KINGS PARK HIGH SCHOOL

2021-2022 Course Offering Guide  

Principal Jason E. Huntsman

Assistant Principals

Jason R. Gelardi Karen Lessler Ed.D Corey T. Mammolito

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2021-2022 Course Offering Guide 2

The Kings Park Central School District Mission Statement  The Kings Park Central School District will provide an excellent                    education for all children. Students will be given the opportunity to                      develop academically, physically, socially, and emotionally, while              learning the necessary skills to communicate effectively. This will                  be accomplished in a stimulating and challenging environment that                  maximizes every resource available.  

Grades and Course   Requirements  

 

Report Cards: Report cards are made avail able four times each year. Report Cards are available through the Eschool Parent Portal. Copies will only be mailed to those parents who specifically request, in writing, that report cards be mailed. Parents should note the teachers’ comments and the attendance report as well as the class grade. Parents/Students should check the portal regularly.

Grading Practice: Individual classroom teachers provide students with grading procedures within the first few class sessions. Students learn the percentage breakdown of those activi ties that are used in determining class grades. Grades may consist of assessments, homework, projects, participation, etc.

Grade changes are made only during the G.A.P. (grade adjustment period, which is two 1 out of 4 cycles after the start of the next marking pe riod). Incompletes not changed during this G.A.P. are automatically turned into failures. Incompletes earned as a result of not taking a Regents Examination will remain until the next administration of the exam. Failure to take an administration of the Regents exam prior to the student’s graduation will result in an F or 0 be ing averaged into the course grade. Any student who believes that a quarter or final grade is in correct must first contact and discuss the issue with the classroom teacher.

Summer school grades are computed into the grade point average (GPA) utilizing the weighting

system determined in the program of studies. Please note: Summer school grades are

recalculated into the course average.  

 

Please note that all course information contained in this guide is subject to change. Courses will only be offered if a minimum enrollment is maintained. Many factors are taken into consideration when this determination is made, such as number of students, course/section conflicts, staffing, student interest, program interests, and availability of resources. Please also note that we try very hard to accommodate every course request made. However, due to various constraints, not every request will be or can be honored. Seniors will be given preference, if available seats are limited. This may entail the removal of students from a class (sophomores first, juniors second) in order for a senior to satisfy graduation requirements. Juniors receive the secondary preference. Finally, it is the expectation that all Kings Park High School students have a complete (full) schedule. There are no free periods or study halls allowed.

Table of Contents:

Grade and Course Requirements P. 2 Art P. 34-40 Developing your Essential Skills P. 3 Business P. 41 College and Career Readiness P. 4-7 English P. 42-50 Advanced Placement Options P. 8-9 F.A.C.S. P. 51-52 Steps in the Course Selection Process P. 9 Health/PE P. 53-55 General Scheduling Information P. 10-12 World Languages(LOTE) P. 56-60 Program Planning P. 13-18 Math P. 61-67 Supporting Student Success P. 19-23 Music P. 68-70 BOCES Educational Program P. 24 Science P. 71-78 Academic Eligibility/Other Information P. 25-26 Social Studies P. 79-89 Block Schedule information P. 27-28 Sports Medicine P. 90-91 Honor Societies P. 29-30 Technology P. 92-94 College-Bound Student Athletes P. 31-33

Developing Your Essential Skills - A Challenge for 2021-2022

Our goal is to establish clear standards of performance aligned to the 21st century skill demands that engage students in becoming life-long learners in a globally competitive environment.

The course catalog offers a broad range of experiences to engage and challenge you, whether you are following your passions or exploring new paths. To be able to make the most of these opportunities, and to ensure that you’re getting closer each day to being college, career, and community ready, it’s important that you develop Essential Skills:

● Writing ● Verbal Communication ● Global and Cultural Awareness ● Collaboration and Teamwork ● Creativity and Imagination ● Critical Thinking ● Problem Solving ● Informational Literacy ● Flexibility and Adaptability

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Kings Park High School Course Offering Guide

Kings Park High School’s curriculum is aligned with the New York State and Common Core Learning Standard (CCLS). These standards provide a clear and consistent framework to prepare our children for college and the workforce. These standards define the knowledge and skills students should have within their K-12 education careers. It is imperative that students graduate with the ability to succeed in entry level, credit-bearing academic college courses and/or in workforce training programs. Moving forward, coursework in all content areas will be anchored to these standards in order to ensure College and Career Readiness.

The Learning Standards:

● Are aligned with college and work expectations ● Are clear, understandable and consistent ● Include rigorous content and application of knowledge through higher-order skills ● Are informed by other top performing countries, so that all students are prepared to succeed in our global

economy and society ● Are evidence-based

In order to be successful in the future of their choosing, students will need to develop key skills and understandings, as defined by these learning standards, to be “College and Career Ready”:

● Demonstrate independence ● Build strong content knowledge ● Respond to the varying demands of audience, task, purpose, and discipline ● Comprehend as well as critique ● Value evidence ● Come to understand other perspectives and cultures ● Use technology and digital media strategically and capably

Students are encouraged to keep these key indicators in mind as they go through the course selection process.

Developing College Readiness Kings Park High School affords qualified high school students an opportunity to take college courses and earn college credits while learning in the high school environment through six (6) universities: Adelphi University, LIU Post, St. John’s University, SUNY at Stony Brook, Suffolk Community College, and Farmingdale State College. All courses offered by the post-secondary institutions listed above carry credit which may be applicable toward a degree at other colleges and universities. Applications, with registration instructions, will be distributed through the classroom teachers in September and January. Each institution has specific eligibility requirements and registration procedures that must be followed to ensure proper registration and receipt of course credit. Please note that the tuition fees are for the current school year and are subject to increase yearly. In the event that a student chooses to withdraw from a course, they must follow the deadlines and withdrawal procedures established by the credit granting institution. Please realize that there will be no financial reimbursement by the college or university if this occurs. To receive college credit for co-enrolled classes taken at Kings Park High School, students must request transcripts directly from the Registrar’s Office of the college or university granting credit. Please note that each college or university sets its own fees and deadlines. KPHS has no ability to alter the college or university dates or fees. The college or university may also have a minimum number of students needed to participate in order for the course to be offered for college

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credit at all. Specific information will be shared in the classes that offer these programs.

Listed below are the colleges and universities that Kings Park High School students can receive credit from, as well as general admissions, registration and contact information for each institution:

 College Level Courses Credit

LIU HS Scholars - English, Creative Writing, Poetry 3 LIU HS Scholars - Anatomy and Physiology 4-8

St. John’s University - Italian/Spanish 3 Adelphi University - Child Psychology, Athletic Training 3 Suffolk Community - College Excelsior Program Pre-Calculus, Statistics 3 Farmingdale State College - Robotics 3

Stony Brook ACE Program - English, U.S. History, News Literacy, ASL 3-6

ADELPHI UNIVERSITY: http://www.adelphi.edu/

Course Offered at KPHS:

College Athletic Training - College Sports Medicine (First Aid and Injury Care at Adelphi, Course 0852 167 080)

College Child Psychology (Child Growth and Development, Course EDU 121)

Students who receive a passing grade in the course will be eligible to receive Adelphi credit.

Cost to Student: $390.00 for 3 credits (2020-2021 School Year). Cost increases annually.

Admission Requirements: Students must have completed Biology R to take the College Sports Medicine Course.

Program is open to all juniors and seniors. Students with Financial Need: No provision for students presenting

financial need.

Farmingdale State College- https://www.farmingdale.edu/

Course Offered at KPHS :

Robotics: MET 215 – Special Topics in Engineering: Robotics (3 credits). Students who receive a passing grade in the course will be eligible to receive Adelphi credit.

Cost to Student: $150.00 for 3 credits (2020-2021 School Year). Cost increases annually.

Admission Requirements: Students must have completed Computer Aided Design.

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LIU HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARS PROGRAM, LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY, LIU POST -http://www.liu.edu/

Course(s) Offered at KPHS:

College English Composition (Fall Semester, English 1 – Composition-) College English Composition (Spring Semester, English 2 – Composition: Argument and Analysis)

College Level Human Anatomy and Physiology I (BIO 7; Fall, 4 credits) College Level Human Anatomy and Physiology II (BIO 8; Spring, 4 credits)

Creative Writing

Cost to Student:: Tuition is $290.00 for 3 or 4 credit courses (2020-2021 School Year).

Students will be eligible to receive 3 credits for each course registered through LIU Post, unless noted otherwise.

Admission Requirements: Open to students in Grades 10, 11 and 12. Preference is given to students who have maintained an unweighted cumulative average throughout high school of at least 80 in core academic subjects (English Language Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and Languages Other than English). Final admission decision rests with the LIU Post Admission Office.

Students with Financial Need: Since LIU High School Scholars Program tuition is already discounted about 90% from on-campus rates, no other financial aid is available through LIU Post for LIU High School Scholars Program students taking courses in high school.

Scholarship Opportunity: Students who attend LIU Post after high school and have successfully completed six (6) credits through the LIU High School Scholars Program and earned a (3.5) in the courses will automatically receive a $5,000 scholarship; three (3.2) credits will receive $2,500, each renewable for four years. LIU Post Contact: Ann Walsh (516) 299-2211

ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY COLLEGE ADVANTAGE PROGRAM— http://www.stjohns.edu/

Course(s) Offered at KPHS:

Language (Italian and Spanish) (Course Codes: Fall 2030; Spring 2040). Students who receive a passing grade in the course will be eligible to receive St. John’s University credit.

Cost to Student: $325.00 Tuition (2020-2021 School Year) for each one-semester course. New online registration and payment.

Admission Requirements:

Juniors: 85 average or higher in 5 academic subjects (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Language) after 2 years of high school; 1000 or higher on PSAT’s or SAT’s. VERIFICATION OF THE PSAT OR SAT SCORES ARE OBTAINED FROM THE STUDENT’S PERMANENT FILE AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION.

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Seniors: 80 average or higher in above 5 academic subjects; 1000 or higher on PSAT’s or SAT’s. ACT composite of 21+. VERIFICATION OF THE PSAT OR SAT SCORES ARE OBTAINED FROM THE STUDENT’S PERMANENT FILE AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION.

Students with Financial Need: No provision for students presenting financial need. www.stjohns.edu/dsop (go to the College Advantage link and click request transcript).

SUNY AT STONY BROOK— http://www.stonybrook.edu/

Course(s) Offered at KPHS :

Introduction to Fiction, United States History, News Literacy and American Sign Language.

Cost to Student : $300.00 Tuition (2020-2021 School Year) for three Stony Brook University credits.

Admission Requirements : Enrollment is open to all juniors and seniors enrolled in AP Literature and Composition, ASL IV, AP United States History or News Literacy.

Students with Financial Need : Participation in Stony Brook’s Accelerated College Education (ACE) program includes a waiver of university tuition and fees. Students pay only the $300.00 ACE program fee. No additional provisions are available for students presenting financial need.

SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE—BEACON PROGRAM— http://www.sunysuffolk.edu/

Course(s) Offered at KPHS: Pre-Calculus, Statistics

Cost to Student : $171 Tuition (2020-2021 School Year) for three Beacon Program credits

Admission Requirements : Students must be approved by their high school teacher or guidance counselor for admission into courses offered through the Excelsior Program.

Guidelines for student eligibility:

● The high school student must be a junior or senior. ● The student has demonstrated readiness to take a college level course. ● The student has taken the high school and college prerequisite courses. ● The student has demonstrated, through previous high school work, the skills and knowledge necessary for

the Excelsior Program course OR has exhibited a strong performance in academic subjects related to the course into which they want to enroll. A strong performance is defined as an average of 80 or better in the discipline.

     

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Advanced Placement Opportunities    

Advanced Placement Courses are college-level courses available to KPHS students. These courses provide a rigorous learning environment that will prepare students to be successful on the AP examinations. Exams are offered in May; students enrolled in AP level courses are required to take the exam. The exams are administered in May in schools throughout the country. The examinations are graded on a five-point scale: 5=extremely well qualified, 4=well qualified, 3=qualified, 2=possibly qualified or 1=no recommendation. In July the scores are sent to the students, their designated college(s), and their high schools. High achievement in these courses and on the exam may result in college credit, placement in upper level college courses, or both.

Beginning in the 2020-2021 school year, the College Board changed the procedure for student registration and signing up for AP exams. During the first few weeks of school, students will be required to log in to the College Board website and create an account (if they do not already have one). They will be required to join each AP course class based upon a unique code given to them by their AP teacher. By October 4th, students will be required to order each AP exam they intend to take in May (first late deadline is November 15th; after November 15th with $40 late fee applied per exam). Specific information, costs, and administration requirements will be discussed during the first few days and weeks of school. Students are encouraged to visit the College Board website for more information and to listen to school based announcements concerning AP exam registration and deadlines. If you have any questions or concerns about taking an AP exam, please discuss with your classroom teacher and guidance counselor.

College Board AP Capstone Program AP Capstone is a diploma program offered by the College Board. Kings Park High School is one of a select group of schools invited to offer this unique program. The AP Capstone Program consists of AP Seminar (grade 10) and AP Research (grades 11-12). Students who earn AP scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar, AP Research, and four additional AP exams will earn the AP Capstone Diploma from College Board.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES OFFERED

English Language U.S. Government & Politics Computer Science Psychology English Literature American History BC Calculus Music Theory Seminar Research World History Calculus AB Chemistry Art: Drawing/2D Design Environmental Science Statistics European History Spanish Italian Biology Physics *Human Geography *Computer Science Principles *Denotes a new course

AP Scholarship Awards The AP Program offers several AP Scholar Awards to recognize high school students who have demonstrated college-level achievement through AP courses and exams. Although there is no monetary award, in addition to receiving an award certificate, this achievement is acknowledged on any AP score report that is sent to colleges the following fall.

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AP Scholar Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams.

AP Scholar with Honor Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher

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AP Scholar with Distinction Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher

on five or more of these exams.

State AP Scholar Granted to the one male and one female student in each U.S. state, and the District of Columbia with scores of 3 or

higher on the greatest number of AP Exams, and then the highest average score (at least 3.5) on all AP Exams taken.

National AP Scholar Granted to students in the United States who receive an average score of at least 4 on all AP Exams taken, and

scores of 4 or higher on either or more of these exams.

Steps in the Course Selection Process    

Each year, with the help of their parents, teachers, and counselors, students plan their high school academic program for the next school year. The steps in this process are listed below: Step One: The Course Description Book is made available online to all students. They review the book with their parents and develop a tentative program for the coming year.

Step Two: In January and February, counselors meet with students to complete course requests and answer any remaining questions.

Step Three: Course Verifications are available on the Parent/Student Portal. Parents and students review course requests and contact the school to ask questions or make corrections prior to the deadline stated in the letter.

Step Four: Course requests are tallied for the entire school. These enrollment figures are used by administrators to make final decisions about course offerings and numbers of sections required for the coming school year. Based on this information, the master schedule is created. Should a course a student has selected not be available, he/she will be placed in course(s) based on the student’s alternate requests.

Step Five: Schedules are issued in August. Changes will be made only to correct errors.

Schools cannot honor requests for a specific teacher, nor schedule a class or lunch at a special time.

   

       

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General Scheduling Information

The process of course selection will begin in January when students meet with their counselor to discuss course requirements and elective

requests for the following year.

STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN COMMITTED TO THESE CHOICES.

The selection of courses is viewed as a commitment or "contract" between the student and the High School. Counselors

and administrators will do everything possible to honors student course requests, but the master schedule construction may dictate

alternate choices. Several factors will restrict what can actually be offered in next year's schedule, for example: teacher availability, schedule conflicts, class size, and student interest. Students are expected to remain committed to these choices.

A course in any department will only be offered if there is sufficient registration.

All students are expected to carry a full program. STUDENTS CANNOT ELECT EARLY RELEASE OR LATE ARRIVAL .

All students are expected to choose courses carefully during the course selection process. Schedules are planned according to

student requests and students are expected to abide by their choices.

Kings Park High School reserves the right to make appropriate modifications of the information provided in the Curriculum Guide when

needed to insure the successful administration of its educational program.

Please check our website for updates and addendums: www.kpcsd.k12.ny.us

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT DEFINITION-

Credit is a numerical value given to a subject. One credit is earned for a full year of study in a subject.

One-half credit is awarded for a subject held for one-half year.

GRADE DESIGNATION

The Grade of students at Kings Park High School is determined by the cumulative total of credits earned. The number of credits earned is calculated at the opening of school each September, and includes all credits earned to date during the regular school year and in summer school.

The number of credits required for each Grade designation is as follows:

1. Sophomores cannot have less than 5 credits

2. Juniors cannot have less than 10 credits

3. Seniors cannot have less than 15 credits

Students may apply for senior status if they can demonstrate that they have a plan developed to earn credits required for graduation prior to graduation day in June of the current school year. Additionally, students enrolled in the ENL program will be evaluated individually on a case-by- case basis to determine their grade-level designation.

ELECTIVES

Electives are courses in any department that are not strictly required or “core” subjects. These may be applied to diploma and

sequence requirements or may be taken in addition to those courses required for graduation. Electives will be added to a

student’s schedule after required core courses have been accommodated.

 

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● Kings Park High School utilizes a nu meric grading system based on multiple levels of weighting (Regents, Honors, College Level and Advanced Placement). Grade Point Averages are calculated using a weighted grading system for all courses.

● A weighting system as indicated below will be utilized in the determination of a stu dent’s grade point average. Note: Students should be aware that many competitive colleges develop their own grade point averages based on high school grades in the following areas: English, Global Languag es, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Kings Park High School’s grade point av erage is based on all subjects except Physical Education and any course graded “Pass” in a pass/fail course.

All grades of “F” or “WF” are counted toward a student’s GPA.

NUMERIC GRADING SYSTEM Based on a scale of 100

FOUR LEVELS OF WEIGHTING:

*Advanced Placement: grade earned x 1.15 *College: grade earned x 1.10 *Honors: grade earned x 1.04 *Regents: grade earned x 1.00

RANK IN CLASS

Kings Park High School does not rank students.

TRANSFERS A student moving into the District and having established legal residence may attend the Kings Park High School. However, a diploma can be issued by the Board of Education from our school ONLY WHEN : 1. Student attends for at least one full semester prior to the conferring of the diploma. 2. Student earns a minimum of 3 units of credit.

HONOR ROLL/HIGH HONOR ROLL:

A student is designated for the Honor Roll with an 80% average or above in each class. A student is designated for the High Honor Roll with a 90% or above in each class.

Drop/Add Procedure Information

All students are expected to choose courses carefully during the course selection process. Schedules are planned according to student requests and students are expected to abide by their choices.

It is the expectation that all Kings Park High School students have a complete (full) schedule. There are no free periods or study halls allowed

WITHDRAWAL FROM FULL-YEAR COURSES VALUED AT ONE OR MORE CREDITS

When the “withdrawal” occurs during the first 5 weeks of the full year course, no penalty is imposed and the course is not indicated on the permanent record card. The intent of extending this to the end of the first marking period is to give the teacher and counselor the opportunity to encourage the student to remain in the course.

When the “withdrawal” occurs after the conclusion of the first marking period of a full-year course , and the student has a cumulative passing grade at the time of the withdrawal , a “withdraw passing” (WP) is to be indicated on the report card, permanent record card, and college transcript. This will not affect the grade point average. If the student has a cumulative failing grade at the time of the withdrawal, a “withdraw failing” (WF) is to be indicated on the report card and permanent record card . Any withdrawal that occurs afte r the end of the first marking period requires administrative approval . No withdrawals will be permitted after the third marking period for a full-year course.

WITHDRAWAL FROM HALF-YEAR COURSES VALUED AT HALF-CREDIT

When the “withdrawal” occurs during the first three weeks of the first/third marking period , no penalty is imposed and the course is not indicated on the permanent record card. This will not affect the grade point average.

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When the “withdrawal” occurs after the conclusion of the first marking period of a half-year course, and the student has a cumulative passing grade at the time of the withdrawal, a “withdraw passing” (WP) is to be indicated on the report card, permanent record card, and college transcript. This will not affect the grade point average. If the student has a cumulative failing grade at the time of the withdrawal, a “withdraw failing” (WF) is to be indicated on the report card and permanent record card .

COURSE LOAD REMINDER: It is the expectation that all Kings Park High School students have a complete schedule. There are no free periods or study halls.

Elective Course Changes:

*Students will attend their scheduled courses during Kings Park High School’s first cycle, or “grace period” (days 1-4). After the cycle has completed, students may request a schedule change. Only changes due to courses provided in error or as a result of requirements met via summer school and/or passed Regents exams will be considered at this time.

-After the “grace period” has completed, students may submit a “Course Request” change form to their Guidance Counselor for review.

* Elective Course Requests will be honored if an alternative course can be found. No student is permitted a free period.

Under no circumstances will schedules be adjusted to :

● Change teachers ● Change lunch periods (unless supported by medical documentation) ● Change to more convenient and/or desirable periods ● Group friends in the same class

Students seeking a course change must follow their existing schedules until informed by Guidance of an approved change.

Level Course Changes for Cause:

Up until the first Progress Report Card ( first five weeks ), students may request a schedule change if a course is deemed too difficult.

* Students need to complete a Level Course Change Request form and meet with their counselor.

*Students must provide the counselor with a written request from the parent.

*The students will take the form and discuss the requested change with the teacher.

*The teacher will take the form and indicate agreement or disagreement with the request. The form is returned to the counselor.

*No change can be completed unless a replacement course is found.

*If a student is admitted to a new course, he/she is responsible for any work already completed in the class.

Changes in Schedule due to Academic Placement:

Changes in a student’s placement based on academic concerns that are recommended by administrators, teachers and counselors may occur throughout the school year pending teacher/counselor/administrative approval.

 

 

 

 

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Program Planning

Counselors meet with students (middle school counselors meet with rising ninth graders; high school counselors meet with rising tenth, eleventh, and twelfth graders) to develop program plans and are happy to schedule parent conferences upon request. The following are guidelines to assist in program planning:

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Minimum Course Load Students have the opportunity to take as many as seven classes and physical education. All students are expected to have a complete schedule.

Courses Offered Courses are offered based upon enrollment.

Alternative Course Selections

It is possible that courses with insufficient enrollment will either be combined or cancelled. Therefore, proper planning also includes consideration of alternative course selections.

Scheduling conflicts may necessitate scheduling alternative courses. Every effort will be made to accommodate student interests and needs when courses are cancelled or conflicts occur.

College Admissions Planning

Students should be scheduling the most challenging academic program possible, especially in English, Social Studies, Science, Foreign Language and Mathematics. A major criterion used

by colleges for making admissions decisions is the quality of your high school transcript. Individual colleges have admissions requirements specific to their schools. However, in

general, most colleges expect students to have a minimum of 4 years of English, 4 years of Social Studies, 4 years of Math, 4 years of a Lab Science and 3-4 years of Languages Other

than English (even if that requirement has been waived or replaced by an alternative sequence).

Counseling Department The Counseling Department meets with students individually and in small groups to help students develop academic, social/emotional, and career goals. Educational and career planning is reviewed with each student annually. Parents are encouraged to meet with

counselors and attend evening workshops offered by the counseling department.

Naviance/Family Connection

Family Connection from Naviance is a Web-based service designed for students and parents. It is a comprehensive website that you can use to help make decisions about courses,

colleges, and careers. Family Connection also provides up-to-date information that is specific to each high school and lets us share information with you about up-coming meetings, news,

and events, as well as other Web resources for college and career information.

National Collegiate Athletic Association

Students planning on playing Division I or II sports in college must qualify with the NCAA clearinghouse. Certain academic requirements must be met to qualify. Eligibility is based on

courses taken, grades earned and scores on college admissions tests (SAT or ACT). To get the most accurate and up-to-date information go to the NCAA’s website:

http://www.eligibilitycenter.com/

 Planning Your High School Program  

Required Credits

There are mul�ple pathways to gradua�on for students that include diplomas and creden�als. A summary of each op�on can be found at: h�p://www.nysed.gov/common/nysed/files/programs/curriculum-instruc�on/diploma-and-creden�als-summary-requirements.pdf

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Required Courses Regents Diploma Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation

Minimum Required Examinations

English 4 4 Common Core English Exam

Social Studies 4 4 Global History Regents Exam U.S. History Regents Exam

Math 3 3 1 Math Regents Exam

Science 3 3 1 Science Regents Exam

LOTE (Language other than English)

1 3 Locally developed Checkpoint B Exam

Art/Music 1 1

Health 0.5 0.5

Physical Education 2 2

Electives 3.5 1.5

Total 22 22

Multiple Pathways to Graduation KPHS encourages students to work towards Regents with Honors and Advanced Regents

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Diploma Type Requirements

Regents Credit: 22 units of credit distributed as follows: 4 English language arts (ELA), 4 Social Studies, 3 Science, 3 Mathematics, ½ Health, 1 Arts, 1 Language other than English (LOTE), 2 Physical Education, 3 ½ Electives *5 required Regents exams(1) with a score of 65 or better as follows: 1 math, 1 science, 1 social studies, ELA and 1 Pathway Assessment(2); or 4 required Regents exams(1) with a score of 65 or better as follows: 1 math, 1 science, 1 social studies, ELA and meet all the requirements of the CDOS Commencement Credential http://www.p12.nysed.gov/part100/pages/1005.html#regentsdiploma

Regents (through appeal)

*Credit: 22 units of credit distributed as follows: 4 ELA, 4 social studies, 3 science, 3 mathematics, ½ health, 1 arts, 1 language other than English (LOTE)*, 2 physical education, 3 ½ electives

*Assessment:

*4 required Regents exams(1) with a score of 65 or better and 1 Regents exam with a score of 60-64 for which an appeal is granted by the local district per Commissioner’s Regulation 100.5(d)(7) as follows: 1 Math, 1 Science, 1 social studies, ELA and 1 Pathway Assessment(2) ; or

*3 required Regents exams(1) with a score of 65 or better and 1 Regents exam with a score of 60-64 for which an appeal is granted by the local district per Commissioner’s Regulation 100.5(d)(7) as follows: 1 Math, 1 Science, 1 social studies, ELA and meet all the requirements of the CDOS Commencement Credential

Note: Non Regents Pathway exams are not subject to the Appeal Process http://www.p12.nysed.gov/part100/pages/1005.html#regpasscore

Regents with Honors

*Assessment: 5 required Regents exams(1) with a computed average score of 90 or better as follows: 1 math, 1 science, 1 social studies, ELA and either 1 Pathway Assessment(2) or meet all the requirements of the CDOS Commencement Credential (no more than 2 Department approved alternatives may be substituted and will not count in the computed average) http://www.p12.nysed.gov/part100/pages/1005.html#diplomaHonors

Regents with Advanced

Designation

Credit: 22 units of credit distributed as follows: 4 ELA, 4 social studies, 3 science, 3 mathematics, ½ health, 1 arts, 1 language other than English (LOTE)*, 2 physical education, 3 ½ electives. In addition, a student must earn an additional 2 units of credit in LOTE** or a 5 unit sequence in the Arts or CTE. These credits can be included in the 22 required credits.

Assessment: Students may meet the assessment requirements in order to earn a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation by passing any one of the following combinations of Regents examinations and/or Department approved alternatives if applicable:

a. Traditional Combination: ELA, Global History and Geography, US History and Government, 3 mathematics, 2 science, 1 must be life science and 1 must be physical science) = 8 Assessments

b. Pathway(2) Combination (other than STEM): ELA, 1 social studies, 3 mathematics, 2 science (1 must be life science and 1 must be physical science), and either 1 Pathway (other than science or mathematics) or meet the requirements for the CDOS Commencement Credential = 7 or 8 Assessments

c. STEM (Mathematics) Pathway(2) Combination: ELA, 1 social studies 4 mathematics, 2 science (1 must be life science and 1 must be physical science) = 8 Assessments

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d. STEM (Science) Pathway(2) Combination: ELA, 1 social studies, 3 mathematics, 3 science (1 must be life science and 1 must be physical science) = 8 Assessments

In addition, a student must pass either a locally developed Checkpoint B LOTE* examination or complete a 5 unit sequence in the Arts or CTE. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/part100/pages/1005.html#regentsAD

Regents with Advanced

Designation with an annotation that

denotes Mastery in Mathematics

Credit: 22 units of credit distributed as follows: 4 ELA, 4 social studies, 3 science, 3 mathematics, ½ health, 1 arts, 1 language other than English (LOTE)*, 2 physical education, 3 ½ electives. In addition, a student must earn an additional 2 units of credit in LOTE** or a 5 unit sequence in the Arts or CTE. These credits can be included in the 22 required credits. • Assessment: Meets all assessment requirements for the Regents diploma with advanced designation (see above) and, in addition, scores 85 or better on each of 3 Regents examinations in mathematics See 100.5(b)(7)(x) http://www.p12.nysed.gov/part100/pages/1005.html#regentsAD

Regents with Advanced

Designation with an annotation that

denotes Mastery in Science

Credit: 22 units of credit distributed as follows: 4 ELA, 4 social studies, 3 science, 3 mathematics, ½ health, 1 arts, 1 language other than English (LOTE)*, 2 physical education, 3 ½ electives. In addition, a student must earn an additional 2 units of credit in LOTE** or a 5 unit sequence in the Arts or CTE. These credits can be included in the 22 required credits. • Assessment: Meets all assessment requirements for the Regents diploma with advanced designation (see above) and, in addition, scores 85 or better on each of 3 Regents examinations in science See 100.5(b)(7)(x) http://www.p12.nysed.gov/part100/pages/1005.html#regentsAD

Regents with Advanced

Designation with Honors

Credit: 22 units of credit distributed as follows: 4 ELA, 4 social studies, 3 science, 3 mathematics, ½ health, 1 arts, 1 language other than English (LOTE)*, 2 physical education, 3 ½ electives. In addition, a student must earn an additional 2 units of credit in LOTE** or a 5 unit sequence in the Arts or CTE. These credits can be included in the 22 required credits.

Assessment: Meets all assessment requirements for the Regents diploma with advanced designation (see above) with a computed average score of 90 or better (no more than 2 Department approved alternatives may be substituted and will not count in the computed average)

Note: The locally developed Checkpoint B LOTE* examination is not included in the computed average.. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/part100/pages/1005.html#diplomaHonors

Local Credit: 22 units of credit distributed as follows: 4 ELA, 4 social studies, 3 science, 3 mathematics, ½ health, 1 arts, 1 language other than English (LOTE)*, 2 physical education, 3 ½ electives.

Assessment: a. Low Pass Safety Net Option: 5 required Regents exams with a score of 55 or better as follows: 1 math, 1 science, 1 social studies, ELA and either 1 Pathway Assessment(2) , or meet all the requirements of the CDOS Commencement Credential http://www.p12.nysed.gov/part100/pages/1005.html#assessment ; or

b. Low Pass Safety Net and Appeal: I. 3 required Regents exams with a score of 55 or better and 2 Regents exams with a score of 52-54 for which an appeal is granted by the local district per Commissioner’s Regulation 100.5(d)(7) as follows: 1 Math, 1 Science, 1 Social Studies, ELA, and 1 Pathway Assessment(2) ;or II. 2 required Regents exams with a score of 55 or better and 2 Regents exams with a score of 52-54 for which an appeal is granted by the local district per Commissioner’s Regulation 100.5(d)(7) as follows: 1 Math, 1 Science, 1 Social Studies, ELA, and meet all the requirements of the CDOS Commencement Credential Note: Non Regents Pathway exams are not subject to the Appeal process. c. Regents Competency Test (RCT) Safety Net Option for students entering grade 9 prior to September 2011: passing score on corresponding RCT if student does not achieve a score of 55 or higher on the Regents examination http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/localdiplom aoptions-may2011.htm ; or d. Compensatory Safety Net Option: scores between 45-54 on one or more of the five required Regents exams, other than the English language arts (ELA) or mathematics, but compensates the low score with a score of 65 or higher on another required Regents exam. Note: a score of at least 55 (or an approved appeal of 52-54) must be earned on both the ELA and 1 mathematics exam. A score of 65 or higher on a single examination may not be used to compensate for more than one examination for which a score of 45-54 is earned. • http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/safetynetcompensatoryoption.html

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Local Diploma, Regents Diploma, Regents Diploma

with Advanced Designation (with or

without Honors), with a Career and

Technical Education Endorsement

Credit: Completes all credit requirements as listed above for specific diploma types and successfully completes an approved career and technical education program.

Assessment: Achieves a passing score on State assessments as listed above for specific diploma types and successfully completes the 3 part technical assessment designated for the particular approved career and technical education program which the student has completed. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/part100/pages/1005.html#carteched

Local Diploma (through Appeal)

Credit: 22 units of credit distributed as follows: 4 ELA, 4 social studies, 3 science, 3 mathematics, ½ health, 1 arts, 1 language other than English (LOTE)*, 2 physical education, 3 ½ electives.

Assessment: o 3 required Regents exams with a score of 65 or better and 2 Regents exams with a score of 60-64 for which an appeal is granted by the local district per Commissioner’s Regulation 100.5(d)(7) as follows: 1 Math, 1 Science, 1 Social Studies, ELA, and 1 Pathway Assessment

(2) ; or o 2 required Regents exams with a score of 65 or better and 2 Regents exams with a score of 60-64 for which an appeal is granted by the local district per Commissioner’s Regulation 100.5(d)(7) as follows: 1 Math, 1 Science, 1 Social Studies, ELA, and meet all the requirements for the CDOS Commencement Credential

Note: Non Regents Pathway exams are not subject to the Appeal process. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/part100/pages/1005.html#regpasscore http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/gradreq/CurrentAppealForm.pdf

Local Diploma, Regents Diploma, Regents Diploma

with Advanced

Designation (with or without Honors), with a Career and

Technical Education Endorsement

Credit: Completes all credit requirements as listed above for specific diploma types and completes an approved CTE program

Assessment: Achieves a passing score on State assessments as listed above for specific diploma types and successfully completes the technical assessment designated for the particular approved CTE program which the student has completed. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/part100/pages/1005.html#carteched

Career Development and Occupational Studies

(CDOS) Commencement Credential

• Completes a career plan; demonstrates attainment of the commencement level Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) learning standards in the area of career exploration and development, integrated learning and universal foundation skills; satisfactorily completes the equivalent of 2 units of study (216 hours) in Career and Technical Education coursework and work-based learning (including at least 54 hours of work-based learning); and has at least 1 completed employability profile; OR • Student meets criteria for a national work readiness credential Note: Credential may be a supplement to a Local or Regents diploma, or, if the student is unable to meet diploma standards, the credential may be awarded as the student’s exiting credential provided the student has attended school for not less than 12 years, excluding Kindergarten. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/CDOScredentialmemo-613.htm

Non-Diploma High School Exiting Credentials

Footnotes: * Students with a disability may be excused from the LOTE requirement if so indicated on the IEP but must still earn 22 units of credit to graduate. ** Students with a disability who are excused from the LOTE requirement per their IEP need not complete a 5-unit sequence in the Arts or CTE in order to meet the requirements for the Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation. 1. In all cases students may substitute an assessment from the list of Department Approved Alternative Examinations Acceptable for Meeting Requirements for a Local or Regents Diploma found at http://www.p12.nysed.gov/assessment/hsgen/archive/list.pdf

2. Pathway Assessment Options: All students must pass the following 4 required Regents exams or the corresponding Department approved alternative examination found at http://www.p12.nysed.gov/assessment/hsgen/archive/list.pdf: 1 math Regents exam, 1 science Regents exam,

1 social studies Regents exam, and the English language arts Regents exam. In addition all students must choose 1 of the following options: • Complete all the requirements for the CDOS Commencement Credential found here http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/CDOScredential-memo-613.htm ; or • Pass an additional math Regents exam in a different course or Department Approved Alternative; or • Pass an additional science Regents exam in a different course or Department Approved Alternative; or • Pass an additional social studies Regents exam in a different course or Department Approved Alternative; or • Pass an additional English assessment in a different course selected from the Department Approved Alternative list; or • Pass an approved CTE Assessment after successfully completing an approved CTE program • Pass a Department approved pathway assessment in the Arts(4) • Pass a Department approved pathway assessment in a Language other than English (LOTE)

The additional assessment must measure a different course than that which was measured by one of the four required exams above, or an approved pathway assessment in the Arts, CTE or LOTE found at http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/multiple-pathways/

The Department is working to identify Pathway assessments in LOTE. When those examinations are identified they will be posted at http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/multiple-pathways/

3. The low pass (55-64) option for general education students to earn a local diploma has been phased out and students who entered high school in 2008 and thereafter no longer have access to this option. There may still be students in the K-12 system that entered grade 9 in 2007 or earlier and still have access to this option.

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Skills and Achievement Commencement

All students with severe disabilities who attend school for not less than 12 years, excluding Kindergarten exit with this credential which must be accompanied by documentation of the student’s skills and strengths and levels of independence in academic, career development and foundation skills needed for post-school living, learning and working. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/SACCmemo.htm http://www.p12.nysed.gov/part100/pages/1006.html

Supporting Student Success

ENGLISH AS A NEW LANGUAGE STUDENTS (ENL)

New Students – All new students entering the Kings Park School District who have a language other than English spoken in the home are to be tested by the English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher for eligibility for ENL services prior to scheduling. Students entering the district from another New York State School with ENL services must continue in the ENL program at the equivalent amount of time in the KPHS ESL program. All students eligible for ENL services will receive instruction in one of their core content areas with both an ESL teacher and content area teacher.Students who are determined to be “Entering” or “Emerging” with their English language skills will receive additional ELA instruction with their ESLteacher. Students may also need to be scheduled for additional ENL Resource time. ENL services are only offered at Kings Park High School.

Beginning English Language Learners may be recommended to audit a course while developing English language proficiency. This recommendation is made by the ESL teacher and grade level team.

Students Continuing in ENL Program – All students currently enrolled in the ENL program will continue in the program until they score at the proficient level on the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT). The amount of service provided will be adjusted annually as a result of their proficiency levels on the NYSESLAT. SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES Special Education means instruction, services or programs specially designed to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities. The Committee on Special Education (CSE) determines the services for each student with a disability. Services are provided within the least restrictive environment as defined in a student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) as determined by the CSE.

SPECIAL EDUCATION

The Special Education Department pro vides diverse support services for students with learning disabilities, language dysfunction, and physical and emotional disabilities. Students re ceive remediation and reinforcement of academic skills taught in their mainstream classes. For stu dents who benefit from a structured environment, the department offers a self-contained program.

The Special Education program is designed to teach students through a diagnostic and prescriptive process for specific learning needs. An Individual Education Program is developed within our special education class. Alternate teaching strategies and test test ing techniques are used to promote academic success. Placement in our program is determined by the Committee on Special Education. For details regarding Special Educa tion programs, see a staff member in the Guidance or the Special Education Department.

CONTINUUM OF SERVICES

RELATED SERVICES – Includes speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling and services for the deaf and hard of hearing or visually impaired. Services may include consultation and/or direct services.

Consultant Teacher Services

Direct: to aid the student to benefit from the general education class instruction. This service is not a Pull Out model- it must be provided within the general education classroom by a special education teacher working directly with the student during instruction.

Indirect: to assist the general education teacher in adjusting the learning environment and/or modify his/her instructional methods to meet the individual needs of the student with a disability who attends the general education class. The consultant teacher will meet with general education teachers and monitor progress and performance of special education students within the general education classes.

Consultant Teacher services must be provided a minimum of two hours per week in any combination of Direct and/or Indirect CT service

The Writing Center

The Writing Center is centrally located in the Kings Park High School Library. The writing center serves several different functions for our students. Students in all grade levels with varied abilities of writing who are looking to enhance their own creative and academic writing can participate in the Writing Center. Additionally, it serves as a place to provide AIS support for students in the areas of English and Social Studies. Finally, the writing center functions as a resource for students as they self-assess when and where they need assistance in their own writing as we look to continue to foster independent college and career ready students.

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Supporting Student Success

School Counseling and Pupil Personnel Services

Making choices and selecting options are skills essential to success in any field or endeav or. Kings Park High School prides itself in assisting students in developing these skills. The guidance department plays an essential role in this process. Each student is assigned his/her own counselor to help in the decision mak ing process. Counselors are available to assist students with personal and academic issues , as well as to provide guidance in course selections and career and post high school planning. Students may make guidance appointments as necessary, scheduling them during the Seminar or lunch periods. Counsel ors will also initiate contact with students.

School Counsel or caseloads are alphabetically assigned, grades 9-12. In an effort to ensure program continuity, maximize counselor accessibility, and maintain the consistency of student services, caseload as signments have been carefully planned and balanced. Requests for counselor changes cannot be honored, except under extraordinary circum stances as determined by the building administration. In ad dition to counselors, two school psychologists, one social worker, one speech specialist all work with and assist students. Students are encouraged to seek out these indi viduals. Parents are urged to schedule at least one ap pointment per year with their child’s guidance counselor during grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. This personal contact and advisement will be most helpful. Parents and students should explore the Career and the technical education courses and programs that are available at Kings Park High School and through BOCES.

SCHOOL COUNSELORS

Sharon Cohen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 269-3349 – College Board Amy Kies . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . 269-3349

Michelle Manzelli…... . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 269-3349 Christine O’Connor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .…... . 269-3349

Jennifer Paternostro . . . . . . . . . . . ….. . 269-3349 – Wilson Tech Coordinator Kelly Dejuri (Guidance Secretary)...............269-3349

PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL WORK SERVICES School psychologists are uniquely qualified members of school teams that support students’ ability to learn and teachers’ ability to teach. They apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior, to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. School psychologists partner with families, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community.

School Social Workers are trained mental health professionals with a degree in social work who provide services related to a person’s social, emotional and life adjustment to school and/or society. School Social Workers are the link between the home, school, and community in providing direct as well as indirect services to students, families, and school personnel to promote and support students’ academic and social success. Claire Larkin…………………………….....269-3349-Psychologist Janine Simpson…………………………….269-3349-Social Worker

Krystin Rieckehoff……………..……….....269-3349-Psychologist

COLLEGE APPLICATION School counselors begin working with the students in their junior year so that they can understand and prepare for college admissions. The more selective the college, the greater the requirements for admission. It is the responsi bility of the students to request that SAT and ACT testing agencies send official test re sults directly to the colleges and universities to which they are applying. This may be done when registering for these tests or at a later date. Scores may also be sent to colleges and universities by contacting the testing agency by phone or online.

COLLEGE TESTING INFORMATION KINGS PARK HIGH SCHOOL CODE: 332695

Each student must make course selections which satisfy individual diploma requirements. In addition, students should be familiar with any requirements that relate to post-secondary goals. Since most students seek college admission, it is important for all students to be familiar with admission requirements. Most colleges use standardized tests as part of the admissions process. Exams such as SAT Reasoning Test, SAT Subject Tests, and ACT help colleges in selecting potential enrollees, can help determine a student’s placement level upon admission, and may be used by the college in awarding scholarships. Please review the following:

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College Board Exams:

SAT Reasoning Test - The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT I) measures writing, mathematics, and critical reasoning. It is taken by most students in May of their junior year, though some students elect to take it earlier. Students looking to improve their scores may take the SAT I again during the Fall of their senior year. SAT I materials are available at each high school guidance office. Students must register directly with the College Board and may use the registration booklets found in the guidance office, or they may register by telephone or by using the Internet.

PSAT - The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Exam (PSAT) is offered only once a year in mid-October. While the PSAT is considered “practice” for the SAT I, juniors who achieve the highest scores may be considered for the National Merit Scholarship competition.

SAT Subject Test - This exam is an achievement exam. Students who are applying to more selective or competitive colleges want to be familiar with each school’s Subject Tests requirements.

American College Testing: ACT - The ACT is a test of skills in English, Mathematics, Reading, Science reasoning, and optional writing. The test may be taken by students in addition to or as an alternative to the SAT I. Students should discuss the differences between the SAT I and the ACT with their guidance counselor to determine if taking the ACT exam should be considered.

Supporting Student Success

RESOURCE ROOM – To provide specialized supplementary small group instruction. This supplementary instruction is provided in addition to the general education or special education classroom instruction that the student receives. It is not provided in place of the student’s regular instruction. Students meet in small groups (5:1 ratio) with a special education teacher. The teacher supplements and/or remediates content area class by providing modifications, skill development techniques, and direct teaching, as needed. Resource Room must be provided a minimum of three hours per week and a maximum of 50% of the school day.

INTEGRATED CO-TEACHING (ICT) – To provide academic and specially designed instruction in the general education setting to an integrated group of students by a certified general education teacher and a certified special education teacher. The responsibility for planning, delivering, and evaluating instruction for all students is shared by the general and special education teachers.

SPECIAL CLASS – Primary instruction provided by a special education teacher in a small group setting.

15:1:1 Specialized Instruction- Instruction parallels the standard curriculum. Adjustments and modifications are implemented based on individual student needs.

12:1:1 Intensive Management needs- A modified curriculum is provided for those students seeking IEP Diploma, as approved by the CSE. Concentration and emphasis is placed on pre-vocational skills and vocational training.

WILSON TECH- Students with special needs (ages 16-21) attend Tech programs according to their interests and needs. In addition to mainstream programs, Tech offers programs with fewer students to accommodate those with fewer students to accommodate those who would benefit from a more individualized pace. Please see www.wilsontech.org for further information.

GRADES FOR NEW ENTRANTS: Students who enroll in Kings Park High School any time after the beginning of the school year will receive the code “NS” (New Student) for the marking period of entry if we do not have enough information to provide a grade. When official grades from the previous school are received, they will be reviewed by the School Counselor. These grades will be incorporated into the student’s final course grade as determined by the teacher and respective Administrator.

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NEW YORK STATE CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND OCCUPATIONAL STUDIES (CDOS) COMMENCEMENT CREDENTIAL

Beginning with the 2013-14 school year and thereafter, students with disabilities will be able to earn a New York State (NYS) Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential. This credential will recognize each individual student’s preparation and skills for post-school employment. For students with disabilities who are exiting with a regular high school diploma, it provides them with the additional opportunity to exit school with a credential that also recognizes the students’ work readiness skills.

To earn this credential:

● The student must have developed a Career Plan that includes documentation of the student’s self-identified career interests; career-related strengths and needs; career goals; and career and technical coursework and work-based learning experiences that the student plans to engage in to achieve those goals; and

● The student must have demonstrated achievement of the commencement level CDOS learning standards in the areas of career exploration and development; integrated learning; and universal foundation skills; and

● The student must have successfully completed at least 216 hours of CTE coursework and/or work-based learning experiences (of which at least 54 hours must be in work-based learning experiences); and

● The student must have at least one completed employability profile that documents the student’s employability skills and experiences; attainment of each of the commencement level CDOS learning standards; and, as appropriate, attainment of technical knowledge and work-related skills, work experiences, performance on industry-based assessments and other work-related and academic achievements.

 Important Dates to Remember for Juniors And Seniors

11th Grade

August/September/October

● Keep track of your accomplishments, activities, and work experiences. This will be part of your college application and college resume.

● Begin to identify what you want in a college. Take the PSAT, given in school to all juniors in October.

December/January ● When you receive your PSAT scores, use the access code found on your score report to sign in to My-College-Quick-Start to review

the results including the projected SAT scores. Register for the SAT and/or ACT and begin preparing for these exams. ● Visit the NCAA Eligibility Center and consider registering if you are planning to play sports in college.

February/March/April

● Schedule a Junior Conference so you, your parents, and counselor can discuss your specific goals. ● Develop a preliminary list of colleges that interest you. Begin taking a more serious look at them and gather information about

academics, financial aid, and campus life. ● Attend KPHS Mini-College and Annual Evening College Fairs, regional college fairs, and college open houses to learn as much as you

can about colleges. Schedule campus visits and open house programs. Take SAT, SAT Subject Tests (if applicable), and/or ACT.

May/June ● If you still need to do so, take SAT, SAT Subject Tests (if applicable), and/or ACT. ● Ask two teachers if they agree to write a recommendation for you and begin writing your essay(s).

Summer

● Continue examining potential colleges, work to complete college essay, and continue preparing for possible SAT, SAT Subject Tests (if applicable), and/or ACT exams you may take in the fall of your senior year.

● Work on compiling a list of possible colleges/universities to submit to Guidance in September.

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12th Grade

August/September

● Create a Common Application Account and complete the FERPA agreement ● Match your Naviance Family Connection account to your Common App account Review your transcript and report suspected errors ● Register for the SAT and/or ACT if you did not take it as a junior, or if you want to improve your score. Attend your Senior Night event

at KPHS ● Meet with college representatives who visit KPHS during the fall, attend KPHS College fairs, and visit campuses. ● Create a checklist and calendar to chart application, Guidance Department, & financial aid deadlines. ● Check Naviance to see if your teacher recommendations are complete and submitted. Follow up with teachers if needed. ● Check to see if any of your colleges require the CSS/Financial Aid Profile and register for it if they do.

October/November ● The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) will be available this month, but you cannot complete it before October 1 st .

Review it and compile information you will need to file. Meet with your counselor to go over your progress and discuss any questions. ● Finalize your college essay and ask your counselor and/or teachers to review it. ● Check Naviance email for periodic updates/scholarship bulletins. Submit applications. ● Follow the Guidance Department application processing policies and procedures; pay special attention to deadlines! ● Go to SAT and/or ACT websites and request official score reports to colleges. Notify your counselor as you receive admissions

decisions.

December ● Register for the January SAT (If needed). It is the last SAT colleges will be able to consider for a senior.

January ● See your counselor to request mid-year transcripts for any college that requests them. ● File the FAFSA no later than Feb 1. The sooner you complete it, the sooner you will have an idea of your financial aid options.

Your Student Aid Report should arrive 4 weeks after the FAFSA is filed.

Feb/March/April ● Continue to demonstrate your best effort in all of your classes. College acceptances are often conditional on the successful completion

of your current course work. Review your acceptances, compare financial aid packages, and visit your final choices.

May /June GRADUATION!! CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS ! ● Send a tuition deposit to the college you plan to attend by the postmark date of May 1 st and notify other schools that you will not

attend. Deposit to only one school! ● Complete your Senior Survey and indicate which college you will attend so the Counseling Center can send them your final transcript. ● Notify the Counseling Center if you change your mind after completing the survey to be sure the right college receives your transcript.

         

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BOCES OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION  

Technical and trade education courses are offered in a wide range of occupations by the Board of Cooperative Educational Services at three centers on a half-day basis. These pro grams are either one or two-year courses of study and are usually entered in the junior or senior year.

Students who are interested in this program should see their counselor for further informa tion as soon as possible. Since registration is lim ited, the filing of the application does not guaran tee admission into the program. The counselor has complete descriptions of the programs, will ar range a visit to the centers and distribute the application forms. Students entering the second year of a two-year program must reapply. Be mindful of limited space requirements, not all applications will be accepted. Acceptance is based on school record, attendance, BOCES visitation, and recommendation by the place ment team (Grade Level Administrator, School Counselor).

Students who are accepted into the program must comply with the Kings Park School Dis trict’s Attendance Policy and Wilson Tech (in all classes). Failure to comply will result in removal from BOCES. Students also may not be failing more than one course or state exam required for graduation. The new standards and assessments have made meeting graduation requirements much more stringent. Students cannot have an attendance problem at Kings Park High School or Wilson Technological Center.

If a student is interested in attending a program at the Wilson Technological Center they must complete the process described below:

Students will fill out an application in which they explain how the Wilson Tech program they wish to take fits their career choice and post high school plans. The parent and student will meet with the counselor to review the career plan and determine if Wilson Tech is a viable option for the student. Student progress will be assessed by November 1st of the school year for continuance in the respective program.

Year I Wilson Tech students must complete the above process to receive permission to continue into Year II.

Any student who fails Year I or has disciplinary action against them, cannot return.

Courses:

BUSINESS OCCUPATIONS: HEALTH OCCUPATIONS: Fashion Merchandising Clinical Medical Assisting Design Nurse Assisting

Business and Hospitality Management Medical Lab Assisting Physical Therapy Aide

COMMUNICATION OCCUPATIONS: Art Design & Visual Communications SERVICE OCCUPATIONS: Professional Photography Early Childhood Education Computer Services Technology Cosmetology Television, Video, Digital Film Production Culinary Arts/Rest. Management Audio Production Law Enforcement

Esthetics Certified Personal Trainer Veterinary Medical Assisting

CONSTRUCTION OCCUPATIONS: TRANSPORTATION OCCUPATIONS: HVAC: Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Auto Body Repair/Refinishing Auto Technology Carpentry/Home Improvement Aircraft/Drone Technology Construction Electricity Aviation Careers/Prof. Pilot Train. Welding Marine/Motorcycle Maintenance Plumbing Architectural and Interior Design/CAD

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Academic Eligibility/Other Information INDEPENDENT STUDY PROGRAM

The purpose of the Independent Study Program at Kings Park High School is to provide an opportunity for students who have interest areas outside the curriculum, when no other courses can fill out a “complete” schedule. All course options must be experienced for this to be considered.

Example 1: “Student A” never took Cartooning and there is an opening in their schedule. This class must be taken before an Independent Study is considered.

Example 2: There are no courses for “Student A” to take, or may have taken the slotted courses already, student may then pursue an Independent Study.

These courses receive no credit. A final grade of Pass (P), Fail (F) or Incomplete will be given for all Independent Study Courses

The burden of obtaining approval of an Independent Study Program rests on the student. The student should approach a teacher to sponsor the program. The teacher should clarify the student’s objectives, and help the student complete an Independent Study Program Request. The request is then forwarded to the department supervisor. Should there be no department supervisor, the administrator in charge of the subject area will review it, after both the student and a parent have signed the request. No request will be considered unless all signatures are affixed to the request.

EARLY GRADUATION PROGRAM

Requests for early graduation must be made, in writing, to the Principal. While graduation may be possible after both 3 years and 3 ½ years of study, few students will be able to meet these requirements on an accelerated timetable given the requirements for a diploma. Those students who wish to explore these options should see their counselor, who will discuss the specifics involved. The decision concerning 3-Year Graduation must be made in June of sophomore year, and the decision concerning a 3 ½ -year graduation must be made in June of junior year.

Other Services and Guidelines

IDENTIFICATION Students are issued photo identification cards. These cards are to be worn on school district issued lanyard at all times.

LIBRARY INFORMATION CENTER The Kings Park High School Informa tion Center is open from 7:35 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Students are expected to use the resources qui etly, reading, doing research and studying. ID cards are necessary for signing out materials. Workstations are available for student and fac ulty use, a copy machine is available for repro duction of Information Center materials without charge. Students are charged replacement costs if materials are not returned. The Information Center seeks to be a fundamental part of the cur riculum and act as the Virtual Hub of the school community. The collection consists of many virtual resources accessible remotely, 28,000 books, microfilm and video materials. Our goal is to provide digital information 365 days a year, 24 hours a day via remote access on the inter net and to otherwise support the curriculum in in tegrating electronic and traditional materials in the most efficient manner.

SUMMER SCHOOL Kings Park High School is a participant in the Western Suffolk BOCES Regional Summer School program. Students are afforded the opportunity to receive instruction in an effort to make up deficiencies in academic work. KPHS students can register with their School Counselor in June and attend summer school in the months of July & August. In addition to coursework that would lead to course credit, students also have the opportunity to attend NYS Regents review courses and participate in August NYS Regents exams. KPHS encourages eligible students to attend the Summer School program in an effort to maintain their academic progression towards graduation. Students are only eligible for summer school if they have taken the course during the year and failed it.

STUDENT RECORDS Parents, guardians and students who are 18 years of age or older may have access to all student records. To clarify their rights, they are requested to contact the guidance department.

ACADEMIC INTERVENTION SERVICES (A.I.S.) In addition to group and individual counsel ing services provided by the various counselors, psychologists, and social workers, academic tutorial and remediation services are provided in specific academic areas for students who have scored below minimum standards on state assessments, and/or have failed courses. A.I.S. comes in dif ferent forms including tutorials, in-class modifi cations, reading and writing labs,

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math tutorials, small group instruction, speech and language assistance, etc. Student records are reviewed at the end of each school year to determine A.I.S. placements for the next school year.

ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY POLICY

The Kings Park Board of Education has adopted a policy establishing minimum standards for students to participate in extra-curricular activities,including athletics. The policy states that “academic learning is the first priority for all students in the Kings Park school system;” that “participating in extracurricular activities is a privilege not a right;” and that” . . . any participant in co-curricular activities must maintain a minimum level of academic performance.”

The Academic Eligibility Policy works as follows:

1. Academic performance of every student involved in extracurricular activities will be reviewed at the middle and end of each marking period. This enables us to check on your child’s academic progress every five weeks.

2. A student who received two or more comments of “currently failing” or received two or more report card grades below 65 will be placed on Probation for the next five-week period.

3. At the next evaluation time (mid or end of marking period), a student who is still failing two or more subjects will be placed on the Restricted list. The student may continue to practice and attend all team and/or club functions, as an observer, but may not participate in any contests or performances.

4. At the end of any five-week period, a student who is no longer failing two or more subjects may return to full participation without restriction.

5. A student assigned to Probation is permitted to continue to participate in all extra-curricular activities during the period of Probation.

6. A student’s academic performance in the last five weeks of a school year will determine the eligibility status for the following September. Only incoming 9th graders who have successfully completed Summer School courses may have their eligibility standing upgraded.

7. A Review Committee will hear any questions brought by students who wish to appeal being placed on the Probation or Restriction List.

8. This affects participation in athletics, student government, school plays, cheerleading, flag teams, all clubs, and involvement in all extra-curricular programs.

9. Citizenship – In order to have the privilege to represent Kings Park High School or William T. Rogers Middle School, students must demonstrate good citizenship, as well as good academic standing.

Awards and Ceremonies DEPARTMENT AWARDS AND HONOR SOCIETIES Special awards are announced periodically for all departments, BOCES, etc., recognizing school, local, state, and national achievements.

ATHLETIC AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR AWARDS Seasonal and end-of-the-year awards are announced for all teams, clubs, and organizations.

SENIOR AWARDS Local scholarships and department honors are awarded to seniors at a spring ceremony. Many of the scholarships require students submit applications at specified deadlines.

GRADUATION EXERCISES Participation in the graduation exercise will be limited to those who have completed all of the requirements for a diploma or certificate. The cap and gown in the school’s colors will be worn in the ceremony, in their original condition. For those who wish to participate, the graduation rehearsal is mandatory. Graduation participation is voluntary. All students must adhere to prescribed behavior and Dress code. Honors Graduates will wear special cords and medals.

SUMMER INSTITUTES Kings Park High School does not grant credit for participation and/or completion of any summer institute other than the approved summer school for course failures. There are a great number of summer programs nationwide, which address many curriculum and interest areas such as foreign language, dance, music, etc. Those programs utilize very different proficiency standards, are certified by many different organizations, and in some cases are not certified at all. In order to be fair, the school district would have to professionally evaluate each of these programs. Therefore, credit will not be granted for any of these courses or programs.

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THE KPHS BLOCK SCHEDULE FORMAT  

The entire educational community of Kings Park High School is excited about the success of our BLOCK SCHEDULING .

NUMBER OF PERIODS PER DAY:

The BLOCK SCHEDULE offers the same 7-period schedule, plus lunch, that the 8 period day offers over two days rather than one. This is like a modified college schedule, which should allow for a smoother transition to college.

COURSE CYCLE:

The BLOCK SCHEDULE operates on a four-day cycle, because most courses are given every-other-day or every fourth day.

LENGTH OF PERIOD:

BLOCK SCHEDULING is the platform for a potentially more efficient delivery of instructional time. The 42-minute period requires 3-5 minutes per period for attendance and housekeeping chores, or a total of 6- 10 minutes every two periods. The 80-minute BLOCK period requires only 3-5 minutes for the same chores.

COURSE SCHEDULING:

Under BLOCK SCHEDULING , students have less daily pressure through the reduction in different disciplines from potentially seven to four on odd days and three on even days. This type schedule is, once again, a modified college schedule.

HOMEROOM/SEMINAR:

The Seminar period is unique to the BLOCK SCHEDULE because all students, other than Wilson Tech students (Wilson Tech students take a limited academic program, and have access to extra-help after school), can make an appointment to see their teachers for extra-help, etc. during the school day every other day. Teachers are available to their students during this period by appointment. The time for this extra period of instructional support is provided by the reduction in time from seven to four periods (used to travel between classes), and the more efficient use of class time.

INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT:

The 80-Minute Period, under BLOCK SCHEDULING , allows, and even requires, multi- modal instruction. Instruction can be a combination of lecture, discussion, audiovisual, computer simulation, experiments, speakers, and other modalities. Each department has undergone training in the delivery of many different modes of instruction, and has re-mapped the curriculum of each course to fit the BLOCK SCHEDULE . An example of multi-modal instruction during the block would be: a mini-lecture; computer lab; demonstration; discussion; or cooperative learning.

TIME MANAGEMENT:

BLOCK SCHEDULING allows students to reduce the number of transitions from class to class in a rapid, and many times confusing, rhythm. The students can focus on a less diverse and more concentrated exploration of curricula. An example is a typical 8-period day of English, Social Studies, Math, Science, LOTE, Art or Music, and Physical Education to a four period day of English, Math, LOTE and Art.

ACCESS TO TEACHERS:

Time for educational contact between a student and his or her teacher is increased by as much as five hours every two weeks. The time is taken from non-instructional tasks, such as attendance taking, hall duty and other building assignments, and the reduction in passing time. This access is similar to that available in a college setting, with a professor being available during office hours.

INNOVATION:

The implementation of BLOCK SCHEDULING creates a platform for restructuring the entire high school program. Examples of changes to be studied and implemented are core interest clusters, enhanced computer instruction, interdisciplinary learning, multi-modal instruction, curriculum innovation, etc.

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No instructional plan is perfect, but, with the help of all parties (students, parents, faculty and staff); we have embarked upon a transition to an optimal instruction system that will benefit all parties through preparation, discussion, implementation, and adjustment of an evolving instructional program.

                                             

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HONOR SOCIETIES

National Art Honor Society The Art Honor Society is an honor society developed for the purpose of inspiring and recognizing those students in grades 10—12 who have shown an outstanding ability in art.

Requirements: *An 85% academic average and 90% average in Art. *Enrollment in at least one full year Art class. *Attendance at weekly meetings held on Wednesdays. Only three absences are permitted. *Fulfillment of three (3) community service points/credits per quarter. *$5 membership fee. *All applications must include a recommendation from an Art teacher.

Foreign Language Honor Societies The American Sign Language, Spanish and Italian Honor Societies consist of a select group of students who work together to promote an understanding of the respective language and culture.

Requirements: The students must have a GPA in Spanish 2 and 3 of 90 or, have an 85 or in Spanish 3H, have an 80 in AP Spanish I or 90 in Advanced Spanish Communications OR the average of the 3 courses must equal: · Level 2, level 3R and Advanced Communications/ Honors Conversation=90 · Level 2, 3H and Advanced Communications/ Honors Conversation = 88 · Level 2, 3H AP1 = 85 Attendance is mandatory for meetings, fundraising activities, charity and cultural events.

National Honor Society

The National Honor Society is a recognition program for students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Sophomores and juniors who maintain an overall unweighted average of 88, have not failed a High School course and have not been involved in serious discipline problems resulting in suspension are invited to apply in the spring. The National Honor Society plans and implements its annual Superthon fundraiser. In addition, members tutor other students from the high school who may need assistance and participate in numerous service activities within the school district and the community throughout the year.

Requirements:

*Maintain the standards used as the basis for selection to National Honor Society. *Attendance at monthly meetings held the first Tuesday of every month. *35 hours of community service per year as a minimum is required.

Tri-M Music Honor Society

The Tri-M Music Honor Society is designed to promote musical participation and leadership, both within the school and community. It is dedicated to serving the community through music performance, participation and fundraisers.

Requirements: *A minimum of an 85% academic average and 90% average in music courses. *Participation in music classes and/or ensembles. *Participation in Tri-M, Community and High School sponsored events. Log sheets will be used to monitor members’ involvement. *Attendance at meetings held twice a month.

International Thespian Honor Society

This is the internationally renowned honor society for the theatrical arts. It seeks to honor those students who dedicate their time and effort to the theater, both on stage and behind the scenes. Throughout the year, KPITS aids in the Fall Drama, produces a One-Act Play and Monologue Festival, and engages in numerous charitable fundraisers. Students apply for membership based on the number of shows they have participated in and the type of activities performed for each show. Any student who has worked with stage crew, tech crew, costume/props committees, publicity committees or acted in shows may apply for membership.

Requirements:

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*Attendance at meetings held after school. Meetings last approximately 30 minutes. Meetings are held more frequently when preparing for activities such as productions and fundraisers. *Students must participate in at least one of the major productions of the year, whether on stage or behind the scenes. *All members must attend the One-Act Play Festival/Induction Ceremony

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A GUIDE FOR COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENT-ATHLETES AND  THEIR PARENTS

Potential Division I and II student athletes should confer with their coach and counselor. It is the student athlete’s responsibility to know and complete the necessary requirements to qualify for college participation.

The most current eligibility standards and commonly asked questions can be obtained over the internet by accessing www.ncaa.org .

Kings Park High School Code: 332695

NCAA Telephone Number: 317-917-6222

NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse Telephone Number: 877-262-1492

Our high school’s list of approved core courses is available on the internet.

Go to www.ncaa.org -Click on “Eligibility Center” - Click on “Enter Here” for NCAA College Bound Student Athletes—Click “Resources” -Click “U.S. Students” - Click “List of NCAA Courses”

Input our six-digit Code 332695 and click “Search”

NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Click here for Academic Standards for Initial-Eligibility Academic Standards

Click here for NCAA Freshman-Eligibility Standards

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KNOW THE RULES:

Core Courses ● NCAA Division I requires 16 core courses as of August 1, 2008. This rule applies to any student first

entering any Division I college or university on or after August 1, 2008. See the chart below for the breakdown of this 16 core-course requirement.

● NCAA Division II requires 14 core courses. See the breakdown of core-course requirements below. Please see note. Division II will require 16 core courses beginning August 1, 2013.

Test Scores ● Division I has a sliding scale test score and grade-point average. The sliding scale for those requirements is

shown on page two of this sheet. ● Division II has a minimum SAT score requirement of 820 or ACT sum score of 88. ● The SAT score used for NCAA purposes includes only the critical reading and math sections. The writing

sections of the SAT is not used. ● The ACT score used for NCAA purposes is a sum of the four sections on the ACT: English, mathematics,

reading and science. ● All SAT and ACT scores must be reported directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center by the testing agency.

Test scores that appear on the transcripts will not be used. When registering for the SAT or ACT, use the Eligibility Center code of 9999 to make sure the score is reported to the Eligibility Center.

Grade-Point Average ● Only core courses are used in the calculation of the grade-point average. ● Be sure to look at your high school’s list of NCAA-approved core courses on the Eligibility Center’s Website to

make certain that courses being taken have been approved as core courses. The Web site is www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

● Division I grade-point average requirements are listed on page two of this sheet. ● Division II grade-point average requirements is a minimum of 2.000.

PLEASE NOTE: Beginning August 1, 2013, students planning to attend an NCAA Division II institution will be required to complete 16 core courses.

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DIVISION I 16 Core-Course Rule

16 Core Courses : 4 years of English 3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher) 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school) 1 year of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science 2 years of social science 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or nondoctrinal religion/philosophy)

DIVISION II 14 Core-Course Rule

14 Core Courses: 3 years of English 2 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher) 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school) 2 years of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science 2 years of social science 3 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or non doctrinal religion/philosophy)

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*All elective courses are driven by sufficient enrollment and may at times not be offered.

ART 1 - STUDIO IN ART: 1 credit

Prerequisite: None

Studio Art is traditionally defined as art that is enjoyed visually, experimenting with multiple mediums such as pencil, colored pencil, marker, scratchboard, clay and paint such as watercolor, tempera and acrylic. This course hones your creative side and aids in the development of your skills and imagination through fun and interesting projects. It allows you to create beautiful and original artwork. Interesting fun facts about art history will help formulate project development. The students will be learning new ways to make connections between the arts and STEAM through innovative lessons. This course is a prerequisite to other art electives offered. This course fulfills state and graduation requirements.

Basic Requirements: Completion of all projects assigned, Mid Term and Final

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STUDIO IN MEDIA ART: COMPUTER ART ½ credit

This course will focus on the basic elements of art and principles of design as they relate to digital media, computer art and art history. Students will create two- dimensional designs while exploring various techniques utilizing computers and design software such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. This course fulfills the art requirement for graduation and is a foundation course for other art electives. Drawing ability is useful but not necessary. Fulfills ½ credit of state requirement.

Basic Requirements: notebook, quizzes, final exam, and a portfolio of finished work.

STUDIO IN MEDIA ART: FILM & VIDEO ½ credit

This course will focus on the basic elements of art and the principles of design as they relate to film, video and animation. Students will learn film history and the mechanics of creating a film. This course will cover: storyboard preparation, film elements, digital editing and animation. Students will create videos on a variety of topics. This course fulfills the art requirement for graduation and is a foundation course for art electives. Drawing ability is useful but not necessary. Fulfills ½ credit of state requirement.

Basic Requirements: notebook, quizzes, final exam, and a portfolio of finished work.

STUDIO IN MEDIA ARTS: COMPUTER ART & FILM (FULL YEAR) 1 credit Formally Media Computer/Media Film

This STEAM enriched curriculum will focus on the elements of art and principles of design as they relate to computers, computer software, film and animation. Through the course of the year students will produce 2-dimensional art utilizing various techniques. Students will be exposed to various software such as Adobe Photoshop CC & Adobe Illustrator CC. Students will explore the world of film & learn the mechanics of creating a film including pre-production, digital editing and animation using Adobe Premiere CC. This course fulfills the art requirement for graduation and is a foundation course for art electives.

Basic Requirements: notebook, quizzes, midterm, final and portfolio of student work.

STUDIO IN DRAWING AND PAINTING I: 1 credit

Prerequisite: Studio in Art

This course emphasizes drawing and painting from nature, the human figure, and still life. The student is expected to develop a greater understanding of the surrounding world, and learn new ways to visually interpret that world. Various drawing and painting media will be explored throughout the course. Design and composition will be stressed in all finished work.

Basic Requirements: homework, and to receive credit for the course, a minimum of fifteen finished projects must be completed.

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STUDIO IN DRAWING AND PAINTING II: 1 credit

Prerequisite: Studio in Draw & Paint I

This course emphasizes and further explores the painting medium. It is designed to develop a solid foundation in painting skills and techniques. A variety of subject matter from nature, the human figure, and still life will be stressed. The students will be working and experimenting with acrylic and watercolor paints.

Basic Requirements: a minimum of 15 pieces is required to receive credit; midterm and final exam.

ART PORTFOLIO: 1 credit

Prerequisites: Studio in Art, plus Drawing and Painting and/or special permission from the Art Department and “B” average in Art.

This course is designed for the advanced student to help in the development of an Art Portfolio, and provides a method of presenting the art student as a creative artist. This program will aid the student to present their portfolio for admission to the college art program of their choice. Emphasis will be placed upon large-scale projects and advanced design problems in drawing, painting and three-dimensional work.

Basic Requirements: a minimum of fifteen major works and preparation of a portfolio is required to receive credit; midterm and final exam.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT ART PORTFOLIO: 1 credit W = 1.15

Prerequisite: Art Portfolio and/or special permission from the Art Department and an "A" average in Art.

The AP Studio Art Portfolios are designed for students who are seriously interested in the practical experience of art. AP Studio Art is not based on a written examination; instead, students submit portfolios for evaluation at the end of the school year. A.P. students will follow the Advanced Placement Syllabus for either the Drawing Portfolio or 2-D Design Portfolio.

Basic Requirements:

Section I - Quality - 5 pieces of artwork

Section II - Concentration - 12 pieces of artwork

Section III - Breadth - 12 pieces of artwork - (29 completed works of art).

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STUDIO IN FASHION DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATION: ¹⁄� credit

This course is designed to develop in students the knowledge and understanding of the esthetic skills and principles involved in fashion design and illustration. Students will learn the development of fashion design, and the process involved in designing and preparing fashion illustrations.

Basic Requirements: homework, projects, and final exam.

STUDIO IN SCULPTURE : 1 credit

This course is devoted to working in three-dimensional media such as clay, plaster, wire, stone, wood, and found objects. The use of space as a design element will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on individual experimentation and expression. Students considering art as their major in college are strongly advised to take this course.

Basic Requirements: a minimum of 8 projects will be required for credit; midterm and final exam.

CARTOONING I: ½ credit

This course is designed for the student who is interested in the art of cartooning. Basic drawing skills are developed as well as exploration in a variety of media. Students will learn and create different formats for comic strips and cartoons. They will create their own comic book using original characters and storyline. Famous cartoonists and animators will be studied for inspiration.

Basic Requirements: unit projects, final exam, class projects, and sketchbook homework

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CARTOONING II: ½ credit

Prerequisite: Cartooning I This is an advanced cartooning class. Students will have an opportunity to apply all that they have learned in Cartooning I and pursue more technical methods and study further the history of illustration and cartooning. All of the techniques learned in the first course will apply to future projects such as political cartooning, caricatures and comic books. Media will include pen and ink, watercolor and colored pencils. Some of the great animators and cartoonists will be studied for inspiration.

Basic Requirements: midterm, final exam, monthly homework assignments, projects and an optional field trip.

COMPUTER ANIMATION: ½ credit

This class introduces students to the basic terminology, concepts and principles of computer animation and motion graphics used in our everyday world. Through the incorporation of STEAM components of technology and art, students will use current technologies and applications of design to create various animated projects. Adobe Flash CC will be used as a medium to develop and explore computer-based designs.

Basic Requirements: projects, midterm and final exam

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VIDEO III 1 credit

Prerequisite: Video II and special permission from the Art Department.

This course is designed to help build upon and examine advanced styles and techniques in video and film production. Attention is directed toward creation of a strong portfolio of student work. Students learn to author, create and burn DVD's of their final portfolio. Projects include student research, creation and submission of work toward film festivals. Entrance into this course is dependent upon successful completion of Video II.

WEB DESIGN : ½ credit

Prerequisite: Studio in Media Art

This course is designed to introduce students to various skills, methods, and techniques related to basic web design, including image optimization, basic animations & basic code. The main focus of this class will be the student’s ability to apply engineering design skills and ideas to produce web pages and web sites. Students will use problem solving skills to create and insert tables and frames on their pages for unity and structure, as well as designing techniques within the realm of visual communication. Adobe Flash CC, Dreamweaver CC and the integration of google sites will be used to produce websites.

Basic Requirements: midterm, final and production of multiple websites.

STUDIO IN CRAFTS : ½ credit

Students will learn to apply design concepts influenced by historical and multicultural research and readings that will be applied to all projects. This course will focus on the elements and principles of art as they relate to 2D & 3D projects, while learning the impact that various cultures have had on crafts.

Basic Requirements : written final

STUDIO IN ABSTRACT DESIGN (2-D DESIGN:) ½ credit

This course is for the student who is interested in the arts without the stress of drawing realistically. Students will explore elements of Abstract Art working with several mediums such as printmaking, paint, pen & ink and mixed media projects.

Basic Requirements : completion of all projects assigned and final exam

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT ART HISTORY : 1 credit W = 1.15

This course would engage students on the same level as a college level Introductory Art History class. The class will require critical thinking and require students to relate art to both historical and cultural contexts.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY ¹⁄� credit

This year-long class in digital photography introduces students to the Elements of Art and Principles of Design needed for creating photographs: including basic layout and design, color theory, shape, form and composition. This course will familiarize the student with digital photographic equipment, software, materials and methods through hands-on practice. Students will be exposed to the history of photography and photographers by studying and emulating a variety of photographic styles. They will complete the year with an album of their work.

Basic Requirements: midterm, final and projects

ART & DESIGN WITH G-SUITE/ GOOGLE APPS ½ credit

Computer based technologies and google apps (G-Suite) will be the platform in which this course is instructed. Students will acquire the skills necessary to succeed in our ever changing world while incorporating the arts and STEAM related processes. Attention will be given to art & design principles as well as the technical skills needed to create blogs, websites, multimedia presentations and virtual reality explorations. In this course students will be designing and producing while in a computer lab.

Basic Requirements : midterm, final and completed portfolio of various projects.

CREATIVE CODED ART ½ credit

Discover the world of code in the realm of art and create a variety of interactive media projects such as animations, art and games. The focus of this course is to inspire students to apply skills of art and design through computer science by exploring coding concepts to produce digital art. Block based code will be used to create drawings and students will learn conditionals of code to produce interactive and generative art and design styles. Discovery of what various code visually looks and how to use code to generate art will be explored through various themes and programs.

Basic Requirements : midterm, final and completed portfolio of various projects.

ADVERTISING ART & GRAPHIC DESIGN I ½ credit

This course is an introduction to the various aspects of graphic communication and will cover concepts, typography, layout and general graphic techniques.

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Projects include: Business Cards, CD Booklets, Book Covers, Magazine Layouts and Movie Posters. Software used: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe In-Design.

Basic Requirements : projects, homework, mid-term and final exams.

ADVERTISING ART & GRAPHIC DESIGN II ½ credit

Prerequisite: Computer Graphic Design I

This course will enable students to develop an eye for manipulating typography with imagery in order to convey a message. Photo manipulation, page layouts and illustrations are covered. Projects include: Typographic Portraits, Brochures, Invitations and Mixed Media. Software used: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe In-Design. Basic Requirements: projects, homework, mid-term and final exams

FILM PRODUCTION - (Video 2) 1 credit 10th-12th graders

Prerequisite: Studio in Media Arts

This course is designed to help build upon and examine advanced styles and techniques in film production. Students will be encouraged to create with experimental approaches while they further develop problem solving and design skills to produce films to be shown in local film festivals. Students will delve deeper into genres, script writing and storyboard construction as a part of the process. Students will be exposed to more advanced post-production skills when they explore STEAM techniques to enhance their creativity. Students will learn to create and maintain their own YouTube channel for the showing of their work.

Basic Requirements : midterm, final, and a portfolio of finished work.

DANCE APPRECIATION (Performing Arts) ½ credit

This course is an introduction to dance as an art form with emphasis on technique, historical perspectives, observation, and analysis of dance performance. Students will participate in exploration of the creative process, and appreciate expressive experiences in dance.

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Business/Careers Opportunities and Electives

ACCOUNTING : ½ credit Accounting is a skill-level course that is of value to all students pursuing a strong background in business, marketing, and management.This course gives students an accounting foundation for college accounting or for working in a small business. Students will learn the fundamentals of accounting theory and practice, covering the accounting cycle using software journals and ledgers, and year-end business procedures and reports for businesses. Additionally, we will be engaging in a variety of class activities and projects emphasizing entrepreneurial skills, budgeting, taxation, and banking.

PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING : ½ credit

This is an introductory course on the fundamentals of marketing using real-world business examples. The course focuses on buyer behavior, marketing research principles, demand analysis, distribution, financing, pricing, and product management. Students will learn the fundamentals of marketing using real-world business examples.The class will also speculate on future trends related to careers in the marketing field of advertising, branding, retail merchandising (like fashion merchandising) and market research. Emphasis will be placed on presentation and interpersonal skills, team building activities, and different modes of communication in the field of business.

BUSINESS LAW : ½ credit

Students will be examining general legal practices as a consumer and as a potential career in the business field. This course provides students with the understanding of basic business law and its origins with an emphasis on ethical business practices and contracts through examining examples of Sports Law, Consumer Law and E-Commerce Law.

Basic Requirements: research analysis, presentation of court cases, unit tests, and final exam

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COMMON CORE ENGLISH 9 1 credit

Prerequisite : English 8 NCAA Approved

This course will develop students’ abilities in all areas of the language arts including developing critical thinking and viewing skills, written communication skills, and literary comprehension skills, such as close-reading and annotation. Full-length works, such as To Kill a Mockingbird and Julius Caesar will be studied in addition to poetry, non-fiction and informational texts.

Basic Requirements : a research-based argument essay, outside readings, formal essays, in-class writing, research-related assignments and vocabulary work. Students will be assessed via unit exams, essays, homework assignments, classwork, and a midterm. The course concludes with a district-wide departmental final examination. Assignments in this class are designed to reflect the NYS C.C.

COMMON CORE ENGLISH 10 1 credit

Prerequisite : English 9 NCAA Approved

After successful completion of English 9, this course will continue to develop students’ abilities in all areas of the language arts including developing critical thinking and viewing skills, written communication skills, and literary comprehension skills, such as close-reading and annotation. Full-length works, such as Othello , Anthem , Animal Farm and Fahrenheit 451 will be studied in addition to poetry, non-fiction and informational texts. Vocabulary is assigned from the Shostak series, and is also chosen from the readings.

Basic Requirements : a research-based argument essay, outside readings, formal essays, in-class writing, research-related assignments and vocabulary work. Students will be assessed via unit exams, essays, homework assignments, classwork, and a midterm. The course concludes with a district-wide departmental final exam. Assignments in this class are designed to reflect the NYS C.C.

BRITISH AND AMERICAN LITERATURE 1 credit W=1.04 NCAA Approved

Studies in British and American Literature is an accelerated 9th grade course where students engage with challenging classic literature, such as works from Shakespeare, Brontë, Twain, and Hemingway. The course focuses on argumentative and persuasive writing and thematic analysis. Students are responsible for vocabulary from the reading, as well as separate vocabulary units. The novels, essays and corresponding non-fiction articles will be analyzed for meaning but more importantly evaluated for the writer’s style and technique. Therefore, students are to approach both reading and writing with in-depth literary analysis and critical thinking skills. Since writing is an integral part of the course to prepare the students for the Common Core English Regents and the AP Language and Composition exam during 11th grade, students will be critiqued for weakness in technical control, development of concepts, and insight into the work. This course is designed for those students who are AP Capstone and 11 AP Language and Composition bound. Assignments in this class are designed to reflect the NYS Common Core Standards.

Basic Requirements : analytical papers, argumentative writing, narratives, outside readings, research assignments, a major research paper, vocabulary work, unit exams, midterm and final examinations.

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SENIOR EXPERIENCE ENGLISH 1 credit

The English component of the Senior Project is designed to introduce, explore, and develop the following skills: creating a research paper, preparing a multimedia presentation, professional communication & writing, and Internet communication. Assignments include (but are not limited to) presentations that focus upon oral & physical delivery, organization, persuasion, critical thinking, and the use of support media. In addition, students will focus upon effective listening, interpersonal business communications, and business writing (memo, report, letter, résumé, & email).

COMMON CORE ENGLISH 11 1 credit NCAA Approved

Prerequisite : English 10

After successful completion of English 10, students embark on a study of classic high school literature. Full-length works may include, but are not limited to: Catcher in the Rye , Of Mice and Men , Lord of the Flies , The Crucible , and Macbeth will be studied in addition to poetry, non-fiction and informational texts. Students are prepared for the Common Core English Regents through an emphasis on reading, writing, speaking, critical thinking, and listening skills. Assignments in this class are designed to reflect the NYS Common Core Standards.

Basic Requirements : analytical papers, outside readings, research assignments, a research paper, quarterly exams, midterm and final examinations. All students are required to take the ELA Common Core Regents Examination.

ENGLISH 11: ADVANCED PLACEMENT LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION: 1 credit W=1.15 NCAA Approved

Prerequisite: British American Literature and/or Teacher Recommendation

This course is designed for eleventh grade students who have exemplary performance in English, have demonstrated mastery level work, and want to experience a class on par with a college level English Composition course. Building on the theme of the American experience outlined in 11R, Students in AP Language and Composition will study American prose written from the 16th century through the 21st century. They will analyze both the content of the text and the author’s purpose in creating the text. Students will learn how to determine the influence that an author’s phrasing, word choice, rhetorical devices and conventions have on the reader. They will use this study to enhance their own writing skills by applying the strategies of their studied authors to their own exposition. As stated in The College Board’s description, “the purpose of the AP English Language and Composition course is to enable students to read complex texts with understanding and to write prose that is rich enough and complex enough for mature readers.” This course includes a required paper (research, critical review of sources) and a summer reading assignment.

Basic Requirements : completion of assigned work, and one formal research paper. In order to earn AP weighting, the AP examination must be taken. All students are required to take the ELA Common Core Regents Examination. NOTE: Students will be required to complete a summer reading assignment in preparation for this course.

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ENGLISH 12: ADVANCED PLACEMENT LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION : 1 credit W=1.15 NCAA Approved

AP Literature is a course that involves an extensive amount of reading and writing. Students will read nightly and prepare to analyze and discuss short stories, poems, plays and novels; students also write frequently, inside and outside of class. Written assignments include long essays, shorter analytical written assignments, and a final research paper. Students develop critical thinking skills, learn to collaborate and debate in literary groups, learn to voice observations about literature, and learn to support all claims, arguments, opinions and analysis with evidence from the text. Students will read a variety of authors and periods, including Shakespeare, Fitzgerald, Conrad, Hemingway, Chopin and Wilde. Expectations are high: students must be highly motivated, must enter the course with well-developed skills in reading and writing, must be able to work independently, and must be disciplined to meet reading and writing deadlines. Students will take a midterm in January, the AP Literature exam in May AND write a final paper in June. Option: Concurrent USB ACE Program: Introduction to Fiction: EGL 192, offered through Stony Brook University as an ACE class. **USB assesses a fee for the credits. Please bear in mind that most colleges charge substantially more for the same number of college credits

SENIOR ENGLISH : 1 credit NCAA Approved

In this course, students will have the opportunity to improve their reading, writing, listening, and vocabulary skills. Novels, plays, and short stories will be read. Literature, including A View from the Bridge , A Streetcar Named Desire , and A Child Called It , is a fundamental component of the program. The purpose of the course is to reinforce each student’s communication skills. The literature focuses on human nature and the human ability to cope with the environment.

Basic Requirements : daily/weekly assignments, a formal research paper, midterm and final examination.

REFLECTIONS OF NEW YORK WRITERS 1 credit NCAA Approved

This unique course offers a multi-dimensional introduction to the writers of New York State. The growth and development of writers from Long Island, New York City, the Hudson River, Adirondack, and Leatherstocking Regions will be explored. The novels, short stories, poems, plays, and music of Eugene O’Neill, Zora Heale Hurston, William Kennedy, Edward Albee, Neil Simon, Chaim Potok, Walt Whitman, William Cullen Bryant, Washington Irving, James Fenimore Cooper, Katherine Ann Porter, Dorothy Parker, Edith Wharton, and many others, will be analyzed in papers and discussion. Students will listen to the accounts of guest speakers, visit museums and places of historical importance, work collaboratively on projects, and view films critically to discern how each has “The New York Experience” as its basis. Goals of the course include enabling students to analyze critically, and communicate effectively in written and oral forms. Students will discern the sources and themes of challenging literary works, work in groups on collaborative projects, and utilize multimedia presentations.

Basic Requirements : critical analysis papers, a formal research paper, two multimedia presentations, midterm and final examinations.

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HUMANITIES: ½ credit NCAA Approved The Humanities Program offers the students the opportunity to examine the place of the individual in society. Literature, art, religion, philosophy and architecture provide a basis for the course content. The Bible and works by Sophocles, Dante, and Shakespeare are read and discussed. This course is excellent preparation for any college program.

Basic Requirements : completion of assigned work, two fine arts projects, a formal research project, midterm and final examinations.

MYSTERY, SUPERNATURAL, SCI-FI LITERATURE: 1 credit NCAA Approved

This course introduces students to the conventions and techniques of mystery, horror, suspense, and science-fiction literature, and to the relevance of these styles to all forms of writing. Students gain an understanding of what propels mysteries, the tension that defines suspense, the fear of the unknown that makes supernatural literature sizzle, and the technologies and alien worlds that form the sci-fi genre. Students will analyze the impact of the authors’ choices in these genres and how they are developed throughout the texts by studying both the history of the genre and many of its great works along with a large array of contemporary pieces. The curriculum includes the reading of short stories, nonfiction essays, poetry, plays, and a novel. In addition, various films will be viewed in order to include classic and current portrayals of mysteries and horror, and to explore where technologies may take us.

Basic Requirements include creative writing assignments, a formal research paper, a digital-media presentation, and midterm and final exams.

GREEK MYTHOLOGY : ½ credit NCAA Approved Students will survey the timeless legends of Greek Mythology that include stories of monsters, heroes and adventures. This course explores the function of myth- its structure, strategy and technique both in the ancient and modern worlds. Literature from the works of Homer, Virgil and Sophocles will be explored in addition to other Greek literature. Students are responsible for presenting projects (both formal and informal) throughout the duration of the course.

Basic Requirements : graded projects, quizzes, exams, and a cumulative final exam

LIU SCHOLARS CREATIVE WRITING: ½ credit W=1.10 NCAA Approved

Students in this course learn that being aware of the total environment is a prerequisite to effectively writing a description or creating a plot. Special attention is given to sense experiences and body language as an introduction to course work. Students are taught the principles of structure and form through selected readings and student experimentation in writing short stories, essays and descriptive writing. Submission of written work to local, state and national contests is encouraged. This course is excellent preparation for any student who is interested in pursuing a career in Communication, Media, Advertising, or Music.

Basic Requirements : a journal, formal research paper, and a final examination that will include semester projects.

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**L.I.U. Post assesses a fee for the credits. Please bear in mind that most colleges charge substantially more for the same number of college credits LIU SCHOLARS INTRODUCTION TO POETRY* ½ credit W=1.10 NCAA Approved

Students who take Introduction to Poetry will address the formal attributes of poetry: the techniques utilized in the poem and the effects these techniques achieve in addition to questions of interpretation and meaning. Learning how to read, understand, and write about poetry are the goals of the course. We will read verse written by a diverse set of poets as well as essays on reading and writing poetry. Each month the class will be presented with a featured poet, studying the works of this poet in depth and creating poetry that is modeled in the style of this poet. Assignments in and out of class will build upon one another so that the students will develop a range of interrelated skills, including recitation, scansion, explication and close reading, analysis and argumentation, and comparison.

Basic Requiremen t: A formal research paper, poetry portfolio and a final exam. * (Pending LIU approval) **L.I.U. Post assesses a fee for the credits . Please bear in mind that most colleges charge substantially more for the same number of college credits

PUBLIC SPEAKING: ½ credit NCAA Approved The objective of the course is to have students become comfortable and confident in public speaking situations through a variety of speeches and activities. Students will be required to present a series of speeches that will focus on: ideas and content, organization, audience connections, body language, eye contact, voice, and pacing. Emphasis will be placed on nonverbal communication, as well.

Basic Requirement : Students must perform all assigned speeches in order to be eligible for course credit.

DRAMA I : ½ credit

This course is designed to introduce, develop and hone students’ acting and critical evaluation abilities. The course progress from learning and refining basic techniques (such as gesticulation, mannerisms, body language, facial expression, pantomime, focus and concentration, characterization, vocal delivery, stance, memorization, etc.) to improvisation, scripted improvisation, monologues, small group work, and finally short scenes. Students will learn basic script-writing and reading fundamentals such as stage directions, internal and external characterization techniques and dialectical studies, etc. The students will also learn how to effectively critique their own as well as other performances based upon effective use of basic techniques. This course offers something for everyone from advanced actors to students who have never set foot on stage.

Basic Requirements : critical evaluation essays, short script writing, character sketch essays, scene and costuming projects, improvisational performances, monologues, and short scenes.

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DRAMA II : ½ credit

Prerequisite : Drama I

This course is designed as a continuation of Drama I in order to further develop and hone the students’ acting and critical evaluation abilities as developed in Drama I. The course revisits the techniques built in Drama I through a set of more advanced theatrical exercises, more detailed character studies, and longer and more difficult monologues and short scenes. This course will seek to expand the students’ acting range to serious and humorous, young and old, etc. This course will also seek to introduce the students in a more formalized manner to the concept of casting, directing and staging a formal play and will ultimately culminate in the production of a short play or video.

Basic Requirements : critical evaluation essays, script writing and evaluation, character sketch essays and character studies, scene and costuming projects, improvisational performances, monologues, short scenes, and one-act plays.

HISTORY OF AMERICAN FILM : ½ credit

In this course, students will be offered the opportunity to explore the history of contemporary film and its impact on American society. The course will trace the evolution of film from the silent movies of Buster Keaton through the modern day filmmaker’s view of the contemporary world. The course will provide exposure to film analysis that builds upon literary analysis by adding investigation of directorial techniques including cinematography, design, editing, etc. Film screenings from a variety of genres will allow students to become familiar with the vocabulary of film and its impact on the world. Works will include: Sherlock, Jr ., The Awful Truth , Double Indemnity , Strangers on a Train , Rebel Without a Cause , One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest , and Jaws among others.

Basic Requirements : daily and weekly written reflections, quizzes, exams, and a cumulative final exam|

INTRODUCTION TO JOURNALISM WRITING ½ credit

This course will cover the genre of printed journalism: writing and editing for newspapers and magazines. Students will focus on reading and collecting news, interviewing, evaluating the reliability of information, writing for different sections of the newspaper (local, national, international news; feature articles; obits; editorials; etc.), responsibility and morality of the journalist; rights and laws pertaining to journalism. The remainder of the course will focus on writing for magazines: researching; targeting audiences; developing voice; writing feature articles; addressing letters to the editor; deciding what is newsworthy; marketing; etc. Throughout the semester students will practice editing, revising, working with an editor, captioning, and the importance of a good title.

Basic Requirements : written assignments (articles of varying lengths and genres); researching, interviews, etc. Quizzes and tests will assess progress periodically.

THE SHAKESPEAREAN PERFORMANCE ½ credit

William Shakespeare wrote his plays for audiences to experience as performance: the visual; the action; the actors’ portrayal of a character; the life that is breathed into his poetry once it is spoken on a stage. This course will present an opportunity for students to experience Shakespeare in film: students will have all of the benefits of Shakespeare on

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stage with the additional appeal of modern film technique. In addition to viewing film performances, students will read and analyze language and key speeches from the plays, analyze and understand characters and motives, and will also engage in blocking and rewriting scenes, as well as staging mini-performances for the class. Students will research the life and times of Shakespeare; compare techniques on the stage to the screen; and combine the classical study of the Shakespearean play to the visual appeal of film.

Basic Requirements : brief analytical papers, mandatory participation in mini-performances, quizzes, tests, and mini-research assignments.

EVERYDAY WRITING ½ credit

Words matter more than ever in the 21 century. The rise of Internet-based communication has led to even a greater amount of writing than in decades past, as increasingly, people in a wide range of jobs find themselves emailing more often, texting more often, and using their computers to fill out forms or other types of information. This course will focus on the types of writing everyone needs for day to day interactions. Topics include business letters, resumes, personal statements, biographies, and technical writing. Students will also learn about different styles of writing for electronic communication.

LIU SCHOLARS ENGLISH 1 credit W=1.10 NCAA Approved

LIU is a college-level English course for high school students. It is divided into two semesters (Fall and Spring). Students enrolled in the course are eligible to receive six college credits from Long Island University Post. Prerequisites for this course are successful completion of English 11 and teacher recommendation. Fall Semester: English I Composition is an introduction to writing that focuses on the practices of interpretation and analysis of texts to promote clear thinking and effective prose. Students will learn the conventions of academic writing, and how to adapt writing for various audiences and situations, practices that carry across disciplinary lines and into professional and civic writing. 3 Credits. Spring Semester: English II Composition: Argument and Analysis is a course in analysis and argumentation, focusing on scholarly research and documentation. Building on the work begun in Eng I, this course develops knowledge of complex rhetorical and stylistic techniques, and focuses more explicitly on writing about texts, including literary texts. Students learn to read more closely and to situate texts in broader symbolic, historic, and sociocultural contexts. 3 credits. **L.I.U. Post assesses a fee for the credits . Please bear in mind that most colleges charge substantially more for the

same number of college credits

ADVANCED PLACEMENT SEMINAR 1 credit W = 1.15

No. of Credits: 1.0 Prerequisite : BRAM and admission is dependent upon previous academic achievement, teacher recommendation, counselor input and student choice

This foundational course provides students with opportunities to think critically and creatively, research, explore, pose solutions, develop arguments, collaborate, and communicate using various media. Students explore real-world issues

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through a cross-curricular lens and consider multiple points of view to develop a deep understanding of complex issues as they make connections between these issues and their own lives. This course is aligned with the Common Core State Standards. Successful completion of this course fulfills the English 10 requirement and qualifies students to take AP Research in grade 11. Students who earn scores of three or higher in AP Seminar, AP Research, and four additional AP courses will be awarded an AP Capstone Diploma from College Board.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT RESEARCH (ELECTIVE) 1 credit W:1.15

Prerequisite : AP Seminar

AP Research allows students to deeply explore an academic topic, problem, or issue of individual interest. Through this exploration, students design, plan, and conduct a year-long research-based investigation to address a research question. In the AP Research course, students further their skills acquired in the AP Seminar course by understanding research methodology; employing ethical research practices; and accessing, analyzing, and synthesizing information as they address a research question. Students explore their skill development, document their processes and scholarly work in a portfolio. The course culminates in an academic paper of 4000–5000 words (accompanied by a performance or exhibition of product where applicable) and a presentation with an oral defense. In order to take AP Research, students must have completed the AP Seminar course. Students who earn scores of three or higher in AP Seminar, AP Research, and four additional AP courses will be awarded an AP Capstone Diploma from College Board.

College Board ADVANCED PLACEMENT Capstone Program :

The AP Capstone program consists of AP Seminar (grade 10) and AP research (grade 11). Students who earn AP scores of 3 or higher in AP seminar, AP Research, and four additional AP Exams will earn the AP Capstone Diploma from College Board. The course requirements in AP Seminar and AP Research are substantial and can be found in each course description.

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Family and Consumer Science

ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY ½ credit (Human Relations Core HD-1)

The focus of this course is on the adolescent and how he/she relates to self, family, and peers.

Basic Requirements : class folder, notebook, term report, final exam.

PARENTING : ½ credit

This course is centered upon the vast number of choices individuals make in relation to parenting. The economic, social, educational, and physical conditions that influence parenting are identified and their implications explored. Skills for working with children of all ages will be discussed and applied in laboratory or community situations.

Basic Requirements : class folder/notebook, preschool participation, article summaries, unit exams and final exam.

CHILD PSYCHOLOGY (EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND NURSERY SCHOOL) 1 credit

The physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development of the infant will be the focus of the course during the first half of the year. Emphasis during the second half of the year will be placed on toddler and preschool children and their needs along with skills identification. Daily care, guidance, discipline, lesson planning, and skills identification will be studied and practiced in the student-run preschool. Consistent attendance is important as weekly interaction with preschoolers will be part of the grade.

Basic Requirements : class folder, notebook, preschool participation, unit exams, midterm and final exam.

CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT EDU 121 THROUGH ADELPHI UNIVERSITY : 1 credit W=1.10 The course meets basic child development requirements for college-bound students interested in a career in the following: Teaching (Preschool-College); Social Work, Psychology, or any Child-related Field. Focus of this course is physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development of the child from birth through school age. Daily care, guidance, discipline, lesson planning, and skills identification will be studied and practiced in the student-run preschool. Basic Requirements: Teacher recommendation, class folder, notebook, preschool participation, unit exams, final exam, case study completed from preschool participation. **Adelphi University assesses a fee for the credits. Please bear in mind that most colleges charge considerably more for the same number of college credits. (11th and 12th Grade only)

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INDEPENDENT LIVING: ½ credit

The Independent Living course is designed to prepare students for the realities and responsibilities of managing all aspects of adulthood: education, career, interpersonal relationships, civic involvement, and financial security. Defining one’s lifestyle goals and developing a plan to attain them is the core of this course. Students will investigate career skills, housing needs, comparison shopping, transportation options, banking and investing, clothing maintenance, grocery shopping and meal preparation, and other life skills necessary to maintain a healthy and successful lifestyle.

Prerequisites: None

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Health and Physical Education Department

HEALTH EDUCATION : ½ credit

Prerequisite : None

This course covers topics related to decision-making, human sexuality, home and family life, mental health, effects of smoking and alcoholism, knowledge of nutrition, communicable diseases, and harmful effects of drugs.

HEALTH EDUCATION IS A REQUIRED COURSE FOR GRADUATION .

Included in the curriculum will be instruction on hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). Students will be able to recognize the signs of possible cardiac arrest and will be provided the opportunity to demonstrate compressions necessary to perform hands-only CPR. Students will be provided awareness in the use of the AED.

Basic Requirements : individual class project, tests, notebook, homework, community service and parenting project.

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION:

The Kings Park School District is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (on the basis of ethnicity, sex, religion, or any disability) in the Physical Education program. Careful consideration is given to ensure that opportunity is given to all aspects of the Physical Education program in accordance with Title IX. Mr. William Dennison, Athletic Director, should be contacted for further information concerning these physical education offerings.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM :

Physical Education will be taught once out of the four –day cycle for eighty minutes. A ½ credit will be awarded per year upon successful completion. Four years of physical education are required for graduation, a total of two credits. All 9th graders will take Fitness for Life. Every 10th, 11th and 12th grader who has successfully passed Fitness for Life will be given the opportunity to select from a wide variety of physical education course offerings.

PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY : *Develop higher levels of competency in skills and knowledge *Nurture positive attitudes toward movement *Foster maintenance of optimal fitness *Develop healthy habits for a healthy lifestyle

The Physical Education Department will evaluate each student in three areas of instruction. Psychomotor, cognitive and affective teaching domains will be tested and evaluated. Students will be responsible for successfully completing each of these domains during the course of the school year. All Physical Education classes will be involved in evaluating students in correlation with the NYS learning standards for

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Physical Education. *Skill-related activities will be implemented and used to test the students abilities when performing specific skills in relation to the unit of instruction they are in. *Cognitive Abilities will be evaluated by a written test. *Personal and social responsibility skills will be assessed during each unit of instruction.

All students must participate in each class, while wearing sneakers and appropriate athletic attire. (No jewelry at all is permitted to be worn during class). Participation is mandatory, with the exception of a presentation of a doctor’s note excusing the student from Physical Education. Students with a doctor’s note will be scheduled for the Sportsfolio program. This program requires weekly graded assignments. Failure to complete these assignments would result in a failing quarter grade. All other non-participation can jeopardize course credit.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION – (Grade 9) : ½ credit

9th Grade Physical Education helps students learn the value and benefits of lifelong physical activity. Just as important, they learn that physical activity can and should be fun. Therefore, they are more likely to become and remain active throughout their lives. The object of this course is to have students learn how to create an activity and fitness plan, set individual goals,

assess their status and progress, manage their time and responsibilities, and overcome barriers to regular physical activity. Students will experience the various components of health-related fitness, activity and wellness through participation in the many labs and activities that are a crucial part of the 9th Grade Physical Education program. The 9th grade students will have the opportunity to experience all physical education electives at Kings Park High School.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION (Grades 10-12) : ½ credit

Every 10th, 11th and 12th grade student who has successfully completed the 9th Grade Physical Education curriculum will be given the opportunity to select from the following course offerings:

Basic requirement : notebook, final exam, and completion of class project.

LIFETIME ACTIVITIES : ½ credit Tennis, Archery, Project Adventure, Badminton, Volleyball, Physical Fitness and Back Yard Games.

TEAM ACTIVITIES : ½ credit Flag Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, European Handball, Badminton, Ultimate Frisbee, Softball, Lacrosse,

Speedball, and Project Adventure and Physical Fitness

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MOVEMENT EDUCATION : ½ credit This course aims to set foundations for an active lifestyle. Students will develop movement skills, and health appreciation through various dance forms and group fitness styles. Units include Hip Hop, Yoga, Zumba, Jazz dance, Aerobics, Barre Method, Pilates, and Choreography.

ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION : ½ credit Adaptive Physical Education will be provided for individuals who need a modified or alternative physical education. Recommendation must come from the Committee on Special Education. This will be in lieu of a regularly scheduled physical education class.

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LOTE (Language Other Than English) Department

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LOTE 2R: SPANISH/ ITALIAN 2R: 1 credit NCAA Approved

Prerequisite : Successful completion of both LOTE 1 course and final exam.

Students develop proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing within the TOPICS, SITUATIONS, AND FUNCTIONS outlined in the N.Y.S. syllabus. Students will initiate and respond to simple statements and manage face-to-face conversations with people accustomed to communicating with non-native speakers. Students will understand connected material for informational or social purposes, as well as the essential content of short, general, public statements and standardized messages. Students will express personal needs and compose essays on familiar topics, while demonstrating mastery of grammatical structures including a variety of verb tenses. Students will be required to utilize checkpoint B Standards in the four skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

Basic Requirements : class participation, oral presentations, homework, projects, notebook, quizzes, unit examinations, mid-term and final exam.

LOTE 3R: SPANISH/ ITALIAN 3R: 1 credit NCAA Approved

Prerequisite: LOTE 2R

This course continues to develop proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing with the TOPICS, SITUATIONS, and FUNCTIONS outlined in the N.Y.S. syllabus. Students will utilize frequently used verb tenses and word patterns in conversations and presentations. Students will read complex business correspondence, pamphlets, advertisements, and articles of general interest in newspapers and magazines. Students will be able to discuss involving a variety of topics. Passing this course fulfills the NYS graduation requirement for a diploma with Advanced Designation.

Basic Requirements : class participation, oral presentations, homework, projects, notebook, quizzes, unit examinations, and FLACS B examination.

HONORS ITALIAN/ SPANISH 3 1 credit W=1.04 NCAA Approved

Prerequisite : Mastery of LOTE 2 and mandatory teacher recommendation.

This accelerated course completes the NYS standards for Languages other than English and is designed for students who are interested in continuing their second language study to the AP level. The curriculum is enriched and students gain optimal proficiency in the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking as preliminary preparation for continuation onto further Advanced Placement studies. The course will focus on the use of the target language to understand the cultural and grammatical concepts necessary for continuation with advanced studies in Italian or Spanish. Passing this course fulfills the NYS graduation requirement for a diploma with Advanced Designation.

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HONORS ITALIAN/SPANISH CONVERSATION 1 credit W= 1.04 NCAA Approved

Prerequisite : Successful completion of Italian/Spanish and a teacher recommendation. This course is also open to those students who have completed St. John’s.

Students will increase their proficiency in conversational skills in the second language through the use of various media, such as periodicals, journals, films, readers in the target language. While students will continue to develop their skills in reading and writing in the second language, the emphasis will be on oral/aural skill enhancement. Major assessments include projects and oral presentations as well as oral classroom participation which will be graded on a weekly basis.

Basic Requirements : class participation, oral presentations, homework, projects, timed writing activities, notebook, quizzes, and final exam.

HONORS ITALIAN/SPANISH CONVERSATION 2 1 credit W=1.04 NCAA Approved

Prerequisite : Successful completion of Spanish/ Italian Honors Conversation I, St. John’s, or AP II.

Students will continue to increase their proficiency in conversational skills in the second language through the use of various media. This may include periodicals, journals, films, or readers in the target language. While students continue to develop their skills in reading and writing in the second language, the emphasis will be on oral/aural skill enhancement. Major assessments include projects and oral presentations as well as oral classroom participation, which will be graded on a weekly basis. Students will also write essays and research papers.

Basic Requirements : class participation, oral presentations, homework, projects, timed writing activities, notebook, quizzes, and final exam.

ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE ADVANTAGE SPANISH / ITALIAN : 1 credit W=1.10 NCAA Approved

Prerequisite : Successful completion of Italian/ Spanish 3H and teacher recommendation, or Mastery of 3R (85%) and teacher recommendation.

The students enrolled in the St. John’s Italian/Spanish 2030 (Fall semester) and Italian/Spanish 2040 (Spring semester) continue to develop the four skills in the target language. This course reviews the basic skills learned in Italian/Spanish and continues building oral and written proficiency with more intensive reading and conversation within the context of the respective cultures. Through literary texts, newspapers, magazines, films, discussions and authentic audio materials students refine their communicative, reading, listening and writing skills. Focus on grammar and syntax is addressed as the students are required to demonstrate understanding and use in the four skills. Students analyze and compare the Italian/Spanish linguistic systems and their own. The lessons are carried out primarily in the target language and students are required to speak primarily in Italian/Spanish. Upon completion of this course with a grade of “C” or better students earn 6 college credits. Students who enroll in this course in their junior year can continue their study of Italian/Spanish enrolling in AP. Students who are not interested in earning college credit may still enroll in this course and will not incur the tuition fee.

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**St. John’s assesses a fee for the credits . Please bear in mind that most colleges charge substantially more for the same number of college credits

ADVANCED PLACEMENT ITALIAN/SPANISH LANGUAGE CULTURE 1 credit W=1.15 NCAA Approved

Prerequisite : Successful completion of St. John’s Italian/ Spanish.

The AP Language course covers the equivalent of a third year college course in advanced writing and conversation. It encompasses aural/oral skills, reading comprehension, grammar and composition. Emphasis is on the use of language for active communication with native speakers. This course refines the skills acquired in St. John’s 2030/2040 and further focuses on the ability to comprehend formal and informal language, as well as the acquisition of vocabulary, the ability to compose college level essays on a variety of topics, and the ability to express ideas orally with accuracy and fluency. Students will write essays and letters with a minimum length of 200 words. A research project and oral presentation along with a cumulative exam will account for a major percentage of each quarter grade.

Basic Requirements : class participation, quizzes, notebook, homework, unit exams, midterm exam, final exam, completion of projects, and Advanced Placement Examination in May.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 1 credit Prerequisite : None NCAA Approved

This course serves as an introduction to the acquisition of Deaf individuals’ manual and visual-gestural language. Students will be immersed in the language and will engage in a voices-off classroom throughout the course; they will develop both their receptive and expressive skills in the language through signed conversation. In correlation with the language, an emphasis will be placed upon studying the culture, community and history of Deaf individuals.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II 1 credit NCAA Approved

Prerequisite : American Sign Language I

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an expanded knowledge, comprehension and demonstration of introductory ASL receptive and expressive skills; a more advanced usage of signing space, non-manual components of ASL grammar such as facial expressions, and vocabulary will be accentuated throughout the course. The course will also elaborate on the culture, community and history of Deaf individuals.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE III 1 credit NCAA Approved

Prerequisite : American Sign Language II

Upon completion of this course, students will have satisfied their language requirements for the Advanced Regents Diploma; this course will focus on the advanced linguistics of ASL, such as idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms

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evident in the Deaf community. The continued emphasis of the course will be student development of receptive and expressive skills in the target language will be explored. The culture of Deaf individuals will be systematically explored through class discussions in the target language. A focus will be drawn upon the acquisition of interpreting skills, where an elucidation of the ethics and techniques of interpreting

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE IV 1 credit W=1.10

Prerequisite : American Sign Language IIl 11/12th grade

Kings Park Central School District and SUNY Stony Brook (ACE Program) have joined together to provide high school students the opportunity to enroll in American Sign Language IV for college credit. Students will have the opportunity to earn college credits at a reduced price. These credits may be transferable to the student’s college of choice. This course is a continuation of American Sign Language and the visual-gestural language of the deaf. It incorporates nonverbal communication techniques, vocabulary, grammar principles, and intermediate conversational skills.

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COMMON CORE ALGEBRA 1 : 1 credit NCAA Approved

Prerequisite : Completion of Math 8

This is the first mathematics course in high school. The main focus of this course will be using algebra to help with a wide variety of problem solving. Topics covered in this course include linear equations, quadratic equations, absolute value functions, radicals, exponential functions, and systems of equations, statistics, and probability. Students will take the Algebra Regents at the end of this course.

Basic Requirements : Unit tests, quizzes, homework, notebook, quarterly exams, midterm, and regent’s exam in June.

COMMON CORE ALGEBRA X : 1 credit NCAA Approved

Prerequisite : Completion of Math 8

This course is the same as Algebra, but will meet 3 out of the 4-day cycle. This extra period will give those students who require the extra time and the extra practice to succeed in math.

COMMON CORE GEOMETRY : 1 credit NCAA Approved

Prerequisite : Successful completion of Algebra course and regents.

This is the second mathematics course in the high school. This course focuses on the study of geometric relationships. Topics covered in this course include constructions, formal and informal proofs, transformational geometry, and coordinate geometry. Students will take the Geometry Regents at the end of this course.

Basic Requirements : Unit tests, quizzes, homework, notebook, quarterly exams, midterm, and regent’s exam in June.

COMMON CORE GEOMETRY X : 1 credit NCAA Approved

Prerequisite : Successful completion of Algebra with teacher recommendation

This course is the same as Geometry, but will meet 3 out of the 4-day cycle. This extra period will give those students who require the extra time and the extra practice to succeed in math.

COMMON CORE GEOMETRY HONORS : 1 credit W=1.04 NCAA Approved

Prerequisite : 90 or higher in Algebra, mastery of Algebra Regents and teacher recommendation. This course includes all of the topics from Integrated Geometry, but the content and assessments will be enriched and challenging.

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COMMON CORE ALGEBRA 2 : 1 credit NCAA Approved

Prerequisite : Successful completion of Algebra and Geometry course and Regents, with a minimum course average of 80% and/or teacher recommendation.

This course is the third mathematics course in the Regents curriculum and will meet 3 out of the 4-day cycle. This mathematics course is the final course of the three units of credit required for a Regents diploma with Advanced Designation. The depth of study and the pace of content coverage are consistent with a regent’s level course. The course content includes the number system, advanced topics in algebra, relations and functions, logarithms, circular functions with trigonometry, basic sequences and series, probability, binomial theorem and statistics with standard deviation. The students will take the Common Core Algebra 2 Regents exam in June. This extra period will give all students extra time and the extra practice to succeed in math.

Basic Requirements : unit tests, quizzes, homework, notebook, midterm and Algebra 2 Regents exam.

COMMON CORE ALGEBRA 2 HONORS : 1 credit W=1.04 NCAA Approved

Prerequisite : Successful completion of Algebra and Geometry, with a minimum course average of 85% and/or teacher recommendation. This course includes all of the topics from C.C. Algebra 2, but the content and assessments will be enriched and challenging. This course meets two of the four-day cycle.

FINITE MATH 1 credit NCAA Approved

Prerequisites : Students should have passed Common Core Algebra and the Common Core Algebra Regents Exam. The best preparation for further math courses and college success is a good foundation in Algebra. This course will provide a solid foundation for those students who struggled in Algebra and who might not be ready to continue on to Algebra 2. This course is designed to give students a strong mathematical foundation. Topics covered include a review of the fundamentals of Algebra, solving linear, quadratic, and exponential and equations along with systems of equations, graphing functions, and an introduction to trigonometric functions. Upon successful completion of this course, students may take either College Algebra or Algebra 2. Students who are successful in this course are strongly encouraged to take Algebra 2 in the following year.

Basic Requirements : Unit tests, quizzes, homework, midterm and final exam.

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PRE-CALCULUS : 1 credit NCAA Approved

Prerequisite : Minimum course average of 80%, passing Algebra2 Regents and/or teacher recommendation.

Pre-Calculus R is designed as a preparatory and transitional course to college mathematics. This course is recommended for students whose past achievement in math has been average or above. The course content includes matrices, sequences and series, exponential and logarithmic equations, theory of equations, trigonometry, functions and their graphs, conic sections, analytic geometry. This course is aligned with the Common Core Standards.

PRE-CALCULUS HONORS : 1 credit W=1.04 NCAA Approved

Prerequisite : Minimum course average of 85%, minimum Algebra 2 Regents grade of 80%. This course is an enriched preparation for Calculus produced by the Calculus Consortium. This course focuses on functions and relations. Types of functions include: linear, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, polynomial and rational. Other topics include: composition and inverses of functions. Also included is the introduction to limits and derivatives.

Basic Requirements : unit tests, homework, midterm and final exams.

SUFFOLK COMMUNITY COLLEGE BEACON/EXCELSIOR PROGRAM : 1 Credit W=1.10 3 college credits. NCAA Approved

Concurrent enrollment in Pre-calculus Honors: Students enrolled in Kings Park Pre-Calculus Honors course have the opportunity to co-enroll in Suffolk County Community College’s Beacon/Excelsior Program at a reduced tuition to additionally receive college credit for Suffolk’s MAT 126 Pre-Calculus Mathematics course. Courses offered through the Beacon/Excelsior Program generate an official SCCC transcript, where college credits earned can be used toward a degree at SCCC or transferred to many other colleges/universities around the country. Applications, with registration instructions and deadlines, will be distributed through the classroom teacher in September.

**SCCC assesses a fee for the credits . Please bear in mind that most colleges charge substantially more for the same number of college credits

ADVANCED TOPICS IN MATH 1 credit NCAA Approved

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 2 curriculum and teacher recommendation.

The course is designed for the student who is interested in taking a fourth year of mathematics, but who may not require the theory and rigor offered in Pre-Calculus. The course content will include selected topics from Pre-Calculus: matrices, functions, polynomial, logarithms and exponential word problems.

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Basic Requirements : unit tests, homework, notebook, quizzes, midterm and final exams.

CALCULUS HONORS : 1 credit W=1.04 NCAA Approved

Prerequisite : Achievement of at least 75% in Pre-Calculus-Final Grade.

Calculus is designed for students who have continued their math acceleration. Course content includes elementary functions (algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic), limits, differential calculus (derivatives with applications), integral calculus (antiderivatives with applications), integration techniques, and the definite integral with applications. Taking the AP Exam is optional.

Basic Requirements : unit tests, homework, notebook, midterm and final exams.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS AB : 1 credit W=1.15 NCAA Approved

Prerequisite : Achievement of at least 95% in Pre-Calculus or 85% in Pre-Calculus H

Course content includes elementary function (algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic), limits, differential calculus (derivatives with applications), integral calculus (antiderivatives with applications), integration techniques, and the definite integral with applications. Use of graphing calculators is mandated. An AP Exam is given in May. Optional non-AP topics will be covered after the May AP Calculus Exam.

Basic Requirements : unit tests, projects, homework, midterm and final exams, and AP Exam.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS BC : ½ credit W=1.15 NCAA Approved

Prerequisite : Achievement of at least 95% in Pre-Calculus H Course content includes Calculus AP topics taught in greater depth and additional topics such as infinite series, trig integrals, polar derivatives and integrals. Use of graphing calculators is mandated. An AP Exam is given in May. Optional topics will be covered after the May AP Calculus Exam.

Basic Requirements : unit tests, homework, projects, midterm and final exams, and BC Exam.

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COLLEGE ALGEBRA : 1 credit NCAA Approved

Prerequisite : Successful completion of Algebra 1. This is a senior math class designed to prepare students for introductory level college math courses as well as success on college placement exams. The course will highlight the basics of all major areas of mathematics including: logic, number and set theory, elementary algebra, the history of math, and probability.

Basic Requirements : Unit tests, homework, quizzes, projects, midterm and final exams.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT STATISTICS : 1 credit W=1.15 NCAA Approved

Prerequisite : Minimum course average in Algebra 2 and Regents of 85% with teacher recommendation or successful completion of Pre-Calculus H. This course is equivalent to a one semester introductory non-calculus based college course. Students will be exposed to four broad conceptual themes: exploring data, deciding what and how to measure, producing models using probability and simulation, and statistical inference and hypothesis testing. Topics included in these themes are the normal distribution, bivariate data, simulation experiments, the study of randomness, binomial and geometric distributions, sampling distributions, z-test, t-test, chi-square test, and inference for two-way tables. The use of a graphing calculator and statistical software is an integral part of this course. Students will take the AP exam in May. There will be a departmental final exam and project at the conclusion of this course.

SUFFOLK COMMUNITY COLLEGE EXCELSIOR: STATISTICS : 1 credit Concurrent Enrollment : AP Statistics 3 college credits. NCAA Approved

Students enrolled in Kings Park AP Statistics course have the opportunity to co-enroll in Suffolk County Community College’s Beacon/Excelsior Program at a reduced tuition to additionally receive college credit for Suffolk’s MAT 103 Statistics I Mathematics course. Courses offered through the Beacon/Excelsior Program generate an official SCCC transcript, where college credits earned can be used toward a degree at SCCC or transferred to many other colleges/universities around the country. Applications, with registration instructions and deadlines, will be distributed through the classroom teacher in September. **SCCC assesses a fee for the credits . Please bear in mind that most colleges charge substantially more for the same number of college credits

PERSONAL FINANCE : ½ credit Junior/Senior Elective

This course provides the foundation for studying and using personal financial planning techniques. It also will describe the steps in the financial planning process, the relationship between career planning and financial fulfillment, ways to assess their current financial situation, and the importance of wise buying decisions. Students will predict what the readings are about, connect with their own life, question and respond to what they have read.

Basic Requirements : Unit tests, homework, quizzes, projects, midterm and final exams

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES 1 credit W = 1.15

This course introduces students to the breadth of the field of computer science. They will learn to design and evaluate solutions and to apply computer science to solve problems through the development of algorithms and programs. Students will also explain how computing innovations and computing systems, including the Internet, work, explore their potential impacts, and contribute to a computing culture that is collaborative and ethical. It is important to note that the AP Computer Science Principles course does not have a designated programming language. Teachers have the flexibility to choose a programming language(s) that is most appropriate for their students to use in the classroom.

Prerequisites : Students should have successfully completed a first-year high school algebra course with a strong foundation of basic linear functions, composition of functions, and problem-solving strategies that require multiple approaches and collaborative efforts.

Basic Requirements: AP Exam Project and AP Exam

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING : 1 credit NCAA Approved

Students will complete individual laboratory assignments on computer in addition to their regular classroom instruction. Course content includes a general description of a computer, role of computers in modern society, simulations, designing and writing programs using the Computer Language KIDOYO.

Basic Requirements : tests, projects, notebook, final project

ADVANCED PLACEMENT COMPUTER SCIENCE : 1 credit W=1.15 NCAA Approved

Prerequisite: Computer Programming and a strong Math background. This course is intended to serve as an introductory course for Computer Science majors and as a service course for students who will major in disciplines that require significant involvement with computers. Emphasis will be placed on programming methodology, algorithms, and data structures. Applications are used to develop student awareness of the need for algorithms and data structures. The programming language used is JAVA

Basic Requirements : tests, projects, notebook, final project, and AP Exam

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Music Department

ELECTRONIC PIANO CLASS : (The Social Instruments and Music in Our Lives) 1 credit

Prerequisite : Beginners only

This is a basic introductory course for the students who wish to play the piano. Emphasis will be placed on the reading of music, so that the student may work at his/her own pace. This course will focus on musical symbols, note reading, scales, simple melodic lines, chords and accompaniments. Students will master one “classical” (Grade 1) piece of music. Electronic keyboards, with earphones, are provided for the course, but it is highly recommended that a keyboard be provided at home for practice.

Basic Requirements : individual performance tests, in-class recitals, final exam, and homework.

MUSIC THEORY : 1 credit

This course is designed to instruct the students on the fundamentals of writing and analyzing music. Instructional units will include ear training, dictation, major and minor scales, chords, and basic forms of composition. The course is geared towards the serious music student who has previous fundamentals.

Basic Requirements : homework, project, unit tests, midterm, and final exam.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT MUSIC THEORY : 1 credit W=1.15 Prerequisite : Students must complete Music Theory or pass a placement exam.

This course integrates the study of melody, harmony, texture, rhythm, and form. Time is devoted to the analysis of notated examples, to the development and acquisition of aural (listening skills), sight singing, and keyboard harmony, and to part writing and harmonization. This course follows the College Board AP syllabus.

Basic Requirements : homework, unit tests, projects, and the Advanced Placement Exam.

CONCERT BAND: 1 credit

Prerequisite : Permission of the High School Band Director

This course is designed to enable students to develop proper playing technique, reading skills, theory, and musicianship through the Band experience. The Band student is required to perform in all school concerts. In addition, the Concert Band student may elect to participate in the Field Show Bank activities which include: summer band camp, all home football games, the Newsday Marching Band Festival, and other ceremonial functions throughout the school year. The Concert Band provides the student with an opportunity to study and perform a wide variety of musical forms (i.e., marches, overtures, suites, symphonic poems, symphonies), and music of all styles and periods, up through

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contemporary band literature. Students are encouraged to further their development through participation in the NYSSMA Solo Festival.

Basic Requirements : students are required to attend all scheduled Concert Band performances, scheduled instrumental lessons and rehearsals. Quarterly performance tests, midterm, and a final exam is given.

SYMPHONIC WINDS : 1 credit W=1.04

Prerequisite : Students are selected for this advanced instrumental ensemble by audition on teacher selected material and by the recommendation of the music staff. Students selecting this course must be proficient on their instrument, and it is suggested that they be able to play at least a Level V and VI NYSSMA solo at a B rating or better. To maintain good standing in the group, students must either attend the annual NYSSMA solo festival at level IV or VI or perform a NYSSMA caliber solo in front of the group. The Symphonic Winds student may elect to participate in the Field Show Band activities, which include: summer band camp, all home football games, the Newsday Marching Band Festival, and other ceremonial functions throughout the school year.

Basic Requirements : students are required to attend all scheduled Symphonic Winds performances, scheduled instrumental lessons, rehearsals, NYSSMA Solo and major organization performances, quarterly performance tests, midterm and final exam. Chamber Music ensembles may be assigned.

ORCHESTRA : 1 credit

Prerequisite : Permission of the High School Orchestra Director This course is designed to enable students who play, or who have some knowledge or experience with violin, viola, cello or bass to learn technique and repertoire as it pertains to the specific string instrument. Music will include selections from each period in musical history. Students will have the opportunity to play in string ensembles and orchestral settings.

Basic Requirements : students will be required to attend weekly scheduled instrumental lessons, participate in all scheduled school concerts, practice regularly, and learn all required music, and complete quarterly performance tests, midterm and final exams.

CHAMBER SINGERS : 1 credit W=1.04

Prerequisite : Students are selected for this advanced vocal ensemble by audition on LEVEL IV-VI NYSSMA literature and by recommendation of the Choral Director. Chamber Singers will give the students the opportunity to perform advanced choral literature. Materials studied in this course will be representative of that which is performed by advanced choirs in other high schools and universities throughout New York State. Students will learn various vocal techniques necessary to perform choral works from a variety of musical periods and languages.

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Basic Requirements : members are required to perform at all scheduled school concerts, various scheduled community events, NYSSMA Major Organization Festival, and attend scheduled voice lessons. Quarterly performance tests, midterm and final exams are also given.

CHORUS : 1 credit

Prerequisite : None

The choral program is designed to enable students to master correct vocal techniques as they apply to choral music. Control of breathing, phrasing, tone production, and diction are stressed. Choral music of all styles and periods are examined and prepared for performance. This course is designed for all students as well as the vocal music major.

Basic Requirements : Chorus members are required to perform in all scheduled school concerts, and attend scheduled voice lessons. Quarterly performance tests, midterm, and final exam are also given.

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Guidelines

REGENTS SCIENCE :

Entering Chemistry R., and Physics R. Requires:

1. Achieving a 70% average in present science course 2. Teacher recommendation

HONORS SCIENCE :

• Achieving at least a 90% average in Honor Science or a 95% in previous Regents courses • Teacher recommendation

LABORATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR SCIENCE

Laboratory experience is required in Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics Regents courses. A written report of each laboratory (Lab) experience is required.

According to New York State Regents Regulations, if a student does not complete 30 laboratory hours, including the written reports, that student will not be permitted to take the Regents Examination.

To meet this requirement, each student must complete and write a report for a minimum of 16 laboratory activities. All laboratory reports are expected to be submitted when due. These laboratory reports will be added into the total laboratory grade.

EARTH SCIENCE R : 1 credit NCAA

Approved Prerequisites : Science 8 or Living Environment R (in 8th grade)

This course provides an in-depth study, through the investigative analysis of scientific concepts, of the following topics: Observation and Measurement of the Earth, Rocks and Minerals, Dynamic Crust, Erosional and Depositional Processes, Geologic History, Meteorology, and Astronomy. Upon completion of this course the student will have a greater understanding of the world around them and beyond. This course will culminate with a laboratory practical and a Regents examination.

Basic Requirements : Completion of quizzes, unit exams, midterm, and homework assignments. Minimum of 1200 minutes of laboratory work, completed before the Regents can be taken.

EARTH SCIENCE H : 1 credit W=1.04 NCAA Approved

Prerequisites : To be admitted into Honors Earth Science, students must have a combined average of 90 or better for the first 2 quarters in The Living Environment (Biology) course in 8th grade. This course is designed for the motivated, analytical and advanced science student, and includes a more in depth investigative analysis of scientific concepts

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included in the Regents level course with additional topics in Geology, Meteorology, and Astronomy. The honors course includes multi-step and multi-concept problems. This course will culminate with a laboratory practical and a Regents examination.

Basic Requirements : Completion of quizzes, unit exams, midterm, and homework assignments. Minimum of 1200 minutes of laboratory work completed before the Regents can be taken. Students in this class will do an outside science project.

LIVING ENVIRONMENT : 1 credit NCAA Approved

This course is designed to teach students to understand and apply scientific concepts, principles and theories pertaining to the living environment and to recognize the historical development of ideas in science. The topics covered are based upon the New York State Regents core curriculum to which students are prepared to explain, both accurately and with appropriate depth, the most important ideas about our living environment. Topics include genetics, evolution, ecology, plant and animal physiology, reproduction, principles of classification, animal behavior, unity and the diversity of living things. The course culminates in the Regents Examination.

Basic Requirements : Critical to understanding science concepts is the use of scientific inquiry to develop explanations of natural phenomena. As a prerequisite for admission to the Regents examination, students must have successfully completed a minimum of 4 labs per quarter (16 for the year) including the four New York State mandated labs. Basic requirements include topical exams, midterm exam and completion of a minimum of 30 hours of laboratory work expressed in 16 written laboratory reports before Regents can be taken.

LIVING ENVIRONMENT HONORS : 1 credit W= 1.04 NCAA Approved

Prerequisite : To be admitted into Honors Biology-Living Environment, students must have a combined average of 90 or better for the first 2 quarters in 9th grade Earth Science course. This course is designed for the more motivated, analytical, and advanced science student. It includes a more in depth investigative analysis of the following topics: Unity and Diversity among Organisms, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Reproduction and Development, Genetics, Evolution, and Ecology. Students will learn about additional topics and completel labs that are not included in the Living Environment Regents Course. Presentation and concept reinforcement is accomplished using lecture, demonstrations, homework, and lab exercises. The course culminates in the Regents Examination.

Basic Requirements : Critical to understanding science concepts is the use of scientific inquiry to develop explanations of natural phenomena. As a prerequisite for admission to the Regents examination, students must have successfully completed a minimum of 4 labs per quarter (16 for the year) including the four New York State mandated labs.

Basic Requirements include topical exams, midterm exam and completion of a minimum of 30 hours of laboratory work expressed in 16 written laboratory reports before Regents can be taken. Students in this class will do an outside science project.

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY : 1 credit W=1.15 NCAA Approved

Prerequisite : Completion of Physics or taken concurrently. This course is for students who have demonstrated academic scholarship in the sciences, and who are planning to attend highly selective colleges and universities. Students may earn Advanced Placement weighting and college credit by taking the College Board Advanced Placement Test given in May. Advanced Placement Biology emphasizes themes in the study of life: cell biology, plant and animal physiology, metabolism, reproduction of cells, genetics, DNA technology, evolution and ecology. This course is designed to be the equivalent of a freshman level college course in Biology.

Basic Requirements : Analysis of 12 laboratory assignments, field trips to Cold Spring Harbor DNA Learning Center and/or SUNY Stony Brook Health Sciences Center, completion of all assignments, topical exams, midterm exam, final exam, and completion of the College Board AP Biology exam offered in May

. CHEMISTRY R : 1 credit

NCAA Approved

Prerequisite : Successful completion of Living Environment/Biology This course is for students who want a conceptual approach to the world of Chemistry. Topics to be covered include those in the New York State Physical Setting Chemistry Core Curriculum. The basic areas include Atomic Structure, Periodic Relationships, Matter & Energy, Chemical Formulas & Equations, Mathematics of Chemistry, Bonding, Nuclear Chemistry, Kinetics & Equilibrium, Acid-Base Theory, Organic Chemistry and Redox. Regents level chemistry should be considered an essential course for college-bound students. Course presentation and concept reinforcement is accomplished using lecture, chemical demonstrations, homework, lab exercises and mathematical concepts including problem solving. The course culminates in the Regents Examination.

Basic Requirements : A minimum of four written Laboratory Reports per quarter and the completion of 30 hours of laboratory work, expressed in a minimum of 16 written Laboratory Reports. Other forms of assessment include tests, quizzes, classwork and homework

CHEMISTRY HONORS : 1 credit W=1.04 NCAA Approved

Prerequisite : Students must have a combined average of 90 or better for the first 2 quarters in their current science course (95% for Middle School) and achieved a score of 90 or better on the Common Core Algebra Regents Exam in math. Teacher recommendation is also considered. This course is designed for the motivated, analytical and advanced science student. It places more emphasis on the theoretical concepts and mathematical relationship involved in chemistry. Chemistry H covers all topics included in Chemistry R. However, the scope and depth of topics to be covered extends beyond those included in the New York State Physical Setting: Chemistry Core Curriculum. Students learn additional topics not included in Chemistry R making it necessary for material to be covered at a faster pace. Honors level chemistry should be considered an essential course for college-bound students who may be interested in majoring in science. Course presentation and concept reinforcement is accomplished using lecture, chemical demonstrations, homework, lab exercises and mathematical concepts including problem solving. The course culminates in the Regents Examination.

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Basic Requirements : A minimum of four written Laboratory Reports per quarter and the completion of 30 hours of laboratory work, expressed in a minimum of 16 written Laboratory Reports. Other forms of assessment include tests, quizzes, classwork and homework. Students in this class will do an outside science project.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT CHEMISTRY : 1 credit W=1.15 NCAA Approved

Prerequisites : A 90% or above in Living Environment, Chemistry & Integrated Algebra, Physics is a prerequisite or corequisite and Teacher recommendation. This course is for students who have demonstrated academic scholarship in the sciences, and who are planning to attend highly selective colleges and universities. Students may only earn advanced placement weighting and college credit by taking the Advanced Placement Exam given in May. This course is designed to be the equivalent of a freshman level college chemistry course. It is rigorous and demanding in the use of mathematical skills from the derivation of formulas/equations to challenge problem solving. Successful students have a decided advantage over those who do not participate in the program and who take chemistry in college. This course emphasizes topics in chemical reactions and stoichiometry, atomic structure and quantum theory, chemical bonding, behavior of gases, liquids, solids and solutions, chemical thermodynamics, kinetics and equilibrium, Redox and electrochemistry, nuclear reactions, acid-base and ionic equilibria, organic chemistry, and the chemistry of complex ions.

Basic Requirements : Written laboratory reports, participation in classroom activities, tests and quizzes. There is high emphasis on completion of daily homework problem sets.

PHYSICS R : 1 credit NCAA Approved

Prerequisite : Achieving a 70 average in Regents Chemistry

This course is designed with content and pace consistent with the N.Y.S. Regents syllabus. The basic areas covered are mechanics, energy, wave phenomena, electricity and magnetism, and atomic and nuclear physics. Course presentation and concept reinforcement is accomplished using lecture, demonstrations, homework, projects (Egg Drop Contest) and lab exercises. Problems are primarily one step problems. Regents level physics should be considered an essential course for college-bound students, and critical for those planning a career in any technical area. The course culminates in the Regents Examination.

Basic Requirements : The students will be graded on tests, quizzes, labs and homework. They must complete a minimum of 4 labs per quarter and these labs must be expressed in 16 written laboratory reports in order to take the physics regents.

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PHYSICS HONORS : 1 credit W=1.04 NCAA Approved

Prerequisites : Students must have a combined average of 90 or better for the first 2 quarters in chemistry and achieved a score of 90 or better on the Integrated Algebra Regents Exam in math. Teacher recommendation is also considered. This is an in-depth study of classical mechanics, waves, electricity and magnetism and modern physics. This course is designed to learn problem-solving skills, as well as physical concepts. This course covers not only the same topics as Regents Physics but also additional topics. All topics are covered in more depth and at a much faster pace. The regent’s level course is primarily one step problems. The honors course includes multi-step and multi-concept problems. This course is designed for the more self-motivated, mathematical and advanced science student. Basic Requirements : The students will be graded on tests, quizzes, labs and homework. They must complete a minimum of 4 labs per quarter and these labs must be expressed in 16 written laboratory reports in order to take the physics regents. Students in this class will do an outside science project

ADVANCED PLACEMENT PHYSICS : 1 credit W=1.15 NCAA Approved

Prerequisites : Completion of Physics (Honors recommended) and completion or concurrent enrollment in pre-calculus math. AP Physics 1 : Algebra-Based is the equivalent to a first-semester college course in algebra-based physics. The course covers Newtonian mechanics (including rotational dynamics and angular momentum); work, energy, and power; and mechanical waves and sound. It will also introduce electric circuits.

AP Physics 2 : Algebra-Based is the equivalent to a second-semester college course in algebra-based physics. The course covers fluid mechanics; thermodynamics; electricity and magnetism; optics; and atomic and nuclear physics.

Basic Requirements : Approximately 12 laboratory experiments will be conducted throughout the year. Laboratory experiments rely on electronic data acquisition and interpretation. Since a major goal is for students to obtain the ability to analyze and solve complex, multi-concept problems, there is a heavy emphasis on completion of daily problem sets for homework.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE : 1 credit NCAA Approved Prerequisites : Regents Earth Science, Regents Living Environment

Environmental Science is a non-regents program that will provide an opportunity for you to become more eco-friendly! ES investigations will increase your global awareness and open your eyes to many environmental jobs currently available. Apply your Earth Science, Biology, and Chemistry skills to topics like Oceanography, Energy Technology, and Pollution Studies. Whether in the Courtyard Classroom’s greenhouse germinating seeds or examining plankton in a droplet of seawater in the Environmental Center, you will be “thinking globally and acting locally”! Interested in applying concepts learned in this class to after school “green” projects? Join the Student Environmental Action Society (SEAS) this year, as well.

Basic Requirements : quizzes, labs, Quarterly Exams, current events, 10-week Journal evaluation (all assessments are “open-notes”)

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE : 1 credit W=1.15 NCAA Approved

Prerequisites : Completion of Earth Science, Living Environment, Chemistry, and may be taken concurrently. This course will provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand relationships in the natural world in order to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made, evaluate the risks associated with these problems, and examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them. Readings from an advanced level textbook and extensive lab work are an integral part of the course. Students are encouraged to take the AP Exam. There is a fee to take the AP Exam in May. This course meets three out of four days.

LIU HS SCHOLARS ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 1 credit W= 1.1 NCAA Approved

Prerequisites : Regents Living Environment and Regents Chemistry

COURSE DESCRIPTION : Anatomy and Physiology is the study of the structural complexity of the human body and its intricate functional mechanisms. It is a survey course of study directed through the anatomical and physiological systems of humans. This laboratory course is designed for the student interested in health occupations and in how the body works. The course is designed to develop critical thinking skills while studying two major unifying themes: (1) the complementarities of normal structure and function and (2) homeostasis. The student explores the structure and function of systems and how each contributes to the complete homeostasis of the body, including integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, digestive, respiratory, and reproductive. The student also participates in the examination of cells, histology, and basic chemistry as it applies to the study of physiology. Dissection is required for the anatomy portion of the course.

Basic Requirements : quizzes, labs, unit tests, participation in class activities and discussions, dissections and keeping a notebook. (Field trip to “Bodies Exhibit” NYC is optional) **LIU assesses a fee for the credits . Please bear in mind that most colleges charge substantially more for the same number of college credits

FORENSIC SCIENCE : 1 credit NCAA Approved

This non-Regents course is designed for students who want an analytical or in-depth conceptual approach to the world of sciences. It is designed to capture students’ interests by applying science skills from natural and physical sciences to the contemporary, popular and professional field of Forensic Science. Students will learn a brief history of forensic science which will include important scientists and dates that pertain to forensics. Students will also analyze crime scenes and learn techniques for collecting and processing physical evidence such as fingerprints, hair and fiber samples. Students will also learn the basic concepts of DNA, serology, as well as anthropology and how it is applied to the field of forensic science. No prerequisite is needed for this course.

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Basic Requirements : Participation in all class activities such as classwork and labs, exams and quizzes, completion of homework assignments, quarterly notebook exam, and final exam.

ASTRONOMY AND BEYOND ½ credit NCAA Approved

Prerequisites : Regents Earth Science

This astronomy course investigates a number of the different components of the universe. The topics which will be explored include the history of astronomy, the earth, the solar system, the galaxy and the universe. Students will learn about the basic movements of the earth and moon through space, as well as the mechanics of the Solar System. The origin of the Solar System, Earth, and the entire Universe are studied in great depth, as well.

INDEPENDENT SCIENCE RESEARCH PROGRAM (ISR): 1 credit W=1.10

Guidelines : Students must apply and be accepted into the program. See research advisors for information and application.

This course offers a unique opportunity for creative science students to be involved in research projects under the guidance of a faculty member and/or a mentor from a local university. Each student must submit a report on an Independent Research Project in the Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Engineering, or other approved areas, leading to an entry in a formal science competition. Seniors must enter the Intel Science Talent Search.

Basic Requirements : written log of progress of project, written research paper, final oral presentation, attendance at research meetings, and entry in at least one formal Science Competition.

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GLOBAL HISTORY and GEOGRAPHY

The syllabus consists of a chronological study of human history, starting with the emergence of ancient civilizations, and ending with the contemporary world situation. Global History I ends with the Age of Reason; Global History II begins with the Age of Revolution in the 18th Century.

While all five of the New York State Education Department Learning Standards for Social Studies are appropriately addressed in all courses, Global History concentrates particularly on Standards 2 and 3: “Standard 2: World History – Students will use a variety of intellectual skills to demonstrate their understanding of major

ideas, eras, themes, developments, and turning points in world history, and examines the broad sweep of history from a variety of perspectives.”

“Standard 3: Geography – Students will use a variety of intellectual skills to demonstrate their understanding of the geography of the interdependent world in which we live – local, national, and global – including the distribution of people, places, and environments over the earth’s surface.”

US HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT

While all five of the New York State Education Department Learning Standards for Social Studies are appropriately addressed in all courses, the 11th grade U.S. History and Government course concentrates particularly on Standards 1 and 5:

“Standard 1: History of the United States and New York –Students will use a variety of intellectual skills to demonstrate their understanding of major ideas, eras, themes, developments, and turning points in the history of the United States…”

“Standard 5: Civics, Citizenship, and Government - Students will use a variety of intellectual skills to demonstrate their understanding of the necessity of establishing governments, the governmental system of the United States; . . . the basic civic values of American constitutional democracy; and the role, rights, and responsibilities of citizenship . . .”

GLOBAL HISTORY and GEOGRAPHY I 1 credit NCAA Approved

Prerequisite : Social Studies 8

This 9th grade course begins with a study of the river civilizations of the ancient Middle East, and then moves chronologically through the histories of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, ending with the Age of Reason at the end of the 17th century. Skills that have been mastered in previous grades are continuously reinforced.

Basic Requirements: maintenance of a notebook, tests, quizzes, homework, Enduring Issues Essay and paired document question sets, midterm and final examinations.

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GLOBAL HISTORY and GEOGRAPHY I I: 1 credit NCAA Approved

Prerequisite : Global History and Geography I

This 10th grade course begins with the 18th Century Age of Revolution in Europe, and moves through two centuries of revolution, industrialization, imperialism, ideology, and war, arriving at our own time by the end of the course. There are traditional daily or weekly assignments. The Regents Exam is given at the end of the course, based on work from the Global History and Geography II course only.

Basic Requirements : maintenance of a notebook, tests, quizzes, homework, Enduring Issues Essay and thematic essay, midterm and final examinations.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT WORLD HISTORY I and II: 1 credit W = 1.15 NCAA Approved

Prerequisite: Successful completion of 7th and 8th grade U.S. History program and recommendation of teacher. It is possible to move from Global History and Geography I to AP World History II as long as the student has maintained a 95% average with teacher recommendation and has met with the current teacher of the AP World History program. The Advanced Placement World History program is a two-year study that is equivalent to an introductory World History course in college. Although the course begins with the origin of humans, the history focuses on the past one thousand years of global experience, while building an understanding of culture, institutions, technologies and geographical precedents that have shaped the modern era. The course is conceptually based and combines factual knowledge with analytical skills. Students who take the course must be prepared to analyze cause and effect relationships within societies as well as comparisons of major societies. A strong sense of chronology is needed to think critically about change over time. This will be done through Socratic discourse, document analysis, historical role-play, debates and oral presentations. Critical writing skills are developed during the two-year study through regular practice in Comparison, Change Over Time and Document-Based essays. The course is student-centered and therefore participation is essential to higher level learning. Upon successful completion of course and mastery of the AP exam, students may earn up to six-credit hours at the discretion of the college or university as well as move on to AP Human Geography, AP European History, or AP United State History.

Basic Requirements for AP World History I: AP-style examinations, quizzes, nightly homework, outside readings, verbal participation, a binder to be kept for part II of the program, mid-term and final examination. All students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses must maintain an average of 80% and are required to take the AP Examination in May.

Basic Requirements for AP World History II: AP-style examinations, quizzes, nightly homework, outside readings, verbal participation, a binder, mid-term, and Global History and Geography Regents in June. All students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses must maintain an average of 80% and are required to take the AP Examination in May. All students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses are required to take the AP Examination in May.

NOTE: Students will be required to complete a summer reading assignment in preparation for this course.

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT HUMAN GEOGRAPY 1 credit W = 1.15

Prerequisites : There are no prerequisites for AP Human Geography. Students should be able to read college level texts and write grammatically correct, complete sentences.

This course introduces students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth’s surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine socio economic organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their research and application. The curriculum reflects the goals of the National Geography Standards (2012). The AP Human Geography course is equivalent to an introductory college-level course in human geography.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT EUROPEAN HISTORY : 1 credit W=1.15 NCAA Approved

Prerequisite : AP World or teacher recommendation with writing sample.

Advanced Placement European History is a challenging course, which is equivalent to a college-level survey course in European History or Western Civilization. It offers in-depth knowledge of European history from 1450 C. E. to the Present. The course is designed for those students who have demonstrated strong reading and writing skills, an interest and ability in history, and the willingness to devote considerable effort and time to homework and study, as students will be expected to do substantial independent readings from the textbook, primary sources, and select historians. An emphasis is placed on critical thinking skills, interpretation of historical documents, historiography, and critical writing. Students will be encouraged to think and act like historians to analyze historical evidence. Thus, they will learn to appreciate document authenticity, bias, and point of view. Those who enroll will be engaged in a college-style working environment. Classes may include a combination of Socratic seminars, Art History analyses, cooperative groups, extensive research, historical role-play, mock-trials, debates, and oral presentations. Students are expected to fully participate in such activities. Furthermore, students are expected to develop critical writing skills through regular practice in Free Response Questions and Data Based Questions. In January, students will take an AP-Style midterm exam. In May, they will take the Advanced Placement Examination. Finally, in May and June, students will write a college-level history paper developing a thesis about a selected topic in European History. Students are required to defend their thesis through an oral presentation to the instructor and class. This 4th quarter project will serve as the Final assessment of the course.

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U.S. HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT : 1 credit NCAA Approved

Prerequisite : Global History & Geography I and II

This course is designed to develop in the student an appreciation and understanding of the American heritage. It is concerned with an analytical study of six topics: (l) The Constitutional Foundations for the United States, (2) Industrialization, (3) The Progressive Movement; Responses to the Challenges Brought by Industrialization and Urbanization, (4) At Home and Abroad; Prosperity and Depression 1917-40, (5) the U.S. in an Age of Global Crisis, Responsibility and Cooperation, and (6) A World in Uncertain Times 1950-present. The study of periods and events in American History is examined in relation to how the government of the United States functions. The course has links to the 10th grade as well as to elective courses. The emphasis is on a document-based approach to an appreciation and understanding of the American heritage. There are traditional daily or weekly assignments. A great deal of emphasis is placed on concepts and understandings, and there are opportunities to employ the inductive method to arrive at generalizations. The Regents Exam is given at the end of the course.

Basic Requirements : maintenance of a notebook, tests, quizzes, homework, DBQ and thematic essay, midterm and final examinations.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT UNITED STATES HISTORY : 1 credit W=1.15 NCAA Approved

Prerequisite : AP World History, AP European History or teacher recommendation with a writing sample.

Advanced Placement US History is a demanding and challenging introduction to American History and culture that assumes a high level of interest and competence. This class is similar to a first-year college course; therefore, students should expect that the workload will be heavier than most regular high school history courses. The analytical thinking, writing, and reading skills that students develop in AP US History will equip them for college and lifelong learning. Throughout the course students will participate in a number of activities including textbook readings, lectures, supplemental interpretive readings, writing, historical simulations, cooperative learning activities, and Socratic discussions. Basic Requirements : research projects, tests, quizzes, homework, outside readings, critical interpretation essays,

and document based essays. All students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses are required to take the AP Examination in May. This course will terminate with the Regents Exam in US History and Government in June. NOTE: Students will be required to complete a summer reading assignment in preparation for this course.

*Option: Concurrent USB Ace Program for a fee. Students have the option to take this course for University of Stony Brook college credit (3 credits) for a fee.

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ECONOMICS : ½ credit NCAA Approved

Prerequisite : U. S. History and Government

While all five of the New York State Education Department Learning Standards for Social Studies are appropriately addressed in all courses, the Economics course concentrates particularly on Standard 4: “Standard 4: Economics - Students will use a variety of intellectual skills to demonstrate their understanding of how the United States and other societies develop economic systems and associated institutions to allocate scarce resources, how major decision making units’ function in the United States and other national economies, and how an economy solves the scarcity problem through market and non-market mechanisms.” This course is designed to provide students 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 this semester course, the student should be able to demonstrate: (1) an understanding of the U.S. economics system; (2) his/her role in the economic system as a consumer, worker, investor, and voting citizen; (3) the economic interdependence of the world today; (4) the political and social impact of economic decisions; and (5) basic economic concepts.

Basic Requirements : notebook, tests, quizzes, homework, portfolio and final exam.

PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNMENT : ½ credit NCAA Approved

Prerequisite : U. S. History and Government

While all five of the New York State Education Department Learning Standards for Social Studies are appropriately addressed in all courses, the Government course concentrates particularly on Standard 5: “Standard 5: Civics, Citizenship, and Government - Students will use a variety of intellectual skills to demonstrate their understanding of . . . the governmental system of the United States; . . . the United States Constitution; the basic civic values of constitutional democracy; and the roles, rights, and responsibilities of citizenship, including avenues of participation.” This one semester course is designed to develop, in students, the ability to identify public policy issues and undertake systematic analysis with respect to these. They will learn how to: (1) organize and present information on public policy issues, (2) formulate and evaluate public policy, and (3) implement a public policy. Information gathering skills, such as using the library, using surveys, and gathering information from knowledgeable people will be stressed. Emphasis is placed on project papers that will trace the steps that create a public policy.

Basic Requirements : notebook, tests, quizzes, homework, projects, and final exam.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT U.S. GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS : 1 credit W=1.15 NCAA Approved

Prerequisite : AP US History or teacher recommendation with writing sample

A.P. Government and Economics must be taken simultaneously, as a full year course, in order both to satisfy graduation requirements and to prepare for the A. P. Government exam in May.

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An effective Advanced Placement Course in U.S. Government and Politics is designed to give students a critical perspective on government and politics in the United States. This course involves both the study of general concepts used to interpret United States politics, and the analysis of specific case studies. It also requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that make up the United States political reality. The major course topics include: (1) Foundations of American Government; (2) Interactions Among Branches of Government; (3) Civil rights and civil liberties; (4) American Political Ideologies and Beliefs; and (5)Political Participation.

Basic Requirements : writing and presenting written and oral arguments, book reviews, critical interpretation essays, legal briefs, legislative histories or policy papers, completion of all tests, quizzes and assigned homework, midterm, AP exam and final project/paper/exam. All students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses are required to take the AP Examination in May.

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW I ½ credit NCAA Approved

Prerequisite : U. S. History and Government

This course serves as an alternative to the Government course requirement in 12th grade. This course offers a thematic approach to Supreme Court cases and decisions involving civil rights, individual liberties vs. the common good, and the balance of power between States and the Federal Government. Students will research, prepare and argue precedent cases in order to participate in a variety of formal and informal judicial activities while understanding the impact of the Supreme Court upon social, political and economic issues.

Basic Requirements : research analysis and presentation of court cases, written law briefs, a study of the history of the Supreme Court, unit tests and a final exam.

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW 2 ½ credit NCAA Approved

Students will have the opportunity to incorporate Economic principles into Supreme Court cases through moot court activities. Similar to Constitutional Law 1, students will reenact important Supreme Court cases that tie into the New York State Economic curriculum. Economics provides the unique opportunity for students to combine knowledge of theory with practice, real life decision about employment options, consumer choices, and active citizenship. The following topics and cases provide synthesis of these two disciplines with an emphasis on student centered research and participation. Although not mandatory, it is strongly advised that the two courses be taken sequentially over the course of the year.

SENIOR EXPERIENCE PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS : 1 credit Full Year

The Senior Experience Course provides an opportunity for seniors to work with a school and site mentor in an area of interest. This experience is embedded in themed versions of Participation in Government and Economics. Study of public policy decision-making, the political process, and basic concepts and principles of economics will be studied. Students choose the senior option at the end of their junior year for an internship type of experience which will begin in

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the second semester of the senior year; the coordination and placement process will take place during the first semester. The internship itself is an experience which may be directed toward a career; provide a social service, or enrichment of the student’s education. Interns may not be paid for their work; hence present places of employment are not acceptable. Nor may the intern be supervised by a family member. A full credit of Social Studies, fulfilling the Participation of Government and Economics requirement, will be awarded. The work is done above and beyond the minimum course requirements for students. Each participant is expected to complete a project as part of the program. If there are attendance issues during the course of study from September through June, it is the right of the district to remove students from the internship portion of the class.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT PSYCHOLOGY : 1 credit W=1.15 NCAA Approved

Prerequisite : Course is open for those with significant academic achievement in regents or advanced courses entering junior or senior year.

The purpose of the AP course in Psychology is to introduce the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Included is a consideration of the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. Students also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice. All students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses must maintain an average of 80% and are required to take the AP Examination in May. This course will terminate with the Regents Exam in US History and Government in June.

Basic Requirements : unit tests from text and comprehensive final.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE : ½ credit NCAA Approved

Prerequisite : None

This course is a lively, interesting and challenging introduction to the study of the Criminal Justice system. Each year, about 400,000 Americans are charged with murder, rape, or burglary. Several million more are charged with assault, theft, or traffic violations. Have you ever asked yourself these questions? What are my rights if arrested? What are my rights under interrogation? What are my rights against false arrest? What are my rights against illegal search and seizure? Is the trial system the most acceptable method of deciding the guilt or innocence of the accused? For the convicted, what lies ahead? If you have ever asked yourself these questions, you should take this course, and find out the answers. The course includes visits to the courts and county jail. One of the highlights of the course is the presentation of a full mock trial.

Basic Requirements : Class participation, classwork, homework, unit exams, midterm, and final exam

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SOCIOLOGY : ½ credit

Prerequisite : None NCAA Approved

Orienting the student’s perspective to his/her country, and the problems of people, is the basic purpose of this course. The hope is that students will become more dynamic as a consequence of understanding our culture, the place of the individual in society, group behavior, social problems, and social institutions. The student will be encouraged to understand how society’s values are constantly changing. Emphasis is placed on analyzing our major social institutions.

Basic Requirements : Class participation, classwork, homework, unit exams, midterm, and final exam

AMERICAN HISTORY THROUGH FILM ½ credit

In American History through Film, students will actively engage in their own learning through the use of movies, television shows, news reels, and class discussions which will inspire the students to want to learn more about history. By watching historic events in films students will see a human angle to history that will get them emotionally involved in the history. Studying history through film not only teaches students about key figures and major events, but it teaches them about social and cultural biases that are depicted in films. Some films included in this course are: Sons of Liberty – American Revolution 12 Years a Slave – Slavery Gangs of New York – Urbanization & the Gilded Age Cinderella Man – The Great Depression Saving Private Ryan – World War II 42 – Segregation American Sniper – War on Terror

MILITARY HISTORY: STUDIES IN WORLD CONFLICT ½ credit NCAA Approved This course is an overview of significant military trends and developments in world history from ancient through modern times. Weapons and technology, strategy and tactics, decisive battles, and significant leaders may be studied. Other topics may include the theoretical principles of warfare as well as the development of military ethics. Course work may include scholarly readings and required discussion participation. Basic Requirements: approved written Independent Study Plan, sponsorship of faculty advisor(s); parental approval for transportation (buses for juniors, parental permission to drive for seniors with driving privileges), completion of all written work, and performance/demonstration of student’s Independent Study Project.

HISTORY OF SPORT ½ credit NCAA Approved Prerequisite : No prerequisite necessary

This history elective will examine the development of sport(s) in America. Our historical study will focus the relationship sports has on the social, economic, cultural, and political forces in the United States as well as the world. We will

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examine the significance of gender, race, ethnicity and social class in sports. We will be using primary sources, readings, audio and visual materials to guide us in our adventure. Class discussions will also take place to evaluate student understanding. Students will gain historical knowledge about the historical origins and developments of various sports. Students will understand how and why sports have become such an important part of our society. Students will also gain an appreciation for issues that have affected sports. We will be able to relate past to the current status of sports in our society today. Each unit will culminate with a structured test. Students will use their knowledge gained in class to complete multiple choice questions and essay questions. Students will also be responsible for a course required research paper. Students will pick an athlete; describe how they influenced their specific sport as well as society.

Basic requirements : Exams, quizzes, written and oral presentations, outside research projects, classwork, homework, portfolio assessment.

NEWS LITERACY: USB ACE PROGRAM ½ credit W=1.1

News Literacy, a curriculum developed at Stony Brook University, in New York, is designed to help students develop the critical thinking skills needed to judge the reliability and credibility of information, whether it comes via print, television, the Internet or app. This is a particularly important life skill in the Digital Age, as everyone struggles to deal with information overload and the difficulty in determining the authenticity of reports.

In the Stony Brook model, students are taught to evaluate information primarily by analyzing news as well as new forms of information that are often mistaken for journalism.

SPORTS MARKETING ½ credit Sports Marketing is an introductory course designed to teach high school students basic business marketing principles

within the sports industry. This course covers three basic components of sports marketing: (1) the use of sports as a marketing tool for other products; (2) the marketing of sports products; and (3) the emerging considerations relevant for both marketing through and the marketing of sports. Key topics covered by this class include: Marketing College & Amateur Sports, Marketing Professional Sports, Advancing the Cause, and Importance of Public Image Art.

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Business/Careers Opportunities and Electives

ACCOUNTING : ½ credit Accounting is a skill-level course that is of value to all students pursuing a strong background in business, marketing, and management.This course gives students an accounting foundation for college accounting or for working in a small business. Students will learn the fundamentals of accounting theory and practice, covering the accounting cycle using software journals and ledgers, and year-end business procedures and reports for businesses. Additionally, we will be engaging in a variety of class activities and projects emphasizing entrepreneurial skills, budgeting, taxation, and banking.

PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING : ½ credit

This is an introductory course on the fundamentals of marketing using real-world business examples. The course focuses on buyer behavior, marketing research principles, demand analysis, distribution, financing, pricing, and product management. Students will learn the fundamentals of marketing using real-world business examples.The class will also speculate on future trends related to careers in the marketing field of advertising, branding, retail merchandising (like fashion merchandising) and market research. Emphasis will be placed on presentation and interpersonal skills, team building activities, and different modes of communication in the field of business.

BUSINESS LAW : ½ credit

Students will be examining general legal practices as a consumer and as a potential career in the business field. This course provides students with the understanding of basic business law and its origins with an emphasis on ethical business practices and contracts through examining examples of Sports Law, Consumer Law and E-Commerce Law.

Basic Requirements: research analysis, presentation of court cases, unit tests, and final exam

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Sports Medicine

The Physical Education Department aims to introduce students into the field of the Health Sciences through offering a sequential curriculum capturing students’ interest in this area of study. Students will be exposed to professional fields including: athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy, orthopedic medicine, nursing, and personal training. The goal of the program is to develop college readiness in the field of Sports Medicine and prepare students for the rigors of college study in these areas through exposure to scientific foundations and hands on experience. Students will have a working knowledge of what will be required of them in college and have a head start in pursuing the various Sports Medicine professions upon completion of the program.

ATHLETIC TRAINING, I : ½ credit

The objective of this course is to give the student an overview of the field of athletic training. Basic care and prevention techniques used in treating today’s athletes and athletic injuries will be the main focus. Students will be exposed to areas including basic anatomy, sports nutrition, first aid, and current topics related to the field of sports medicine. Field trips to clinics and sports medicine facilities will give students the opportunity to see their curriculum put into practical use. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to make an educated decision as to whether they would be interested in pursuing a career in the field of Sports Medicine or other related sciences.

Basic Requirements : notebook, final exam, and completion of class project.

ATHLETIC TRAINING, I/II : 1 credit

This is a full year course in which Athletic Training I is taken the first half of the year and Athletic Training II is taken the second half of the year. Juniors and Seniors will have the opportunity to receive 3 college credits upon completion of this course from Adelphi University . Students are not required to be enrolled in the Adelphi High School Program in order to take this course.

COMMUNITY FIRST AID : ½ credit

Prerequisite : None

This course covers rescue breathing and CPR for infants, children, and adults. The AED trainer is used to teach the correct method of administering defibrillation in conjunction with CPR to save a life. Basic first aid techniques are covered, including treating and caring for injuries, cuts, burns, poisoning, and sudden illnesses. Upon successful completion of all tests, the student will receive American Red Cross certification in Community First Aid (3 years) and CPR/AED for Infants, Children and Adults (1 year).

Basic Requirements : notebook, practical exams, written tests, and class projects.

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Exercise Physiology ½ credit

Exercise Physiology is a course designed for students to investigate the field of Exercise Physiology and Strength and Conditioning. Students will learn the science behind how the human body adapts to exercise and how we can improve our overall fitness level and athletic performance. Exercise Physiology will incorporate topics including the human muscular skeletal system, cardiovascular anatomy, body composition, sports nutrition, and various strength and conditioning strategies, as well as other topics required in the professional fields of Sports Medicine. Fields include: athletic trainers, strength and conditioning specialists, and physical therapists. The goal of the class is to grow the student’s interest in the field of Exercise Physiology and Strength & Conditioning while achieving college readiness in these areas.

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Technology Department

DESIGN AND DRAWING FOR PRODUCTION : 1 credit

This course satisfies the high school Art/Music requirement. Students will learn the fundamental skills necessary to create high quality mechanical drawings. Over the course of the year students will be presented with three Design Challenge Projects. Using the Engineering Process, students will research the problem, design a solution, construct their solution using all the tools, machines and materials in the KPHS Technology Shop, test their solution, and evaluate their solution. Each Design Challenge Project will require students to utilize creative thinking, decision making, and problem solving in each stage of product development. This course is recommended for any students interested in engineering, technology, or product/industrial design, carpentry, architecture.

Basic Requirements : mechanical drawings, exams and class projects.

PRODUCTION SYSTEMS : ½ credit

This course provides students with an in-depth look into woodworking design and construction. Students will first learn how to draw multi-view mechanical drawings. They will then choose a project to design and build for a Kings Park Faculty Member or local community organization. After having researched the project request, students will design plans for their project which they will then build using the various tools, machines, and materials in the KPHS

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1 Credit Courses ½ Credit Courses

Design and Drawing for Production (DDP) ● Fulfills Art/Music Graduation Requirement ● Mechanical Drawing, Engineering, and

construction ● Grades 9 - 12

Production Systems ● Advanced Woodworking ● Grades 10 - 12

Product Design and Engineering ● Electronics, Programming, and Engineering ● Grades 9 - 12 ● 1 Credit or ½ credit option

Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) ● 3D Modeling and Manufacturing ● Grades 10 - 12 ● CAD Prerequisite (or concurrent)

Computer Aided Design (CAD) ● 3D Modeling and Industrial Design ● Grades 10 - 12

MET 215 - Special Topics of Engineering: Robotics ● Robotics, Programming, and Engineering ● Grades 11 - 12

Students have the option to take any technology course based on their interest, grade level, and flexibility of scheduling. The only exception to this rule is that Computer Aided Design (CAD) is a prerequisite (or taken concurrently) to Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM).

Technology Shop. Students will learn how to create and read 2D plans, reduce waste when cutting project parts, assembly and joinery techniques, and finishing techniques. This course is recommended for any students interested in manufacturing, carpentry, architecture, product/industrial design, or engineering as a career

Basic Requirements : exams, mechanical drawings and class projects.

CAD (COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN) : 1 credit

This course introduces students to the digital method of mechanical drawing using 3D CAD modeling. Drawings produced using 3D CAD software can be made more rapidly and accurately, and can be easily modified. Using PCs, students will learn how to create complex three-dimensional models using the program Rhinoceros 3D. Rhinoceros 3D is a powerful 3D CAD program widely used by industry around the world. Students will learn to model real objects using curves, surfaces, and solids. They are then taught how to make their models look photo-realistic by applying light and material properties to their models. This course is recommended for any students interested in architecture, product/industrial design, science or engineering as a career, since most mechanical drawings today are using CAD software.

Basic Requirements : Exams, 3D CAD Models,

INTRODUCTION TO CAM (COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING): 1 credit

Prerequisite : CAD (May be concurrent)

This course provides students with an introduction to Computer Assisted Manufacturing (CAM). Students will research and design several projects using Rhinoceros 3D CAD software and build/mill them using a CNC router (Computer Numerical Controlled Machine). By researching and learning about geometry considerations, internal wood grain structure, tool speeds and feed rates, students will be able to mill/create creative and complex objects. Using RhinoCAM tool path generating software, students will then program and generate the tool paths necessary to mill their projects. Students will learn the fundamental concepts of robotics used in precision, automated manufacturing and will research the many careers associated with CAD/CAM software and equipment. In addition to the CAD/CAM content of this course, students will learn about alternative, environmentally friendly, cost-effective lumber processing techniques by assisting in the milling and drying of local grown timber. The lumber students produce will be used for the CAM/CNC student projects. This course is recommended for any students interested in manufacturing, machining, architecture, product/industrial design, science or engineering as a career, since almost all of today’s products are manufactured using CAM processes.

Basic Requirements : Exams, 3D CAD Models, RhinoCAM toolpaths, Milling Projects, Lumber Processing Projects.

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Product Design and Engineering 1 Product Design and Engineering ½ Formally: Advanced Engineering Design Target Level: 9-12th Grade 1 Credit or ½ Credit (depending on enrollment)

This course introduces students to the Product Design and Engineering process by providing an engaging experience where students will integrate a variety of engineering disciplines that are increasingly relevant in today’s products. This course will combine principles of industrial design, engineering, electronics, circuitry, programming, CAD, and manufacturing.

Throughout this course, students will learn about common electrical components and how to apply them to create working circuits. These electrical components may include but are not limited to resistors, LEDs, LCD screens, servo motors, microcontrollers, and a variety of sensors. Students will also learn the basics of the C/C++ programming language and how to write the code that controls their product designs using the Arduino Software (IDE). In addition, students will learn basic CAD skills using Autodesk Inventor and develop models of mechanical components to support their electrical circuits and code. Manufacturing tools such as 3d printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines will be utilized to bring students’ product designs to working prototypes.

This course is recommended for students interested in industrial design, engineering, electronics, circuitry, programming, CAD, and manufacturing.

Prerequisite : CAD, Intro to Engineering Design (VEX Robotics)

MET 215- Special Topics of Engineering: Robotics Formally: Engineering Design (VEX Robotics) 1 Credit

Target Level: 11-12th Grade

Course Description: 1 Credit This course leverages the “coolness” of robotics, and the excitement of head to head competition to inspire and engage students. Students will walk through the engineering design process and build a mobile robot to play a sport-like game. During this process they will learn key STEM principles, and robotic concepts. At the culmination of this class, the students will compete head-to-head against their peers in the classroom. This modular and project-based curriculum teaches the engineering design process in an engaging, hands-on manner to help teachers challenge, motivate, and inspire their students. By moving students through an actual engineering project, students quickly understand the relevance of what they are learning. The curriculum is created to ensure that students with varying learning styles and levels can accomplish the lessons’ goals. No prior robotics experience is required; beginners are able to advance sequentially through the units to gradually increase their knowledge and skill level. http://curriculum.vexrobotics.com/

This course provides students the option to earn 3 transferable college credits at a minimal cost due to our partnership with SUNY Farmingdale’s UHS program and their approval of our curriculum. The cost of this option is approximately $150 and students will receive 3 credits in MET 215 – Special Topics in Engineering: Robotics.

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