C-PP High School Course Selection Book
1 Administration/Guidance Department ...................... 2 Scheduling Information…………………………………………… 3 College Credit ............................................................. 4 IB/AP/SUPA/ACE Descriptions ................................... 4 IB Middle Years Programme (MYP)............................ 7 Freshman Academy Program...................................... 8 IB Diploma Program (DP)……………………………………...... 9 Graduation Requirements…………………………………….....10 Required Regents Exams ........................................... .11 Parent Portal/ Grade Reports/ Conferences ............. .12 Transfer Credit/ Prerequisites……………………………………13 Art ........................................................................... 14 BOCES: Career & Technical Education ................... 21 Business .................................................................. 27 English/Language A ................................................ 36 Language Acquisition ............................................. 42 Health ..................................................................... 48 Humanities ............................................................. 49 Mathematics .......................................................... 56 Music ...................................................................... 62 Physical Education .................................................. 68 Science .................................................................... 70 Technology ............................................................. 77 Compliance Statement ........................................... 84 Updated 01/13/15 2 Students are the center of all we do! 2014-2015 Administration Team and Guidance Staff Robin A. Sheehan Executive Principal Frank Barber, Assistant Principal Nick Kapral, Assistant Principal David Harrington, Assistant Principal Ashlee Hunt, Assistant Principal School Guidance Counselors Margaret Busch mbusch@cppmail.com Patrick Clark pclark@cppmail.com Patrick Dwyer pdwyer@cppmail.com Thomas Fowler tfowler@cppmail.com Mandy Freeman mandyfreeman@cppmail.com Guidance Support Staff Susan Betzer (Grade 10-12….A-L) sbetzer@cppmail.com Penny Burrows (Grade 10-12….M-Z) pburrows@cppmail.com Sally Groover (9th grade) sgroover@cppmail.com Registrars Debbi Mitchell dmitchell@cppmail.com Colleen VanGelder cvangelder@cppmail.com Julie Pusateri jpusateri@cppmail.com Silvia Serrano-Brucie sbrucie@cppmail.com Brian Ross bross@cppmail.com Dean of Students John Fesetch Mike Sheffer 3 4 Scheduling Process Beginning in January, counselors will meet with students to plan a schedule for the following year. Students will be encouraged to think about academic interests, past experiences, future career ambitions, personal strengths, abilities and weaknesses, and long‐term planning. Teachers will discuss the next year’s course options and review any electives in that area and make recommendations. After the student receives their teacher recommendations and meets with their school counselor to select their classes they are encouraged to share this information for final review with parents. Parents are welcome to join in this process. Please contact your student’s school counselor for discussion regarding course selection. Making the Most of Your Course Selections Selecting the appropriate course involves careful consideration of graduation requirements, career interests, teacher recommendations, parental discussion and an understanding of the classes that are available to you. When reading the course descriptions, give careful thought to learning new things, strengthening and challenging your abilities, and increasing your knowledge base. If the course description leaves you wanting more information, talk with one of your teachers or your Guidance Counselor. Each year teachers will recommend the level of course that is required for you. Your Guidance Counselor will review those recommendations with you, review graduation requirements and help you solidify your schedule each year. Students will receive their schedule at the end of August. After the first three weeks and prior to the end of the first half of the course, students may request a change in their schedule by completing a REQUEST FOR PROGRAM CHANGE FORM. Independent Study Students may elect to take an elective course on an independent study basis. Generally it is expected that students will spend approximately 50 hours to earn each ½ credit. It is necessary to complete the following steps to do an Independent Study: Discuss with Guidance Counselor Find Teacher to supervise Consult with teacher/advisor Complete request form and submit for approval Complete requirements to obtain grade and course credit 5 Virtual Learning The Virtual Learning/Credit Recovery Program offers students the opportunity to earn course credit through a computer based, online curriculum. The Corning‐Painted Post School District, in collaboration with GST BOCES and Advanced Academics, offers a variety of courses that are aligned with New York State standards. All course content is delivered online with students having access to New York State certified teachers and curriculum 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Grade Promotion Policy Sophomore A student must have earned 5.5 units of credit Junior A student must have earned 11 units of credit Senior A student must be scheduled into all remaining classes required for graduation. Earning College Credit The High School offers four different options to students who are interested in either Advanced Placement or college courses while obtaining high school credit at the same time. International Baccalaureate The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) is a rigorous pre‐university course of studies which meets the needs of motivated students. It is designed as a comprehensive two‐year curriculum which allows its graduates to fulfill the requirements of various national and internationals educational systems. CPP students are invited to take as many or as few DP courses as are academically appropriate. Students can choose to be full IB Diploma candidates (three HL courses, three SL courses, and three other requirements) or certificate candidates (any combination or number of courses). If you choose to be a full Diploma candidate you should choose three two‐year HL courses and three one‐year SL courses to take during the Junior and Senior years. These students also need the required Theory of Knowledge course which runs in both the Junior and Senior years. Full Diploma candidates will also complete the required Extended Essay (EE) and need to complete the Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) hours. All students enrolled in IB courses are required to complete the assessments associated with each course. 6 Advanced Placement Courses Students who take Advanced Placement courses may receive credit and/or advanced placement from many colleges and universities. The decision as to whether to grant credit for Advanced Placement is a decision made by the college and is based on the score the student obtains on the Advanced Placement exam that is given in May. Currently, we offer Calculus, Statistics and World History. SUPA (Syracuse University Project Advance) Students who take these courses receive credit from Syracuse University. This credit may be transferred to many other colleges and universities. The estimated cost for SUPA courses is $110 per credit hour. We currently offer courses in Calculus, Public Affairs, Economics, Forensic Science, Sports Management, Financial Accounting, Psychology, and Sociology for Syracuse University Credit. Students selecting these courses must enroll with Syracuse University as a requirement of the SUPA program. A.C.E. Program (Accelerated College Education) Students who elect this option receive credit from Corning Community College and may also transfer this credit to a large number of colleges and universities. Corning Community College will verify that a college will accept the credit before a student signs up for the college credit option. The estimated cost is $53 per credit hour. Students enrolled in IB Language Acquisition (French or Spanish) may also choose to receive A.C.E. credit for their work. 7 IB Middle Years Program (MYP) The IB Middle Years Program, for students aged 11 to 16, provides a framework of academic challenge that encourages students to embrace and understand the connections between traditional subjects and the real world, and become creative, critical and reflective thinkers. The Program addresses holistically students’ intellectual, social, emotional and physical well‐being provides students opportunities to develop the knowledge, attitudes and skills they need in order to manage complexity and take responsible action for the future ensures breadth and depth of understanding through study in eight subject groups requires the study of at least two languages (language of instruction and additional language of choice) to support students in understanding their own cultures and those of others empowers students to participate in service within the community helps to prepare students for further education, the workplace and a lifetime of learning The Curriculum The program consists of a five‐year curricular framework of eight subject groups organized with attention to teaching and learning in context so that students’ learning experiences are connected to their lives and the world they have experienced. Conceptual understanding promotes relevance within specific disciplines and across subject areas and is an element of curricular planning for each course. The MYP uses a criterion‐referenced model of assessment. Assessment criteria are provided for each of the 8 subject areas and emphasize the development of higher level thinking skills. The curriculum and assessment requirements of the MYP are closely aligned to New York State and Common Core Learning Standards. The Personal Project an independent piece of work, creative in nature the culminating assessment of the MYP each 10th grade student participates, with support and supervision provided in English class focus is on the process, not the final product accomplished during 10th grade year, with presentations in March 8 Required Courses for 9th and 10th Grade Grade 9 Language A Humanities Math Science Arts/Music Language Acquisition Grade 10 Language A Humanities Math Science Arts/Music Language Acquisition (Spanish/French) (Spanish/French) Technology Physical Education/Advisory Physical Education *Health requirement can be taken at any time Freshman Academy Program: Purpose: A successful academic and social transition of middle school students to the high school. Method: All freshmen will have: 1.) A Team Approach to Teaching 2.) Additional Academic Support 3.) An Advisory course 9 IB Diploma Program (DP) The IB Diploma Program is an academically challenging and balanced program of study which prepares students for success at university and beyond. The program is taught over two years and has gained recognition and respect from the world’s leading universities. C‐PP HS students may take any individual IB Diploma Program course for certificate or they can choose to commit to the full IB Diploma. Success in the program is a possibility for every student who is willing to stretch their personal comfort zone and undertake rigorous coursework. Course students can take as many or as few IB courses as are academically appropriate. Full IB Diploma candidates take a total of six courses—one from each area of instruction: Language & Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics and the Arts. Three courses are taken at the Higher Level (HL) and three are taken at the Standard Level (SL). 10 Graduation Requirements In order to graduate from the Corning Painted Post Area School District, students must meet specific requirements in three areas : (1) Required Courses (2) Required Number of Credits (3) Required Exams Required Number of Core Courses Per Subject Area for Graduation Core Subjects Courses/Credits Social English Studies 4 4 Math Science 3 3 Foreign Health Language 0.5 1 P.E. 2 Art or Music Electives 1 3.5 Required Number of Credits for Graduation NY Regents and Local Diploma Credit Requirements — 22 Credits required NY Regents with Advanced Designation Credit Requirements – 24 credits required *Students who do not meet the qualifications for graduation, but could meet the graduation requirements by completing their last course in the Summer School program for that year, may participate in the procession and sit with their class wearing a graduation cap and gown at the graduation ceremony. For more information regarding Summer School and graduation, please refer to C‐PP BOE policy 4770.1. 11 Required Regents Exams for Graduation FOR A LOCAL DIPLOMA A STUDENT MUST ACHIEVE: (Only Students having an IEP) At least 55 on the Comprehensive English Regents exams At least 55 on a Regents Mathematics exam At least 55 on the Global History Regents exam At least 55 on the US History and Government Regents exam At least 55 on one Regents science exam A passing grade in a high school Foreign Language Course NOTE: Students with disabilities who fail a Regents examination may pass the Regents Competency Test (RCT) in that subject area and qualify for a local diploma. (2010 Cohort is the last class that is able to take RCT’s.) FOR A REGENTS DIPLOMA A STUDENT MUST ACHIEVE: At least 65 on the Comprehensive English Regents exam At least 65 on a Regents Mathematics exam At least 65 on the Global History Regents exam At least 65 on the US History and Government Regents exam At least 65 on one Regents Science exam A passing grade in a high school Foreign Language Course FOR AN ADVANCED REGENTS DIPLOMA A STUDENT MUST ACHIEVE: At least 65 on the Comprehensive English Regents exam At least 65 on Algebra, Geometry and Algebra 2 & Trig Regents exams At least 65 on the Global History Regents exam At least 65 on the US History and Government Regents exam At least 65 on two Regents Science exams (one must be Biology) At least 65 on Local Foreign Language Assessment (or a 5 unit sequence in Art, Music, or Occupational Education) FOR AN IB DIPLOMA A STUDENT MUST: Take at least 1 course from each of the 6 subject groups Take at least 3 subjects at Higher Level (HL); all others can be from Standard Level (SL) Take Theory of Knowledge course Write an Extended Essay of not more than 4000 words Participate in the school’s Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS) Program . 12 Diploma Distinction The distinction "With Honors" is added to either Regents diploma option with an average score of 90 or more on all required Regents exams. The distinction "Technical Endorsement" is added to diplomas of students enrolled in a Career and Technical Education program. Students earn this endorsement if they also complete an approved technical assessment, a work‐based learning experience, and a work‐skills employability profile. The distinction “Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation with Mastery in Mathematics and/or Science”. Students who first enter grade nine in September 2009 and thereafter who complete all course work and testing requirements for the Regents diploma with advanced designation, and who pass, with a score of 85 or better, three commencement level Regents examinations in mathematics and/or three commencement level Regents examinations in science, will earn a Regents diploma with advanced designation, with an annotation on the diploma that denotes mastery in mathematics and/or science, as applicable. Grade Reports Report cards are issued to the student every ten weeks. Progress report grades are available every 5 weeks through the Parent Portal. Parent Conferences In the fall, there are three designated parent conference days specially designed for parents to schedule appointments with classroom teachers. During Open House, each classroom teacher has available a sign‐up sheet with the three dates and times. Parent teacher conferences may also be arranged at any other time by contacting either the classroom teacher or the Guidance Counselor. Open communication between home and school is encouraged. Parent Portal Parent Portal provides parents access to many of their child’s school records through a secure Internet connection. Usage forms can be accessed through the District website. Access to the Parent Portal will be granted after registering with the District and by agreeing to the Acceptable Use Policy. To maintain the privilege of access to Parent Portal, parents are expected to act responsibly, ethically, and legally while using it. 13 Students transferring into the Corning‐Painted Post School District All courses, grades and credits earned from a previous school/or district will be transferred to a Corning Painted Post High School transcript. Letter grades will be converted as follows: A+ 98 B+ 88 C+ 78 D 68 A 95 B 85 C 75 D‐ 65 F Below 65 A‐ 92 B‐ 82 C‐ 72 Out of State Transfer Students The Principal may waive some New York State Regents Exams required for graduation. The chart below identifies which exams are required and which exams maybe waived depending on the grade level in which the student enters a New York State High School. Students Required Required Required Required Required Principal Principal may Entering Regents Exam Regents Regents Regents Regents may Exam Exam Exam waive waive Exam th 12 Comprehensive Algebra US Science Global Grade English Exam Exam History & Exam History Gov’t Exam Exam th 11 Comprehensive Algebra US Science Global Grade English Exam Exam History & Exam History Gov’t Exam Exam th 10 Comprehensive Algebra US Science Global Grade English Exam Exam History & Exam History Gov’t Exam Exam th 9 Comprehensive Algebra US Science Global Grade English Exam Exam History & Exam History Gov’t Exam Exam Prerequisites **** NOTE: The Principal may sign off or override any of the following course selections that require a prerequisite. 14 ART Recommended 9th ‐ 10th G001 Studio in Art A (MYP – year 4) G003 Studio in Art B (MYP – year 5) (Prerequisites for all other Art Courses) Recommended 10th ‐ 12th G051 Studio in Crafts 5-Unit Sequence Requirements: G029 Studio in Jewelry G023 Studio in Drawing Studio Art A: ½ credit G021 Studio in Painting Studio Art B: ½ credit G022 Studio in Ceramics Art courses: 4 credits G027 Studio in Sculpture 5 unit sequence = approx. 10 Art courses G049 Studio in Design G047 Studio in Graphic Design Students must submit a completed Portfolio of 15-20 of their best art works upon completion of G031 Studio in Printmaking sequence. G037 Studio in Photography Recommended 11th ‐ 12th G139 Studio in Advanced Drawing & Painting G129 Studio in Advanced Jewelry G125 Studio in Advanced Ceramics G127 Studio in Advanced Sculpture G760, G770, G860 IB Visual Arts SL and HL G161 Portfolio Development 15 G001 Studio in Art A MYP year 4 ½ credit course Recommended in 9th grade Final exam: Departmental This course has been designed to introduce a variety of two and three dimensional art experiences. Skills and interests developed in this course will guide students in their choice of future art electives. Areas of study include: Design, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Ceramics, and Mixed Media. The course includes studio production combined with personal, cultural, and historical studies. All students must successfully complete a Developmental Workbook in addition to required studio assignments. Studio A is a ½ credit towards the NY State Fine Art requirement for graduation. G003 Studio in Art B MYP year 5 ½ credit course Recommended in 9‐10th grade Final exam: Departmental This course is a continuation of skills introduced in Studio A and will include studies in two and three dimensions. Skills and interests developed in this course will guide students in the choice of future art electives. Areas of study include: Design, Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, and Sculpture. The course includes studio production combined with cultural and historical studies. All students must successfully complete a Developmental Workbook in addition to required studio assignments. Studio B is a ½ credit towards the NY State Fine Art requirement for graduation. Studio Art A and B are the prerequisites for all other art courses. G051 Studio in Crafts ½ credit course Grades 10‐12 Prerequisite: Studio A and B Final Exam: Departmental This course emphasizes the production of utilitarian and fine art studio pieces. Some areas of study include: fibers, paper, textiles, ceramics, glass, jewelry, and recycled or found objects. All students are expected to participate in individual and group critiques. All students must successfully complete a Developmental Workbook in addition to required studio assignments. G023 Studio in Drawing ½ credit course Grades 10‐12 Prerequisite: Studio A and B Final Exam: Departmental 16 Students study fundamental drawing techniques and application. Studies include: observational drawing, expressive drawing, landscapes, still life and portraiture. Students will experience drawing using charcoal, graphite, ink, pastels, mixed media, and colored pencils. All students are expected to participate in individual and group critiques. All students must successfully complete a Developmental Workbook in addition to required studio assignments. Planning, design, formal analysis and critical reflection will all be part of the Workbook criteria. G021 Studio in Painting ½ credit course Grades 10‐12 Prerequisite: Studio A and B Final Exam: Departmental This course is designed to teach a variety of painting techniques and fundamentals of composition, expression, and observation. Students will explore various subjects such as: still life, landscape, figure, and portraiture. Students will experience painting with watercolor, acrylic, tempera, and oil paints. All students are expected to participate in individual and group critiques. All students must successfully complete a Developmental Workbook in addition to required studio assignments. Planning, design, formal analysis and critical reflection will all be part of the Workbook criteria . G029 Studio in Jewelry ½ credit course Grades 10‐12 Prerequisite: Studio A and B Final Exam: Departmental This course is designed to teach basic jewelry making techniques. Pieces are designed and created from variety of materials, such as metals, clay, wood, glass, paper. Students will be required to work extensively with power and hand tools. Students are encouraged to provide supplemental materials. All students are expected to participate in individual and group critiques. All students must successfully complete a Developmental Workbook in addition to required studio assignments. G022 Studio in Ceramics ½ credit course Grades 10‐12 Prerequisite : Studio A and B Final Exam: Departmental This course is designed to teach basic clay construction techniques. A large percentage of class time will involve mastery of the three hand‐building techniques. Students will be exposed to a variety of clay bodies, 17 glazing and finishing techniques. Individual potters’ wheel instruction is offered on a rotating schedule. . All students are expected to participate in individual and group critiques. All students must successfully complete a Developmental Workbook in addition to required studio assignments. G027 Studio in Sculpture ½ credit course Grades 10‐12 Prerequisite :Studio A and B Final Exam: Departmental This course is designed to teach students through a variety of three dimensional studio experiences. Work will include additive and subtractive processes using materials such as: clay, plastic, Styrofoam, paper, plastic, wood, and metal. All students are expected to participate in individual and group critiques. All students must successfully complete a Developmental Workbook in addition to required studio assignments. G049 Studio in Design ½ credit course Grades 10‐12 Prerequisite: Studio A and B Final Exam: Departmental This course emphasizes the study of design through the elements of Art and the Principles of Design. These fundamentals are introduced through a variety of 2 and 3D studio solutions including a variety of media. All students must successfully complete a Developmental Workbook in addition to required studio assignments. G047 Studio in Graphic Design ½ credit course Grades 10‐12 Prerequisite: Studio A and B , Studio in Design Final Exam: Departmental This course is concerned with the effective and efficient communication through visual media. Integrating the basic elements of word, symbol and image, students learn how to persuade, teach or inform an intended audience. Students will be exposed to the industry design trends using digital technology. All students must successfully complete a Developmental Workbook in addition to required studio assignments. G031 Studio in Printmaking ½ credit course Grades 10‐12 18 Prerequisite: Studio A and B Final Exam: Departmental This course is designed to teach a variety of printmaking techniques and processes. These include block, relief, intaglio and stencil printing through monotype, woodcut, linoleum, etching, dry point, and silkscreen. Print editions will be signed, titled and numbered. All students are expected to participate in individual and group critiques. All students must successfully complete a Developmental Workbook in addition to required studio assignments. G037 Studio in Photography ½ credit course Grades 10‐12 Prerequisite: Studio A and B Final Exam: Departmental This course is designed to teach basic photography concepts and techniques. Course content will include: the history of photography, lighting, composition, and subject matter in both traditional and digital formats. Outside course work will be required. Personal photographic devices are encouraged. All students must successfully complete a Developmental Workbook in addition to required studio assignments. G131 Studio in Advanced Drawing and Painting ½ credit course Grades 11‐12 Prerequisite : Studio A and B , Studio in Drawing or Studio in Painting Final Exam: Departmental This is a hands‐on course where students are encouraged to work more independently as the course progresses. Students will build upon the knowledge acquired in the Studio in Drawing and Studio in Painting course. Students will be required to maintain a developmental workbook. Advanced work will reflect planning, research, design, and creativity. There will be an emphasis on the mastery of skills and techniques to reflect a deep understanding of the concepts discussed. Work completed outside of class is strongly recommended. G129 Studio in Advanced Jewelry ½ credit course Grades 11‐12 Prerequisite : Studio A and B, Studio in Jewelry Final Exam: Departmental This is a hands‐on course where students are encouraged to work more independently as the course progresses. Students will build upon the knowledge acquired in the Studio in Jewelry course. Students will be 19 required to maintain a developmental workbook. Advanced work will reflect planning, research, design, and creativity. There will be an emphasis on the mastery of skills and techniques to reflect a deep understanding of the concepts discussed. Work completed outside of class is strongly recommended. G125 Studio in Advanced Ceramics ½ credit course Grades 11‐12 Prerequisite: Studio A and B , Studio in Ceramics Final Exam: Departmental This is a hands‐on course where students are encouraged to work more independently as the course progresses. Students will build upon the knowledge acquired in the Studio in Ceramics course. Students will be required to maintain a developmental workbook. Advanced work will reflect planning, research, design, and creativity. There will be an emphasis on the mastery of skills and techniques to reflect a deep understanding of the concepts discussed. Work completed outside of class is strongly recommended. G127 Studio in Advanced Sculpture ½ credit course Grades 11‐12 Prerequisite : Studio A and B and Studio in Sculpture Final Exam: Departmental This is a hands‐on course where students are encouraged to work more independently as the course progresses. Students will build upon the knowledge acquired in the Studio in Sculpture course. Students will be required to maintain a developmental workbook. Advanced work will reflect planning, research, design, and creativity. There will be an emphasis on the mastery of skills and techniques to reflect a deep understanding of the concepts discussed. Work completed outside of class is strongly recommended. G760, G770, G860 IB Visual Arts SL and HL 1 credit course Grades 11‐12 Prerequisite : Studio A and B Final Exam: Departmental This course will enable students to investigate past, present and emerging forms of visual arts and engage in producing, appreciating and evaluating these. Develop an understanding of visual arts from a local, national and international perspective. Build confidence in responding visually and creatively to personal and cultural experiences. Develop skills in, and sensitivity to, the creation of works that reflect active and individual involvement. Take responsibility for the direction of their learning through the acquisition of effective working practices. Work completed outside of class is required. 20 G161 Portfolio Development ½ credit course Grade 12 Prerequisite: Studio A and B plus 3 additional upper level art classes Final Exam: Departmental This course is for the student interested in developing a cohesive body of studio work specifically designed for college admissions and/or a career path in the visual arts. Students will be responsible for presenting 15‐20 quality studio pieces consisting of previous art work, supplemental and current art work. Studio work will be documented in traditional and digital forms. Developmental workbook is strongly encouraged. Work completed outside of class is required. Fall Semester only.***Students interested in career paths/sequences in the Arts; it is recommended to complete Studio A and B in 9th grade. 21 BOCES: CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION Coopers Plains Campus Computer Information Technology Digital Media Arts Auto Body Automotive Technology Building Construction Heavy Equipment Machine Tool Technology Nurse Assisting Cosmetology Criminal Justice Culinary Arts Introduction to Career Majors **Above courses consist of 1st and 2nd year programs. New Visions New Visions Engineering Immersion New Visions Medical 22 Business Information Systems Computer Information Technology Computer Network Technology is designed to prepare students for the information technology field. It offers preparation for 2 international certifications, A+ Certification (Computer Repair Technician) and Network + Certification (Knowledge of Networking Technology and Knowledge of Networking Practices). Computer Network Technology, in addition to A+ Certification and Network + Certification, also includes Web Page Design, Basic Electricity, and Computer Applications. The Computer Applications module includes Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point, as well as Internet, E‐mail and Windows 2000. Upon completion of Computer Network Technology, students will have acquired the skills to seek employment at an entry‐level position in almost any company that has computers. Digital Media Arts Modules in Graphic Communications consist of about 20% lecture and 80% laboratory experience during which the student receives individualized instruction. The course of study covers multiple areas of the graphic communications field. This includes 35mm black and white photography, digital photography, desktop publishing, computer graphics, scanning, photo manipulation, page layout software, paint/draw software, 3‐D animations, photo restoration, imaging, word processing, process camera operations/ techniques, darkroom processes/techniques, safety, finish/bindery techniques and other new technology as it becomes available. Upon completion of the program, students will have acquired the skills necessary to seek employment at an entry‐level position in a range of graphic/printing facilities. Engineering/Technologies Auto Body The Auto Body course is structured to give students an opportunity to develop skills necessary to become a competent entry‐level repairperson in the Auto Body Repair field. A student will be taught how to safely and competently restore a vehicle to its original condition. This repair will correct body deterioration due to age or collision damage. Skills are developed using frame equipment; torches, MIG welding, siphon feed and HVLP spray painting equipment and all types of automotive paints. Related trade knowledge is acquired with the use of parts manuals, trade publications, crash manuals, estimation and frame specifications, and costs associated with the Auto Body Industry. Automotive Technology Automotive Service consists of four modules that cover the basic functions of automobiles, light trucks and vans. Modules are taught to prepare students to be a: Lubrication Specialists, Exhaust System Specialist, Service Center Helper, Brake Specialist, Front End Specialist and Wheel Alignment Specialist. Modules for Automotive Service will only be offered in the afternoon. 23 Building Construction As a Building Trades student you will have the opportunity to learn house framing, window and door installation, siding application, roofing, interior finishing, basic wiring, plumbing, and some cabinet making. This course encompasses all processes and degrees of house construction. You will receive exposure to brick and block laying and blueprint reading. In addition, you may assist in the construction of a full‐size ranch style house, and learn the safe operation of a variety of power and hand woodworking tools and machines. You will produce a marketable resume in the course. Heavy Equipment Heavy Equipment includes the study of soil conservation, heavy equipment operation, maintenance and service, on and off‐road truck driving, mechanics, building construction for recreational areas and welding. Our goal is to create honest, hardworking, productive members of society who are adaptable to a wide variety of careers in the construction and the agricultural/horticultural industries. The program achieves these goals through "hands‐on" classroom instruction, field project experience, and laboratory work skills. Machine Tool Technology Machine Tool Technology's primary focus is designed to help students develop entry‐level skills in machining occupations. Students learn to operate lathes, milling machines, drill presses, precision measurement devices and precision grinding equipment. The students also learn to program and operate CNC lathes and machining centers. The fundamentals of CAD and CAM are taught on IBM compatible computers using the latest versions of Auto CAD. Blueprint reading and calculator use are integral parts of the course. Machine tool technology will only be offered in the afternoon. Health Services Nurse Assisting Nurse assisting offers you the skills necessary to seek employment in hospitals, long term care facilities, home health care, residential care, and facilities for the mentally and physically challenged. You will learn the use of medical equipment, medical/surgical techniques, and infection control and procedures common to health care. In addition, you’ll acquire basic knowledge vital for professional health careers including radiology, physical/occupational therapy, mental health and nursing. The Certified Nurse Assisting course emphasizes geriatrics and patient care. Upon successful completion of this program you will produce a marketable resume and be eligible to take the NYS exam for Certified Nurse Assisting. Human and Public Service Cosmetology Cosmetology has been designed to introduce students to the basic skills needed for entry‐level cosmetology. The main focus is on the knowledge necessary to successfully pass the New York State licensing examination. The following is the 1000‐hour curriculum adapted in NYS Department of State Regulations: 24 Professional Requirements: Anatomy and Physiology Safety and Health Hair and Scalp Disorders and Diseases Hairstyling Chemistry as applied to Cosmetology Communication Skills Shampoos and Related Treatments Electricity and Light Theory Hair shaping Salon Business Skills Standards Hair Coloring and Lighting Bacteriology and Decontamination Hair and Nail Care Procedures State Board Procedures Chemical Restructuring Hair Analysis Note: Throughout this two‐year program, the student's studies also include Mock Shop experience, where clients get their hair done, and it incorporates the State Board Procedures. Criminal Justice The first four marking periods of Criminal Justice are designed to prepare the officer with the basic theory for employment in the Security of Law Enforcement fields. Extensive training in Patrol Function and Investigative Functions and Techniques are a strong core program, which provides for immediate employment. Other course modules such as Emergency Response, First Aid and CPR, Communications, Computer Applications, Career related topics and basic law training provide a good theoretical basis for further study and employment. The last four marking periods of Criminal Justice provide further advanced in patrol and investigation with the addition of supervisory and administrative theory. A work experience program will be incorporated that allows the student to work at a sheriff's department, local police agency, county court and private security agency. Culinary Arts This is a course designed to start students on the road to being a professional in many of the food careers. Students will learn to work in the service, cooking, baking, dish room, and stockroom areas. The program is geared to the student who wants to go to college, as well as the student who may start work in an entry‐level position. The kitchen is professional and is larger than most area restaurants. The students cook in an a la carte as well as a quantity foods environment as they utilize the total kitchen and equipment. The students will learn the use of a computer in culinary arts for money management, food preparation, and inventory control. The training will qualify the students for job entry skills or for acceptance at postsecondary school (college or culinary school), specializing in training necessary to become master chefs and restaurant managers. 25 Natural and Agricultural Sciences Introduction To Career Majors Introduction to Career Majors is a course that provides an opportunity for students to experience a variety of course offerings designed to help them make decisions about their future career options. Placement is in an established class and students follow objectives to meet goals that result in completed projects. A student may explore different occupational programs for a specified time frame. The teacher evaluates basic skills, career awareness, adherence to safety regulations, degree of interest and aptitude. This will assist the student and guidance counselor in selecting an appropriate occupational course of study at the next level. Units of Instruction: Personal Hygiene Marketing Sales Processing Survival Reading Math Applications Units of Measure Home and Career Skills Introduction to Occupations Industry Safety Standards Building and Grounds Maintenance Horticulture Vehicle Maintenance Surface Refinishing Precision Metals Carpentry Health Careers Animal Care New Visions Courses The New Visions Programs are intended to provide college bound seniors with an "Immersion Experience" in a specific career field. Students rotate through a variety of internships at participating business sites three mornings a week and take related college level courses the other two mornings at a substantially reduced tuition level. Admission to any New Vision program is by application, and students will be asked to provide recommendations and a copy of their academic record to date. Students attend their New Vision program each morning their entire senior year. New Visions Engineering Immersion Students that enroll in the New Vision Engineering Program will be assigned to four different long‐term internships throughout their senior year. Given the large number of engineering fields, the goal is to provide internships that match the interests of the student, such as mechanical, manufacturing, ceramic, or civil engineering. Participants spend three mornings per week at their internships, while attending related college 26 courses the other two mornings. Currently, the college courses, offered through CCC, include Orientation to Engineering, Calculus, and Physics (for a total of 10 college credits). Participating employers include Corning Inc., Dresser‐Rand, and Philips Lighting. New Visions Medical Through the cooperation of various local medical care providers students in the New Visions Health program will be exposed to actual work environments. Through this experience the student will gain a better understanding of how his or her education will apply in various medical professions. The course is designed to provide the student an opportunity to study basic medical concepts and investigate areas of interest through job shadowing experiences. In addition, students will receive eight college credits from Alfred University in Anatomy and Physiology. Examples of clinical rotation will be based on individual student interest. Choices include but are not limited to the following: Radiology, Endoscopy Unit, Stress Test Lab, Occupation Therapy, Emergency Care Unit, Maternity, Pediatrics, Clinical Laboratory, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Operating Room, Pharmacy, Medical/Surgery Patient Unit, Veterinary Clinic and Dental Offices. 27 BUSINESS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY J030 Accounting I J032 Accounting II J035 Accounting III J830 SUPA Financial Accounting J061 Business & You J016 Business Finance J720 Business Law J037 Business Option Mentor J001 Career & Financial Management J013 College Success J073 ACE College Prep J015 Criminal Law J039 Digital Communication & Information Design J040 Event, Hospitality, Tourism Management J140 CTE Hospitality and Tourism Management Program – 2 year program J760 IB Business & Management SL J770, J860 IB Business & Management HL B770, B780, B880 IB Information Technology in a Global Society J019 Investing in Your Future J041 Microsoft Office L503 MYP Information Technology (9th grade requirement) J021 Personal Financial Math J101 Photojournalism 1 J017 Sports & Entertainment Marketing 1 J117 Sports & Entertainment Marketing 2 J817 SUPA Sports Management J080 Web Page & Gaming J090 Web News & Streaming J700, J702 Work‐Based Learning ***A 5-unit Business sequence may be used instead of a 3rd unit of foreign language for an Advanced Regents Diploma. 28 J030 Accounting I (Possible ACE Credit) Credit: 1, 4 CCC Credits possible Grades: 9‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Departmental This full‐year course is designed to cover the entire double‐entry accounting system. It gives the basis for a bookkeeping position and is also designed for the student who wishes to continue with Advanced Accounting or SUPA Financial College Accounting. Students will learn the use of journals, ledgers, and financial statements. J032 Accounting II Credit: ½ Grades: 10‐12 Prerequisite: Accounting I Final Exam: Departmental This half‐year course is a continuation of Accounting I, with more in depth topics beyond the basic accounting concepts. It expands on the application of merchandising business and corporate accounting. J035 Accounting III (Possible ACE Credit) Credit: ½ , 4 CCC Credits possible Grades: 11‐12 Prerequisite: Accounting II Final Exam: Departmental This half‐year course is a continuation of Accounting II, with advanced topic concepts beyond basic accounting. Expanded topics in depreciation, inventories, bad debts, cost accounting and corporate accounting will be taught. The student is eligible to earn 4 credits through CCC. J830 SUPA Financial Accounting Credit: 1 , 4 Syracuse University Credits possible Grades: 12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: SUPA Final Exam This course introduces students to financial accounting concepts. Through its emphasis on interpreting financial statements, this class provides a foundation for managing a business as well as for making personal investment decisions. This course is one all Business Majors must take at the collegiate level. J061 Business and You Credit: ½ Grade: 9‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Departmental Business and You takes a look at the basic foundations of business and how it affects our society and economy. In this course, students will explore: world economies, different types of businesses, marketing, sales, and promotions through project‐based learning. 29 J016 Business Finance Credit: 1 Grades: 10‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Departmental May count as a math credit Business Finance is designed to develop the mastery of the four fundamental mathematic operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals and per cents. Wages, payrolls, checking, budgeting, saving, stocks and bonds are topics of instruction. Short methods for mental and written calculations will be taught by providing adequate practice and techniques for rapid mental calculations and problem solving. This is a business elective, but may also count as a math credit per approval from the Principal. J720 Business Law Credit: 1 Grades: 11‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Departmental This course is an interesting study of the legal principles as they apply to the individual and business. Criminal law, civil law, contractual law, the dynamics of cyber law and sports law will be explored. J037 Business Option Mentor Credit: ½ or 1 (See guidance) Grades: 9‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Departmental Are you interested in working with students or helping fellow students gain knowledge they may need out of high school? This class is designed to have students help other students gain computer skills as well as business knowledge to be successful in our working world. If this sounds interesting to you, sign up to be a Business Option Mentor. J001 Career & Financial Management Credit: ½ Grade: 9‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Departmental This course provides students with the opportunity to learn about the features of our economy, explore a variety of careers, learn the skills and competencies needed for success in the workplace, and begin to become financially literate. J013 College Success Credit: ½ Grades: 11‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Departmental 30 This one semester course is offered to juniors and seniors who are contemplating attending college. Topics studied are: planning for college, preparing for standardized testing; selecting a college and the admissions process; financial aid; and college living. Computer tutorials and guest speakers are utilized. J073 ACE College Prep Credit: ½, 3 CCC credits possible Grades: 12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Departmental This course facilitates intellectual and social integration of first year college students into the academic community. The course provides specific methods and strategies which students may adopt to promote personal growth and success both in the college environment and throughout life. Topics covered are: Understanding the College Environment and Utilizing College Resources, Embracing Responsibility, Developing Learning/Study Skills, Defining Personal Strengths, and Promoting Physical and Emotional Wellness. J015 Criminal Law Credit: ½ Grades: 10‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Departmental This is an overview course of criminal law that relies on classroom discussion, supplemental handouts, videos, and guest speakers. All of these techniques are utilized throughout the course. Topics covered are: crimes, police, court system, and correctional system. J039 Digital Communication & Information Design Credit: ½ Grades: 10‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Project This hands‐on design course will equip students with the skills to create effective information products‐‐ posters, presentations, brochures, websites, infographics, phone‐ and tablet‐based apps and more‐‐through a study of design and typography, visual communication, and the use of software such as Photoshop and Illustrator. Additionally, students will learn to assess information design and content in mass media, exploring bias, visual literacy and critiquing information design in the real world. Students will create information products and spend the final portion of the course developing a community‐ or topic‐oriented independent research and design project for public display. J040 Event, Hospitality, Tourism Management Credit: 1 Grades 11‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Departmental Event, hospitality and tourism management is a $57.5 billion industry in New York State alone. Students will gain the skills that they will need for event planning and management. This course will focus on how Event 31 Planning, Tourism and Hospitality are all related. This course will discuss event industry standards, project management techniques, and technology skills to create event experiences based on the clients' goals and objectives, and how events can drive tourism. Students who enroll in this course will have opportunities to design, plan and produce actual events for schools and the community. Students will have the opportunity to reach out to local tourism agencies in order to discover what our communities do locally and as a state to promote tourism in New York State. J140 CTE Hospitality and Tourism Management Program(HTMP)‐ 2 year program Credit: 2 credits (1 credit per year) Grades: 11‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Departmental This course will provide students with broad‐based learning on tasks, knowledge, and skills required by anyone wishing to build a career within the hospitality and tourism industry. The Year 1 content deals specifically with information requires for operational level employee positions and responsibilities. The Year 2 content focuses on the leadership and managerial aspects, responsibilities, knowledge, and skills required by an entry‐level leader in the hospitality and tourism industry. This course will prepare students for college and career by learning about what it takes work in the hospitality and tourism field. This course can provide many benefits to those looking to go onto college as well as those that may be thinking of alternative pathways to their working careers. Upon completion of this course the students have the opportunity to earn up to 6 certificates which include: Certified Hospitality and Tourism Management Professional (CHTMP), Certified Guest Service Gold (CGSP), Certified Front Desk Representative (CFDR), Certified Guestroom Attendant (CGA), Certified Maintenance Employee (CME), and Certified Restaurant Server (CRS). All of these certifications are recognized by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) J760 IB Business and Management SL Credit: 1 Grades: 11‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Mock IB Exam Business and Management is a rigorous and critical study of the ways in which individuals and groups interact in a dynamic global business environment. It is designed to give students an understanding of business principles, practices and skills. Emphasis is also placed on understanding technical innovation and day‐to‐day business functions of marketing, human resource management, and accounting and finance. J770, J860 IB Business and Management HL Credit: 2 credits for HL Grades: 11 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Mock IB Exam Business and Management HL is a 2‐year class and goes into more depth than the SL course. It is a rigorous and critical study of the ways in which individuals and groups interact in a dynamic global business environment. It is designed to give students a stronger understanding of business principles, practices and 32 skills. Emphasis is also placed on understanding technical innovation and day‐to‐day business functions of marketing, human resource management, and accounting and finance. B770, B780, B880 IB Information Technology in a Global Society SL and HL Credit: 1 Grades: 11 or 12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Departmental ITGS is a course in which students explore the impact of the growth of various information technologies on the world around us. Global positioning satellites, unmanned drones, robots that can self‐assemble and perform complex tasks, addiction to social media, increased surveillance by law enforcement, and telemedicine are just a few of the technologies and topics addressed, among many others. Aside from research, debate, and discussion, students will also engage with many of the technologies hands‐on, creating websites, manipulating images in Photoshop, developing databases, creating documents in desktop publishing software, and geocaching. This course can be taken as an elective or as SL credit for IB diploma. J019 Investing In Your Future Credit: ½ Grades 9‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Departmental The goal of this course is to create smart investors through planning, budgeting and investing your personal wealth. Topics include how to invest in everything from certificates of deposits to mutual funds and stocks. J041 Microsoft Office Credit: ½ Grades 9‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Departmental This course focuses on the use of Microsoft Office in the business world and how it is used in everyday life. Students will learn skills that they will need for higher learning as well as skills they need in our current and future workplaces. Students will become efficient Microsoft Office users so that they may achieve success in their secondary and post‐secondary education careers. Students will be able to utilize many of the options that Microsoft Office has to offer and will learn the proper software to use in different business situations. L503 MYP Information Technology Credit: ¼ Grades 9‐10 Prerequisite: None Utilizing the design cycle, students solve a business problem using information technology. This 10‐week, hands‐on course introduces students to several different software programs. This is a required course for the MYP Certificate. 33 J021 Personal Financial Math Credit: ½ Grades: 10‐12 Final Exam: Departmental May count as a ½ math credit Students will become knowledgeable about important Personal Finance topics that will affect their lives, such as income, personal expenses, tax preparation, managing credit, insurance coverage, home ownership, estate/retirement planning, annuities, and currency exchange and conversion. This is a business elective, but may also count as a math ½ credit per approval from the Principal. J101 Photojournalism 1 Credit: ½ Grades: 10‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Project With cameras in hand, students will become visual storytellers as they explore DSLR photography and journalism. This hands‐on course will give students an understanding of photography fundamentals, technique and hardware; storytelling and visual journalism; photo editing; and the law and ethics of visual media and journalism. Students’ practical experiences will include weekly and long‐term assignments in still photography ranging from one‐shot news feature images to human interest to full topical photo essays. Students’ work may be published in a variety of online and print media including the school website, the yearbook and/or TailwindNews.com. In addition to practical work, study will also focus on the history of and current issues in photojournalism including copyright, ethics, and the news cycle in the social media, blogging and Internet age. J017 Sports & Entertainment Marketing 1 Credit: ½ Grades: 11‐12 Prerequisites: None Final Exam: Project Sports and Entertainment Marketing is a specialized course for students with a career interest in the fields of sports and entertainment. In addition to a marketing overview, this course is designed to address advertising, sales, event marketing and communication. Major areas that will be covered are professional sports, theme parks, TV, radio and movie industries, concert and arena production, fitness training, and theme restaurants. Students will also obtain an understanding of the career options available within the fields of sports and entertainment. J117 Sports & Entertainment Marketing 2 Credit: ½ Grades: 11‐12 Prerequisites: Sports & Entertainment Marketing 1 Final Exam: Project Sports and Entertainment Marketing is a specialized course for students with a career interest in the fields of sports and entertainment. In Addition to Sports & Entertainment Marketing 1, this course is a continuation of the study of the Entertainment industry in our economy. This is a billion dollar industry and is highly competitive in the job market. Students will study how to be successful in this field as well as more entertainment geared. 34 J817 SUPA Sports Management Credit: 1/2 High School Credit/4 Syracuse University Credits Grades: 11‐12 Prerequisite: It is preferred that students take Sports & Entertainment Marketing 1 or 2, but not mandatory. Final Exam: SUPA Final Exam Do you like sports? Why not look into turning your interest into a career?! For students looking for a career in sport management, this course is an essential introduction to the field’s concepts through an examination of problems and issues faced by contemporary sport managers. You will learn to Identify and describe the unique characteristics of sport; examine some of the major problems facing sport managers; develop a knowledge of what is involved in problems and solutions; apply the foundation and principles of sport management to various aspects of the industry; understand the social and ethical responsibilities involved in managing sport organizations and events; and identify career opportunities and how to prepare for them. Get in the game! J080 Web Page & Gaming Credit: 1 Grades: 10‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: project Through the use of the Adobe suite, students will learn how to develop web pages through the five different categories of the web. Students will utilize photoshop and dreamweaver mainly to develop their web skills. The second half of the course is developing games through the alice suite of products. Students will fine tune their web skills while also learning about the development world of gaming. J090 Web News & Streaming Credit: 1 Grades: 10‐12 Prerequisite: Web Page & Gaming Final Exam: project Each student will be responsible for a specific section of the Corning Painted Post High School Web Page. Taking what they learned in Web Page Design, students will apply their knowledge and expertise to the web page on a daily basis. Students will be responsible for posting school news and announcements on our school web site. Students will also work towards streaming live events on our schools’ web site. This course will help students gain knowledge they will need for jobs like Web Content Building or Web Page Contractors. Most communications majors in college need to have web content knowledge to be successful in our ever changing society. This course also offers a benefit for students having pride in their district over content they've helped broadcast as well as the student body seeing the success fellow classmates have had in academics or sports. 35 J700, J702 Work‐Based Learning Program (Business or Education) Credit: ½ per semester Grades: 12 Prerequisite: Selection Process: application & site review The Work‐Based Learning Programs for the Corning‐Painted Post School District are designed to provide an opportunity for all seniors to explore a career area while earning school credit. Students interested in a work‐ based learning experience must meet the following criteria in order to apply for the program. A good attendance record An 85% or higher average and current in graduation plans. A tentative career occupational goal. In addition, the potential co‐op student must not have a criminal record and must meet the requirements at his/her job placement site. Often these will include an interview, hiring and drug testing, dress code, and assessments. 36 ENGLISH/LANGUAGE A Required Courses A550 English 9 Regents or A560 English 9 Honors A650 English 10 Regents or A660 English 10 Honors A750 English 11 Regents or A760 IB Lang. A ‐HL(Year 1) A850 English 12 Regents or A860 IB Lang. A ‐ HL(Year 2) F507 Advisory (Freshmen ONLY) Elective Courses A053 Contemporary Literature A070 Creative Writing A761,A861 IB Theory of Knowledge F040 Yearbook A061 Journalism and Communication for the 21st Century A047 Film Study and Production A073 Mythology/Shakespeare A079 Drama: Study and Performance 37 A550 English 9 Regents Credit: 1 Prerequisite: successful completion of English 8 Final Exam: Departmental This course is designed for above average, average, and remedial ninth grade students, all of whom are required to pass the NYS CCLS English examination (in June of the junior year). This course will engage students in reading and writing with a focus on textual analysis and comprehensive understanding. It will build upon skills founded and fostered in 8th grade English and will actively prepare students for the 10th grade curriculum. Students enrolled in 9th grade Regents English will continue to cultivate the principles of the Middle Years Programme: holistic learning, intercultural awareness, and communication. A560 English 9 Honors Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation suggested Final Exam: Departmental This honors course is designed for the exceptional ninth grade English student who has demonstrated a very high achievement in English Language Arts at the middle school level and who has also demonstrated a strong work ethic and a willingness to assume the added academic responsibilities inherent in an honors‐based curriculum. Although the English 9H course of study prepares students to successfully meet the new CCLS Standards, it goes beyond the state standards and offers the honors students more advanced composition and literary analysis instruction. A650 English 10 Regents Credit: 1 Prerequisite: successful completion of English 9 Regents Final Exam: Departmental This course is designed for those students who will continue to master our language's construction. Effective analysis of different literary genres with emphasis on literary devices will be required. Frequent composition of all types including literary, poetic, narrative and expository will be expected. An interdisciplinary approach will be taken in conjunction with the Global Studies Regents when appropriate. Students enrolled in the above courses will continue developing the fundamentals associated with the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program. Special emphasis will be placed on language acquisition and allowing students to explore multiple forms of expression. Another aim is to develop students’ attitudes, knowledge, and skills as they learn about their own and others’ social and national cultures. Finally, students will be asked to look at the five areas of interaction as they progress through the courses. A660 English 10 Honors Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation suggested Final Exam: Departmental/NYS CCLS English Examination This honors course engages students in the close reading and critical analysis of representative works from various genres and periods. Emphasis is placed on strengthening students’ understanding of a work’s 38 structure, style, and themes and on developing an appreciation for a writer’s use of language and literary elements to construct meaning and provide pleasure for their readers. Students are expected to read independently, and further develop skills in both written and oral expression. At the end of the year, students take the NYS CCLS English examination. A750 English 11 Regents Credit: 1 Prerequisite: successful completion of English 10 Regents Final Exam: Departmental/NYS CCLS English Examination The course is designed to prepare students to pass the NYS CCLS English examination in June. Students will develop an understanding of the purpose and the use of language through various mediums including: narrative structure, informative text, film, newspaper and magazine articles as well as dramatic structure. A key element of the course is to encourage students to question the meaning generated by language in a text, which can be argued is rarely straightforward and unambiguous. Students will develop skills of textual analysis, written, and oral communication. A850 English 12 Regents Credit: 1 Final Exam: Departmental Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Departmental The course is designed for students who have successfully completed English 11 and have received a passing grade on the NYS CCLS English Regents exam. The purpose of this course is to build upon the foundations within the previous three English classes. Students will further develop the skill of questioning the meaning of language as used in literary and informational texts. Students who complete this course will be prepared for college level writing, and have a deeper appreciation and understanding of textual analysis, and a proficiency in oral communication. A760, A860 IB Language A HL (Year 1 & 2) Credits: 2 Grade: 11‐12 Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation suggested Final Exam: Departmental The English HL course will promote a study of English and World Literature designed to present a global perspective of the human experience and condition. Students will recognize the human struggle in various genres of literature, in the voice of both male and female authors, and in the unique circumstances represented and reflected in literature of various time periods and places. An understanding of literary criticism will be central to the course. Both oral and written communication will be developed and practiced in a variety of styles and situations emphasizing the expression of ideas with clarity, coherence, and precision. Students will receive instruction in ideas and in a sustained, persuasive, insightful manner and will engage in a comparative study of literature from their own and other cultures. The ability to engage in close, detailed, critical, examination of a written test will be developed. In addition to meeting and exceeding NY State standards for the Regents exam, a personal appreciation of literature will be encouraged. * English Regents Exam will be taken at the end of Year 1, if not completed during English 10 Honors * IB exam at the end of Year 2 39 A061 Journalism and Communications in the 21st Century Credit: ½ Grades: 9‐12 Prerequisite: none Final Exam: Departmental The consolidation of digital technologies has led to the radical transformation of journalism. The contemporary media landscape alongside more personal forms on online communication such as Instagram, Facebook and Twitter are collectively catalogued as journalism 2.0. This series of courses serves to interest students to deliver the news to highly specializes audiences, incorporating new formats while retaining the information initiative. The course will also address difficult issues such as the contribution of contemporary media practices juxtaposed to the supposed crisis of traditional journalistic practices. To prepare our students for the rigors in the field of journalism, this forward thinking and the series of courses will yield an experience that is challenging, diverse, and practical. The theoretical content of the course will be complemented at a practical level by the development and maintenance of an active .com website known as www.tailwindnews.com. The coursework will be enhanced by state of the art technology with an ethics across the curriculum mission. A073 Mythology/Shakespeare Credit: ½ Grades 11‐12 Prerequisite: none Final Exam: Departmental This course is designed to study a wide range of Greek myths, literature, and Shakespearean text. With students prior knowledge of the many mythological allusions presented in Shakespearean texts, this class will read and study selected sonnets and plays through discussion, written papers, oral commentaries, professional recordings, and possible live performances. F040 Yearbook • Credit: 1 • Grades: 10‐12 • Prerequisite: This course is application based; all students selecting the course will need to submit an application, undertake the interview process, and gather letters of reference. • Final Exam: None Students will have the chance for exposure to all aspects of scholastic journalism and print/media arts production, including interviewing and reporting, copy and caption writing, layout and page design, photography and digital post‐processing, videography and non‐linear video editing, and business marketing and advertising design. In the competitive application process, students will be able to indicate which staff they would like to join, and successful applicants will be a part of that staff for the duration of the class. Participants will make extensive use of the Adobe Creative Suite series of programs, as well as DSLR cameras and other advanced hardware. Emphasis is on group problem solving and collaboration, planning and reaching deadlines, critical/creative thinking, independence and time management, and producing an excellent product for the school community. 40 Course Requirements: Members of the yearbook staff spend a significant amount of time on work outside of class. Expectations include a minimum of two hours' lab time after school or during study halls each week, as well as time necessary to cover school news and events, including sports and student life events, among other things. A070 Creative Writing Credit: 1 Grades 9‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Departmental This course offers an exciting introduction to the basic elements of creative writing through multiple genres. The course is structured as a workshop, which means that students receive feedback from their instructor and their fellow writers in a roundtable setting. The workshops focus on revision techniques, the development of sustainable writing processes, and the broadening of students’ knowledge of classical and contemporary masters. While enrolled in this course, a s student can expect to learn a variety of skills, including: peer editing, novel writing, poetry, short stories, and implementing literary devices in writing. In addition to the study of creative writing, this course will also examine various media through which creative writing, and other forms of communication, can be shared. A053 Contemporary Literature Credit: ½ Grades 11‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Departmental This course is designed to introduce students to the study of contemporary literature and authors by reading various works of fiction, poetry drama, and creative non‐fiction. This course will be organized as a seminar to allow students to voice thoughts and viewpoints and share opinions on the literature we read. A047 Film Study and Production Credit: ½ Grades 11‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Departmental This course is designed as an introduction to the “reading” and comprehension of film as a language and to cinema as an institution. The course will examine attitudes and assumptions about film. Through an extensive look at numerous genres of film, the course will allow you to build on your prior knowledge of film and make comprehensive connections between film and your life. This course is an introduction to basic concepts of film analysis. It operates on the philosophy that before you can delve deeper in to more specialized issues in film studies‐pertaining to theory, criticism, history, reception, production, etc.‐ you must have a firm grasp on how to describe the basic elements of a film and their potential functions, as well as on some basic approaches to understanding the industrial and social contexts that help shape media. Furthermore, the class will introduce students to producing film and cinema on their own through their understanding of the concepts they learn in the class 41 A761,861 IB Theory of Knowledge Credit: 1 Grade: 11‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Departmental Theory of Knowledge is a course centered on critical thinking and inquiring into the process of knowing; it differs from traditional coursework in that students might not acquire new knowledge – instead they will gain an understanding of how knowledge works. A course based largely in Socratic seminar, ToK is a core requirement for all Diploma candidates. The core of the ToK course examines how we know and what we claim to know; it does this by encouraging students to analyze knowledge claims and explore knowledge questions. At the heart of it, students will examine what they know and how they know it and further examine the distinction and link between personal and shared knowledge. A079 Drama: Study and Performance Credit: ½ Grades 11‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Performance This course will be a study of several varied dramas. Students will read, perform, and discuss the plays. Analysis will include determining the author’s purpose and choice in various aspects of the written and performance pieces of plays. During the second half of the course, students will collaboratively write, produce, and perform an adaptation of a play that was studied during the first ten weeks of the course. Students will study and practice the art of performance. F507 Advisory Credit: ½ Grade: 9 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Departmental This course is designed to support students and fully prepare them for a rewarding and successful high school experience. Student’s home base teachers will work closely with them in this advisory period. Each quarter will focus on separate themes which included Freshman Orientation, Study Skills, Community Service and Personal Project planning. The class is conducted is a participatory manner and is graded on a Pass/Fail basis. 42 LANGUAGE ACQUISITION Course Offerings E530 Foundations French E630 Foundations French 2 E554 French 4 Regents E564 French 4 Honors E654 French 5 Regents E664 French 5 Honors E760 IB French SL1/ACE French 2010/2020 E861 IB French SL2 E865 French Immersion French E532 Foundations Spanish E632 Foundations Spanish 2 E556 Spanish 4 Regents E566 Spanish 4 Honors E656 Spanish 5 Regents E666 Spanish 5 Honors E762 IB Spanish SL1/ACE Spanish 2080/2180 E863 IB Spanish SL2 E867 Spanish Immersion Spanish * Expectations for all Honors level and IB courses include significant self –directed study. 43 E530 Foundations French Credit: 1 Grades: 9, 10 Final Exam: Departmental The goal of this course is to equip students with the basic vocabulary and grammatical structures necessary to achieve proficiency in French. The emphasis of the course is not only on oral communication skills, but also on basic reading and writing. Students will emerge from this study with the ability to comprehend simple oral and written questions and statements and respond in an appropriate and understandable manner. A variety of instructional techniques will be used to accommodate different modalities of learning. Students who have not yet met minimum graduation requirements must take this level course. E630 Foundations French 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10, 11, 12 Final Exam: Departmental This is a skills and concept course providing the continuation of the curriculum presented in French Foundations, allowing students to fulfill the MYP requirements for 5 years of Language B. E554 French 4 Regents Credit: 1 Grades: 9 Prerequisite: successful completion of French 3 Final Exam: Departmental This course is a continuation of French language study, but with greater emphasis upon grammar, verb forms and vocabulary, providing a firm foundation for the development of composition, reading and auditory skills needed in French 5. Students will continue the exploration of the cultures and peoples of the Francophone world. E564 French 4 Honors Credit: 1 Grades: 9 Prerequisite: successful completion of French 3 Final Exam: Departmental This course is a continuation of French language study, but will place greater emphasis upon accuracy in the use of French language. The skill areas of reading, listening, speaking and writing will be emphasized. Students will continue the exploration of the cultures and peoples of the Francophone world. E654 French 5 Regents Credit: 1 Grades: 10 Prerequisite: successful completion of French 4 Final Exam: Locally developed Regents equivalency exam (Checkpoint B) 44 This course reviews all previously learned skills and introduces new concepts through work in reading comprehension, composition, listening comprehension and oral expression. Students may be involved in projects and presentations which give an opportunity to showcase the students’ knowledge of French and the communication skills possessed. This course completes the sequence in Foreign Languages required for a NYS Advanced Regents Diploma. E664 French 5 Honors Credit: 1 Grades: 10 Prerequisite: successful completion of French 4 Honors Final Exam: Local developed Regents equivalency exam (Checkpoint B) This course reviews all previously learned skills and introduces new concepts through intensive work in reading comprehension, composition, listening comprehension and oral expression. Projects and presentations allow students the opportunity to use French for expression. By the end of the school year, the course is taught almost exclusively in French. This course completes the sequence in Foreign Languages required for a NYS Advanced Regents Diploma. E760 IB French SL 1/ACE French 2010/2020 Credit: 1 Grades: 11, 12 Prerequisite: successful completion of French 5 and passing of the regents equivalency exam Final Exam: ACE exams in January and June The focus of the course will be the continued acquisition and development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in the target language. Through the use of a variety of authentic material, students will refine and extend their use of the language and culture. Emphasis will be placed on listening and speaking skills while students are involved in debates, discussion, interviews and individual/group oral presentations. Reading skills will be extended with the use of authentic and adapted literary texts. Writing skills will include the perfecting of grammar and structure through writing varied styles of composition. E861 IB French SL 2 Credit: ½ Grades: 12 Prerequisite: successful completion of SL1 Exam: DP Assessment and Local Assessment This course is the culmination of High School Language B study. It prepares the student for the DP assessment. E865 French Immersion Credit: ½ Grades: 11, 12 Prerequisite: successful completion OF French 5 and passing of the Checkpoint B exam Exam: DP Assessment and Local Assessment 45 Students practice organizing ideas and prepare for speaking tasks through practice with peers and one‐on‐one conversations with the teacher. The class will be conducted entirely in French with conversations about current events and everyday topics in the French culture. E532 Foundations Spanish Credit: 1 Grades: 9, 10 Final Exam: Departmental The goal of this course is to equip students with the basic vocabulary and grammatical structures necessary to achieve proficiency in Spanish. The emphasis of the course is not only on oral communication skills, but also on basic reading and writing. Students will emerge from this study with the ability to comprehend simple oral and written questions and statements and respond in an appropriate and understandable manner. A variety of instructional techniques will be used to accommodate different modalities of learning. Students who have not yet met minimum graduation requirements must take this course. E632 Foundations Spanish 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10, 11, 12 Final Exam: Departmental This is a skills and concept course providing the continuation of the curriculum presented in Spanish Foundations, allowing students to fulfill the MYP requirements for 5 years of Language B. E556 Spanish 4 Regents Credit: 1 Grades: 9 Prerequisite: successful completion of Spanish 3 Final Exam: Departmental This course is a continuation of Spanish language study, but with greater emphasis upon grammar, verb forms and vocabulary, providing a firm foundation for the development of composition, reading and auditory skills needed in Spanish 4. Students will continue the exploration of the cultures and peoples of the Spanish speaking world. E566 Spanish 4 Honors Credit: 1 Grades: 9 Prerequisite: successful completion of Spanish 3 Final Exam: Departmental This course is a continuation of Spanish language study, but will place greater emphasis upon accuracy in the use of Spanish language. The skill areas of reading, listening, speaking and writing will be emphasized. Students will continue the exploration of the cultures and peoples of the Spanish speaking world. 46 E656 Spanish 5 Regents Credit: 1 Grades: 10 Prerequisite: successful completion of Spanish 4 Final Exam: Locally developed Regents equivalency exam (Checkpoint B) This course reviews all previously learned skills and introduces new concepts through work in reading comprehension, composition, listening comprehension and oral expression. Students may be involved in projects and presentations which give an opportunity to showcase the students’ knowledge of Spanish and the communication skills possessed. This course completes the sequence in Foreign Languages required for a NYS Advanced Regents Diploma. E666 Spanish 5 Honors Credit: 1 Grades: 10 Prerequisite: successful completion of Spanish 4 Honors Final Exam: Locally developed Regents equivalency exam (Checkpoint B) This course reviews all previously learned skills and introduces new concepts through intensive work in reading comprehension, composition, listening comprehension and oral expression. Projects and presentations allow students the opportunity to use Spanish for expression. By the end of the school year, the course is taught almost exclusively in Spanish. This course completes the sequence in Foreign Languages required for a NYS Advanced Regents Diploma. E762 IB Spanish SL1/ACE Spanish 2010/2020 Credit: 1 Grades: 11 Prerequisite: successful completion of Spanish 5 and passing of the regents equivalency exam Final Exam: ACE exams in January and June The focus of the course will be the continued acquisition and development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in the target language. Through the use of a variety of authentic material, students will refine and extend their use of the language and culture. Emphasis will be placed on listening and speaking skills while students are involved in debates, discussion, interviews and individual/group oral presentations. Reading skills will be extended with the use of authentic and adapted literary texts. Writing skills will include the perfecting of grammar and structure through writing varied styles of composition. E863 IB Spanish SL 2 Credit: ½ Grades: 12 Prerequisite: successful completion of SL1 Exams: DP Assessment and Local Assessment This course is the culmination of High School Language B study. It prepares the student for the DP assessment. 47 E867 Spanish Immersion Credit: ½ Grades: 11, 12 Prerequisite: successful completion of Spanish 5 and passing of the Checkpoint B exam Exam: DP Assessment and Local Assessment Students practice organizing ideas and prepare for speaking tasks through practice with peers and one‐on‐one conversations with the teacher. The class will be conducted entirely in Spanish with conversations about current events and everyday topics in the Spanish culture. Students will be expected to actively participate in Spanish throughout the course. 48 HEALTH Course Offerings *Successful completion of one of these courses is a NYS graduation requirement. P551 Health Credit: ½ Grade: 9‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Final Exam Required This health course is designed to influence students to become aware of decisions that will promote a healthy lifestyle. This course will encourage students to become aware that health includes all aspects of life, including social, mental/emotional, and physical health. This course is based upon discussions, lectures, research, and activities to enhance the learning experience. Course topics include: wellness and mental health, substance awareness and abuse, lifestyle diseases, relationships and human sexuality, current health issues, and an understanding of their responsibility to personal health. P561 Health Honors Credit: ½ Grade: 9‐12 Prerequisite: 85% final average in MS Health Final Exam: Final Exam Required This honors course is designed for the exceptional student who has demonstrated a very high level of achievement in middle school health. Students will have shown a strong work ethic and a willingness to assume the added academic responsibilities inherent in an honors‐based education. The course will cover the same topics as the traditional health course but go into more depth, touching upon biology, societal influences and have an overall focus on advocacy, which will culminate in a community‐based volunteer project. 49 HUMANITIES Course Offerings Ninth Grade: B550 Global History & Geography 9 Regents or B560 Global History & Geography 9 Honors Tenth Grade: B650 Global History & Geography 10 Regents or B660 Advanced Placement World History Eleventh Grade: B750 U. S. History & Gov’t Regents or B760 IB History of the Americas‐ HOA yr1 Twelfth Grade: B860 IB History of Americas‐ HOA yr2 B851 Regents Economics or B891 SUPA Economics B853 Regents Participation in Government or B893 SUPA Public Affairs Elective Courses B891 SUPA Economics B893 SUPA Public Affairs B895 SUPA Sociology B897 SUPA Psychology B857 Psychology B041 Holocaust Studies B043 World War II B890 IB World Religions SL B047 Introduction to Philosophy B045 Introduction to Acting 50 B550 Global History & Geography 9 Regents Credit: 1 Grade: 9 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Departmental This is the first‐year of a two‐year course in Global History mandated by the NYS Regents Action Plan and designed by the NYSED Bureau of Social Studies. Students cover the history of the world from the Neolithic Age through the French Revolution. Regions studied include Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Latin America, South and Southeast Asia, and Russia. Prime emphasis is on geography and world religions and belief systems. Skills as well as knowledge are stressed so students can see relationships from past to present. B560 Global History & Geography 9 Honors Credit: 1 Grade: 9 Prerequisite: 88% final average in 8th grade Social Studies Final Exam: Departmental This course is a Pre‐AP World History class that will prepare students to enter AP World History as sophomores. The syllabus includes prehistory, Early Civilizations, Classical Civilizations, and the Post‐Classical world. Critical thinking skills are necessary for this reading and writing intensive course. B650 Global History & Geography 10 Regents Credit: 1 Grade: 10 Prerequisite: completion of Global 9R Final Exam: Regents In the second year of Global History, students study world history from the Industrial Revolution to the present day. Areas of emphasis will be imperialism, nationalism, revolutions, and 20th century conflicts. Students will analyze primary documents and write DBQ and thematic essays in preparation for the New York State Regents exam. Students will take the Global History and Geography Regents Exam. B660 Advanced Placement World History Credit: 1 Grade: 10 or 12 Prerequisite: 80% or above in Global History 9 Honors and completion of a summer assignment Final Exam: Global History Regents Exam for sophomores. AP exam is expected. This course is designed for the mature, highly motivated student seeking the challenge of a college level world history course. AP World History can be taken in place of Global History for sophomores. It may satisfy a college history requirement depending on the policy of your college of choice, and upon your score on the AP World History exam. The course will cover world history from the early classical civilizations to the present day. Students will work with primary documents and other source material. Most assessments will be in the essay form, requiring students to develop theses and present clear and convincing evidence in support of their theses. The completion of a summer assignment between freshman and sophomore year, which includes reading a novel, will be required. 51 B750 U.S. History and Government Regents Credit: 1 Grade: 11 Prerequisite: Completion of Global 9 & 10 Final Exam: Regents U.S. History and Government is required of all students by the New York State Department of Education. A great variety of material is read and consulted while achieving the U.S. History and Government objectives. Emphasis is placed on understanding the 13 enduring Constitutional issues. Students will take the NY State United States History and Government Exam. B760, B860 IB History of the Americas – HL1 and HL2 Credit: 2 Grade: 11‐12 Prerequisites: None Final Exam: NYS Regents Exam in United States History and Government at the end of 11th grade; IB Exam at end of 12th grade The History of the Americas is a two year higher level IB Course. This course aims to place history of the United States within the regional context of the Americas and the regional history of the Americas within a global context. The course will cover the New York State Board of Regents US History curriculum, and it will broaden this curriculum to emphasize the interconnectedness of United States History with the history of the Americas as a region. Within each unit of study, students will be required to analyze, interpret, and evaluate primary and secondary historical sources from multiple regions and perspectives. The chronological, comparative, and global approach to history of the Americas will encourage students to recognize global interdependence and create a more in‐depth understanding of the history of the United States and the Americas. NOTE: Year I HOA students will take the AP US History exam. *In addition, completion of both years of this course will fulfill the NYS requirements for both Economics and Participation in Government. B851 Economics Regents Credit: ½ Grade: 12 Prerequisites: completion of the grades 9‐11 sequence of Humanities courses Final Exam: Departmental This course meets the Regents Economic requirement for graduation. The course is designed to provide all 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. This is not a consumer education course. B853 Participation in Government Regents Credit: ½ Grade : 12 Prerequisite: completion of the grades 9‐11 sequence of Humanities courses Final exam: Departmental Project 52 This course meets the Regents requirement for graduation. This course is a one‐semester seminar course that will emphasize the interactions between citizens and the government at all levels, local, state and federal. The major focus of this course is on student participation and discussion, encouraging the student to actively understand and participate in the democratic process. This course will be based upon the student's knowledge and background established from the 9th, 10th, and 11th grade curriculum dealing with the formal powers, procedures and structures of government in the United States. The purpose of this course is to acquaint the student with the responsibilities of being an active citizen of the United States. Participation is a very large ingredient in making a person aware of the duties and responsibilities that are necessary to make our nation run efficiently. This course will summon the student to take an active role in becoming a good upstanding citizen of our school, community, county, state and nation. B893 SUPA Public Affairs ‐ Intro. to the Analysis of Public Policy Credit: ½ high school/3 units Syracuse University credit Grade: 12 Prerequisites: successful completion of 9th‐11th Regents courses and Regents Exams in Social Studies Final Exam: None Introduction to the Analysis of Public Policy is designed to provide students with basic research, communication, and decision‐making skills used in public policy analysis. In addition, students are required to read and analyze articles on local, state, and international public policy issues. The content coverage of the course, while important, is secondary to the development of a range of applied social science skills that will help the student make more informed choices as a citizen, worker, and consumer. These include the ability to define and identify the components of public policy issues; communicate ideas and findings with respect to public policy issues; collect information on public policy issues; use graphs, tables, and statistics to analyze public policy; examine the use of surveys and informal interviewing procedures; identify a social problem and come up with a proposed public policy to deal with it; list the benefits and costs of a proposed public policy; forecast the impact of the policy on societal conditions; analyze the political factors and develop strategies to implement a proposed public policy; identify essential features of major current public policy issues; apply skills to Syracuse University and outside the university; and work in teams effectively. NOTE: completion of this course fulfills your required senior P.I.G. requirements for graduation. B891 SUPA Economics Credit: ½ high school/3 units Syracuse University credit Grade: 12 Prerequisites: successful completion of 9th‐11th Regents courses and Regents Exams in Social Studies Final Exam: SUPA exam This is a senior social studies course which also fulfills the Economics requirement. The course focuses on the ideas that form the foundation of modern western (Neoclassical) economic thought, examines the basic framework (model) that economists have built on this foundation, and shows how this model is applied to current issues facing individuals and society. The course is rigorous, but not heavily mathematical. Students should understand basic algebra and geometry. More importantly, they should be able to follow carefully reasoned logical development of a theoretical model and to apply that model to their own experience. 53 B895 SUPA Sociology 101 ‐ Social Perspectives of Human Behavior Credit: ½ high school/ 3 Syracuse University credits Grade: 12 Prerequisite: 9‐11 Social Studies Courses Final Exam: None This course is designed to introduce you to the kinds of topics, materials and techniques that social scientists are currently researching, arguing and discussing in their professional work. The number of topics covered will be less than the traditional course, but the treatment will be more sophisticated and research oriented. Students will be asked to read current research material in sociology. You will be introduced to and have a chance to tryout some of the techniques that sociologists use to examine the social world. The major emphasis of the course is to examine the process by which both the SELF and the SOCIAL WORLD are constructed and sustained through the interactions of human beings with one another in social settings. B857 Psychology Credit: ½ Grades: 10‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Departmental This course deals with the biological basis of behavior, motivation, learning and memory, thinking, intelligence, social psychology, and psychotherapy. Students may expect the challenges of a college level course with reading, discussion, and writing emphasized. B897 SUPA Psychology Credit: ½ high school/3 units Syracuse University credit Grade: 12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Syracuse University exam. Student is required to complete two research projects This is a course that is taken for both high school and college credit. Syracuse University credit is transferrable to most accredited colleges and universities in the United States. This is NOT an Advanced Placement course. Syracuse University tightly monitors the course and has granted the instructor Adjunct Professor status. The course is taught according to the Syracuse syllabus using Syracuse required materials. This is the basic introductory Psychology course taught at all colleges. This course must be successfully passed before college students are allowed to take any other psychology courses. The course introduces the many different areas of psychology. Topics include an introduction to what psychology is; the biological basis of psychology; abnormal psychology; social psychology; learning and memory; how the sense operate; Freudian psychology; classical and appropriate conditioning; development psychology; and I.Q. tests and measurements. This course is taught using study guides, a basic college psychology textbook, lectures, videotapes and, if time permits, redoing some simple, classical psychological experiments. B041 Holocaust Studies Credit: ½ Grade: 11‐12 54 Prerequisite: completion of Global History Final Exam: Departmental The Holocaust has become more than the Nazi's "Final Solution". It is the study of genocide that has lingered with us through the Killing Fields of Cambodia, to the present and can be seen in Darfur today. While this course will explore the Holocaust of Hitler's Third Reich it will emphasize 1945 and will apply these lessons to current human relation issues. This course continues to change with the cooperation of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) in Washington DC. The following are part of the course: readings from multiple sources; Internet research through home pages produced by the USHMM; reading of primary resources; multiple research components; and group discussions. B043 World War II Credit: ½ Grades: 10‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Departmental This course will cover the World War II period from both a global and an American perspective. We will begin our study with the end of World War I and trace the rise of fascism in Germany, Italy and Japan. Campaigns and battles in the European Theater of Operations and the Pacific Theater of Operations will be studied, and the concept of ‘total war’ will be analyzed. We will study important political and military leaders as well as the contributions of ordinary citizens in uniform and on the home front. B890 IB World Religions SL Credit: 1 Grades: 11‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Departmental This course is a systemic, analytical yet empathetic study of the variety of beliefs and practices encountered in nine main religions of the world. The course seeks to promote an awareness of religious issues in the contemporary world by requiring the study of a diverse range of religions. In the context of the mission statement of the IB, it is most appropriate to study a number of living world religions in a scholarly, open‐ minded and objective way. B047 Introduction to Philosophy Credit: ½ Grade: 12 Prerequisites: completion of the grades 9‐11 sequence of Humanities courses Final Exam: Departmental This semester‐long course would offer seniors a general introduction to the field of academic philosophy. Students will develop deductive reasoning skills, understanding of logic, and ability to measure rhetoric that will assist them in future academic endeavors and equip them with skills to view the world through a more critical and analytical lens. 55 B045 Introduction to Acting Credit: ½ Grades: 9‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Departmental This course will have students explore all aspects of stage performance. From classical scenes and soliloquies to modern monologues, students will practice, perform, and critique each other’s work while learning the basic philosophies behind the actor’s craft. Background includes a history of various theatrical forms, taking students from the ancient city‐states of Greece, through the Elizabethan era, and into the post‐modern era of Broadway and London. They will explore the Stanislavsky “method,” as well as learn important aspects of stage movement, voice, improvisation, preparation, and auditioning. 56 MATHEMATICS Course Offerings D530,D540 Algebra A‐B Common Core D550 Algebra Regents Common Core D640 Geometric Concepts D650 Geometry Regents Common Core D560 Geometry Honors Common Core D740 Trigonometric Concepts D750 Algebra 2 Regents Common Core D760 Algebra 2 Honors Common Core D842 College Readiness Math D850 Pre‐Calculus D860 Pre‐Calculus Honors D870 SUPA Calculus D880 AP Calculus AB D882 AP Calculus BC D892 AP Statistics D780 IB Mathematics SL D770 IB Mathematical Studies SL D790, D890 IB Mathematics HL D830 Contemporary Mathematics 57 D550 Algebra Regents Common Core Credit: 1 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Regents This course covers the standards required for the Integrated Common Core Algebra Regents Exam. The topics of emphasis will be algebraic expressions, algebraic equations, solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, nonlinear functions (quadratics, exponential, radical, and rational) and data analysis. D530 Algebra A Common Core Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation Final Exam: Departmental D540 Algebra B Common Core Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation Final Exam: Regents This is a two year program covering the standards required for the Integrated Algebra regents exam. Students will be placed in this course by a recommendation from a mathematics teacher at the middle school or high school level. The topics of emphasis will be polynomials, nonlinear functions, (quadratics, exponential, radical, and rational) and data analysis. D650 Geometry Regents Common Core Credit: 1 Prerequisite: successful completion of Algebra Regents and passing score on Common Core Algebra Regents exam Final Exam: Regents This course is a common core high school Geometry class. The topics of emphasis will be on Geometric relationships, constructions, locus, informal and formal proofs, transformational geometry and coordinate geometry. D560 Geometry Honors Common Core Credit: 1 Prerequisite: successful completion of Algebra Regents course and 80%or above on Common Core Algebra Regents exam Final Exam: Regents This course is designed for students who have demonstrated strong math skills in Algebra. The content in the course will include all topics in the Geometry Course as well as additional topics. The problems and application activities will involve a high level of challenge. D750 Algebra 2 and Trigonometry Regents Common Core Credit: 1 Prerequisite: successful completion of Geometry Regents course and 75% or above on Geometry Common Core Regents or Geometry Regents exam 58 Final Exam: Regents This course concludes the Regents sequence in Mathematics. Topics examined will include operations on exponents, radicals, polynomials, and complex numbers, functions, equations, and inequalities, trigonometric functions, data and probability.**Course credit can be earned over a 1 or 2 year time period : o Algebra 2 Regents (one year) or Algebra 2 Skills (two years) (D748, D752) D760 Algebra 2 and Trigonometry Honors Common Core Credit: 1 Prerequisite: successful completion of Geometry Honors and 80% or above on Geometry Regents exam Final Exam: Regents This course is designed for students who have demonstrated strong mathematics skills. This course integrates geometry, discrete mathematics, and statistics with algebra. Pure and Applied Mathematics are also integrated throughout. The problems and application activities will involve a high level of challenge. D640 Geometric Concepts Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Passing Algebra Regents or Algebra A‐B Final Exam: Departmental This course is designed for students who are planning to enter the workplace by studying concepts in geometry. The first semester will emphasize hands‐on applications of polynomials, geometry theorems, algebraic systems, and coordinate geometry. The second semester will entail concepts of areas and volumes of 2 and 3 dimensional objects, constructions, transformations, and right triangle trigonometry. D740 Trigonometric Concepts Credit: 1 Prerequisite: successful completion of a Mathematics Regents Exam Final Exam: Departmental This course is the third year mathematics course for students wishing to prepare themselves for careers in today's highly technical society. The course emphasizes trigonometry‐‐covering triangle trigonometry and circular trigonometry, including trigonometric graphs. Also, geometry of a circle, sectors, and arc length will be studied. D842 College Readiness Math Credit: 1 Prerequisite: completion of Math graduation requirements Final Exam: Departmental This course is the fourth year mathematics course for students wishing to prepare themselves for careers in today's highly technical society. This course is designed to enable students to enter a College Algebra class without any remedial coursework. It also prepares students for college placement exams and the ASVAB exam, which do not allow calculator usage. D850 Pre‐Calculus Credit: 1 Prerequisite: successful completion of 59 Algebra 2 Common Core Final Exam: Departmental This course is designed for the college‐bound student and presents fundamental concepts in several advanced topics including the general theory of equations, sequences and series, systems of equation, logarithms, circular functions, and analytic geometry. D860 Pre‐Calculus Honors Credit: 1 Prerequisite: successful completion of Algebra 2 Honors Common Core Final Exam: Departmental This course is designed for students who have demonstrated strong mathematical skills in Algebra 2 and Trigonometry Honors. The content of the course will present several advance topics, including general theory of equations, sequences and series, systems of equations, exponentials and logarithms, circular functions, and analytic geometry. The problems and activities will provide a high level of challenge. D870 SUPA Calculus Credit: 1 Prerequisite: successful completion of Pre‐calculus or Pre‐calculus Honors or Mathematics SL Final Exam: Departmental This is the traditional first year college level course. The concepts of limit, derivative, anti‐derivative, and definite integral are developed, and then applied to a variety of problems. College credit may be obtained through the Syracuse University Project Advance . D880 AP Calculus AB Credit: 1 Prerequisite: successful completion of Pre‐Calculus, Pre‐calculus Honors or Mathematics SL Final Exam: Departmental This course completes the material in a first year college calculus course which includes the study of Limits, Differentiation and its Applications, Integration and its Applications, Logarithms, and Differential Equations. College credit may be obtained through Advanced Placement Program (Calculus AB) D882 AP Calculus BC Credit: 1 Prerequisite: successful completion of Pre‐calculus Honors or Mathematics SL Final Exam: Departmental This course completes the material in a first year college calculus course and extends the study to include vectors, parametric equations, polar graphs, motion in a plane, slope fields, differential equations, rigorous definitions and sequences and series. College credit may be obtained through Advanced Placement Program (Calculus BC) D892 AP Statistics Credit: 1 Prerequisite: successful completion of Algebra 2 and Trigonometry 60 Final Exam: Departmental This is a full‐year, college‐level course in statistics. The purpose is to introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. While intended for juniors and seniors, after 3 years of mathematics as a yearlong mathematics course, it could be taken concurrently with Pre‐ Calculus, Pre‐Calculus Honors, or Calculus. D780 IB Mathematics SL Credit: 1 Recommendation: Successful completion of Algebra 2 Common Core Final Exam: Departmental, IB exam This course will review and extend ideas about functions and trigonometry from the three prior math course courses, examine discrete mathematics through the use of sequences and vectors, begin the study of calculus, and concentrate study on statistics and data analysis. These six units cover the core topics in the standard level. D790, D890 IB Mathematics HL (Year 1 and Year 2) Credit: 1 Recommendation: Successful completion of Algebra 2 and Trigonometry Regents Final Exam: Departmental, IB exam at the end of Year 2 This two‐year course caters to students with a strong background in mathematics who are competent in a range of analytical and technical skills. The two‐year sequence covers pre‐calculus and calculus topics. The course is geared toward students expecting to include mathematics as a major component of their university studies, either as a subject in its own right or within courses such as physics, engineering and technology. Others may take this subject because they have a strong interest in mathematics and enjoy meeting its challenges and engaging with its problems. The primary focus of the course includes developing important mathematical concepts in a comprehensible, coherent and rigorous way. This course is a demanding one and will require students to study a broad range of mathematical topics through varied and different approaches and to varying degrees of depth D770 IB Mathematical Studies SL Credit: 1 Recommendation: Completion of at least two years of successful Mathematics coursework Final Exam: Departmental, IB exam Mathematics Studies is designed for students whose main interests lie outside of the field of mathematics. A fundamental knowledge of the basic mathematical processes from previous coursework must be demonstrated. It is the aim of the course to encourage an appreciation of mathematics and will concentrate on mathematics that can be applied to contexts in other areas of studies. Students will use an investigative approach to study numbers and algebra, sets and logic, geometry and trigonometry, statistics and probability, functions and financial mathematics. In addition, statistics and probability will be emphasized. Emphasis will be placed on understanding all aspects of a problem (numeric, algebraic, graphic, and verbal), as well as problem solving skills, the use of appropriate technology, applications, and real world data. Wherever appropriate, historical background and cultural connections to the history of mathematics will be addressed. 61 D830 Contemporary Mathematics Credit: 1 Grades: 11, 12 Final Exam: Departmental This course will review and extend ideas about real‐world applications of mathematics. Students will study the mathematics of voting theory, graph theory, networks, population growth, and probability. During the course, students will discover that mathematics can help answer questions such as ``Can we design a fair election system?'', ``How do businesses set delivery routes?'', ``What is the most efficient way to connect several towns in a telephone network?'', ``How are credit card debts calculated?'', and ``How do lotteries work?'' Topics will also include: Euler Circuits, Hamiltonian Circuits, Spanning Trees, Critical Path Scheduling, Using Data to make Decisions, The Mathematics of Chance, Encoding Personal Data and Bar Codes. 62 MUSIC H000 Mixed Chorus H003 Voice H008 Choristers H006 Women’s Chorus H017 Men’s Chorus H010 Band H045 Color Guard H051 Majorettes H012 Jazz Band H070 Electronic Music H073 Guitar H071 Piano H004 Music Theory / History H760, H770, H860 IB Music SL/HL H021 Theater Production H170 Music Production 63 H000 Mixed Chorus Credit: 1 or ½ credit (See Guidance) Grades 9‐12 Prerequisite: music reading is a plus, but not a must Final Exam: Departmental This choral group is open to any student who wishes to participate. In addition to rehearsals, attendance at all scheduled public performances is required. Mixed Chorus works on varied choral literature and also works to develop the individual voice as well as the overall choral sound. This class meets every day for the entire year. H008 Choristers Credit: 1 Grades: 10‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: project Membership is based upon an audition with the director. Once selected to Chorister, students are responsible for the following: 1. Complete knowledge of the musical scores being prepared. 2. Vocal ability in tonal quality, extended range, and tonal blend. 3. A good attitude toward all kinds of music. In addition, students are required to attend all public performances and to dress appropriately. H003 Voice Credit: ½ Grades 10‐12 (Grade 9 with teacher permission) Prerequisite: Music reading a plus, not a must Final Exam: Departmental; voice recital in June Class lessons aimed at laying a good foundation and awakening an interest in and appreciation of good singing and good music. Specific content: posture, principles of breath control, the study of vowels and consonants to acquire good diction, correct ideas of interpretation used in various types of song to achieve poise through self‐expression. This class meets every other day for the entire year. H007 Women’s Chorus Credit : ½ Credit Grades 10‐12 Prerequisite: Music reading is a plus, but not a must Final Exam: Departmental Women’s Chorus is open to any student who wishes to participate. No audition is required. The course is designed to instruct students in the basic concepts of good vocal production and choral singing through the performance of a variety of music in the choral genre. Selections are Predominantly three‐part voicing. Previous choral experience is recommended. This class meets every other day. Students are required to attend all rehearsals and scheduled performances. Grades are based on daily classroom performance as well as scheduled concerts. Absence from any scheduled performances severely effects the report card grade. 64 H017 Men’s Chorus Credit : ½ Credit Grades 10‐12 Prerequisite: Music reading is a plus, but not a must Final Exam: Departmental Men’s Chorus is open to any student who wishes to participate. No audition is required. The course is designed to instruct students in the basic concepts of good vocal production and choral singing through the performance of a variety of music in the choral genre. Selections are predominantly three‐part voicing. Previous choral experience is recommended. This class meets every other day. Students are required to attend all rehearsals and scheduled performances. Grades are based on daily classroom performance as well as scheduled concerts. Absence from any scheduled performances severely affects the report card grade. H004 Music Theory / History Credit : 1 Grades : 11‐12 Final Exam: Departmental A Music Appreciation course where students learn the fundamentals of music theory and music History. This is a recommended course prior to entering in the IB Music SL/HL course. H071 Piano Credit : ½ Grades 9‐12 Final Exam: Departmental Material to be covered: Piano 1 (Semester class every day or year long every other day) – Basic keyboard skills, starting with no prior keyboard knowledge. By the end of the course the student should be able to play simple melodies with two hands and scales. Piano 2 (Semester class every day or year long every other day) – a continuation of Piano 1. H073 Guitar Credit : ½ Grades 9‐12 Final Exam: Departmental Material to be covered: Guitar 1 (Semester class every day of year long every other day) – Basic guitar skills, starting with no prior keyboard knowledge. By the end of the course the student should be able to play simple melodies and understand TAB notation, Chord tablature, and Standard Notation. Guitar 2 (Semester class every day or year long every other day) – a continuation of Guitar 1. H760, H770, H860 IB Music SL/HL1/HL2 Credit: 1 Grades: 11‐12 Final Exam: Departmental, IB exam This course will involve a study of Prescribed Work, a study of Musical Genres and Styles, and Musical 65 Investigation. The performance portion includes either instrumental or vocal recitals as a soloist or a member of an ensemble. H010 Band Credit: 1 Grades: 9‐12 Prerequisite: Participation in Middle School (or another school's) band program or permission of the director. Audition of new candidates may be required. Final Exam: Departmental Develops musical skills, promotes appreciation, provides certain cultural, aesthetic, and social benefits by performing a variety of musical compositions in rehearsal, in concert, and at school and community events. It develops the musicianship and technical ability of each student through weekly lessons and practice. Students electing band at school should realize that our band is a Marching Band (Competitive or Performance), Parade Marching Band and Concert Band Participation means the student is agreeing to perform in the following functions which occur outside the school day. Competitive Marching Band (quarter 1) 1. Performing in Field Band competitions. 2. Attending after school rehearsals. 3. Participation at Band Camp Performance Marching Band (quarter 1) 1. Performing at all Home Football Games 2. Performing at all Fall Parades 3. Performing at all Exhibition Field Shows at the Discretion of the Director 4. Attending after school rehearsals. 5. Participation at Band Camp Parade Marching Band (quarter 4) 1. Attending after school rehearsals 2. Participation in parades, competitive and performance based. Concert Band 9‐10 and 11‐12 (quarter 2 and 3) Performing a wide variety of musical selections for the ensemble and concerts during quarters 2 and 3. Students will be expected to sign a performance contract as a prerequisite to participation in this course. Attendance at scheduled events will be a factor in determination of grades for this course. H045 Color Guard / H051 Majorettes Credit: ½ Grades: 9‐12 Prerequisite: auditions Final Exam: None This course includes the performance groups associated with the marching band who do not play an instrument, but meet daily for one class period in Q1 and Q4. The guard student will demonstrate proficiency in the use of various types of equipment and techniques including, but not limited to flags, streamers, and advanced hoops, pompoms, batons, props, choreography, basic marching. This unit performs with the performance band for football games, parades, and the guard members that are 66 participating in the Competition Band will attend all NYSFB Competitions in place of football games and parades during quarter 1. Majorettes are associated with the Performance and Parade Marching Bands Participation of Color Guard is by audition of the instructor and participation in Guard and Majorettes is by audition only. Guard members must also audition for each performance activity that does not include the entire band. All groups will have after‐school rehearsal requirements. This information will be available at the time of audition. Students will be expected to participate in all marching band activities as listed above. Students will be expected to sign a performance contract as a prerequisite to participation in this class. Attendance at scheduled events will be a major factor in the determination of grades for this course. H012 Jazz Band Credit: 1 Grades: 9‐12 Prerequisite: current member of Band; audition or permission of the instructor Final Exam: Departmental This Auditioned / Select group is made up of a standard big band (one on a part) 5 Saxophones, 4 Trombones, 4 Trumpets, Piano, Bass, Guitar, Drum Set. Students will gain performance experience and submit recordings for review to national and international festivals for critiques. Students will gain knowledge of Jazz Theory and Improvisation while participating with others and performing a wide range of musical styles that include, Jazz, Swing, Funk, Rock, Blues, Ballad, and Free Form Jazz. It is preferred that students are able to participate every day rather than every other day due to the demands of the curriculum. Band is a prerequisite for Jazz Band. Exceptions should be requested in writing to the band director. Based on enrollment, an extracurricular Jazz Lab ensemble could be formed that will be open to all students that would like to gain experience in a Jazz Ensemble. H070 Electronic Music Credits: 1 Grades: 9‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Portfolio / Local Exam This Course will offer hands on experience with music and technology for the 21st century. Open to all students, the course will explore a myriad of topics that relate to electronic music, from live sound production and acoustics, to digital manipulation of pitch and blend using programs that include, Pro Tools, Garage Band, Finale, Sibelius, Audacity, Melodyne, Autotune, Band in a Box and Sound‐cloud. Students will develop a digital portfolio of work that will be used to market themselves as having gained knowledge and understanding of today’s techniques in a growing field. Students will help “clients” like IB Music Students to mentor them through new compositional submission requirements and recordings and will create music that will be scored underneath original video or animation and market themselves as a resource to the school and community. This course is designed to help students develop Electronic Music skills needed for carriers in Live Audio, Studio Audio Recording, Music Therapy, Music Merchandising, Video Game Development, Composition, Associate’s Degree in Music, Music Education and Music Performance. 67 H021 Theatre Production Credit: ½ Grades: 10‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: project This course is designed for anyone interested in the behind the scenes part of Theatre. All areas are covered EXCEPT for acting. Information will be given on but not restricted to, sound, lighting, design, costuming, casting, publicity, auditioning and many other areas of theatre. Students will have a term problem of selecting and reading a play. They will then design the set, do a pictorial of the set, cast using a “dream” cast and then using the students within the building. They will have to also research the era of the show and make costuming recommendations either by description or by pictures. This will take most of the last marking period. H170 Music Production Credit: 1 Grades: 11‐12 Prerequisite: Electronic Music Final Exam: project/local exam This course is designed for students to gain real world experience recording, producing, and marketing a record label, and discovering new artistic talent in the school. Artists work to produce records that will be available on iTunes and CDs, while learning about copyright and marketing strategies. Students will use skills from electronic music to enhance production of the quality end‐product. 68 PHYSICAL EDUCATION ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‐ Physical Education N001 (Fall), N003 (Spring) Credit: ¼ per semester Grades: 9‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Departmental Physical Education is a New York State Mandated class that all students must attend and participate in for the four years they are in High School. A student must accumulate 2 credits of Physical Education to graduate. Each semester of Physical Education in worth .25 credits. Physical Education is an integral part of the total educational program of each student in our district. Through the medium of sport and movement all students will participate in a sequential, differentiated program that fosters each student's personal health, fitness and safety. Through exposure to a wide variety of activities, students will gain the necessary knowledge to understand the importance of and make educated decisions around opportunities to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle. The values, principles and concepts associated with a quality physical education program surpass the boundaries of the gymnasium and playing fields. Physical activity is a catalyst for learning in all content areas. Our program offers many opportunities for students to become physically active. Elective Courses **The following courses are for elective credit only and will not count as, or replace, the NYS Physical Education requirement. N011 Lifeguard Training Credit: ½ Grades: 9‐12 Prerequisite: 15 years of age and successfully pass a swimming assessment prior to the course Final Exam: American Red Cross Certification exam ($35 fee) This course will certify students in American Red Cross Lifeguarding. The course also includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer and standard First Aid. 69 N013 Advanced Fitness Training I Credit: ½ Grades: 9‐12 Prerequisite: none Final Exam: Departmental This course is designed to promote overall body fitness. The students will be exposed to several different theories. We will focus on correct and safe techniques for lifting weights and proper training techniques. N015 Advanced Fitness Training II Credit: ½ Grades: 9‐12 Prerequisite: Adv. Fitness Training I Final Exam: Departmental This course will be similar to Advanced Fitness Training I, but will offer "peer‐instruction" in the final phases of the class. As per Advanced Fitness Training I, the students will follow training phases designed by the teacher that will properly develop their fitness levels. By the end of the course, the students will develop and implement a program for themselves, and also one for a classmate. 70 SCIENCE Course Offerings C550 Earth Science Regents C560 Earth Science Honors C650 Biology Regents C660 Biology Honors C750 Chemistry Regents C760 Chemistry Honors C860 Physics Honors C790. C792,C890 IB Biology – SL/HL C770,C772,C870 IB Chemistry – SL/HL C780 IB Physics ‐ SL C700 Introduction to the Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries C730 Anatomy & Physiology C045 Study of North American Wildlife in NYS C049 Environmental Science: Environment and Sustainability C041 Astronomy C880 SUPA Forensic Science C055 The World in Motion C057 Sights and Sounds of the Physical World C840 IB Environmental Systems/Societies SL C039 Life and Science at the Poles C060 Our Chemical World Requirements for Regents Lab Courses: The State Department sets the minimum number of 1200 minutes of laboratory time and, as a matter of discipline, laboratory reports are due periodically by the specific deadline set by the teacher. All Laboratory reports must be satisfactorily completed and on file with the teacher. If all laboratory reports have not been satisfactorily completed and submitted by the due date, the student will be refused entrance into his/her Regents examination and will not be eligible to take the course during summer school. 71 C550 Earth Science Regents Credit: 1 Grades: 9‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Regents This is a Regents level course which includes the following topics: topographic maps, astronomy, energy, energy in atmosphere, weather, water cycle, geology, development of land forms, interpretation of past geologic events and plate tectonics. This class meets 8 periods per week including 2 double periods per week for laboratory work. C560 Earth Science Honors Credit: 1 Grades: 9‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Regents The Earth Science Honors Course is a preparatory course for students intending to pursue a NYS diploma with advance designation. Students taking this course will develop a scientific understanding of the environment that will enable them to take an informed and responsible stance in regards to the wide range of current environmental issues. Students will examine the interrelationships of the physical systems of the earth (the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere) with the biosphere (emphasis on the human race). Students will be introduced to the educational philosophies and methodologies that are at the core of IB instruction. Successful completion of this course will enable students to excel on the Physical Setting: Earth Science Regents Exam. C650 Biology Regents Credit: 1 Grades: 9‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Regents Regents Biology studies the organization and integration of life and molecular level through the organism with life processes of plants, animals, and protists. The class meets a double period every other day. C660 Biology Honors Credit: 1 Grades 9‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Regents Intensive Biology is a fast‐paced science course that requires a great deal of Technical reading and writing in order to provide an in‐depth understanding of the fundamental principles of biology: Maintenance in plants and animals, reproduction and development, genetics, evolution and ecology. At the same time, this course will provide an extension of understanding in selected areas: Biochemistry, human physiology, modern genetics, microbiology, modern evolution, and advanced topics in ecology and reproduction. The laboratory portion of this course will include advanced level laboratory activities. The material presented in intensive 72 biology requires that students be well motivated, dedicated, mature, and conscientious. The Living Environment exam will add a “Part D” section based on satisfactory completion of 4 required labs. C750 Chemistry Regents Credit: 1 Grades: 10‐12 Prerequisite: Recommended successful completion of Applied Math 2 or Geometry Final Exam: Regents This course is designed to present the chemical and mathematical concepts necessary for further study in physical science. Topics covered: Atomic concepts, periodic table, mathematical concepts of moles/stoichiometry, chemical bonding, physical behavior of matter, kinetics/equilibrium, organic chemistry, oxidation ‐reduction, acid‐bases‐salts, and, nuclear chemistry. This course will NOT cover enough material in‐ depth to prepare students for Advanced Placement science coursework. C760 Chemistry Honors Credit: 1 Grades: 10‐12 Prerequisite: Recommended successful completion of Geometry and currently taking Algebra 2/Trig Final Exam: Regents This course is designed for students with a strong math background since the topics covered will require higher math skills, abstract thinking and problem‐solving techniques necessary for success in IB Biology and IB Chemistry. Topics Covered: Atomic concepts, periodic table, mathematical concepts of moles/stoichiometry, chemical bonding, physical behavior of matter, kinetics/equilibrium, organic chemistry, oxidation‐reduction, acid‐bases‐salts, and nuclear chemistry. C860 Physics Honors Credit: 1 Grades: 10‐12 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Geometry Final Exam: Regents Physics is the study of the forces and interactions among objects in the physical world. These objects range from the very small, such as subatomic particles, to the very large, such as galaxies. Among the topics covered are energy, motion, electricity, magnetism, light, heat, problem solving and applying mathematical skills (graphing, algebra, and simple trigonometry) to help find answers to scientific questions. 73 C790, C792,C890 IB Biology – SL/HL Credit: 1 ‐2 Grades: 11‐12 Recommendation: successful completion of Living Environment & Chemistry courses with a regents exam grade/course grade 80% or higher Final Exam: Departmental, IB exam Candidates for IB Diploma as well as those that have a strong desire to experience a challenging, highly structured, rigorous laboratory curriculum will discover that this Biology course will meet their expectations. Students who enroll in this course will be exposed to a strong and complete foundation in the basics of biology that includes exposure to experimental biology. Students will have an opportunity to apply this biological knowledge as critical thinkers about contemporary issues that face humans worldwide. Designed as an integrated two‐year course of study, students will choose IB Biology at the standard level (SL) in grade 11, or the higher level (HL) that will continue into grade 12. IB Biology will allow students to meet or exceed New York State standards in Living Environment/Regents Biology. Continued emphasis will be placed on using the scientific method, formulating hypotheses, developing both observation and measurement skills while conducting controlled experiments in a safe manner. Students will become aware of the truly global nature of scientific work through assigned readings and internet research. In addition to traditional laboratory experiments and demonstration activities, students will participate in open‐ended problem solving inquiry. C770, C772, C870 IB Chemistry –SL/HL Credit: 1‐2 Grades: 11‐12 Recommendation: successful completion of Chemistry with an 80% or higher on the Regents exam and an 80% or higher final average and successful completion of Algebra 2 & Trig Final Exam: Departmental, IB exam The purpose of this course is to provide a strong background in chemical principles that are the foundations of all physical and biological sciences. Since chemistry is an experimental science, emphasis will be placed upon practical and investigative skills. This introductory college‐level course in chemistry will aim to prepare students to understand scientific facts and techniques and to apply and use them in problem solving in global issues that affect everyone. Students will participate in an Interdisciplinary Group 4 Project with SL/HL Biology and SL Physics. Special note: Laboratory work involves application of the scientific method, quantitative relationships, proper use of laboratory apparatus, and safety precautions. C780 IB Physics – SL Credit: 1 Grades: 11‐12 Recommendation: Successful completion of Regents Chemistry and Algebra 2 & Trig Final Exam: Regents, IB exam Physics is the study of the forces and interactions among objects in the physical world, from the very smallest particles to the vast distances between galaxies. Students will study the laws of nature through topics such as: physical measurement, oscillations and waves, electric charge and current, fields and forces, atomic and nuclear physics and Global environmental physics. This course involves a significant portion of laboratory activity, and will also prepare students to take the NYS Physics Regents exam. 74 C840 IB Environmental Systems/Societies ‐ SL Credit: 1 Grades: 11‐12 Recommendation: Successful completion of Regents Chemistry and Algebra 2 & Trig Final Exam: Departmental This course will promote the understanding of environmental processes from a local to global scale and will provide students with a body of knowledge, methodologies, and skills which can be used in the analysis of environmental issues and local and global levels. In addition, the course content will promote critical awareness of a diversity of cultural perspectives and foster an appreciation of international and local collaboration on a variety of issues and their resolutions. C700 Introduction to the Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries Credit: 1 Grades: 11‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Departmental This course is designed to introduce the student to the field of Sports Medicine and Athletic Training. Students will review human anatomy and physiology, will learn about basic human movement, first aid and CPR, common injuries of sport, and basic taping techniques C730 Anatomy and Physiology Credit: 1 Grades: 10‐12 Prerequisite: 2 years successful completion of any science classes Final Exam: Departmental This course is a full year course designed to help students understand the workings of the human body. The course introduces the structures and the relationships of human body parts and explores how the functioning of the parts is related to their structure. The knowledge obtained in this class will enable students to understand their doctors and make informed decisions to enhance their own health. For students planning a career in medicine, this course will provide a solid background for further study. Successful course completion will require use of independent study skills and a great amount of reading. This course is recommended for juniors and seniors interested in the health or health related profession. C045 Study of North American Wildlife in New York State Credit: ½ Grades: 10‐12 Prerequisite: 2 years successful completion of any science classes Final Exam: Departmental This course deals with an in‐depth look into the world of our North American wildlife. Students will study the behaviors, habitat, diet, mating, history, range, abundance, and ecological importance of some of our most interesting wildlife. CD‐ROM, video, discussion, reading, and writing will be some of the teaching techniques used. 75 C049 Environmental Science: Environment and Sustainability Credit: ½ Grades: 11‐12 Prerequisite: 2 years successful completion of any science classes Final Exam: Departmental This course is designed to provide students with scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, sustainability and measures being taken to address natural and man‐made problems. This course focuses on meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Students will examine trends in sustainable initiatives within social, economic, political, and environmental contexts. This course is intended for students interested in science, architecture, and engineering. C880 SUPA Forensic Science (CHEM 113) Credit: 1 Grades: 11‐12 Recommended Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry Final Exam: Departmental This Syracuse University chemistry course is focused upon the application of scientific methods and techniques to crime and law. Recent advances in scientific methods and principles have had an enormous impact upon law enforcement and the entire criminal justice system. In this course, scientific methods specifically relevant to crime detection and analysis will be presented. Emphasis is placed upon understanding the science behind the techniques used in evaluating physical evidence. Topics included are blood analysis, organic and inorganic evidence analysis, microscopic investigations, hair analysis, DNA, drug chemistry and toxicology, fiber comparisons, paints, glass compositions and fragmentation, fingerprints, soil comparisons, and arson investigations, among others. This class is a laboratory course. Only those students registered with the University can enroll in this course and receive college credit. C041 Astronomy Credit: ½ Grades: 11‐12 Recommendation: 2 years successful completion of the Living Environment course and Earth Science, and Algebra Final Exam: Departmental Students will be given the opportunity to study and investigate the many wonders that occur naturally in our Universe as well as the Earth’s place within it. The curriculum will include a variety of topics including the formation of planets, stars, galaxies, and the ultimate fate of each. Students will be able to utilize the knowledge gained from this course to make connections with their personal observations made during any starry night. An emphasis will also be made on the development of Astronomy as a science, including key scientists and the tools and technology used in the field. 76 C055 The World in Motion Credit: ½ Grades: 11‐12 Prerequisite: Algebra and 2 science credits Final Exam: Departmental The World in Motion explores our physical universe with respect to movement and forces. From baseballs to planets, everything around us is in motion. This course will help students be able to understand how to describe the motion of objects, explain the forces that cause objects to move, and relate this motion to ideas about energy. Topics covered will include Newton’s laws of motion, forces, momentum, energy, and gravity. Mathematical skills, including graphing and some algebra, will also be applied. C057 Sights and Sounds of the Physical World Credit: ½ Grades: 11‐12 Prerequisite: Algebra and 2 science credits Final Exam: Departmental In a multimedia society, our senses of seeing and hearing are becoming flooded with information. This course is designed to help students understand the physical nature of our senses of sight and sound. Students will start from a basic understanding of electrical theories and wave phenomena, to be able to explore how technology such as computer screens and headphones work. Topics covered will include electric circuits, electromagnetic radiation, wave phenomena, color theory, and sound production. Mathematical skills, including graphing and some algebra, will also be applied. C039 Life and Science at the Poles Credit: 1/2 Grades: 10‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Departmental What was life like for the early explorers? What is life like today for those who live and work at the Poles? Why are scientists so drawn to the Poles? What lives above and below the ice that is unique to each place? Why are the Poles important to the health of the planet? These questions and many more will be answered in this 20 week course as we “explore” the Poles and meet people who live and work there. C060 Our Chemical World Credit: 1 Grades: 9‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Departmental Chemistry is the study of the composition, structure, properties, and transformations of matter. This course teaches the chemical concepts necessary to help students understand the chemistry behind everyday events. This course will cover many of the same topics that Regents Chemistry does, but with more focus on how it applies to the real world and less math intensive. Topics may be added based on students’ interests. 77 TECHNOLOGY L501 MYP Design Technology (MYP requirement) Drawing and Design L001 Technical Drawing & Design for Production 1* L003 Technical Drawing & Design for Production 2* L790 ACE CADD 1700 (SolidWorks)*** L890 Advanced SoildWorks 2*** L035 ACE MECH 1050 (Auto CAD) 1*** L037 ACE MECH 1050 (Auto CAD) 2*** MECH 1050 1 & 2 required for ACE credit (L792) L010 Architectural Drawing *** Manufacturing and Construction L007 Materials Processing * L005 Production Systems ** L019 Construction Systems** L015 Residential Structures** Transportation L020 Transportation Systems** L025 Aerospace*** Communication and Electronics L060 Communication Systems** L011 Electricity and Electronics 1* L013 Digital Electronics (Intro to Fiber Optics) 2*** General Technology Electives L070 Principles of Engineering*** L101 Robotics 1*** L103 Robotics 2*** L700 Work Based Learning – Tech or Ed.*** L028 Furniture*** Course Offerings 5 Unit Sequence Requirements *Foundations – 1 unit **Systems – ½ unit ***Electives – 3 units 78 L501 MYP Design Technology Credit: ¼ Credit (1 Marking Period) Grades: 9 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Departmental MYP Technology teaches students to learn creative problem‐solving methods while having fun in the process. By tapping into creativity, and through encouraging imaginative paths to problem‐solving, students learn skills that will provide them with the ability to solve problems ‐‐ great and small ‐‐ for a lifetime. The MYP Technology course teaches students how to think divergently by providing open‐ended problems that appeal to a wide range of interests. Students learn how to identify challenges and to think creatively to solve those problems using the design cycle. The creative problem‐solving process rewards thinking "outside of the box." Students will develop team‐building skills by working in groups. Students will learn to examine problems and to identify the real challenge without limiting the possible solutions and their potential success. The creative‐thinking process is nurtured and developed as a problem‐solving tool. Students of all types will find something that will appeal to them. MYP Technology course will meet the IB/ MYP requirement for a technology course pertaining to either materials, systems or information technology using the design cycle. Drawing and Design L001 Technical Drawing & Design for Production 1 Credit: ½ (½ year course) Grades: 9‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Departmental In this course students will learn and apply the basic concepts and principles of Technical drawing, projection, size description, basic techniques and tools and orthographic representation. This course will also provide opportunities in the areas of design and drawings through creative thinking, decision‐making and problem solving experiences. Students will draw, design, research projects appropriate now and in the future L003 Technical Drawing & Design for Production 2 Credit: ½ (½ year course) Grades: 9‐12 Prerequisite: Technical Drawing I Final Exam: Departmental Student will learn will explore Pictorial Drawings in the form of: Oblique Isometric, and Perspective as well as auxiliary views. This course will also provide opportunities in the areas of design and drawings through creative thinking, decision‐marking and problem solving experiences. Students will draw, design, research products appropriate now and in the future. L790 ACE CADD 1700 (SolidWorks) Credit: 1 for high school credit; 3 college credits with paid tuition. Grades 11‐12 79 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Departmental & CCC Introduction to the computer aided design (CAD) techniques will also be used. This course teaches commands necessary to generate two and three‐dimensional engineering drawings through the use of a computer using a solid modeling program “SolidWorks”. The student is eligible to earn 3 credits through CCC. L890 Advanced SolidWorks 2 Credit: 1 (Full year course) Grades 10‐12 Prerequisite ACE CADD1700 Solid Works Final Exam: Project This course is an advanced course in to the computer aided design (CAD) techniques will also be used. This course teaches additional commands necessary to generate complex two and three‐dimensional engineering drawings through the use of a computer using a solid modeling program. Students will focus their advanced skills on a personal project. L035, L037 ACE MECH1050/AutoCAD) 1 & 2 Credit: ½ + ½ for high school credit; 3 college credits with paid tuition. Grades 11‐12 or by approval Prerequisite: Tech Draw and Design I & II Final Exam: Departmental & CCC Two‐dimensional and three‐dimensional computer aided drafting using personal computer based software. This course includes use of operating systems, creation and modification of drawings, plotting and applications to mechanical drafting discipline. L010 Architectural Drawing Credit: 1 (Full year course) Grades 10‐12 Prerequisite: CAD or permission of the instructor. Technical Drawing & Design 1 Final Exam: Project This course focuses on the complete solution and presentation of an architectural problem beginning with the space requirement for rooms, progressing through steps that include floor plan, foundation plans, elevations, sections to the final rendering of presentation drawings. CAD is utilized in this course. In addition to being taken as one unit to help fulfill a CTE sequence; this course may also be taken by any student to satisfy one credit for the Art/Music 5 unit sequence requirement. Manufacturing and Construction L007 Materials Processing Credit: ½ (½ year course) Grades: 9‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Departmental This course consists of two modules, Basic Systems of Manufacturing and the methods used to create a product. Woodworking tools and machines will be used throughout this course. 80 L005 Production Systems Credit: ½ (½ year course) Grades: 9‐12 Prerequisite: Materials Processing Final Exam: Departmental The study will include both Manufacturing Systems and Constructions. The course is organized around the use of woodworking tools and machines. It is important for a student to learn about the world of work and production from its start to our present day jobs and opportunities. A total class mass production unit will lend itself to basic industrial formats, i.e., planning, flow charts, production, sales, etc. L019 Construction Systems Credit: ½ (½ year course) Grades: 11‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Project A ½ unit course providing instruction in the construction aspects of production. Topics have been specifically tailored to construction of a structure on a site. They include planning, sources of capital, and building foundations, superstructures, floors, walls, ceilings, and roofs. The impact of construction on the environment is addressed as well. L015 Residential Structures Credit: ½ (½ year course) Grades: 11‐12 Prerequisite: Construction Systems Final Exam: Project A ½‐unit study of the many systems and skills involved in constructing non‐high residential buildings. Course content includes resources, such as materials, supplies, and finances; processes, such as planning framing, roofing, and insulating; and outputs and effects such as quality assurance, environmental impact, and economic consequences. Transportation L020 Transportation Systems Credit: ½ (½ year course) Grades: 9‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Departmental Going somewhere? People and items/goods are moved daily from place to place. This activity‐based course is designed to study and explore the development of transportation systems from three perspectives: land transportation, marine transportation, and aerospace transportation. Exploration of future transportation systems is also a focus of the course for humans are constantly searching for increasingly fast and efficient ways for transportation. Systems concept, including: inputs, resources, process, outputs, and monitor/control components will be explored. 81 L025 Aerospace Credit: ½ (½ year course) Grades: 11‐12 Prerequisite: A technology course Final Exam: Departmental The study of the history, principles, and future of flight. Students construct working models of gliders, airplanes, and rockets. Communication L060 Communication Systems (Audio Video Production) Credit: 1 (Full year course) Grades: 9‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam: Project This course is divided into four topic areas: Graphics, Audio, Video, and Audio Visual Production. Graphic activities and outcomes include computer Desktop Publishing and silkscreen printing. Audio study includes student productions of radio news briefs, commercials and a 30‐minute radio show. Audiovisual outcomes include: introductory activities (to introduce camera use), 30 second commercials (fake and real), 5 minute video production/short video, and music videos. All activities incorporate camcorder techniques along with stilled digital imagery. Throughout the hands‐on course, the student completes a portfolio that reflects the expanding field of communications. L011 Electricity and Electronics 1 Credit: ½ (½ year course) Grades: 9‐12 Prerequisite: None Final Exam – Departmental Students will explore the theory and operation of various electronic components through hands‐on experimentation. Skills students will learn include: soldering techniques, pc board construction and multimeter use. Common threads throughout the entire course include career exploration, consumer awareness, real life relevance, youth leadership activities, safety, laboratory skills, and construction and fabrication skills through experimentation, construction and problem‐solving based instruction. L013 Digital Electronics 2 (Introduction to Fiber Optics) Credit: ½ (½ year course) Grades: 9‐12 Prerequisite: Electricity & Electronics Final Exam: Departmental Introduction to the theory and use of Digital Electronics. Students learn what a digital signal is and how digital circuits are used in everyday components. Students will explore the theory and operation of various Digital electronic components through hands‐on experimentation. Students will also learn about the theory of Fiber Optics and experiment with Fiber Optics through hands‐on laboratory experiences. 82 General Technology Electives L070 Principles of Engineering Credit: 1 (Full year course) Grades 11‐12 Suggested Prerequisite: strong math and science abilities Final Exam: Project Principles of Engineering is an integrated hands‐on laboratory based set of case studies that will convey the concepts, skills, techniques and attitudes applied to engineering. Case studies include Auto Safety, Machine Automation and Control, Structures, Energy and Communication Technology. It is available to all students who would like to survey careers in Engineering and Technology, and enjoy working as a team. L101 Robotics 1 Credit: ½ (½ year course) Grades: 10‐12 Prerequisite: none Final Exam: Departmental This course is an introduction course to Robotics and Robotic control. The emphasis is placed on methods, design, build, and control a robotic system through the development of robotics project. This lab course uses Various Robotic Systems. Our curriculum involves STEM project based activities. This is a great exploratory and introductory course for those students interested in Robotics and Robotic controls. L103 Robotics 2 Credit: ½ (½ year course) Grades: 10‐12 Prerequisite: Robotics I Final Exam: Departmental This course is an advanced course in Robotics and Robotic control. Students will be able to further explore the methods, design, build, and control a robotic system through the development of robotics project. Currently, this lab course uses VEX Robotic Systems. Our curriculum involves STEM project based activities. This is a great exploratory course for those students who want to further explore in Robotics and Robotic controls. L028 Furniture Credit: 1 (Full year course) Grades: 11‐12 Prerequisites: Materials Processing & Production Systems Final Exam: Project This is an advanced course in furniture construction. Students on an individual basis receive instruction and experience working on a large piece of furniture. This is a work‐oriented course that involves total class time working on selected projects. Class time division is 100% work, with instruction on a 1‐to‐1 basis suitable to the individual's needs. Course is open to boys and girls. 83 L700 Work‐Based Learning Program Credit: ½ per semester Grade: 12 Recommendation: A Technology Course Prerequisite: Selection Process: application, letters of recommendation, interview and site review to determine selectees The Work‐Based Learning Programs for the Corning‐Painted Post School District are designed to provide an opportunity for all seniors to explore a career area while earning school credit. Students interested in a work‐based learning experience must meet the following criteria in order to apply for the program. A good attendance record An 85% or higher average and current in graduation plans. A tentative career occupational goal. In addition, the potential co‐op student must not have a criminal record and must meet the requirements at his/her job placement site. Often these will include an interview, hiring and drug testing, dress code, and other assessments. 84 C CO OR RN NIIN NG G--PPA AIIN NT TE ED D PPO OSST TA AR RE EA A SSC CH HO OO OL LD DIISST TR RIIC CT T COMPLIANCE STATEMENT TITLE VI, CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964; TITLE VII, CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964; TITLE IX, EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1972, SECTION 504 REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 AS AMENDED: 1974 AMENDMENT TO THE WAGE-HOUR LAW EXPANDING THE AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 1967: AGE DISCRIMINATION ACT OF 1975 It is the policy of the Corning-Painted Post Area School District to comply fully with the nondiscrimination provisions of all federal and state laws and regulations by assuring that no person shall be excluded from consideration for recruitment, selection, appointment, training, promotion, retention, or any other personnel action, or be denied any benefits or participation in any programs or activities which it operates on the grounds of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, handicapping condition, or age (except where age, sex or handicapping condition constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration). The CorningPainted Post Area School District makes positive efforts to employ and advance in employment all protected groups. Inquiries should be directed to: Mr. Jeffery Delorme-Compliance Officer, Corning-Painted Post Area School District 165 Charles Street Painted Post, NY 14870 Phone (607) 936-3704
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