writing in preparation for the Regents examination.

614 SPANISH IV (H) - 1 Credit. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish III with a final grade of 90 or better and teacher recommendation. The course emphasizes conversational fluency in the first semester. This is accomplished through the use of newspaper articles and short stories, and discussion of their application to daily life; students also make presentations to the class. In the second semester, the speaking skills are enhanced through a study of Hispanic literature and culture.

615LAN SPANISH ADVANCED PLACEMENT LANGUAGE (AP) - 1 Credit. Prerequisite: Students must have earned a grade of 90 or better in Spanish Level IV H and receive a teacher recommendation. This course is designed to build upon the language skills of advanced learners of Spanish. It encourages the students' independent exploration and helps students to become lifelong learners of Spanish. This course prepares students for the Advanced Placement Spanish Language Examination. Most importantly, it prepares them for the challenges of communication in the real world. The Spanish Advanced Placement Language Course serves to train students for success in higher education as well as in the workplace. It also serves as enrichment in the language and culture by exposing students to Spanish literature, the arts and the media.

615LIT ADVANCED PLACEMENT SPANISH LITERATURE AND CULTURE (AP) - 1 Credit. Prerequisite: Students must have earned a final grade of 90 or better in Spanish Level IV H and receive a teacher recommendation. This course prepares students for the AP Literature Examination. It refines listening, speaking, and writing skills through the study of literature from medieval times to the present; it includes historical background of each century and author studies, among them Cervantes, Garcia-Lorca, Garcia-Marquez and Isabel Allende.

*PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTE ON PAGE 2 REGARDING COURSE AVAILABILITY 2011-2012 COURSE MANUAL • 20 MATHEMATICS

Mathematics is a language and tool that is essential to almost every aspect of human activity: business, science, economics, and other professional trades. It is an intellectual exercise worthy of study in its own right, as it provides skills necessary to think critically and logically in order to make various decisions we face in our daily lives. The mathematics department at Glen Cove City School District offers various programs that follow New York State guidelines and prepares students to meet the requirements of New York State Learning Standards, future study and the professional world. Our goal is to enable every student to reach his or her potential in a supportive, academically focused environment. We believe all students can reach high standards of academic achievement and will be able to appreciate the power and beauty of mathematics. The New York State Education Department and the Board of Regents mandate assessments and graduation requirements in mathematics for all students in (i) Algebra, (ii) Geometry and (iii) Algebra II/ Trigonometry. All students must pass the Integrated Algebra Regents exam and earn three credits in mathematics, among the other requirements for a High School Diploma; and for a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation, students must additionally pass the Geometry and the Algebra II/Trigonometry Regents exams. Students should be aware that many courses require a prerequisite. In addition, all Honors and Advanced Placement math courses require a minimum grade for admission as well as a minimum grade to remain in the course. See page 5 for more information..

MATHEMATICS PATHWAYS

Geometry Algebra 2 Geometry Topics Algebra 1A Algebra 1B Topics Algebra 2 Algebra 2 / Topics Trig.

Algebra 2 AP Calculus / Trig. AB Geometry Pre-Calc. / Diff. Calc. AP Algebra Algebra 2 Statistics Geometry Topics Topics Algebra 2 College Math / Trig. Geometry Pre-Calc. / Algebra 2 Diff. Calc. Topics Algebra 2 / Trig.

AP Calculus BC Algebra Geometry Algebra 2 / AP Calculus Honors Honors Trig. Honors AB AP Statistics Elective Options: Statistics through Applications Financial Algebra

21 • GLEN COVE HIGH SCHOOL *PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTE ON PAGE 2 REGARDING COURSE AVAILABILITY 396 ALGEBRA 1A (R) - 1 Credit. This course is designed for students wanting to build a stronger mathematical foundation prior to taking the Integrated Algebra Regents Exam (a requirement for high school graduation). Students enrolled in this course will take a midterm and a final exam, but will not take the Regents exam until the following school year. During this course, students will cover such topics as: polynomials, linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations, and geometry. The pacing of this course is such that students will be given the time to develop a deep understanding of the course material. A TI-84+ graphing calculator will be used throughout this course.

397 ALGEBRA 1B (R) - 1 Credit. This course is a continuation of Algebra 1A. At its conclusion, students will take the Integrated Algebra Regents Exam. Passing the Integrated Algebra Regents Exam is a requirement for high school graduation. During the first semester, students will finish learning the Regents curriculum, including such topics as: proportions, trigonometry, radicals, probability, and statistics. The second semester will be devoted to reviewing for the Regents exam. A TI-84+ graphing calculator will be used throughout this course. Prerequisite: Algebra 1A.

385 ALGEBRA (R) - 1 Credit. This is the first course of the three-year New York State Mathematics curriculum. It addresses the entire Integrated Algebra curriculum over the course of one year, ending with a Regents examination in June. Passing the Integrated Algebra Regents Exam is a requirement for high school graduation. Throughout this course, students will develop the ability ro reason mathematically by exploring such topics as algebra, geometry, probability, and statistics. Some algebraic topics covered include the study of linear, quadratic, exponential, and trigonometric functions. A TI-84+ graphing calculator will be used throughout this course.

390 GEOMETRY TOPICS (R) - 1 Credit. This course is for students wanting to build a stronger mathematical foundation prior to taking the Geometry course. Students enrolled in this course will take a midterm and a final exam, but will not take the Regents exam until the following school year. While building their algebraic skills, students will study such topics as: solid geometry, coordinate geometry, logic, and polygons. A TI-84+ graphing calculator will be used throughout this course. Prerequisite: Algebra.

386 GEOMETRY (R) - 1 Credit. This is the second course of the three-year New York State Mathematics curriculum. It addresses the entire Geometry curriculum over the course of one year, ending with a Regents examination in June. Students wishing to graduate with a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation must pass this course as well as the Geometry Regents Exam. Throughout this course, students will utilize a problem-solving approach and explore such topics as geometric proofs, solid geometry, transformational geometry, coordinate geometry, and logic. A TI-84+ graphing calculator will be used throughout this course. Prerequisite: Algebra (course and exam).

*PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTE ON PAGE 2 REGARDING COURSE AVAILABILITY 2011-2012 COURSE MANUAL • 22 384 GEOMETRY HONORS (H) - 1 Credit. This course covers the Geometry Regents curriculum in much greater depth and also enriches the curriculum by including additional topics not covered on the Regents exam. Some of the additional topics include: logic proofs, tessellations, navigational coordinates, Euclidean proofs in three dimensions, and the apothem in regular polygons. A TI-84+ graphing calculator will be used throughout this course. Prerequisite: Algebra or Algebra Honors with departmental recommendation.

383 ALGEBRA 2 TOPICS (R) – 1 Credit. This course is for students wanting to build a stronger mathematical foundation prior to taking the Algebra 2/Trigonometry course. Students enrolled in this course will take a midterm and a final exam, but will not take the Regents exam until the following school year. Topics include: functions, complex numbers, probability, statistics, as well as sequences and series. A TI-84+ graphing calculator will be used. Prerequisite: Geometry or Geometry Topics

388 ALGEBRA 2/TRIGONOMETRY (R) - 1 Credit. This is the third course of the three- year New York State Mathematics curriculum. It addresses the entire Algebra 2/Trigonometry curriculum over the course of one year, ending with a Regents examination in June. Students wishing to graduate with a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation must pass this course as well as the Algebra 2/Trigonometry Regents Exam. This course expands on the concepts introduced in both the Algebra and Geometry courses while introducing new topics such as trigonometry of the unit circle, logarithmic functions, sequences and series, and conic sections. A TI-84+ graphing calculator will be used throughout this course. At the conclusion of this course, students will have the option to take the College Board SAT Subject Area Test in Math (Level I). Prerequisite: Geometry (course and exam).

388H ALGEBRA 2/TRIGONOMETRY (H) - 1 Credit. This course covers the Algebra 2/Trigonometry Regents curriculum in much greater depth and also enriches the curriculum by including additional topics not covered on the Regents exam. Some of these additional topics include: radical inequalities, higher degree polynomials, polar coordinates, vectors, DeMoivre’s Theorem, and proofs by mathematical induction. A TI-84+ graphing calculator will be used throughout this course. At the conclusion of this course, students will have the option to take the College Board SAT Subject Area Test in Math (Level I). Prerequisite: Geometry or Geometry Honors with departmental recommendation.

340 COLLEGE MATHEMATICS 12 (R) - 1 Credit. This is a one-year course designed for college-bound students. Topics include advanced algebra, analytic geometry, matrix algebra with applications, probability and statistics. A TI-84+ graphing calculator will be used throughout this course. Prerequisite: Algebra 2/Trigonometry.

344 PRE-CALCULUS/DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS (H) - 1 Credit. This is a one-year course designed to prepare students to take calculus in college or Advanced Placement Calculus while in high school. The first half of the course is devoted to the study of Pre- calculus. Topics will include: polynomial, rational, logarithmic, exponential, as well as trigonometric functions. The second half of the course will be spent on Differential Calculus, where such topics as limits, continuity, differentiability, and applications of the derivative will be covered. A TI-84+ graphing calculator will be used. At the conclusion of this course, students will have the option to take the College Board SAT Subject Area Test in Math (Level II). Prerequisite: Algebra 2/Trigonometry.

23 • GLEN COVE HIGH SCHOOL *PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTE ON PAGE 2 REGARDING COURSE AVAILABILITY 346 ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS AB (AP) - 1 Credit. This is a college-level calculus course that prepares students for the Advanced Placement Calculus AB examination administered by the College Board in May of each year. Students will have the opportunity to earn college credit, advanced placement credit, or both for taking this class. This course includes differential and integral calculus that are typically addressed in a college Calculus I course. It emphasizes a multi-representational approach to studying calculus with problems being expressed graphically, analytically, numerically and verbally. A TI-84+ or TI-89 graphing calculator will be used throughout this course. Students will have to meet the criteria for admission to Advanced Placement classes as set forth by the school district. Prerequisite: Algebra 2/Trigonometry Honors or Pre-Calculus/Differential Calculus.

347 ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS BC (AP) - 1 Credit. This is a college-level calculus course that prepares students for the Advanced Placement Calculus BC examination administered by the College Board in May of each year. Students will have the opportunity to earn college credit, advanced placement credit, or both for taking this class. This course includes an in-depth study of differential calculus, and integral calculus, as well as sequences and series. These topics are typically addressed in college Calculus I and Calculus II courses. A TI-84+ or TI-89 graphing calculator will be used throughout this course. Students will have to meet the criteria for admission to Advanced Placement classes as set forth by the school district. Prerequisites: AP Calculus AB.

349 ADVANCED PLACEMENT STATISTICS (AP) - 1 Credit. This is a college-level non-calculus-based statistics course that prepares students for the Advanced Placement Statistics examination given by the College Board in May of each year. Students will have the opportunity to earn college credit, advanced placement credit, or both for taking this class. This course includes an in-depth study of four major concepts covered by the AP curriculum. They are: exploring data analysis, experimental design, probability, and inferential statistics (hypothesis testing). These topics are typically addressed in a one- semester introductory college statistics course. Students will have to meet the criteria for admission to Advanced Placement classes as set forth by the school district. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus/Differential Calculus or AP Calculus AB.

ELECTIVES 320 FINANCIAL ALGEBRA (R) – 1 Credit. After completing this course, students will be prepared to make decisions about their daily financial encounters. They will investigate such topics as: auto insurance, income taxes, stock market investments, banking investments as well as health and homeowner’s insurance. They will accomplish this by using the algebra and geometry learned in their previous high school math classes. A TI-84+ graphing calculator will be used. Prerequisite: Geometry.

*PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTE ON PAGE 2 REGARDING COURSE AVAILABILITY 2011-2012 COURSE MANUAL • 24 391 STATISTICS THROUGH APPLICATION (R) - 1 Credit. This is an introductory course in high school statistics. It is designed for those students interested in learning how practical statistics can be in our lives. The statistical thinking behind data gathering and its interpretation will be stressed. Conceptual understanding rather than computations will be emphasized. Topics include: measures of dispersion, regression, confidence intervals, probability, and hypothesis testing. Applications to such areas as sports, advertising, political campaigns and surveys will be discussed. A TI-84+ graphing calculator will be used. Prerequisite: Algebra.

ESL MATH COURSES

382 ALGEBRA 1B ESL (R) - 1 Credit. This course covers the same curriculum as the Algebra 1B course, except it is designed for students with limited English proficiency and for whom English is not their first language. In June, students will take the Integrated Algebra Regents Exam. Passing the Integrated Algebra Regents Exam is a requirement for high school graduation. Emphasis will be placed on the development and usage of appropriate mathematical vocabulary and on communicating mathematical ideas that relate to real-life situations. A TI-84+ graphing calculator will be used throughout the course. Prerequisite: Algebra 1A ESL.

25 • GLEN COVE HIGH SCHOOL *PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTE ON PAGE 2 REGARDING COURSE AVAILABILITY MUSIC

Discover the World of Music! Our facilities are certainly equal to the best, and the Music Department is generally one of the busiest areas in the school and community. Enjoy music both now and for the rest of your life, either as a career or as a vocation. The music courses that are offered are sufficient for a major sequence in music. A student would need to take the Music Theory I course for one year and receive one credit. The other two units can come from any combination of the remaining course offerings listed. Meeting these requirements will afford a student the opportunity to earn a Regents Diploma.

721F SELECT CHORALE - 1 Credit. Open to outstanding singers in grades 10-12 by audition only. A greater variety of more difficult music will constitute this curriculum and performances. Choir members are eligible to audition for the Nassau County High School Chorus and the New York All-State Choirs. Besides singing at school concerts, the choir performs when requested at various special events and meetings in and outside of school. The choir also performs at major performing halls in NYC, such as Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. In addition, they perform at the New York State School Music Association major ensemble festivals.

720MIX MIXED CHORUS - 1 Credit. This course is open to all students, who must pass a simple audition. Music sung represents all styles and provides a broad basis for cultural enrichment. Choir members are eligible to audition for the Nassau County High School Chorus and the New York All-State Choirs. Besides singing at school concerts, the chorus performs when requested at various special events and meetings in and outside of school.

741 SYMPHONIC BAND - 1 Credit. This is a performance group of advanced players of high caliber. Students participate in the Marching Band, at home games, and parades, and in after- school practices and one (1) period rehearsals on all days of the six-day cycle. Open to students in grades 10-12 by audition only. No exceptions.

723 CONCERT BAND - 1 Credit. Membership consists of selected instrumentalists, usually reserved for those wind and percussion performers who have had previous training and experience. The music performed is of medium difficulty level, with the main objective being the advancement of each student's ability level on his/her instrument. Students participate in the Marching Band, at home games and parades, and in after-school practices and one (1) period rehearsals on all days of the six-day cycle. Open to students in grades 9-12.

724JE JAZZ ENSEMBLE - .5 Credit. Admission into this performing group is by audition only, with the focus being placed on the various jazz, swing and jazz rock idioms, both past and present. In addition to performances both within and outside the school, the jazz ensemble provides the opportunity to study the art of improvisation.

*PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTE ON PAGE 2 REGARDING COURSE AVAILABILITY 2011-2012 COURSE MANUAL • 26 725 MUSIC THEORY I (R) - 1 Credit. This course offers the pupil the opportunity to develop a fundamental knowledge of music. It includes staffs and clefs; scales, both major and minor; key signatures; notations; sight singing; ear training; dictation; elementary harmony and a brief overview of music history. Required for Regents Diploma with a major in Music. (Full-Year class)

730 ADVANCED PLACEMENT MUSIC THEORY (AP) - 1 Credit. Prerequisite: Music Theory I. Students who desire further study in music theory and composition should elect to take AP Music Theory. This course covers advanced topics in analysis, composition, ear training and other aspects of music. This course is only open to juniors and seniors who have passed Music Theory I. Students will be required to take the Music Theory AP Exam in May.

734 MUSIC IN OUR LIVES - 1 Credit. Through the use of lectures, recordings and videos, the basic periods in music literature, composers, stylistic traits, masterworks, etc., will be examined. NO ESSENTIAL MUSIC BACKGROUND IS NECESSARY FOR THIS COURSE. Students electing to take this course also receive further enrichment in musical theatre and music from other cultures throughout the world. This is the only course in music which will suffice for the Regents’ one credit of music and/or art credit, unless a student is in band or choir. All are welcome. (Full-Year class)

27 • GLEN COVE HIGH SCHOOL *PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTE ON PAGE 2 REGARDING COURSE AVAILABILITY OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION

BUSINESS

The Business Education Department at Glen Cove High School offers courses in Accounting, Marketing, and Business Law. Students have the opportunity to acquire a variety of skills and knowledge that will add to their personal and educational enrichment. Students are encouraged to take any of the business education courses listed in the course bulletin as electives.

501 COLLEGE ACCOUNTING I - 1 Credit. Prerequisite: One year of any mathematics course. This course develops the skills and procedures necessary to keep the financial records of a company, including single proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. Students will learn double-entry accounting with the use of specialized journals. The course stresses the importance of an accountant to a business, while developing the knowledge of the financial operations of the business. Also, students will be able to use the problem-solving capacity of the computer, with no prior knowledge of computer programming, to prepare formal financial statements such as the Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Work Sheet. This course has the same weighting as an AP course. Recommended for Grades 10, 11, or 12.

502 PERSONAL FINANCE - .5 Credit. This course is designed to inform students about their financial responsibilities as citizens, students, consumers and active participants in the business world. Emphasis on real-life situations and application. Topics covered include checking, credit, budgets, insurance, and investing for the future. Recommended for grades 10, 11 and 12.

503 ENTREPRENEURSHIP - 1 Credit. This course integrates a number of different disciplines, ranging from sociology and psychology to economies, finance, marketing, and human resources management. Further it is a course that mixes theory with practice and will challenge students to apply principals, concepts, and frameworks to real world situations.

520 ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTS MARKETING - .5 Credit. This course will focus on marketing as it relates to the sports and entertainment industries. Students will become familiar with sports and entertainment products as dynamic goods and services. Students will examine the elements of marketing, mix in terms of product and pricing decisions, market research and outlets, branding, imaging, and licensing, promotion and marketing plans, as well as careers in these industries. Students will experience, through individual and group projects, product development, event marketing and decision-making. Recommended for grades 10, 11 and 12.

543 MARKETING I - 1 Credit. This dynamic course provides a basic introduction to the field of marketing and promotion. Topics include marketing theory and careers, hands-on research, product development and sales. Hands-on experience in the school store is provided. Recommended for grades 10, 11, 12.

*PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTE ON PAGE 2 REGARDING COURSE AVAILABILITY 2011-2012 COURSE MANUAL • 28 545 MARKETING III - 1 Credit. Advisor approval is required. This Independent Study course is for the student who wishes to become a member of GCHS’s DECA Chapter (an association of marketing and management students) and stresses youth leadership as mandated by the RAP. Students will be required to complete all activities that will enable them to compete in the Merit Awards Program, a nationally recognized DECA competition or Regional, State and National Competitions, as well as take part in the local chapter activities planned for the year. Each student must meet the requirements of the chapter constitution.

546 MARKETING IV - 1 Credit. Co-requisite: Marketing III. Advisor approval is required. Students will be given credit for working in the school store during free periods, provided that they work the required number of days. Schedules can be arranged to meet individual class schedules. Performance evaluations will be given by student management and the advisor.

552 COLLEGE MARKETING I (New York Institute of Technology accredited) - 1 Credit. This dynamic course provides a basic introduction to the field of Marketing and Management. Topics include marketing theory, research with firms, promotion, sales and advertising. Students have the opportunity to develop marketing programs for school and business. Hands-on experience in the school store is provided. This course allows the student an opportunity to earn three college credits. (Please note: a NYIT tuition fee is required to receive college credit).

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TECHNOLOGY

In an era when the world has become increasingly dependent upon technical solutions to problems, the Technology Department is challenged to provide all students with technological literacy as part of their fundamental education. The technology program shifts the emphasis of the traditional industrial arts curriculum from learning to use tools, machines, and the making of products from wood, plastics and metals to the understanding of systems of technology in the home and the workplace. Systems of technology in fields such as production, transportation, construction and communications will be emphasized. The program will continue to rely on hands-on applied activities. Instruction will make extensive use of tools, machines, materials and processes in an instructional laboratory. All courses include topics highlighting careers in related fields and safety considerations, practices and procedures.

TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVE COURSES

569 WOODWORKING - .5 Credit. A basic course in woodworking. Using a wide variety of hand and power tools, students will learn to identify the qualities and uses of various kinds of wood. Some projects will be required, while others will be of the student's choosing. One day per week will be devoted to study from a textbook and worksheets. All students will be required to keep a notebook, and grades will be based on the quality of work and on written tests. Elective course.

576 DESIGN AND DRAWING FOR PRODUCTION (formerly Mechanical Drawing) - 1 Credit. A beginning course in which the student will learn to use the tools, practices and techniques of the draftsman. Students will learn about the various kinds of drawing, such as isometric, oblique and orthographic projection, and will make drawings in each of these areas, including dimensioning in both the English and metric systems. Students will learn how to make blueprints from their own drawings. This course is basic to anyone interested in drafting as a career. It is of great value to anyone interested in a trade, to prospective engineers, and to those interested in any kind of an industrial career. The use of CAD/CAM is stressed in this course as recommended by the NYS Ed. Department.

577 TECHNICAL ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING (R) - .5 Credit. A basic course in architectural drawing. Familiarization with architectural blueprints, building materials, construction principles, planning and designing of homes will be stressed. This course, plus at least one half-year of Structures - Residential, will provide a good basic education for anyone interested in any phase of architecture or construction.

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Today’s students live in a world that is increasingly dependent upon science and technology. We expect medicine to cure our ills, electronics to inform, entertain, and calculate for us and, in general, for science to improve our quality of life by solving the problems which we encounter in the physical world. New York State Education Department requirements necessary for a high school diploma include the following: The passage of a Regents exam in science (65 or greater) along with three additional science credits, in which one credit must be Living Environment, one credit from any of the Physical Setting Regents courses, and one credit from an elective. For a student to achieve an Advanced Regents Diploma the necessary requirements include the following: The passage of two Regents exams in science, with a 65 or greater, along with the passage of three additional science Regents courses. It is the purpose of the Science Department at Glen Cove High School to provide an environment where students can explore scientific concepts, approach problems from many perspectives, and become literate in scientific issues. SCIENCE PATHWAYS ESL Basic Student Grade Level May Vary Science

ESL Student Grade Level May Vary General Science

Electives: Regents Honors Electives: Innovations Astronomy Living 9th Grade Living Intro to Science Environment Environmental Studies Environment Research Innovations Intro to Science MST Research MST

Electives: Regents 10th Grade Honors Electives: Earth Science Chemistry Advanced Science Advanced Science Research Research Astronomy Astronomy Environmental Studies Forensic Science Environmental Studies Forensic Science II Forensic Science Forensic Science SUPA Forensic Science II Innovations Forensic Science SUPA Regents 11th Grade Honors Intro to Science Innovations Chemistry Physics Research Marine Biology Intro to Science Marine Biology II Research MST Marine Biology AP Options: Marine Biology II AP Biology Regents MST 12th Grade AP Options AP Chemistry Physics AP Environmental Science AP Physics

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413 HONORS LIVING ENVIRONMENT (H) - 1 Credit. Prerequisite: teacher recommendation; or the recommendation of the science coordinator. A one-year course providing an in-depth treatment of the topics covered in the SAT Subject Test Syllabus. It is recommended for students who may be considering a career in a science-related profession, and for students prepared to accept a challenge beyond the rigors of a Regents-level course. Class meetings alternate by day between single and double periods. Laboratory requirement: A minimum of 1200 laboratory minutes, and a written report of each laboratory exercise completed. Assessment: Various assessments will be used, such as laboratory reports, projects, tests, class participation, homework and Regents examination.

415 LIVING ENVIRONMENT (R) - 1 Credit. This is a one-year course providing students with a basic understanding of biological processes and generalizations. Topics include unity and diversity in living things, maintenance in living things, human physiology, reproduction and development, genetics, evolution and ecology. Course meetings alternate by day between single and double periods. Laboratory requirement: Successful completion of a minimum of 1200 laboratory minutes, and a written report of each laboratory exercise completed. Assessment: Various assessments will be used, including but not limited to laboratory reports, projects, tests, class participation, homework and Regents examination.

EARTH SCIENCE COURSES

401 PHYSICAL SETTING: REGENTS EARTH SCIENCE - 1 Credit. Prerequisite: teacher recommendation; or the recommendation of the science coordinator. This is a one- year course on the physical materials making up the planet Earth and the surrounding environment. Nine core topics and at least two additional optional topics are covered from the New York State Regents Earth Science Syllabus. Class meetings alternate by day between single and double periods. Laboratory requirement: Completion of a minimum of 1200 laboratory minutes, and a written report of each laboratory exercise completed. In addition, considerable emphasis is placed on data analysis and problem solving. Assessment: Various assessments will be used, such as laboratory reports, projects, tests, class participation, homework and Regents examination.

CHEMISTRY COURSES

419 PHYSICAL SETTING: HONORS CHEMISTRY (H) - 1 Credit. Prerequisite: A grade of 85 or better in Earth Science, passing the Earth Science Regents, Living Environment Regents, and completion of/or enrollment in Algebra 2/Trigonometry. Placement is also based on teacher recommendation and approval of the science coordinator. A one-year course providing an in-depth analysis of the topics covered in the NYS Regents Chemistry Syllabus. Topics from the SAT Subject Test Syllabus will also be covered. It is recommended for students who appreciate the analytical relationship between science and mathematics. Class meetings alternate by day between single and double periods. Laboratory requirement: Successful completion of a minimum of 1200 laboratory minutes, and a written report of each laboratory exercise completed. Assessment: Various assessments will be used, such as laboratory reports, projects, tests, class participation, homework and Regents examination.

*PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTE ON PAGE 2 REGARDING COURSE AVAILABILITY 2011-2012 COURSE MANUAL • 32 420 PHYSICAL SETTING: REGENTS CHEMISTRY (R) - 1 Credit. Prerequisite: Completion of Regents Earth Science and Regents Living Environment with Regents credit, and completion of/or enrollment in Algebra 2/Trigonometry are recommended. An examination of the basic laws of chemistry are presented in the classroom and reinforced in the laboratory. Much material is presented quantitatively. Class meetings alternate by day between single and double periods. Laboratory requirement: Successful completion of a minimum of 1200 laboratory minutes, and a written report of each laboratory exercise completed. Assessment: Various assessments will be used, such as laboratory reports, projects, tests, class participation, homework and Regents examination.

PHYSICS COURSES

498 PHYSICAL SETTING: REGENTS PHYSICS (R) - 1 Credit. Prerequisite: Completion of Living Environment and Earth Science, as well as passing the Regents exam in both. Completion of Chemistry with a 65 or better, as well as passing the Chemistry Regents exam and completion of/or enrollment in Algebra 2/Trigonometry. This is a one- year course on the basic laws of physics. Vectors, forces, motion, wave phenomena, electricity, magnetism, nuclear and atomic physics and other major topics in physics are covered. Class meetings alternate by day between single and double periods. Laboratory requirement: Successful completion of a minimum of 1200 laboratory minutes, and a written report of each laboratory exercise completed. Assessment: Various assessments will be used, such as laboratory reports, projects, tests, class participation, homework, and Regents examination.

430 PHYSICAL SETTING: HONORS PHYSICS (H) - 1 Credit. Prerequisite: Completion of Living Environment and Earth Science, as well as passing the Regents exam in both. Completion of Chemistry with an 85 or better, as well as passing the Chemistry Regents exam and completion of/or enrollment in Algebra 2/Trigonometry. This is a one-year course on the basic laws of physics. Vectors, forces, motion, wave phenomena, electricity, magnetism, nuclear and atomic physics and other major topics in physics are covered. Class meetings alternate by day between single and double periods. Laboratory requirement: Successful completion of a minimum of 1200 laboratory minutes, and a written report of each laboratory exercise completed. Assessment: Various assessments will be used, such as laboratory reports, projects, tests, class participation, homework and Regents examination.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES

450 ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY (AP) - 1 Credit. Prerequisite: Completion of Earth Science, Chemistry, and Honors Living Environment, with a final average of 85 or better, as well as passing the Regents examination in each. This is a one-year course in biology for science majors, taught on a college level, which deals with life on the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels. Included is an emphasis on laboratory work. Extensive outside reading and independent study is expected. The course includes preparation for the Advanced Placement Examination in Biology. Class meetings alternate by day between single and double periods. Laboratory requirement: Students are expected to devote a significant amount of time to laboratory exercises; some field work may be required, as well as possible participation in independent research. Assessment: Various assessments will be used, such as laboratory work (as evidenced by written reports, initiative, and skills demonstrated to the instructor), tests, projects, class participation, homework, and a final examination/project. The student must take the Advanced Placement Examination in Biology in order to receive AP credit for this class.

33 • GLEN COVE HIGH SCHOOL *PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTE ON PAGE 2 REGARDING COURSE AVAILABILITY 422 ADVANCED PLACEMENT CHEMISTRY (AP) - 1 Credit. Prerequisites: Completion Earth Science, Living Environment, and Honors Chemistry (all completed with a final grade of 85 or better), as well as passing the Regents examination in each; the recommendation of a teacher or the district science coordinator is also required. This is a one-year course in chemistry, taught on a college level, which deals with the structure of matter, kinetic theory of gases, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, oxidation-reduction, descriptive chemistry, and the basic concepts of organic chemistry. Heavy emphasis is placed on laboratory work. The course includes preparation for the Advanced Placement Chemistry Examination. Class meetings alternate by day between single and double periods. Laboratory requirement: Students are expected to devote a significant amount of time to laboratory exercises. Laboratory experiments will be qualitative and quantitative and stress the analytical relationship between science and mathematics. Assessment: Various assessments will be used, such as tests, projects, class participation, homework, laboratory reports, analysis of laboratory unknowns, and a final examination/project. The student must take the Advanced Placement Examination in Chemistry in order to receive AP credit for this class.

432 ADVANCED PLACEMENT PHYSICS (AP) - 1 Credit. Prerequisites: Completion of Earth Science, Living Environment, Chemistry, Honors Physics, and Algebra 2/Trigonometry (all completed with a final grade of 85 or better), as well as passing the Regents in each. The recommendation of a teacher or the district science coordinator is also required. This is a one-year course in Physics providing a systematic and intensive introduction to the main principles of non-calculus-based college physics. The course emphasizes the development of problem solving at the college level. The course provides a foundation in physics for students pursuing life science, pre-medicine, and applied science careers. Course content includes: kinematics, motion in a plane, statics, dynamics (Newton's Laws), work, energy, multiple systems of particles, rotational dynamics, simple harmonic motion, thermodynamics, electricity, circuitry, magnetism and magnetostatics, waves, optics, modern physics, nuclear physics and special relativity. The course meets nine times in a six-day cycle. Laboratory requirement: Students are expected to devote a significant amount of time to laboratory exercises. Laboratory experiments will be performed at a college level and may include computer simulations. Assessment: Various assessments will be used, such as tests, laboratory reports, projects, class participation, homework, and a final examination/project. The student must take the Advanced Placement Examination in Physics in order to receive AP credit for this class.

452 ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (AP) - 1 Credit. Prerequisite: Regents Earth Science, Regents Living Environment and Regents Chemistry, each completed with a final average of 85 or better, as well as passing the Regents examination in each. The goal of the course is to provide students with the scientific principles, concepts and methodologies needed to understand the interrelationships between people and their environment and also, to identify and analyze environmental problems, both natural and human made, to assess the risks associated with these problems and to identify solutions for resolving or preventing them. Class meetings alternate by day between single and double periods. The course is comparable to a one-semester introductory college course and has a significant laboratory/field work component. Extensive outside reading and independent study are expected. Assessment: Various assessments will be used, such as tests, laboratory reports, projects, class participation, homework, and a final examination/project. The student must take the Advanced Placement Examination in Environmental Science in order to receive AP credit for this class.

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449 ASTRONOMY - .5 Credit. Prerequisite: Successful completion of a Regents science course. This is an in-depth study of the solar system including the sun, planets and the moons thereof, asteroids, comets, local space exploration as well as other celestial phenomena, our galaxy and the universe. Astronomical theories, historical perspectives, galactic movement and stellar positions, as well as other astronomical data will be considered. Some post-school-day field experiences are possible. Laboratory requirement: Teacher demonstrations, field trips, and reports will vary according to the subject matter being covered. Assessment: Various assessments will be used, such as tests, reports, projects, class participation, homework and final examination/project.

455 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES - .5 Credit. Prerequisite: Successful completion of a Regents science course. Emphasis will be placed on the biotic environment required by a variety of living things and their direct effect on other living things, including the human condition and environmental conditions that exist. Economic, social, political, ethical and legal aspects of environmental concerns will be explored with an emphasis on local concerns. Laboratory requirement: Teacher demonstrations, field trips, laboratory activities and reports will vary according to the topic being studied. Additionally, some community activities will be required. Assessment: Various assessments will be used, such as tests, reports, projects, class participation, homework and a final examination/project.

453 INTRODUCTION TO SCIENCE RESEARCH (H) - 1 Credit. This course will help students formulate ideas concerning an investigation and state an original design to solve a problem. This course is not to be taken in lieu of the traditional science requirement. This is a one-year course which requires independent work on a research project, done with the assistance of a mentor working in the student’s chosen field of scientific research. Additional meeting time with the teacher/mentor is imperative. It is the intent of this course to develop projects which will be entered into local and national competitions. Laboratory requirement: Initiation of a science project is required. Assessment: Various assessments will be used, such as tests, reports, and a proposal for research projects and an end of the year symposium.

457 ADVANCED SCIENCE RESEARCH (H) - 1 Credit. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Introduction to Science Research and teacher and science coordinator recommendation. This course is for students who wish to continue research begun in the introductory course. Students are encouraged to continue taking this course until graduation. Laboratory requirement: Continuation of project development and laboratory requirement started in the prerequisite course. Assessment: Various assessments will be used, such as presentation of a research project at a local and/or national competition, and an end of the year symposium. Credit(s) is available through SUNY Albany (fee is required).

451 FORENSIC SCIENCE - .5 Credit. Prerequisite: Living Environment. The course introduces skills of forensic science. Investigations in fiber analysis, fingerprinting and blood sample analysis will assist students in problem solving. This course is strongly recommended to students who are considering a career in a health-related field or police science. Simulated crime scene investigations will take place. Assessment: Various assessments will be used, such as class participation, homework, tests, projects, and final examination/project.

35 • GLEN COVE HIGH SCHOOL *PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTE ON PAGE 2 REGARDING COURSE AVAILABILITY 457 FORENSIC SCIENCE II (R) - .5 Credit. Prerequisite: Forensic Science. The Forensic Science II class will expand on materials and skills explored in the Forensics elective along with the exploration of several new topics. Where the first course focused on the forensic analysis of evidence collected from the crime scene, the second course will encourage the students to begin drawing conclusions about their findings and more deeply explore investigative techniques. Examples of new topics that will be covered include Forensic Psychology, Profiling, and Forensic Anthropology.

458 FORENSIC SUPA - .5 Credit. This course is focused upon the application of scientific methods and techniques to crime and law. Recent advances in scientific methods and principles have had an enormous impact upon law enforcement and the entire criminal justice system. In this course, scientific methods specifically relevant to crime detection and analysis will be presented. No prior chemistry instruction is required or assumed but the course should appeal to those who also have also had high school chemistry. Emphasis is placed upon understanding the science behind techniques used in evaluating physical evidence. Topics included are blood analysis, organic and chemistry toxicology, fiber comparisons, paints, glass compositions and fragmentation, fingerprints, soil comparisons, and arson investigation, among others.

470 MARINE BIOLOGY - .5 Credit. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Living Environment. This course dealing with various scientific disciplines used to study the ocean. This course is designed for the student seeking to gain a basic understanding of the physical, chemical and biological processes of the marine environment.

471 MARINE BIOLOGY II (R) - .5 Credit. This course will study the way in which marine ecosystems and the organisms that live in them have changed and are changing in recent times. It will focus on the impact of humans on the marine environment and the importance of the marine environment on human existence. Finally, this course will provide a perspective that encourages marine eco-friendly practices and the ways in which the marine environment can be researched and studied.

402 MST (MATH, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY) RESEARCH - .5 Credit. Prerequisite: None. Math, Science and Technology is a project-based course that seeks to creatively challenge students. Using the basic principles of engineering and design, students are able to explore robotics, bridge building, rocketry and other subjects that relate to various aspects of physical mechanics. The extent of the course is not limited to mechanics. The course is open ended and depends on student interest; the choice of project material could branch into other areas of physics, mathematics or technology. The atmosphere of the class is essentially experimental and driven by the curiosity of the students. Students will also read various scientific magazines and journals to exercise their imagination. The possibilities suggested by these articles are meant to directly relate to the future of math, science or technology and consequently to their future as well. Assessment: Various assessments will be used, such as projects, project analyses, class participation, and homework.

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37 • GLEN COVE HIGH SCHOOL *PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTE ON PAGE 2 REGARDING COURSE AVAILABILITY SOCIAL STUDIES The Social Studies curriculum of Glen Cove High School offers a scope of course offerings that includes both courses required by New York State and electives based on student interest. The following chart illustrates the Glen Cove High School Social Studies program of course offerings, Grades 9-12. 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.

SOCIAL STUDIES PATHWAYS

Global History 9H Global History ESL Global History Prereq: 8SS, 8HSS 9R 9

AP World History Global History 10H Global ESL Global Prereq: Global History Prereq: Global 9R, History 10R History 10 9H Global 9H

AP American History American History American ESL American Prereq: AP World 11H History 11R Government History Prereq: & Economics Global History 10H Global History 10R Global History 10H

Electives: AP American Economics & Half Year: Government & Modern Participation in Trial & Debate (9-12) Economics Government Sociology (9-12) Prereq: American The Changing Role of Women (11-12) History 11H, Criminal Justice (11-12) AP American History Psychology ( 11-12) Constitutional Law (11-12) Full Year: Comparative Philosophy (11-12) AP European History – Grade 12 Only Art History (11-12) C.A.U.S.E. (12)

*PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTE ON PAGE 2 REGARDING COURSE AVAILABILITY 2011-2012 COURSE MANUAL • 38 202 GLOBAL HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY 1 - 1 Credit. The 9th grade Global History course is designed to incorporate New York standards and focuses on Ancient Civilizations, Medieval Times, the Renaissance, the Age of Exploration, and the Age of Kings. Themes for the year include cultural diffusion, migrations, government, belief systems, trade and conflict. This course represents the first half of a two-year curriculum, with a midterm and a culminating final exam. Grade 9.

201 GLOBAL HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY 1 HONORS (H) - 1 Credit. This course requires more critical, analytical, and creative writing activities based on a variety of works read, as well as the inclusion of required independent and group research projects whereby students utilize methods of inquiry from history and other social sciences to identify, analyze, and interpret information. This program’s pedagogical foundation consists of the skills, concepts and strategies that students need for success in AP courses and college-level work. A summer assignment is required. All students take a midterm and a culminating final exam. Grade 9.

203AIS GLOBAL CONNECTIONS 9 AIS - This 9th grade course is for students who have exhibited weaknesses in mastering the skills and concepts in grade 8. It is an activity- centered program that will better prepare students for success in the Global History and Geography (grade 9) course. Emphasis will be placed on mastering the key concepts, themes, thematic essays and document-based questions. Grade 9.

211GH GLOBAL HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY 2 - 1 Credit. The 10th grade Global History and Geography course represents the second year of a two- year exploration of global studies. Starting with the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment, students study the evolution of revolution, the basis behind conflict, change in governmental systems and the creation of political, social and economic structures found in nations around the world. The curriculum finishes with an exploration of modern global issues. The course concludes with the mandatory Global History and Geography Regents examination. Grade 10.

210GH GLOBAL HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY 2 HONORS - 1 Credit. This Honors course requires more critical, analytical and creative writing activities based on a variety of works read, as well as the inclusion of required independent and group research projects whereby students utilize methods of inquiry from history and other social sciences to identify, analyze and interpret information. A summer assignment is required. The course concludes with the mandatory Global History and Geography Regents examination. The curriculum is aligned to prepare students to take the World History SAT Subject Test. Grade 10.

213 ADVANCED PLACEMENT WORLD HISTORY - 1 Credit. This course is intended to develop greater understanding of the evolution of global processes and contacts in different types of human societies. The AP World History course highlights the nature of changes in global frameworks and their causes and consequences, as well as comparisons among major societies. A summer assignment is mandatory. Students take the Advanced Placement examination in May for possible college credit, as well as the Global History and

39 • GLEN COVE HIGH SCHOOL *PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTE ON PAGE 2 REGARDING COURSE AVAILABILITY Geography examination in June. Prerequisite: Global 9H. The course curriculum is aligned to prepare students to take the World History SAT Subject Test. Grade 10.

214AIS GLOBAL CONNECTIONS AIS - .5 Credit. This 10th grade course is for students who have exhibited weaknesses in mastering the skills and concepts of Global History and Geography 1 (Grade 9). It is an activity-centered program that will better prepare our at-risk students for the Global History and Geography Regents. Emphasis will be placed on mastering thematic essays and document-based questions. Grade 10.

221 AMERICAN HISTORY - 1 Credit. The 11th grade United States History & Government course is based on the New York State Social Studies Curriculum. It is designed to provide students with a culminating survey of the major forces of their national history. The curriculum calls for students to learn about the structure and function of government, and the role of citizenship. The major themes of the course include: Constitutional Foundations, Nationalism, Sectionalism, Industrialization, American Business, Industry and Labor, Progressive Movement, Prosperity and Depression, Global Crisis, World in Uncertain Times and the Decade in Change. The course culminates with the American History Regents. Grade 11.

220H AMERICAN HISTORY (H) - 1 Credit. This Honors course is more rigorous and requires activities such as simulations, debates over Supreme Court cases and higher-level reading. This course requires initiative and behavior that reflects self-directed work activities, critical thinking and a strong sense of individual responsibility. This program’s pedagogical foundation consists of the skills, concepts and strategies that students need for success in AP courses and college-level work. A summer assignment is required. All students take the American History Regents exam in June.

219 ADVANCED PLACEMENT AMERICAN HISTORY - 1 Credit. This course will allow juniors to develop disciplined work and study habits that will equip them to realize lifelong academic and professional objectives. The AP program was designed to give more intensive instruction in college preparatory work to the most able students and therefore enable them to make better use of their time in school. The Advanced Placement Program in American History is designed to develop critical thinking and analytical writing skills necessary to deal with factual and interpretive problems inherent in the study of American History. A summer assignment is mandatory. Students take the Advanced Placement examination in May for possible college credit and the Regents examination in U.S. History and Government in June. The curriculum is aligned to prepare students to take the American History SAT Subject Test. Prerequisite: Global 10H or AP World History. Grade 11.

223AIS AMERICAN ISSUES AIS - .5 Credit. This 11th grade course is for students who have exhibited weaknesses in mastering the skills and concepts of Global History and Geography (grade 10). It is an activity-centered program that will better prepare at-risk students for the U.S. History Regents. Emphasis will be placed on mastering the key concepts, themes, thematic essays and document-based questions. Grade 11.

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238 ECONOMICS - .5 Credit. This one-semester course is designed to provide seniors with the economic knowledge and skills that will enable them to function as informed and economically literate citizens in our society and in the world. Upon completion of the course the students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the operation of the economic system of the United States, the economic interdependence of the world today, and the basic differences between major economic systems. Grade 12.

236 PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNMENT - .5 Credit. This is a mandated course for all seniors. The primary goal of the course is to encourage the development of civic- minded individuals. Students will be encouraged to become actively involved with various public policies on the local, state and national level. Grade 12.

SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVE COURSES

The course descriptions that follow should be studied carefully. Students who desire further information should consult with their counselors, social studies teachers, and/or coordinator. Students may obtain a social studies major by completing 5 credits.

226 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW - .5 Credit. This course promotes the understanding of constitutional frameworks for criminal justice procedures and policies, not to produce Constitutional scholars per se, but to enable student proficiencies in the scholarly study of law and its application. Open to Grade 11 (semester 2 only) and Grade 12.

227 THE CHANGING ROLE OF WOMEN - .5 Credit. This course is designed to address essential questions regarding the changing roles of women in American society. A variety of primary and authentic reading sources will be studied. Students will be encouraged to practice and implement critical analysis techniques in interpreting and analyzing. The roles of women in social/religious, political, economic, and military life will be addressed. In doing so, the course will be linked to other curricula currently being taught at Glen Cove High School. Grades 11 and 12.

230 CRIMINAL JUSTICE - .5 Credit. Designed to introduce the student to the fundamental operations of the criminal court and the laws that affect that court. Crime prevention and law enforcement are stressed. Guest speakers and field trips are planned. Grades 11 & 12.

234 PSYCHOLOGY - .5 Credit. This elective is designed for the college bound and non- college-bound student alike. Topics include learning, forgetting, conditioning, thinking, drives, motivation, emotions, anxieties, frustration and conflict situations. Half of the course is devoted to a study of personality development, psychological testing and abnormal psychology (neuroses, psychoses, and personality disorders). Included in the course are various psychological experiments such as those used by psychologists. Grades 11 and 12.

41 • GLEN COVE HIGH SCHOOL *PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTE ON PAGE 2 REGARDING COURSE AVAILABILITY 237A ADVANCED PLACEMENT IN AMERICAN GOVERNMENT & MODERN ECONOMICS - 1 Credit. This elective for seniors gives the student an opportunity to pursue college-level studies in American Government while still in secondary school. Students must have approval of the coordinator prior to registration. Summer assignment is mandatory. This course may be used as a substitute for Participation in Government. Prerequisite: AP American History or American History Honors. Grade 12.

225 ADVANCED PLACEMENT EUROPEAN HISTORY - 1 Credit. This course is intended for qualified students who wish to complete a college introductory course in European history. The Advanced Placement European History course deals chronologically with events from approximately 1450 to the twenty-first century. That is from the High Renaissance to the present. This course centers on three themes: (1) Political and Diplomatic History; (2) Intellectual and Cultural History; and (3) Social and Economic History. A summer assignment is required. Students take the Advanced Placement examination in European History in May for possible college credit. Prerequisite: AP American History or American History Honors. Grade 12.

229 TRIAL AND DEBATE - .5 Credit. Students will develop valuable speaking and analytical skills while studying and researching fact, policy, and value-based debate propositions. The course will prepare them for participation in competitions such as Mock Trial, Model Congress, and Lincoln-Douglas debates. It will also teach life skills, enabling them to participate with confidence in both business conferences and town meetings. Grades 9-12.

232 C.A.U.S.E. - 1 Credit. This course will emphasize the study of public policy and the role of policy in finding solutions to local concerns and issues. After an initial identification of a problem, students will research how and why the problem arose, identify policies that now exist and implement activities to improve the problem. Students must attend various meetings within the community and complete 60 hours of community service during the school year. Prerequisites include membership of the C.A.U.S.E. club and an interview before students are considered for the course.

2011-2012 COURSE MANUAL • 42 233 SOCIOLOGY - .5 Credit. This elective encourages all students to take a good look at themselves and their society. Through sociological research students learn basic terms and theories and are encouraged to create a project demonstrating what they have learned about social class, behaviors, stratification and change. Course is open to students 9-12.

235 COMPARATIVE PHILOSOPHY - 1 Credit. This is an Honors-level elective for qualified juniors and seniors who seek the challenge and the depth of a university-level philosophy course. Essentially, Comparative Philosophy will explore the myriad avenues of human thought from the ancient classical civilizations to the 20th Century, plus their influence on society, art and literature. The course will traverse discourse through both Eastern (Daoism, Zen Buddhism, etc.) and Western (Existentialism, Romanticism, etc.) cultures - from the famous, Aristotle and Freud, to the infamous, Machiavelli and Nietzsche. The course will not only feature major philosophers of a period, such as Socrates and Plato, but lesser-known, influential ones such as Epicurius and Zeno. Topics will range from “What is good?” to “What is real?” Grading will be based on a mix of exams, research papers and classroom projects, i.e., debates. Grades 11 & 12.

237 ART HISTORY - 1 Credit. This is an Honors-level elective for qualified juniors and seniors. Students will acquire an understanding and enjoyment of architecture, sculpture, painting, and other art forms within a historical and cultural context. Art History emphasizes understanding works of art within their historical context by examining issues such as politics, religion, patronage, gender, function, ethnicity. Students will also learn how to understand works of art through both contextual and visual analysis. The course will also include field trips to various museums and galleries. The course will feature art from the ancient period to modern day. Grading will be based on a mix of exams, research, and classroom projects.

ESL SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES

651SS ESL SOCIAL STUDIES 9 - 1 Credit. Prerequisite: ESL Global History Skills or equivalent. This course is designed for ESL students as preparation for Regents level Global History. The curriculum is adapted to the needs of the ESL students by using methodology that assists them in the development of the four language modalities while they master the content. This course must be taken in conjunction with 647GHU, a Regents Global History 9 course.

651SS ESL GLOBAL HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY 1 - 1 Credit. This course is designed for 9th grade ESL students who are preparing for the Regents exam in Global History at the end of 10th grade. The curriculum follows the New York State Global History syllabus and is adapted to meet the needs of ESL students since it is linked with 647GHU, which offers an additional period for reinforcement of key concepts and themes. A final exam is given at the end of the school year. Grade 9.

43 • GLEN COVE HIGH SCHOOL *PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTE ON PAGE 2 REGARDING COURSE AVAILABILITY 647GHU GLOBAL HISTORY 9/ESL - 1 Credit. Prerequisite: ESL Social Studies or equivalent. This course is team-taught by an ESL teacher and a Social Studies teacher. It is designed to prepare ESL students for the Global History and Geography Regents Examination at the end of Grade 10.

646AGE ESL AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS - 1 Credit. Prerequisite: Completion of ESL II course and ESL/Global Skills/Studies. This course is designed to follow the ESL/Social Studies course for any students who entered the District as 11th or 12th graders and students enrolled in Global History 10. (These students are exempt from the Global History Regents requirement.) This course precedes the Regents course in American History through Constitutional Law. It provides instruction in issues of American Government and participation of individuals in the governing process, as well as an introduction to Economics. The course satisfies the Senior requirement, Participation in Government and Economics.

*PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTE ON PAGE 2 REGARDING COURSE AVAILABILITY 2011-2012 COURSE MANUAL • 44 SPECIAL EDUCATION

The High School Special Education Department consists of the following programs: Resource Room, Consultant Teacher/Resource Room and Special Education Vocational Program. The goal of the Special Education Department is to provide each student with the most-appropriate educational program based upon his/her individual needs.

The Vocational/RCT Program classes are designed to provide a highly structured learning environment with an emphasis on life skills curriculum and vocational planning. Students participating in the program can earn an IEP Diploma upon graduation. Resource room classes provide students with specialized supplementary instruction to permit each student to be challenged to his/her optimal learning potential. The Consultant Teacher/Resource Room Program provides resource room assistance and additional in-class support from a special education teacher. Students participating in the Consultant Teacher/Resource Room Program work toward receiving a Regents or local diploma upon graduation.

The current course offerings in the Special Education Vocational Program are:

LIFE SKILLS ENGLISH 9, 10, 11 - 1 Credit. These courses are designed for the improvement of reading and writing skills.

LIFE SKILLS ENGLISH 12 - 1 Credit. This course is designed to enhance skills learned in the previous English classes. Its purpose is to help the students become independent, literate members of society.

LIFE SKILLS MATH 9 - 1 Credit. This course is designed to prepare students in the fundamental basics of General Math.

LIFE SKILLS MATH 10, 11, 12 - 1 Credit. These courses stress personal consumer math and business math principles. The goal of the courses is to provide students with life skills.

LIFE SKILLS SOCIAL STUDIES 9, 10, 11, 12 - 1 Credit. These courses prepare the students with a basic historical and cultural knowledge of social studies, emphasizing real-life connections and skills-based learning. The courses prepare students to take an active role in their family and community life.

LIFE SKILLS SCIENCE 9 - 1 Credit. This course provides a review of basic science concepts and process skills in General Science.

45 • GLEN COVE HIGH SCHOOL *PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTE ON PAGE 2 REGARDING COURSE AVAILABILITY LIFE SKILLS SCIENCE 10 - 1 Credit. This is a basic biology course presenting key concepts which the students relate to everyday living. It prepares the students to make responsible decisions about nutrition and daily like skills.

LIFE SKILLS SCIENCE 11 - 1 Credit. This course is designed to educate the students about health-related topics such as safety, nutrition and family living. It prepares students to make responsible decisions about their own health.

LIFE SKILLS SCIENCE 12 - 1 Credit. The course is a survey approach in the four basic science areas and how they apply to everyday life and technology.

VOCATIONAL CLASS 9, 10, 11, 12 - 1 Credit. These classes deal with the process of a secondary student assessing his/her strengths and interests in terms of vocational planning, making choices and gaining practical experiences. In addition, there will be field trips when applicable and travel training.

RESOURCE CENTER - This program is available to CSE students who require alternate teaching strategies. It is designed to coordinate the regular classroom experience and the student's individualized education program.

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155 TV PRODUCTION I - 1 Credit. Meets for two periods per day for one semester. The course will involve the student in various aspects of videotape production, including the use of videotape equipment, graphics, lighting, script writing, direction, audio control, camera work, and editing. Only open to juniors and seniors. Class size is limited.

156 TV PRODUCTION II - 1 Credit. Meets for two periods per day for one semester. This course is open only to those students who have successfully completed TV-I. Students are expected to produce more sophisticated TV shows that reveal mastery of TV techniques learned in TV-I. Teacher approval is necessary for registration into this course. Only open to juniors and seniors. Class size is limited.

158 TV PRODUCTION III/I.S. - .5 Credit. Prerequisite: TV Production II. Students assist in the TV I Productions, edit student productions and develop and edit scripts with students who are not signed up for TV, but would like to make a TV production.

161 TV PRODUCTION IV/I.S. - .5 Credit. Prerequisite: TV III/I.S. Students assemble a complete Cablevision production using creative works from TV I and TV II students' productions. The student is to create a full-length documentary.

168 W.I.S.E. ENGLISH (See description under English Department)

900 INNOVATIONS - 1 Credit. Have you ever thought of a great invention? Are you interested in developing a new invention, designing your own clothing, researching and solving community, national, or global problems? Have you ever thought that you could improve upon an existing product in the market today? If any of these questions sparks your thinking, then this is the course for you. This course will introduce students to the thinking necessary to become an innovator. It will focus on how to research, design, troubleshoot, and market an idea. It will allow students to follow their own research and development path toward creation of new ideas and products. Students will be required to apply skills in research, problem solving, critical analysis, written and oral communication as well as technology in order to take part in a final exhibition project.

47 • GLEN COVE HIGH SCHOOL *PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTE ON PAGE 2 REGARDING COURSE AVAILABILITY 877 ACTION LEARNING PROGRAM - ALP is a volunteer program for students who render service to the community or school. Open to students in all grades. 90 hours = .5 credit; 180 hours = 1 credit. (Maximum of 2 credits may be applied towards graduation.)

560 & 560F GENERAL WORK EXPERIENCE - Juniors and Seniors who are engaged in paid work experience after school during the school year can earn credit for each 180 hours of work. Proof of employment such as The General Work Experience Appraisal Form or a signed letter from the employer verifying the student’s hours must be submitted. Course #560 - .5 Credit (180 hours). Course #560F - 1 Full Credit (360 hours).

888 DRIVERS EDUCATION - (fees apply - see main office for details). This program is offered to provide instruction in the safe operation of a motor vehicle. Students receive safety instruction and practical driving experience. Enrollment in driver education is by application through the Main Office, and is subject to these conditions: Each semester seniors will be assigned first on the basis of age. The oldest juniors will then be offered opportunities to enroll, followed by the oldest sophomores. Students must be 16 years old by September 14th for the fall semester, by January 1st for the spring semester. Parents and students should be advised that a class DJ Driver's License, also known as a Junior License, is not valid in Nassau County unless an employer-issued Work Permit is attached. In addition, driver education will fulfill the requirement of the 20-hour practicum that is now required under the graduated licensing law of New York State. This course is graded on the basis of Pass or Fail. Fees apply. Mailings will be sent out twice a year with instructions.

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The Visual Arts Department offers a wide variety of courses ranging from the basic Studio in Art to Advanced Placement. There is no need for any special artistic talent to enjoy, and profit from, one or more of these courses. However, if a student is talented, and interested in art as a career, he/she may select a major sequence from the courses offered. Such students will be advised to prepare a portfolio of their work for college entrance and will probably choose to take the three-year art Regents examination. All courses offer the standard .5 credit for one semester and a full credit for one year. The Regents Action Plan requires students to complete 1 credit in Art and/or Music by their graduation. The following art courses fulfill this requirement.

701 STUDIO IN ART - 1 Credit. A first-year basic art course, in which the student gains an understanding of different art concepts, develops art skills, pursues individual creative expression, and achieves an appreciation of the world of arts. Areas covered are: Drawing, Painting, Scratch Board, Crafts, Collages, Three-Dimensional work, and Graphic Design.

702 DRAWING AND PAINTING - 1 Credit. Prerequisite: Studio in Art. Working with charcoal, pencil, ink, watercolor, and acrylic paints, the student will learn how to express subject matter in realistic, abstract, and nonobjective styles. Various techniques and methods of drawing and painting are covered. Students may prepare work for portfolio presentation. This course might provide the skills to advance to upper-level art courses such as AP Studio.

715 CREATIVE CRAFTS - 1 Credit. Students will learn the basic techniques of creating craft projects. Needlepoint, decoupage boxes, canvas bags, and stenciled jewelry boxes are some of the projects included in this full-year course. Students will incorporate the elements and principles of design into their creative crafts artwork.

716 MEDIA ART - 1 Credit. A yearlong introductory course using technology in art. Creative use of media through student involvement in computer graphics, animation, cartooning, and video. Students will use the computer as a graphic workstation, learn Photoshop, and create digital imagery. Studio in Art experience is recommended but not required.

717 COMPUTER GRAPHICS A (FALL) AND 718 COMPUTER GRAPHICS B (SPRING) - .5 Credit each semester. Prerequisite: Students must have satisfactorily completed one of the following foundation courses: Media Art, Studio in Art, or Design and Drawing. A half-year course using the computer as a medium to create art. Students will use various programs to produce, interpret, and evaluate art. They will learn to place their work in the context of Art History and Appreciation. Portfolio development and interdisciplinary skills will be stressed.

719 ANIMATION - .5 Credit. Prerequisite: Media Art. Students who have had Media Art and experience using our iMAC computers as a creative workstation will plan and create an original animated film. Examples of different animation techniques such as claymation will be viewed, analyzed and taught. Students will organize the preproduction through postproduction aspects of the animation process to a final product to be viewed. Interest in creative storytelling and filmmaking is a big plus. 705 FASHION DESIGN/ILLUSTRATION - 1 Credit. Prerequisite: Studio in Art. The stance and proportions of the fashion figure and face are taught in this course. Students will work with watercolors, markers, and colored pencils to create and render their original garments. Accessory and fabric design will be included in this fashion illustration program.

49 • GLEN COVE HIGH SCHOOL *PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTE ON PAGE 2 REGARDING COURSE AVAILABILITY 708 CERAMICS - .5 Credit. This is a basic course in pottery making which will cover the terms, skills and methods of construction involved in the making of ceramic objects. Students will learn to model clay by hand and to form shapes on the potter's wheel, as well as learn the techniques of firing and glazing, using the ceramic kiln. If desired, Advanced Ceramics may follow this course for a full credit.

709 CERAMICS II - .5 Credit. Prerequisite: Ceramics (708). This course will allow expansion of the basic skills acquired in Ceramics. More advanced techniques are introduced in the creation of more difficult projects. The course allows the pursuit of creative expression, as well as the production of useful and decorative ceramic objects.

711ADV ADVANCED VISUAL ARTS (H) - 1 Credit. Prerequisite: Must have taken Studio in Art or Fashion Design/Illustration or Media Art. Grades 10, 11 and 12 only. This course offers the art major, or other interested art students, the opportunity to refine and build upon skills acquired in any of the following basic courses: Drawing and Painting, Fashion and Design Illustration and Creative Crafts. Students who have completed one of the above courses may work for 20 weeks in that area. Students who have completed two of the above courses may work for 20 weeks in one area or 10 weeks in each area. Each student in Advanced Visual Art will work independently. At the beginning of the course the student will specify the area, or areas, of study he/she wishes to pursue. A written outline of that course of study, goals and objectives must be presented to the instructor. Work will be graded at intervals as it progresses, and a final project grade will be given.

712 ADVANCED PLACEMENT STUDIO ART - 1 Credit. Prerequisite: Studio in Art, Drawing and Painting, and Advanced Visual Arts. This Advanced Placement course is designed for students who are interested in the practical experience of art. AP Studio Art is not based on a written examination; however, students submit portfolios for evaluation at the end of the school year. The portfolio will show a basic three-section structure, which requires the student to show a fundamental competence and usage of understanding in visual concerns and methods. The student should demonstrate a depth of investigation and process of discovery and an understanding of visual principles and material techniques.

574 PHOTOGRAPHY I - .5 Credit. This is a basic course in photography using digital cameras including computer enhancement, special effects and the utilization of various techniques in Photoshop. Specific photographic assignments will be used to evaluate photo-taking skills. In addition, the history of photography, photographic composition, and various techniques will be taught. Cameras are supplied.

720 PHOTOGRAPHY II - .5 Credit. Prerequisite: Photography. This course builds on the skills previously learned in Digital Photography. In this course students will explore intermediate and advanced camera techniques, photographic styles, lighting, composition, digital photography and digital photo editing. The course outline will include applying production-planning techniques to image manipulation, legal and ethical issues, and an exploration of independent concepts.

721 ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY (H) - 1 Credit. In this course students will develop a breadth of work that reflects their own sense of style, subject matter, creativity, and desire to experiment. Students will explore photography and photographers as they exist in today’s modern world on a more personal and realistic level. It will be an environment of higher-level creativity, freedom, and discussion for those who want to go beyond the given projects and instruction in Photo I and Photo II. This class is for students who have completed Photo I and Photo II and who have a vested interest in the study of photography.

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SEPTEMBER

Seniors and Parents Guidance Information Night ...... Seniors and Parents

Individual Senior Interviews ...... Seniors and Parents

Notices for Early Action, Early Decision ...... Senior Class

Applications for College ...... Seniors

OCTOBER

SAT/ACT (for early decision) ...... Seniors

Sophomores and Freshman Guidance Information Night ...... Sophomores, Freshman, and Parents

Individual Senior Interviews continued ...... Seniors and Parents

Mini College Fairs ...... Juniors and Seniors

Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) administration ...... Juniors and (given during school day) Sophomores

Filing/Processing of College Applications ...... Seniors

Early Decision/Early Action Applications submitted to counselors (Minimum of two weeks before due date. Check high school and district calendars for specific deadlines.) ...... Seniors

NOVEMBER

Individual Senior Interviews continued ...... Seniors and Parents

Report Card Intervention provided to all students ...... All Grades

SAT Reasoning & Subject Test Administration ...... Seniors

51 • GLEN COVE HIGH SCHOOL *PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTE ON PAGE 2 REGARDING COURSE AVAILABILITY Onsite Admissions ...... Seniors

Processing/Filing of College Applications ...... Seniors

Community Service Update of Students ...... All Grades

DECEMBER

Individual Junior Interviews...... Juniors and Parents

Processing/Filing of College Applications (Check high school and district calendars for specific deadlines) . . . . .Seniors

SAT/ACT (ACT not given at GCHS) ...... Seniors

Early Decision/Early Action Applications submitted to counselors (Minimum of two weeks before due date. Check high school and district calendars for specific deadlines.) ...... Seniors

JANUARY

Interpretation of PSAT Scores (Evening) ...... Juniors and Sophomores

Course Selections for upcoming school year ...... Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors

Processing/Filing of Financial Aid Forms ...... Seniors

Individual Junior Interviews continued ...... Juniors and Parents

SAT Reasoning & Subject Test administration (not at GCHS) ...... Seniors and Juniors

Workshop: Financial Aid for College - How to apply, sources of financial aid, distribution of scholarship materials and financial aid applications...... Seniors, Juniors, and Parents (All are welcome!)

Orientation Program for incoming Freshman Parents...... 8th Grade Parents

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Individual Junior Interviews continued - to check progress and update career and educational plans...... Juniors and Parents

Individual Interviews to check progress and course selection for next grade ...... All Grades

ACT (not given at GCHS) ...... Juniors and Seniors

Career Exploration Trip to BOCES ...... Sophomores and Juniors

MARCH

SAT Reasoning Test administration ...... Juniors (check Test Centers, not given at GCHS)

Individual Sophomore Interviews ...... Sophomores and Parents

Community Service Update...... All Students

APRIL

Review postsecondary educational and vocational plans of graduating seniors ...... Seniors

ACT (given at GCHS) ...... Juniors

Grade 8 Student Orientation Program – Visit to HS ...... 8th Grade Students

MAY

SAT Reasoning & Subject Test administration ...... Juniors, Sophomores and Freshman

Advanced Placement Examinations ...... Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors

Finalize Community Service Projects for the Year ...... All Students

NCAA - Applications Submitted by Juniors ...... Juniors

53 • GLEN COVE HIGH SCHOOL JUNE

ACT (not given at GCHS) ...... Juniors Report Card Review ...... All Grades

Review of student programs and counsel students regarding summer school ...... All Grades

SAT Reasoning and Subject Test administration ...... Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors

JULY AND AUGUST

New Entrant Registration

Freshman Orientation – Last week in August. Date to be announced.

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