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WELCOME CLASS OF 2019 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 (2014) - 523 sophomores, juniors, and seniors enrolled in AP courses at GCHS

 1179 AP exams were administered in May 2014  84% of students scored a 3 or higher

10 additional college-level courses

 5 college level BUSINESS courses are offered through Adelphi

University

 5 college level WORLD LANGUAGE courses are offered through St.

John’s University

GCHS- A Great Place To Learn

Regents Mastery Level Comparisons 2012-13

Regents Mastery Level Comparisons 2012-13

GCHS- A Great Place To Learn

SED College Prep Indicators Class of 2014

 Graduation Rate 99%  % Earning Regents Diploma w/Advanced Designation 91%  % attending four year colleges 95%

Class of 2015

 127/312 (41%) Seniors are taking a World Language in their senior year.

14 students are taking two languages

 196/312 (63%) Seniors are taking a science class in their senior year.

35 are taking multiple (2 or more) science classes

 285/312 (91%) Seniors are taking a math class in their senior year.

65 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 Photography Lab 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 Photography Lab 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 Photography Lab 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 Photography Lab 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.

Gra Grade 9 Gra Grade 10 Gra Grade 11 Gra Grade 12

Concert Choir Music Theory I Orchestra Symphonic Band

After school ensembles: Jazz Ensemble * Marching Band* Vocal Jazz *

Concert Choir Women’s Chorus Chamber Choir Music Theory I 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 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 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

 * 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

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  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

Freshmen Science Research

 Honors course with open enrollment; highly

recommended for students with strong interest in science

 One period everyday  In-depth exploration of the 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

Science Course Offerings for Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors, Dr. Cascio

Regents Courses:

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Living Environment Regents and Honors

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Chemistry Regents and Honors

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Physics Regents and Honors Advanced Placement Science Courses:

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AP Biology

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AP Chemistry

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AP Physics

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AP Environmental Science Research Program:

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Science Research Seminar 1H

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Intermediate Science Research 2H

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Advanced Science Research 3H Other Science Electives: Conceptual Chemistry; Disease; Forensic Science; Nutrition; Oceanography; Anatomy and Physiology; Environmental Science; Engineering Program

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 AND 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
• 9 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 16th consecutive Nassau

County Championship

• Several track athletes advanced to States
• 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 10 and Boys on

June 11 at 3:30 p.m.

• In addition: A Green Health History Form Must be brought on the first day of tryouts in

August.

• Cheerleading and kick line tryouts are in the Spring. Look for signs and listen for

announcements

Garden City Athletics “A Tradition of Excellence”

• Ms. Cerrone

Garden City is a Positive Coaching Alliance School All parents should go to www.positivecoach.org. Read the website and take the

• n-line parent course.

8th grade to 9th grade Sports Information Meeting: May 5, 2015 – 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. Rochler

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

• f 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 College Business Law College Business Management College Marketing

Business Courses for Freshman

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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!

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BUSINESS LAW Explore the way the legal system works- criminal and civil cases are studied.

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP Go through the entire process of owning your own business. Start a company from the ground up!

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FINANCE Explore investments, securities and more- how to invest your money successfully.

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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.

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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.

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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

The School Counseling Center

 Mrs. Gina Christel, District Director of Guidance