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WELCOME CLASS OF 2020 AND PARENTS
GARDEN CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Nanine McLaughlin, Principal David Perrotta and Kevin Steingruebner, Assistant Principals
GCHS- A Great Place To Learn
College-level opportunities at GCHS
18 Advanced Placement Courses
(2015) - 548 sophomores, juniors, and seniors enrolled in AP courses at GCHS
1244 AP exams were administered in May 2015
84.7% of students scored a 3 or higher
11 additional college-level courses
5 college level BUSINESS courses and 1 college level ENGLISH course are offered through Adelphi University.
5 college level WORLD LANGUAGE courses are offered through St. John’s University.
GCHS- A Great Place To Learn District and High School Distinctions
Ranked #1 public high school on Long Island - “Best High School”: U.S. News & World Report
Ranked #3 public high school on Long Island: schooldigger.com
Ranked #8 public high school on Long Island - “America’s Most Challenging High Schools”: The Washington Post
Pilot PISA Exam: Within Top 10% of Top-Performing U.S Schools
Three-time NAMM Best Communities for Music Education
Four-time GRAMMY Signature School Semifinalist
Five-time W!SE: Top 100 Schools for Financial Literacy
Ten-time Scholar Athlete School of Distinction:
NYS Public High School Athletic Association
Regents Mastery Level Comparisons 2013-14
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Earth Science
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Regents Mastery Level Comparisons 2013-14
GCHS- A Great Place To Learn
SED College Prep Indicators Class of 2015 Graduation Rate 97% % Earning Regents Diploma w/Advanced Designation 87% % attending four year colleges 90%
Class of 2016 164/322 (51%) Seniors are taking a World Language in their senior year. 20 students are taking two languages 182/322 (57%) Seniors are taking a science class in their senior year. 29 are taking multiple (2 or more) science classes 296/322 (92%) Seniors are taking a math class in their senior year. 71 students are taking multiple (2 or more) math classes
The Art department provides students with outstanding Fine Arts experiences while introducing and preparing them for STEAM oriented careers. Digital Photography and Computer Graphics align with the growing demand for students to be prepared for college and careers that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Drawing, painting, photography and sculpture courses allow students to express themselves using different mediums. STEAM oriented courses prepare students to use technology creatively.
Art, Dr. Nina Prasso
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Studio Art 1
Computer Graphics
Photography 1
Digital Photography 1
Studio Art 1
Studio Art 2
Computer Graphics
Adv. Computer Graphics I
Adv. Computer Graphics II
Sculpture I
Photography 1
Photography 2
Digital Photography 1
Digital Photography 2
Studio Art 1
Studio Art 2
Studio Art 3
Computer Graphics
Adv. Computer Graphics I
Adv. Computer Graphics II
Sculpture I
Photography 1
Photography 2
Photography 3
Photography 4
Digital Photography 1
Digital Photography 2
Studio Art 1
Studio Art 2
Studio Art 3
Studio Art 4
AP Studio Art
Computer Graphics
Adv. Computer Graphics I
Adv. Computer Graphics II
Sculpture I
Photography 1
Photography 2
Photography 3
Photography 4
Digital Photography 1
Digital Photography 2
Music, Dr. Nina Prasso Garden City High School offers a wide variety of creative outlets within its award winning Music Department. Through how organized sounds move and interrelate, the Garden City Public Schools music department strives to heighten, sustain, refine, and extend human emotional life while engaged in the struggle to create beauty. Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Concert Choir
Music Theory I
Music Theory 2
Orchestra
Symphonic Band
After school ensembles:
Jazz Ensemble *
Marching Band*
Vocal Jazz *
Concert Choir
Women’s Chorus
Chamber Choir
Music Theory I
Music Theory 2
Orchestra
Symphonic Band
Wind Symphony
After school ensembles:
Chamber Orchestra*
Marching Band*
Jazz Ensemble*
Vocal Jazz*
Concert Choir
Women’s Chorus
Chamber Choir
Music Theory I
Music Theory 2
AP Music Theory
Orchestra
Wind Symphony
Wind Ensemble
After school ensembles:
Chamber Orchestra*
Marching Band*
Jazz Ensemble*
Vocal Jazz*
Concert Choir
Women’s Chorus
Chamber Choir
Music Theory I
Music Theory 2
AP Music Theory
Orchestra
Wind Symphony
Wind Ensemble
After school ensembles:
Chamber Orchestra*
Marching Band*
Jazz Ensemble*
Vocal Jazz*
*Ensembles that meet outside of regular school hours and/or school days
English Department, Mrs. Arnone
The Grade 9 program emphasizes the Common Core Learning Standards
for English Language Arts/Literacy.
Students will study a progression of literature from The Odyssey to Shakespeare to Animal Farm to Lord of the Flies; complete the components of the research paper writing process; act as self-starters and critical thinkers. There is an emphasis on writing supported by quarterly writing benchmarks and a fully staffed Writing Center.
Courses available: English Regents/Honors*, coupled with elective courses of study: Theater Arts I, Creative Writing, and (when needed) Reading for Meaning, as well as extracurricular writing for the Ink Spots literary magazine and school newspaper (ECHO)
* Honors policy applies
English Department Courses
Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Required
English 8 English 9R or 9H English 10R or 10-11H (pre-AP)
English 11R or AP English Language
English 12R* And elective Or AP Literature
Electives Theater Arts I Creative Writing
Theater Arts I, II Creative Writing Journalism
Theater Arts I, II, III Creative Writing Ethics in Print Journalism
Theater Arts I-IV Creative Writing Film Appreciation Myths and Legends Ethics in Print Culture of the Sixties Journalism Greece and Rome College Scene Study and Analysis
Math Department, Mr. Dods
Options and Opportunities
Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/Trigonometry
9th Grade State Assessments
Geometry Regents
Algebra Regents
AP Courses
AP Calculus – BC
AP Statistics
AP Computer Science
Math Electives and Team, Mr. Dods
Math Support Classes
Mathematics Research
Statistics Through Sports
Mathematical Problem Solving
Math Team Competitions
Computer Science Electives
Web Design Programming
Visual Basic
Java
Science Department, Dr. Cascio
Freshmen Regents Courses
For students who take Science 8 in MS: • Earth Science Regents
For students who take Earth Science R in MS: • Living Environment Regents
• Living Environment Honors
Elective Course:
For ALL freshmen interested in science: • Freshmen Science Research Honors
• Project Lead The Way Engineering (PLTW) Program: Design and Drawing for Production (DDP)
Honors Freshmen Science Research
Honors course with open enrollment; highly recommended for students with strong interest in science
One period every day
In-depth exploration of research process and techniques
Collecting, organizing and analyzing data
Literary reviews
Group and individual projects
Exciting science invention competitions
Presentation at the Annual Science Research Symposium (Tuesday May 31, 2016 at 7 pm in HS library)
Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Engineering Program: Design and Drawing for Production (DDP)
Highly recommended for students with interest in design and engineering and strong math skills
One period every day
Students explore engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to design solutions to a variety of problems
Group and individual hands-on projects using 3D modeling software
Open to freshmen and sophomores
Pre-requisite to other Engineering courses
College credit is available
Science Course Offerings for Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors, Dr. Cascio
Regents Courses:
Living Environment Regents and Honors
Chemistry Regents and Honors
Physics Regents and Honors
Advanced Placement (AP) Science Courses:
AP Environmental Science
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics C
Research Program:
Science Research Seminar 1H
Intermediate Science Research 2H
Advanced Science Research 3H
Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Engineering Program:
PLTW Design and Drawing for Production (DDP)
PLTW Principles of Engineering (POE)
Other Science Electives: Conceptual Chemistry; Forensic Science; Nutrition; Oceanography; Anatomy and Physiology
Social Studies Course Offerings – Ms. Balantic
Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Required Social
Studies 8
Global History 9R
OR
Global History 9H
Global History 10R
OR
AP World History
US History 11R
OR
AP US History
SS 12 Government
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SS 12 Economics
OR
AP Gov’t & Politics
OR
AP Macroeconomics
Electives
Criminal Justice
Intro to Psychology
Contemporary
Global Issues
Sports in History
Criminal Justice
Intro to Psychology
Long Island History
Contemporary
Global Issues
Sports in History
AP Psychology
AP Human Geo.
Criminal Justice
Intro to Psychology
Social Science Res.
Long Island History
Contemporary
Global Issues
Sports in History
Greece and Rome AP Psychology
AP Human Geog.
AP European Hist.
Garden City Athletics
“A Tradition of Excellence”, Ms. Cerrone
• 32 varsity sports and JV teams in most sports
• Maintain a large number of students on teams
• 10 time winner of NYS School of Distinction Award; All 32 varsity teams earned a 90 or better academic average
• Nassau County Top 10 in Sportsmanship
• Girls Field Hockey team won the LI Championship
• Girls swim team won their 17th consecutive Nassau County Championship
• Several track athletes advanced to NYS Championship
• Several teams won Nassau County Championships
Differences between Middle School
and High School Sports, Ms. Cerrone
MS = 4 sports seasons for 9 weeks
HS = 3 sports seasons for 15 weeks
•HS Fall sports ALWAYS begin in AUGUST (Exact dates will be set soon)
• Student-Athletes MUST BE HERE all week for tryouts and practices in August. Please
make your summer plans accordingly.
•High level of commitment: practices and contests are held 6 days a week and during all
school holidays
•Conflicts? Students must begin to make choices with their time and interests
•Free physicals for sports are offered at the Middle School for Girls on June 8 and Boys on
June 9 at 3:30 p.m.
•In addition: A Green Health History Form Must be brought on the first day of tryouts in
August.
•Kickline tryouts are in the Spring. Look for signs and listen for announcements
Garden City Athletics
“A Tradition of Excellence”
Ms. Cerrone
8th grade to 9th grade Sports Information Meeting:
May 12, 2016 – 7:00 p.m. in the Middle School Cafeteria– full presentation of
high school athletics program. All parents and student athletes should attend.
Please call 478-2070 with any questions, Ms. Dawn Cerrone, District Director
of Physical Education and Athletics
(See handout for full listing of all High School Sports offered)
Business Education, Mr. Sclafani Graduation Information
Students may use a 5-credit business sequence to fulfill graduation requirements. A business sequence will satisfy 5 CTE units for the Advanced Regents Diploma. Colleges and employers know that a student with this sequence has mastered many of the skills required for success in the business world. 5-Credit Business Sequence Students will choose 5 credits of business classes to satisfy the 2nd and 3rd year requirement of a language sequence. Students will select from the following courses: Courses Available Grades 9-12 Animation and Video Media **Entrepreneurship Automated Accounting **Finance Business Law **Marketing and Advertising Business Management **Multimedia Entertainment and Sports Marketing **Course must be taken as part of a
Fashion Marketing business sequence that satisfies the
Video Game Marketing requirements for an Advanced Regents Diploma.
College Level Courses Available Grades 11 and 12 College Accounting I & II College Business Law College Business Management College Marketing
Business Courses for Freshman ANIMATION AND VIDEO MEDIA
This course focuses on animation and video. You will create animation using Adobe Flash.
You will also create and edit video, and make movies using Windows Movie Maker!
BUSINESS LAW
Explore the way the legal system works- criminal and civil cases are studied.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Go through the entire process of owning your own business. Start a company from the
ground up!
FINANCE
Explore investments, securities and more- how to invest your money successfully.
MARKETING AND ADVERTISING
Explore the world of advertising and develop an understanding for the role of marketing in
business. This course is a prerequisite for Sports and Entertainment Marketing,
Fashion Marketing, and Video Game Marketing.
MULTIMEDIA
Use Adobe Photoshop to edit photographs on the Internet as well as your own! Other
programs used during the semester include Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Publisher.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Highly qualified leaders have taken on increasing importance in a business environment
that is constantly changing and offers unique challenges in the 21st century.
World Languages, Mr. Giacalone
The primary goal of second language learning is the achievement of functional communication in the context of the
target language culture.
To achieve this outcome, the aim of the department is twofold: To teach students the skills necessary for effective
communication in World Languages: speaking (Interpersonal Mode) , listening (Interpretive Mode), reading (Interpretive Mode), and writing (Presentational Mode) via various activities and the utilization of our Language Lab.
To provide students with an insight and appreciation of the foreign culture so that they become more informed and understanding citizens of the world.
World Languages Progression, Mr. Giacalone
Middle School 7th and 8th Grades
(German, Italian, Spanish) MUST pass courses
& “FLACS” Checkpoint A EXAM
1 unit of credit
9th Grade
Student continues with World Language
studied in Middle School
(Latin 1 offered at HS)
R vs. H
10th Grade
Language Study Continues
Students MUST
pass Course and “FLACS” Checkpoint B Exam
3 units of credit
11th and 12th Grades
Expectation by Colleges:
Language is Continued
12th grade- SJU College
Courses
GUIDANCE January 2016
Gina Christel Director of Guidance
Welcome
Introduction of Counselors Department Activities
Tentative Counselor Assignment by alphabet (may vary according to final freshman population)
8th into 9th grade Transition Activities (see handout)
TRANSITION ACTIVITIES
Thurs., January 7 :Assembly with 8th graders received Course Description Guides and Course Selection Sheet
Jan. 11-13 Daytime Parent Chats at the middle school assigned by
alphabet, hosted by Mr. Tumminello and accompanied by high school counselor (Evening meeting January 19 with 8th grade counselor and director at 6:30pm)
Tues., January 19 7:30pm Middle School Library-Evening Transition meeting for parents of students with IEP’s.
TRANSITIONING ACTIVITIES
Cont.
Freshman Orientation-
Tentative Date: Thurs. Aug. 25, 2016
First Month of High School: Assembly with Administration and break out sessions with
counselor in smaller group
Freshman BBQ
Freshman Parent Night
Introductory 1:1 Individual Meetings with counselor
What to look forward to?
Annual Individual Conferences with students & parents
Parent Nights at each grade level, College Major Night, Financial Aid Night, Mock College Interview Program, Mini College Fairs, Transition to college programs
Guidance Programming in classrooms each year
Annual meetings with students for scheduling
Post Secondary Planning including Naviance- career planning and college search tool
DIPLOMA OPTIONS
Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation *
Regents Diploma*
Local Diploma (IEP Students only)
*Students also have an opportunity to earn Honors
Distinction (90% or above Regents examination test average)
and/or opportunity to earn Math and/or Science Distinction (85% or above on each of 3 Regents exams in Math and/or Science)
Note: Student may re-take Regents Examinations in August/January and the highest score will be noted on transcript and final grade re-calculated.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (See packet)
Required Subjects Regents Diploma Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation
English 4 4 Social Studies 4 4 Math 3 3 Science 3 3 Health ½ ½ Art/Music 1 1 Sequence/Electives 3 ½ 1 ½ Physical Education 2 2 World Language 1 3* Total 22 credits 22 credits *Students may substitute 5 units of credit in a sequence of Art, Music or Business.
ACADEMIC PLACEMENT TIMELINE
Course Selection (Due: Jan. 29) Course Requests mailed home in the spring to
verify elective choices and to view tentative placement. (changes can be made to electives only)
Final Course Requests & final placement mailed end of June based upon final grades.
Honors Appeal, if appropriate (Due July 5th) Parent Portal Open to view actual schedule
(end of August) Schedules will also be mailed. Correction of Error Form-based on strict
criteria for any changes (due few days later!)
HONORS POLICY And Student Placement
Students must have a minimum class average of 92 and a Regents examination (if applicable) or departmental assessment of 90 or better
Initially, students will be placed
in classes based grades through Quarter 3
Final placement will be made
in June based upon final grades
Honors Appeal, if applicable due July 5
AP COURSES OFFERED
AP English Language AP Computer Science
AP English Literature AP Biology
AP World History AP Environ. Sci.
AP U.S. History AP Chemistry
AP Macroeconomics AP Physics C
AP Government & Politics AP Studio Art
AP European History AP Music Theory
AP Human Geography AP Calculus-BC
AP Psychology AP Statistics
College Courses
Adelphi University:
College Accounting I
College Accounting II
College Business Law
College Business Management
College Marketing
College Scene Study & Analysis
St. John’s University:
College Italian
College Spanish
College German
College Latin
Remember…
Ninth Grade Elective forms that were handed out today at the Student Assembly are due back to the Middle School Guidance Office by Friday, Jan. 29th!
Best wishes for a successful 8th grade and smooth transition to Garden City High School!
NEXT STEPS
Student led tours…
Curriculum Fair…Library
Club Fair…Student Cafeteria