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CORE ACADEMIC PROGRAM PROPOSAL PRESENTATION

JANUARY 23, 2018

SHS LEADERSHIP TEAM

Brian Zahn, Ed.D. Principal Susan Wright Assistant Principal Kim Rodriguez, Ph.D. Director of College & Career Counseling Frank Amitrano PLC Leader, Math Jennifer Keller PLC Leader, Science Maria Clinton PLC Leader, English T

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PLC Leader, English Peter Liubenov PLC Leader, Social Studies Sara Underhill PLC Leader, Languages other than English (LOTE) Christine Gill K-12 Math Curriculum Liaison Kim Milton K-12 Science Curriculum Liaison Nature Richard K-12 English Curriculum Liaison Virginia McGovern K-12 Social Studies Curriculum Liaison Suzana Blanco Instructional Coach Saundra Dubin Instructional Coach

GRADE 9: 2018-2019

English Math Social Studies Science Grade 9 English 9 College Prep Algebra 1 Geometry Accelerated Global History 1 Living Environment Earth Science

2018-2019 Offerings

• Geometry Accelerated – Denoted on transcript to reflect that a student is one year ahead in mathematics

progression.

• Do we add the “accelerated” tag to all courses taken prior to the typical pathway (L.E. & Earth Science)?
• Increase 50% instructional time for Algebra 1 & Geometry Accelerated.
• English 9 College Prep – Pre AP/IB standards introduced to all students.
• Global Studies 1 – Pre AP/IB standards introduced to all students.
• Allows SHS to prepare for success in all levels of programing since we take in students from several schools.

GRADE 10: 2018-2019

English Math Social Studies Science Grade 10 English 10 College Prep English 10 Honors Geometry Algebra 2 Honors Global History 2 AP World Studies Living Environment Earth Science Chemistry Honors

2018-2019 Offerings

• Maintains current offerings and pathways for the Class of 2021 (Current Freshmen).
• Increase 50% instructional time for all Geometry classes.

GRADE 10: DISCUSSION FOR 2019-2020

IN DISCUSSION English Math Social Studies Science Grade 10 English 10 College Prep English 10 Honors? Geometry Algebra 2 Accelerated Global History 2 AP World History? Living Environment Earth Science Chemistry

2019-2020 Possibilities

• Algebra 2 Honors shifts to Algebra 2 Accelerated for those taking it in 10th grade.
• AP World Studies becomes an AP elective offered in 11th & 12th grade.
• English 10 College Prep offered to all 10th graders. English 10 H not offered.

CURRENT OFFERING English Math Social Studies Science Grade 10 English 10 College Prep English 10 Honors Geometry Algebra 2 Honors Global History 2 AP World History Living Environment Earth Science Chemistry Honors

CURRENT OFFERINGS: NO REDUCTION IN DISCUSSION

English Math Social Studies Science LOTE Grade 11-12 Honors & AP Offerings AP English Language & Composition Literature & Film Honors AP English Literature & Composition Pre-Calculus Honors AP Calculus AB AP United States History AP Government & Politics AP Psychology AP Biology AP Environmental Science AP Physics 1 AP Computer Science AP Spanish Language AP Spanish Literature Additional Offerings: AP Human Geography AP Capstone Program (AP Seminar & AP Research)

CURRENT OFFERINGS: NO CHANGE IN DISCUSSION

English Math Social Studies Science Grade 11-12 Regents Level Offerings English 11 English 12 *7 additional English elective courses

• ffered

Intermediate Algebra Advanced Math Concepts Applied Mathematics Pre-Calculus Calculus US History & Government Economics/ Participation in Government *2 additional SS elective courses

• ffered

Physics Oceanography 1 & 2 Aquaculture Hatchery Management Astronomy Forensics Science Additional PLTW STEM Offerings: Drawing & design for Production, Principles of Engineering, Computer Science Essentials, AP Computer Science Principles, Engineering Design & Development

IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES

2017 – 2018: Professional Development on T eaching/Learning Practices K-12 Curriculum Review Cycle – Focus Social Studies 2018 -2019: Continued Professional Development on T eaching/Learning Practices “Freshman Foundation” K-12 Curriculum Review Cycle – Focus Mathematics 2019 – 2020: Continued Professional Development on T eaching/Learning Practices Implementation of 10th Grade Plan K-12 Curriculum Review Cycle – Focus Science 2020 – 2021: Continued Professional Development on T eaching/Learning Practices K-12 Curriculum Review Cycle – Focus English Language Arts