9010 Aerospace Science 1 -Not Offered 2022
Full Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: None

This is an aviation history course that starts with ancient civilizations and flight and progresses to future developments in aerospace. The course also introduces military customs and courtesies, how to project a positive attitude, and examines the principles of ethical and moral behavior. It provides strategies for effective note taking and study skills for academic success. Students will be introduced to civics and our national government, and how the US Constitution protects our rights and freedoms as American citizens.

9020 Aerospace Science 2 -Not Offered 2022
Full Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: None.

This hands on experience affords students the opportunity to put theories of previous leadership courses into practice. Planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, controlling and decision making will be done by the students. They will put into practice their communication, decision making, personal interaction, managerial and organizational skills.  The cultural studies portion introduces students to the worlds cultures through the study of world affairs, regional studies and cultural awareness. The course delves into history, geography, religions, languages, culture, political systems, economics, social issues, environmental concerns and human rights.

9030 Aerospace Science 3 - Offered 2022
Full Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: None.

This exploring space course covers the United States and other countries space programs, astronomy, satellites, manned space programs, launch vehicles, space probes, the international space station, the Hubble telescope, space shuttles, and basic orbital mechanics. The leadership portion helps students decide which career path to take after high school. Financial planning resumes, college applications, interview processes, understanding contracts, how to apply for admission to college or vocational/technical school are also part of this course.

9040 Aerospace Science 4 - Offered 2022
Full Year
Grade 12

Student Success Indicators: Aerosp Science 1, 2 & 3

This hands on experience affords students the opportunity to put theories of previous leadership courses into practice. Planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, controlling and decision making will be done by the students. They will put into practice their communication, decision making, personal interaction, managerial and organizational skills.  The cultural studies portion introduces students to the worlds cultures through the study of world affairs, regional studies and cultural awareness. The course delves into history, geography, religions, languages, culture, political systems, economics, social issues, environmental concerns and human rights.

6010 College Seminar
Half Year
Grades 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: None
Fall Only

Students will develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to improve their chances of being accepted to the college of their choice and of succeeding in the college environment. Topics include navigating Naviance, conquering the admission process, building a career path, critically analyzing and self-assessing abilities and interests, understanding financial aid, improving study skills, and understanding the responsibility of independent living. Activities include extensive college searches for safe, realistic, and reach schools, preparing a resume for admission, writing the college essay, completing college applications, and an in-class college fair project. Throughout the semester, guest speakers from a variety of colleges and universities will visit the class to provide insight into college acceptance and discuss their requirements for admission.

6011 College Seminar
Half Year
Grade 11

Student Success Indicators: None
Spring Only

Students will develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to improve their chances of being accepted to the college of their choice and of succeeding in the college environment. Topics include navigating Naviance, conquering the admission process, building a career path, critically analyzing and self-assessing abilities and interests, understanding financial aid, improving study skills, and understanding the responsibility of independent living. Activities include extensive college searches for safe, realistic, and reach schools, preparing a resume for admission, writing the college essay, completing college applications, and an in-class college fair project. Throughout the semester, guest speakers from a variety of colleges and universities will visit the class to provide insight into college acceptance and discuss their requirements for admission.

6020 Career Financial Management
Half Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Career and Financial Management should be successfully completed prior to the completion of the CTE course in order to be eligible for a CTE endorsed Diploma or CDOS 4 + 1

This course is a must have for all students.  This practical course provides students with the opportunity to learn about the essential features of our economy, to explore a variety of careers and to learn the skills and competencies needed for success in college or the workplace while learning to become financially literate.  In addition to creating comprehensive career portfolio, students will learn the process for gaining employment including how to write a resume, cover letter, complete job applications, engage in job interviews and be successful in workplace scenarios.  Course topics also include personal banking and budgeting.

6021 Career Financial Management Alt
Full Year - Alt
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Career and Financial Management should be successfully completed prior to the completion of the CTE course in order to be eligible for a CTE endorsed Diploma or CDOS 4 + 1

This course is a must have for all students.  This practical course provides students with the opportunity to learn about the essential features of our economy, to explore a variety of careers and to learn the skills and competencies needed for success in college or the workplace while learning to become financially literate.  In addition to creating comprehensive career portfolio, students will learn the process for gaining employment including how to write a resume, cover letter, complete job applications, engage in job interviews and be successful in workplace scenarios.  Course topics also include personal banking and budgeting.

60305 ICT Business Math/Financial Literacy
Full Year
Grades 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: None

In this course, students will learn to apply mathematics effectively as a tool in their personal and business lives. Excel spreadsheets and common mathematical formulas will be used to solve a variety of personal and business mathematics in area such as loans, investments, insurance, income tax, etc.  This course may be used to meet the mathematics requirements for graduation. This course is not recognized as a core curriculum course for the NCAA.

6100 Computer Application For College/Career
Half Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Students will develop vital academic and workplace skills necessary to succeed in informational society today.  Students will expand their skills of communications to include business style presentations using a variety of computer applications, PowerPoint, Prezi, Intuiface, Viewlet Builder, etc.  Students will create spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel, use formulas, buttons and functions to analyze data and solve real world problems.  Hands on activities and exercises are used to emphasize real world usage and integrate the classroom to college and business.

6101 Computer Applications for College & Careers
Full Year - Alt
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators:  None

Students will develop vital academic and workplace skills necessary to succeed in informational society today.  Students will expand their skills of communications to include business style presentations using a variety of computer applications, PowerPoint, Prezi, Intuiface, Viewlet Builder, etc.  Students will create spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel, use formulas, buttons and functions to analyze data and solve real world problems.  Hands on activities and exercises are used to emphasize real world usage and integrate the classroom to college and business.

6200 Accounting I
Full Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators:  None

Accounting is not just for those who want to be accountants.  If you have ever thought about starting your own business or managing your personal finances, then this course is for you as well.  In this course, students will learn how to record, manage, analyze and prepare financial information.  Accounting is one of the top ten college majors and top ten careers in demand, not to mention is recession proof.  This course may be used to meet the mathematics requirement for graduation.

6210 Beacon College Accounting Honors
Full Year
Grades 11, 12

Student Success Indicators:  None

College bound students will gain accelerated and in depth training in the recording and interpreting of financial records of various business enterprises.  Students will be prepared for advanced placement in college accounting and business administration programs or post high school employment as a bookkeeper, accountant, auditor or tax preparer. Students will actively engage in a simulated Stock Market Game to analyze how an accounting background can be important to all aspects of business. This course provides an excellent foundation for students who plan to attain a college degree in any business major.  This course may be used to meet the mathematics graduation requirement. This course is not recognized as a core curriculum course for the NCAA.    Students may choose to register with Suffolk County Community College to take this course for 3 college credits through the BEACON Program.  Please refer to College Program Link for more information, tuition, and due dates.

6300 Business Law
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Half Year

Student Success Indicators:  None

Students will be introduced to the legal aspects of business and the law that protect individuals and society along with the ethics and legal framework of business contracts.  Emphasis on the essential elements of contracts, negotiable instruments, Uniform Commercial Code UCC, and the working of the court systems. From start to finish, students will gain valuable insight into the legal profession.

6320 Personal Law
Half Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators:  None

Knowing your legal rights is not just important for a lawyer. It is important for everyone.  Students will gain practical knowledge to enable them to protect their rights as consumers and employees.  Topics include New York State laws regarding marriage and divorce, automobile and home insurance, buying and renting a home, employment protection, wills and estates, copyright and Internet laws.

6400 Sports Marketing/Management
Half Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators:  None

Students will have the opportunity to become the next Mark Cuban or Jerry Jones by creating their own franchise, from designing a team logo to building a brand.  This course stresses the utilization of fundamental marketing concepts of corporate sponsorships, sports promotion, team management, player contracts, player endorsements and multimedia advertising.  Case histories will be studied to illustrate how sports marketing is used to increase business profits by reaching key target markets.

6401 Sports Marketing/Management Alt
Full Year - Alt
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: None

Students will have the opportunity to become the next Mark Cuban or Jerry Jones by creating their own franchise, from designing a team logo to building a brand.  This course stresses the utilization of fundamental marketing concepts of corporate sponsorships, sports promotion, team management, player contracts, player endorsements and multimedia advertising.  Case histories will be studied to illustrate how sports marketing is used to increase business profits by reaching key target markets.

6410 Hospitality Tourism & Recreation
Full Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators:  None

Business is booming in downtown Patchogue and across the nation!  Learn about the $7.6 trillion hospitality, tourism & recreation industry and how you can be a part of it. This course provides students an overview of the industry, its growth and development, industry segments and their distinguishing characteristics, trends and current concerns. Other topics include the history, political, social and cultural
impacts tourism have on local, state and global environments. A section of the course is devoted to the State of New York Tourism environment. Students will review marketing, motivation and other forces that draw guests to Long Island and the State of New York. Students are introduced to career opportunities and the employability skills needed to succeed in specific hospitality fields.

6420 Marketing and Salesmanship
Full Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators:  None

Learn how to market yourself, your product, or your profession.  Students will gain valuable experience in marketing and managing businesses while emphasizing the creative selling techniques used by professional salespeople.  From product concept to consumer, students will apply the marketing tools to create successful sales campaigns.  Effective social media, advertising practices and business etiquette will be emphasized.

6431 Fashion Marketing
Full Year Alternating Days
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators:  None

Fashion Marketing addresses the retail, marketing, manufacturing and distribution needs of fashion merchandising.  This class allows students to study trends and consumer behavior while developing necessary skills in marketing, managing and organizing a fashion retail facility.  Focus areas for this class include class work in fashion history and design, manufacturing and sales, providing a foundation in the
evolution of the apparel industry. Students will explore consumer behavior and its role in driving fashion trends and purchasing patterns. Activities include visual display design, marketing, buying and advertising.

6435 Fashion Design & Marketing
Full Year
Grades 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: None

Students enrolled in this program will apply their creativity skills to design, manufacture, and sell clothing and accessories. The course will cover topics such as textiles, marketing, visual merchandising, design elements, and hands-on clothing manufacturing. 

6500 Virtual Enterprise
Full Year
Grades 11, 12

Student Success Indicators:  Resume and Cover Letter by May 1 to Business Department.

Virtual enterprise is a simulated business that is created and run by students.  Using simulation software, students experience all facets of an actual business environment.  Students are involved in every aspect of running a business, including human resources, accounting, marketing, product development and sales. Virtual Enterprise will culminate with the grand experience of creating a trade show display, prototypes and competing at the Chelsea Piers International Trade Show in NYC. Upon completion of this course students will take the NOCTI exam.  Earn up to 9 college credits through the SUNY Farmingdale University while in high school.  Please note this course receives honors weighting.

9511 Law Enforcement 1
Full Year
Grades 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Career Financial Management prior to grade 11, strongly suggested student take Law in Action in grade 10.

A Career and Technical program for students interested in Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice. 
This course provides an opportunity to learn about various aspects of work as Police, Corrections officers, Security guards and other related career fields while participating in a law enforcement style fitness program.  In year one students review criminal justice, criminal and penal law, review misdemeanors and felonies, courtrooms, trials, prisons and jails, probation and parole, and the juvenile justice system.  The curriculum is presented through classroom instruction, computer based learning and hands on related activities with many guest speakers, demonstrations, field trips and opportunities to experience the field of law enforcement.

9512 Law Enforcement 2
Full Year
Grade 12

Student Success Indicators:  Law Enforcement 1.

Career and Technical program for students interested in Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice.  This course provides an opportunity to learn about various aspects of work as Police, Corrections officers, Security guards and other related career fields, while participating in a law enforcement style fitness program. In year two, students learn crime scene investigation, different types of evidence, the laws of arrest, arrest and defense tactics, patrol techniques, traffic investigations and take the NYS security guard license course.  The curriculum is presented through classroom instruction, computer based learning and hands on related activities with many guest speakers, demonstrations, field trips and opportunities to experience the field of law enforcement.  St. Josephs College or SUNY Farmingdale reciprocal credit eligible.  Students are asked to speak with their teacher.

9521 Computer Technology/CISCO Networking 
Full Year
Grades 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Career Financial Management prior to grade 11.

A Career and Technical program that provides a hands on learning experience in Computer Technology and Networking components and functioning.  In year one, students develop an understanding of computer components and functionality, including motherboards, CPU, memory, storage devices, firmware, BIOS, partitioning, installation and configuration of operating systems, virus and malware removal, and basic network connectivity and configuration.  Practical knowledge is gained as students install, maintain, upgrade hardware and software on their own work station and then connect that workstation into a network of their design.
** 3 credits can be obtained at Farmingdale State College.

9522 Computer Technology/CISCO Networking
Full Year
Grade 12

Student Success Indicators: Computer Technology and Networking year 1.

A Career and Technical program that provides a hands on learning experience in Computer Technology and Networking components and functioning. Year two is a challenging course focused on networking topics, from fundamentals to advanced applications and services.  Students engage in hands on experiences with firewall and wireless configurations, configuring switches and routers, network cabling, network trafficking, computer data analysis, network security, wireless implementation, and advanced routing and design.  Students apply and practice this knowledge through a series of both hands on and simulated activities that reinforce their learning as they acquire the skills necessary to become Cisco certified.   St. Josephs College reciprocal credit eligible or SUNY Farmingdale credit.   Students are asked to speak with their teacher.

9531 Clinical Medical Assisting I
Full Year
Grades 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Taken and passed Biology and scored 80 or above Living Environment.

For students interested in a career in Clinical Medical Assisting, this course provides an opportunity to learn about various aspects of work in the clinical healthcare industry.  Among units to be covered are:  careers in healthcare, first aid, caring for patients, safety, analyzing vital signs, infection control, patient positioning, medical records, screening for hearing and vision.  Additionally, this course covers the types of technology applied in healthcare as well as the business operations of how a medical assistant gathers, organizes and secures patients data.

9532 Clinical Medical Assisting II
Full Year
Grade 12

Student Success Indicators:  9531 Medical Assist 1.

CTE at PMHS

9541 Construction Trades 1
Full Year
Grades 11, 12

Student Success Indicators:  None

The skills you will attain through our Construction and Building Trades program will introduce you to careers in carpentry, electrical installations, plumbing and other related construction fields.  Units that will be covered throughout the program will include building codes, OSHA Safety, reading blueprints, hand and power tool operation, PPE, green technology applications and designing projects within the building trade industry.  In addition to these units, students will be exposed to working in interior environments as well as exterior environments which are required for individuals entering the building trade industry.

9542 Construction Trades 2
Full Year
Grade 12

Student Success Indicators:  9541 Construction Trades 1.

A Career and Technical program that provides a hands-on learning experience in the construction industry. Year two is a challenging course focused introducing students the aspects of basic electrical installations, basic plumbing installations, types of residential finishes, structural support systems, local code requirements on residential construction, types of residential; finishes, flooring types and installations, interior and exterior construction applications, and college and career opportunities at the post-secondary level. Students apply and practice this knowledge through a series of both hands-on and simulated activities that reinforce their learning as they acquire the skills necessary to pursue a career in the construction trades after graduation.
** Tuition discount at The Electrical Training Center.

9551 Childhood Development and Education
Full Year
Grades 11, 12

Student Success Indicators:  

Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of development of children as well as with children who are in the Pre-K through 12 grade.  Students will demonstrate their abilities to work with school age children through a variety of practical applications such as being mentored by a district instructional staff member.

9552 Childhood Development and Education
Full Year
Grade 12

Student Success Indicators:  

Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of development of children as well as with children who are in the Pre-K through 12 grade. Students will demonstrate their abilities to work with school age children through a variety of practical applications such as being mentored by a district instructional staff member.

Student Success Indicators: None

9572 Fashion Design and Merchandising 2
Full Year
Grade 12

Student Success Indicators: Fashion Design and Merchandising 1

9581 Cosmetology
Full Year
Grades 11, 12

Student Success Indicators:  Students in the cosmetology program will receive instruction in hair coloring, shaping, styling, chemical relaxing, and body waves.

The curriculum will include treatments of hair and scalp, facials, nail care, artificial nail applications, and all aspects of make-up. This course will cover the business of operating a salon and the theoretical aspects of cosmetology. Students will be required to complete 1000 hours of coursework over a two-year period to be at the site for the New York State Board Licensing Exam.

1000 English 9
Full Year
Grade 9

Student Success Indicators: None

Regents English 9 is a full-year course designed to build on the literacy skills students have learned in earlier grades.
The course builds upon the variety of genres studied in middle school literature as well as the range of writing genres applicable to that literature. The course is entitled Understanding Self through Life Experiences, and is organized by thematic units such as Coming of Age Self Realization, Betrayal, and Loss of Innocence, among others. Teachers select literary works from those designated for English 9 that will provide ample avenues for exploring each theme. Novels, poetry, and short stories are taught independently of each other as well as in combination to afford students a range of opportunities to explore these universal themes. Beginning research skills suitable for the high school level are taught. Throughout the year, students work on improving their skills on the elements of the Comprehensive English Regents, which they will take in grade 11.

1010 Pre-AP English 1
Full Year
Grade 9

Student Success Indicators:  None

This course will focus on the instructional shifts of close readings of texts where students analyze a range of complex literary and informational texts. This rigorous and engaging class will also focus on valuing evidence by incorporating it effectively in writing and speaking.  Focusing on attention to language where students study how speakers use specific words and sentences to move the thoughts, emotions and actions of readers and listeners.  All elements of this course are aligned to state standards.

1020 English 10
Full Year
Grade 10

Student Success Indicators:  Successful completion of English 9.

Regents English 10 is a full-year course course that is framed by the theme: he Human Experience. Students will continue to apply the literacy skills they have acquired as the works they read increase in difficulty. Literature study is organized into thematic units such as Psychological Warfare, Coming of Age, and Survival. Teachers choose appropriate literary works for each unit from those designated for grade 10, mixing genres to fully illustrate those themes. Students will continue to focus on preparation for the Regents. Building on the basic research skills introduced in grade 9, students are required to demonstrate understanding of additional components of a research project/paper. Major works studied include Speak, Lord of the Flies, Night, and Macbeth. All elements of this course are aligned to state standards. Students will continue to focus on preparation for the Grade 11 Regents. 

1030 Pre-AP English 2
Full Year
Grade 10

Student Success Indicators:  Successful completion of English 9. Pre-AP English is not a prerequisite.

This course is a continuation and also aligns itself with interdisciplinary nature of Pre AP English 1. While Pre-AP English is not a pre0requisiite, it is intended to prepare students for advanced study in English.  This course is intended to prepare advanced study in English.  It parallels the Regents English course, while requiring more complex reading assignments such as Tale of Two Cities, 1984, and or Animal Farm. More complex writing assignments and advanced work beyond the scope of the Regents level course is expected.  All elements of this course are aligned to state standards.  This course is a Pre-AP College Board course.

1120 English 11
Full Year
Grade 11

Student Success Indicators:  Successful completion of English 10.

English 11 is an in depth study of American literature entitled The American Experience and Beyond.  Units are organized thematically.  Units such as Chasing the American Dream, Nature as a Destructive Force, and Social Injustice are among those taught during the year.  Multiple genres of literature are studied, including novels, short stories, plays, and poems.  The writing segment of the program stresses the principals of organization and logical development and the use of a variety of craft techniques.  The previous instruction in research skills is enhanced by requiring students to demonstrate competence in additional components of a research paper.  Preparation for all tasks on the English Regents is done throughout the school year as all 11 graders are scheduled to take the exam in June.  Major works studied may include The Crucible, Of Mice and Men, The Catcher in the Rye, and Monster.  All elements of this course are aligned to state standards.

1130 Advanced Placement English Lang
Full Year
Grade 11

Student Success Indicators:  Completion of English 9 & 10. Teacher or Director recommendation suggested.

Advanced Placement Language and Composition is a forty-week course designed to offer students the opportunity for advanced study in language and the art of writing. It is a college-level course, including preparation for the Advanced Placement examination in English offered by the College Board. Focus will be on the style, structure and content of major selections literature, as well as the work of language theorist. Students will explore all aspects of writing, building from the multiple meanings of a single word, through the various possibilities of sentence construction, to the structuring of the paragraph and essay. In addition, students will be required to complete a research project.   *Throughout the course, students are encouraged to develop an individual style that is adaptable to different occasions, purposes, and audiences. Because the underlying philosophy is that writers must be readers as well, reading selections will be varied, drawn from all genres.*  Students will also complete a designated final project in June. All students enrolled in this class are expected to take the State ELA Regents in June as well as the College Board AP Exam. There is a required summer assignment. 

1200 English 12
Full Year
Grade 12

Student Success Indicators: Successful completion of English 11.

Designed to align with College and Career readiness skills needed by all graduating students.  The course includes two primary strands, Composition and Literature. In addition, technology will serve as an integral element of English 12. All students will be required to complete a project prior to graduation. The Composition strand will include the successful completion of a research based project, as well as writing assignments showing citation of evidence and creativity. Writing assignments may be linked to works of nonfiction, fiction, poetry, etc.  The Literature strand may infuse segments of the Composition strand e.g. writing assignments, however, the primary focus of the Literature strand will be the study of at least four full length works.  The Literature strand will also include the successful completion of a research project.

1201 English 12
Half Year
Grade 12

Student Success Indicators: Successful completion of English 11, English 12 Literature and Composition Strands will run concurrently.

Analysis of Text: This course will focus on literature and analysis of text. Students will read Hamlet and one novel. Additionally, the units of study will be supplemented with short stories, poetry, and nonfiction companion texts. Students will develop close reading skills and draw conclusions about universal themes related to the readings. This course is for the student expected to graduate in January and students will also be enrolled in English 12: Composition to complete the required full-credit of English 12. Composition: This is the companion course for English 12 Analysis of Text. Students will develop writing skills necessary for their post secondary experience. Focus will be on prewriting, development of craft, and editing skills. Students will develop a portfolio that consist of works revised throughout the semester. These works may consist of: letters of complaint, letters of request, letters to the editor, research paper for college. This course is for the student expected to graduate in January and it will prepare students for entrance into college and/or the business world.

1202 English 12
Half Year
Grade 12

Student Success Indicators: Successful completion of English 11, English 12 Literature and Composition Strands will run concurrently.

Analysis of Text: This course will focus on literature and analysis of text. Students will read Hamlet and one novel. Additionally, the units of study will be supplemented with short stories, poetry, and nonfiction companion texts. Students will develop close reading skills and draw conclusions about universal themes related to the readings. This course is for the student expected to graduate in January and students will also be enrolled in English 12: Composition to complete the required full-credit of English 12. Composition: This is the companion course for English 12 Analysis of Text. Students will develop writing skills necessary for their post secondary experience. Focus will be on prewriting, development of craft, and editing skills. Students will develop a portfolio that consist of works revised throughout the semester. These works may consist of: letters of complaint, letters of request, letters to the editor, research paper for college. This course is for the student expected to graduate in January and it will prepare students for entrance into college and/or the business world.

1210 Advanced Placement English Literature
Full Year
Grade 12

Student Success Indicators: Teacher or Director recommendation suggested.

This is a college level forty, 40 week course designed for highly motivated senior English students.   Includes preparation for AP exam.  Students will read the works of recognized authors such as Shakespeare, Austen, Dickens, and Shelley. They will become familiar with the terminology and techniques of literary criticism, they will learn to analyze the elements of literature such as plot, character, point of view, setting, theme and imagery.  Students will gain experience in demonstrating the techniques of composition. The course requires a speech component including oral presentations.  Interested students should consult their 11th grade English teacher and counselors as part of their decision making process.  Students will complete a midterm exam in January, a designated final project in June and a research project.  All students enrolled in this class are expected to take the College Board AP Exam.

1250 Communications and Broadcasting
Full Year Alt
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: None
Not Offered 2023

Gain the skills to get you ahead in college, the business world, or to advance in media.  Skills are required to be an effective communicator.  Social media can be a tool for effective communication.  Public speaking and presentation styles will be practiced to help develop communication skills.  This class will prepare you to be presentation ready.  We will use project based learning, students will be expected to present in front of their peers and to be filmed for school broadcasts.

1251 Introduction to Journalism
Half Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators:  None

This half-year course is an English elective.  In this course, students will learn the foundations of journalism, which include: brainstorming, interviewing, writing, editing, and reporting.  Students will learn about the intricacies of journalism through a wide variety of non-fiction texts that include articles, memoirs, biographies, and the like.  Students will explore the world of media, newspapers, social media, magazines and broadcasts as a means to report about people and events that shape our lives.
https://youtu.be/NP9FVXL3tSY

1252 Journalism 2
Full Year Alt
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Journalism 1 - 1251
Not Offered 2023

In this course, we will explore the world of media, newspapers, social media, magazines and broadcasts as a means to report about people and events that shape our lives.  You will learn what professional reporters know, how to search for the truth, how to investigate a news story, how to interview personalities and how to turn notes into a news story.  Students are expected to complete a minimum of two projects including a final exam.  All students will be participating in writing for the school newspaper, The Red and Black.  This course may be repeated in multiple grade levels.
https://youtu.be/NP9FVXL3tSY

1253 Journalism 3
Full Year Alt
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Journalism 2 - 1252
Not Offered 2023

In this course, we will explore the world of media, newspapers, social media, magazines and broadcasts as a means to report about people and events that shape our lives.  You will learn what professional reporters know, how to search for the truth, how to investigate a news story, how to interview personalities and how to turn notes into a news story.  Students are expected to complete a minimum of two projects including a final exam.  All students will be participating in writing for the school newspaper, The Red and Black.  This course may be repeated in multiple grade levels.
https://youtu.be/NP9FVXL3tSY

1254 Journalism 4
Full Year Alt
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Journalism 3 - 1253
Not Offered 2023

In this course, we will explore the world of media, newspapers, social media, magazines and broadcasts as a means to report about people and events that shape our lives.  You will learn what professional reporters know, how to search for the truth, how to investigate a news story, how to interview personalities and how to turn notes into a news story.  Students are expected to complete a minimum of two projects including a final exam.  All students will be participating in writing for the school newspaper, The Red and Black.  This course may be repeated in multiple grade levels.
https://youtu.be/NP9FVXL3tSY

1260 Theater
Half Year
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators:  None

Students will explore theatre basics including stage terminology, audition procedures, improvisational skills, stage production and performance.  This course not only offers students an opportunity to get an overview of the performing arts, but also brings together groups of diverse students, sheds light on our shared human experience, and in the process teaches students self awareness, self expression, discipline, compassion and self confidence.  Throughout the course, students will work collectively to read and evaluate literature for the purpose of choosing monologues or scenes to be performed.  All students engage in various reading and writing assignments in connection to theatrical production and performance.  The culminating project for this course is performance and written analysis of selected material and may include an audience.
https://youtu.be/NP9FVXL3tSY

1270 Film as Literature
Half Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators:  None

This course serves an introduction to film analysis.  Students will critically watch and provide written analysis for a variety of films ranging from classical cinema and contemporary Hollywood hits, to international films and avant-garde movies.  In treating film as literature, students will apply critical lenses to explore the nuances of these productions and decode what hidden messages these films are making about society. Students will respond to open ended questions that foster their abilities to think critically of the world around them by means of in class writing, verbal discussion and virtual discussion boards.  The potential films being viewed would be WALL E, Up, Into the Wild, Cast Away, The Human Experience, Beowulf, Thor, Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather.  
NOTE Parental Consent will be required for some films.
https://youtu.be/NP9FVXL3tSY

1280 Creative Writing
Half Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: None - If an underclassman is taking the course, counselor should change
priority code to elective.

This course provides instruction in the elements of style and form.  In addition, students acquire necessary real world skills in written and oral self expression.  Various literary genres are first explored and analyzed.  Students are then required to produce the writing forms of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, etc.  Discussion, criticism and analysis of student writers works are a requirement for the workshop.  Successful completion of the course is determined by teacher evaluation of student creative writing projects and completion of a writing portfolio.
https://youtu.be/NP9FVXL3tSY

1285 Heroes and Villains Adventure in Fantasy
Half Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student success Indicators:  None

The foundations of fantasy literature rest with the age old tales of the struggle between heroes and villains.  Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader, Harry Potter and Lord Voldemort, Dorothy and the Wicked Witch of the West, to name just a few.  In this course, students will closely study the dynamics of heroes and villains from as early as European fairytales to the modern graphic novel anti-hero.  Using both fairytale and mythological archetypes, students will examine the various journeys made by heroes as they struggle to overcome whatever villain, whether internal or external, stands in their way of victory.
https://youtu.be/XiIuuEku_zo

1290 Suspense and the Supernatural
Half Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators:  None

The heart of human nature shapes our questions and develop our fears.  What makes us question the unknown and search for the truth? What makes us shiver with those things that go bump in the night? Why is it that we are intrigued by the questions that have no answer? What drives us to be thrilled by that which frightens us? This class will be a study in those ideas and more through the study of short stories, novellas, and film. Students will explore the darkness within and around us and all that is unknown. Authors to be studied include: Edgar Allan Poe, Agatha Christie, Ray Bradbury, Bram Stoker. 
https://youtu.be/NP9FVXL3tSY

9450 Health
Half Year
Grades 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Absolutely No 9th Grade Students Permitted

Health Education is instruction in concepts, understandings and behaviors that cover several dimensions of health.  Instruction covers mental health, nutrition and fitness, drugs, alcohol and tobacco, safety, disease prevention and control, environment and public health, consumer health, family life education, and other health related areas.  Within each content area students examine their behavior, identify alternate behaviors and evaluate the effect of continuing a particular behavior with respect to its benefits and or consequences.  This process for examining and evaluating behavior is intended to promote quality living and a healthy lifestyle.  Students will develop skills to apply the knowledge learned to create an optimal quality of health. Guest speakers, field trips, class meetings and team building activities are used to enhance student understanding.  Community resources supplement content areas.

9451 Health Alt
Full Year - Alt
Grades 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators:  None

Health Education is instruction in concepts, understandings and behaviors that cover several dimensions of health.  Instruction covers mental health, nutrition and fitness, drugs, alcohol and tobacco, safety, disease prevention and control, environment and public health, consumer health, family life education, and other health related areas.  Within each content area students examine their behavior, identify alternate behaviors and evaluate the effect of continuing a particular behavior with respect to its benefits and or consequences.  This process for examining and evaluating behavior is intended to promote quality living and a healthy lifestyle.  Students will develop skills to apply the knowledge learned to create an optimal quality of health. Guest speakers, field trips, class meetings and team building activities are used to enhance student understanding.  Community resources supplement content areas.

9401 PE 101
Full Year - Alt
Grade 9

Student Success Indicators:  None

Grade 9 will be exposed to a multitude of fitness activities, project adventure activities, fitness principles, team sports, lifelong activities and fitness assessment:  Pacer test, Push-Ups, Curl-Ups, Sit and Reach.

9402 PE Fitness Wellness
Full Year - Alt
Grades 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators:  None

This course is designed to assist students in their understanding of how to maintain personal fitness and wellness for life.  Students will learn how to assess their own personal fitness levels and the benefits of the 5 components of health related fitness, using a variety of fitness activities.  Students will utilize the POLAR A370 Fitness Watch and the POLAR Go Fit App to maintain and understand their own fitness levels.  The fitness assessment will also be and inclusive part of this course.

9403 PE Team Sports Skills
Full Year - Alt
Grades 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators:  None

This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to participate in 8 activities throughout the school year.  Students will be required to demonstrate a combination of skills, knowledge and behaviors while participating on a team.  Team sports may include but are not limited to:  soccer, flag football, volleyball, team handball, hockey, speedball, fitness assessment.

9404 PE 401 Lifelong Activities
Full Year - Alt
Grades 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators:  None

This course is designed to assist students in their understanding of how to participate in lifelong activities. Lifelong physical activities involve participating in a range of activities that will assist in maintaining personal fitness and overall health for life.  Lifelong activities may include but are not limited to:  golf, tennis, ping
pong, badminton, pace walking, fitness assessment.

9405 Spin Class
Full Year Alt
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators:  

PERIODS 7 AND 8 ELECTIVE ONLY.  Students will be introduced to the world of Spin.  Using Spinner bikes and instructed by a certified Spin instructor on staff, they will learn technique, terminology and how Spin can improve overall health and well being.
https://youtu.be/KlHdL3-X130

9910 Fall Lunch
Half Year - No Marks

9915 Alt Lunch
Full Year - No Marks

9920 Spring Lunch
Half Year - No Marks

2320 Advanced Placement Research
Full Year
Grade 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Successful completion of AP Seminar. Director or Teacher recommendation.

AP Research allows students to deeply explore a scientific academic topic, problem, or issue of individual interest. Through this exploration, students design, plan and conduct a year-long science research-based investigation to address a research question. In the AP Research course, students further their skills acquired in the AP Seminar course by understanding research methodology, employing ethical research practices, accessing, analyzing and synthesizing information as they address a research question.  Students explore their skill development, document their processes and curate the artifacts of the development of their scholarly work in a portfolio. The course culminates in an academic paper of 4000 to 5000 words, accompanied by a performance or exhibition of product where applicable, and a presentation with an oral defense.  There is a required summer assignment.  All students enrolled in this class are expected to take the College Board AP Exam.

4000 Agricultural Science
Full Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Interest in the Science of Agriculture.

4050 Living World
Full Year
Grade 9, 10

Student Success Indicators:  Departmental Recommendation 

Science

4110 Earth Science
Full Year + Lab
Grade 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Successful completion of Living Environment.

Topics include meteorology, astronomy, seasons and shape of the earth, rocks and minerals, earthquakes, volcanoes, weathering and erosion.  This course culminates with a Regents examination and has a laboratory period that meets alternate days for the entire year.

4120 Earth Science Honors
Full Year + Lab
Grade 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Regents exam score of 85 or above in Living Environment.

Topics include meteorology, astronomy, seasons and shape of the earth, rocks and minerals, earthquakes, volcanoes, weathering and erosion.  This course culminates with a Regents examination and has a laboratory period that meets alternate days for the entire year. Topics in Honors-designated courses will be examined in greater detail.

4200 Living Environment
Full Year + Lab
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Successful completing of Science 8R.

Topics include cell structure and function, homeostasis, basic biochemistry, animal structure and function, the classification of all living things, reproduction and development, heredity and genetic engineering, plant structure and physiology, evolution and ecology.  This course culminates with a Regents examination and has a laboratory period that meets alternate days for the entire year.

4220 Living Environment Honors
Full Year + Lab
Grades 9, 10

Student Success Indicators:  Successful completion of Earth Science or a final average of 90 or above in Grade 8 Science and Math. 

Topics include cell structure and function, homeostasis, basic biochemistry, animal structure and function, the classification of all living things, reproduction and development, heredity and genetic engineering, plant structure and physiology, evolution and ecology.  This course culminates with a Regents examination and has a laboratory period that meets alternate days for the entire year. Topics in Honors-designated courses will be examined in greater detail.

4300 Applied Chemistry
Full Year
Grades 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicator: Successful completion of Living Environment.

This course explores the basic concepts of chemistry by offering a variety of classroom and laboratory experiences including characteristics of and changes in matter, bonding, the periodic table, compounds and mixtures, electrolytes, and atomic structures.  It is designed for students not seeking to major in the sciences or engineering in college.  There is no laboratory requirement and students do not take a Regents exam for this course.

4310 Chemistry
Full Year + Lab
Grades 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicator: Successful completion of Living Environment, Earth Science, Algebra, and Geometry.

This course involves the fundamentals of matter and chemical energy.  Topics include atomic concepts, the periodic table, stoichiometry, chemical bonding, the physical behavior of matter, kinetics and equilibrium, organic chemistry, oxidation reduction, electrolytes, and nuclear chemistry.  This course culminates with a Regents examination and has a laboratory period that meets alternate days for the entire year. 

4320 Chemistry Honors
Full Year + Lab
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicator: Regents Exam score of 85 or above in either Living Environment or Earth Science and a regents exam score of 85 or above score in either Algebra 1 or Geometry.

This course involves the fundamentals of matter and chemical energy.  Topics include atomic concepts, the periodic table, stoichiometry, chemical bonding, the physical behavior of matter, kinetics and equilibrium, organic chemistry, oxidation reduction, electrolytes, and nuclear chemistry.  This course culminates with a Regents examination and has a laboratory period that meets alternate days for the entire year. Topics in Honors-designated courses will be examined in greater detail. Topics in Honors-designated courses will be examined in greater detail. 

4400 Physics
Full Year + Lab
Grades 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Successful completion of Algebra I Regents and either Earth Science or Chemistry.

This course presents a modern view of the principles and laws of the physical world.  It offers an experimental, as well as theoretical approach to the concepts of mechanics, energy, electricity, magnetism, waves and modern physics.  In the laboratory, students generate data, analyze it mathematically, relate it to the fundamental laws of matter, and then submit written reports.  This course culminates with a Regents examination and has a laboratory period that meets alternate days for the entire year.  It is recommended that students who wish to major in the sciences or engineering in college take this course.

4420 Physics Honors
Full Year + Lab
Grades 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Final average of 85 or above in Regents Chemistry or Earth Science and a regents exam score of 85 or above in Algebra I.

This course presents a modern view of the principles and laws of the physical world.  It offers an experimental, as well as theoretical approach to the concepts of mechanics, energy, electricity, magnetism, waves and modern physics.  In the laboratory, students generate data, analyze it mathematically, relate it to the fundamental laws of matter, and then submit written reports.  This course culminates with a Regents examination and has a laboratory period that meets alternate days for the entire year.  It is recommended that students who wish to major in the sciences or engineering in college take this course. Topics in Honors-designated courses will be examined in greater detail. Topics in Honors-designated courses will be examined in greater detail. 

4510 Advanced Placement Environmental Science
Full Year + Lab
Grade 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Successful completion of Living Environment and Earth Science.

The goal of the AP Environmental Science course is to provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them. This is a lab-based course featuring field research and data collection in The Fish Thicket Nature Preserve. There is a required summer assignment.  All students enrolled in this class are expected to take the College Board AP Exam.

4520 Advanced Placement Biology
Full Year + Lab
Grade 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Successful completion of Chemistry or Chemistry Honors or AP Chemistry.

This is a college level course in biology for advanced high school students.  Students gain knowledge of molecular, cellular, ecological, evolutionary and ethological biology through a combination of lecture and laboratory experiences.   This course has a laboratory period which meets alternate days for the entire year.  All students enrolled in this class are expected to take the College Board AP exam.

4530 Advanced Placement Chemistry
Full Year + Lab
Grades 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: A final average of 85 or above in Living Environment and Chemistry. Concurrent enrollment in Pre-Calculus suggested.

This is the equivalent of a first-year college chemistry course.  Topics include the structure of matter, kinetic theory of gases, chemical equilibrium, chemical kinetics, descriptive chemistry, and the basic concepts of thermodynamics.  Many college level laboratory assignments are included.  This course has a laboratory period which meets alternate days for the entire year.  There is a required summer assignment.  All students enrolled in this class are expected to take the College Board AP exam.

4540 Advanced Placement Physics 1
Full Year + Lab
Grades 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: A final average of 85 or above in Chemistry. Concurrent enrollment in Pre-calculus is strongly suggested.

This course covers Newtonian mechanics, including rotational dynamics and angular momentum, work, energy and power, and mechanical waves and sound.  It will also introduce electric circuits.  This course also culminates with a Regents Examination and has a laboratory period which meets alternate days for the entire year.  There is a required summer assignment.  All students enrolled in this class are expected to take the College Board AP exam.

4900 Astronomy
Full Year - Alt
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Interest in the study of celestial bodies.

This course covers the history of astronomy, instruments, coordinate systems, stars, planets and galaxies. Elementary Algebra is used.

4910 Environmental Science - Not Offered 2023/204
Full Year - Alt
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Interest in the study of the environment.

The primary goal of this course is to engender positive attitudes, values and behavior in students concerning the environment and our natural resources. It will enable them to become informed and concerned citizens who will weigh present actions in terms of future consequences.  Topics include population dynamics, land management, pollution, energy, governmental control and environmental careers.

4920 Mammalogy
Half Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Interest in the study of mammals.

This course is designed to give the student an introduction to the highest of the vertebrate animals, the mammal.  By studying specimens from around the world, the students will encounter types of mammals ranging from the egg laying monotremes to the biped primates.  In addition to evolution, structure, physiology and specific orders, observation of behavioral patterns and heredity traits will be made.

4921 Mammalogy
Full Year - Alt
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Interest in the study of mammals.

This course is designed to give the student an introduction to the highest of the vertebrate animals, the mammal.  By studying specimens from around the world, the students will encounter types of mammals ranging from the egg  laying monotremes to the biped primates.  In addition to evolution, structure, physiology and specific orders, observation of behavioral patterns and heredity traits will be made.

4930 Marine Science 1
Half Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Interest in the study of the ocean and ecosystems.

The Marine Science I course builds on the physical science and life science concepts learned in previous science courses and applies that knowledge to the exploration of the living and nonliving environments of our bays and oceans.  The first half of the course focuses on various aspects of oceanography: chemistry, plate tectonics, sediments, ocean and atmospheric circulation, waves, tides, and coastal processes.  The second half of the course focuses on marine biology:  plankton, algae, plants, animals, marine ecosystems, and ecology. Special attention will be given to the study of local marine life, beach and bay formations and other significant factors which will make our surrounding salt water environment so unique.  Classwork will be supplemented by laboratory exercises, guest speakers and a possible field trip.

4935 Marine Science 2
Half Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Marine Science I.

The Marine Science II course builds upon the topics introduced in Marine Science l with particular emphasis on the study of marine vertebrates and their interrelationships within the marine environment. Students will apply what they have learned about oceanography, marine ecology and the biology of simple marine organisms to the more complex vertebrates in the marine ecosystems. Ethical and social issues related to marine biology and the marine environment and will be addressed.  Classwork will be supplemented by laboratory exercises, guest speakers and a possible field trip.

4940 Phenomenal Physics
Full Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators:  Interest in physics behind scientific phenomena.

YouTube copyright, videos and other educational videos that capture scientific phenomena will be used to investigate the laws and principles of physics.  Students will be thrust into a world of exploration and problem solving, and most importantly of all, will design experiments that pique their curiosity and demonstrate their understanding.  Students will then create and record their own entertaining yet informational videos that unleash their creativity and originality.  Topics will include motion, forces, energy, waves, light and sound.

4950 Forensic Science Life
Half Year
Grades 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Successful completion of Living Environment.

This course will provide the opportunity to simulate students interests in science by allowing them to see through the eyes of forensic investigators by applying the concepts of the exciting worlds of biology, chemistry, and physics.  Students will gain an understanding in different areas of forensics science pertaining to life sciences, including collecting and preserving evidence, identifying and analyzing evidence such as fingerprints and DNA evidence.  Through hands on laboratory investigations, students will gain an insight into the field of forensic science and crime scene investigation.

4951 Forensic Science Life
Full Year - Alt
Grades 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators:  Successful completion of Living Environment.

4960 Forensic Science Physical
Half Year
Grades 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators:  Successful completion of Living Environment.

This course will provide the opportunity to simulate students interests in science by allowing them to see through the eyes of forensic investigators by applying the concepts of the exciting worlds of biology, chemistry, and physics.  Students will gain an understanding in different areas of forensics science pertaining to life sciences, including collecting and preserving evidence, identifying and analyzing evidence such as handwriting samples and ballistics.  Through hands on laboratory investigations, students will gain an insight into the field of forensic science and crime scene investigation.

4961 Forensic Science Physical Alt
Half Year - Alt
Grades 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators:  Successful completion of Living Environment.

This course will provide the opportunity to simulate students interests in science by allowing them to see through the eyes of forensic investigators by applying the concepts of the exciting worlds of biology, chemistry, and physics.  Students will gain an understanding in different areas of forensics science pertaining to life sciences, including collecting and preserving evidence, identifying and analyzing evidence such as handwriting samples and ballistics.  Through hands on laboratory investigations, students will gain an insight into the field of forensic science and crime scene investigation.

4970 Meteorology
Half Year
Grades 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators:  Successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in Earth Science.

This course will provide the students with an opportunity to gain a fundamental understanding of weather.  Dealing with weather and climate is an inevitable part of our lives because it often influences the decisions we make daily.  This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the processes that create weather and move systems across the surface of the earth.  Students will further their skills in science through the use of extensive laboratory work and techniques, outdoor activities and scientific research.  Students will be taught on how to understand daily forecasts and how to make their own weather predictions.

4971 Meteorology Alt
Full Year - Alt
Grades 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators:  Teacher recommendation or department approval.

This course will provide the students with an opportunity to gain a fundamental understanding of weather. Dealing with weather and climate is an inevitable part of our lives because it often influences the decisions we make daily. This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the processes that create weather and move systems across the surface of the earth. Students will further their skills in science through the use of extensive laboratory work and techniques, outdoor activities and scientific research. Students will be taught on how to understand daily forecasts and how to make their own weather predictions.

49000 ICT Astronomy
Half Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicator: Teacher recommendation or department approval.

This course covers history of astronomy, instruments, coordinate systems, stars, planets and galaxies. Elementary Algebra is used.

40002 Unified Science
Full Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicator:  None

The emphasis of this course will be on the physical sciences, such as Earth, chemistry, and physics. The discussions, labs, and activities are designed so that the student can explore and learn scientific concepts with a concentration on content vocabulary and science literacy.

49100 ICT Environ Sci
Half Year

Student Success Indicators: Teacher recommendation or department approval.

2000 Global History 1
Full Year
Grade 9

Student Success Indicators:  None

This course is the first part of a two year Global History program which is taught chronologically.  Topics include Introduction to Global History, the Ancient World including civilizations and religions 4000 BC to 500 AD, Expanding Zones of Exchange and Encounter 500-1200 AD, Global Interactions 1200-1650 AD, and the First Global Age 1450-1770 AD.  The curriculum in each unit focuses on basic themes and concepts such as nationalism, diversity, environment, imperialism, change, political and economic systems, geography, interdependence, justice, human rights and urbanization.

2010 Global History 1 Honors
Full Year
Grade 9

Student Success Indicators:  None.

This course focuses on the skills and reasoning, contextualization, comparison, causation, and continuity and change over time.  These are the skills necessary to research, writing, and debate.  The units of study start with ancient period and concludes with the modern period in World History.  The learning models is that of a disciplinary apprenticeship and students using the tools of the historian and geographer as sources, data, and analytical reading on center stage.  It prepares students for the rigorous, analytical skill set required for AP Human Geography and AP World History.  Students enrolled in this course will be well prepared to take Advanced Placement World History in grade 10.

Student Success Indicators:  Global 1.

This course is the second part of a two year Global History program which is taught chronologically.  Topics include an Age of Revolutions 1750-1914, A Half Century of Crisis and Achievements 1900-1945, The 20th Century Since 1945, and Global Connections and Interactions.  The curriculum in each unit focuses on basic themes and concepts such as nationalism, diversity, environment, imperialism, change, political and economic systems, geography, interdependence, justice, human rights and urbanization.  This course culminates with the Global History Regents Examination.

2030 Advanced Placement World History
Full Year
Grades 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Teacher or Director recommendation suggested. It is recommended, however not required, that Global History 1 Honors previously taken.

This course offers motivated students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the processes that, over time, have resulted in the blending of the world into a tightly integrated whole.  It presents an approach that allows students to be immersed in history and engaged in the steps a historian would take in analyzing historical events and evidence worldwide over a millennium.  It is important to realize that AP World History differs significantly from the usual high school course, it requires significant motivation and preparation to cover the range and depth of the topics as well as a greater time commitment to complete the assignments.  There is a required summer assignment.  All students enrolled in this class are expected to take the College Board AP exam and the Global History Regents Examination in June.

2120 US History and Government
Full Year
Grade 11

Student Success Indicators: None

The emphasis in this course is on the structure and function of the United States Constitution and the economic, social, and cultural institutions derived from our political experiences.  Providing background and knowledge of the American political system, students are prepared to become responsible and active citizens.  This course culminates with the United States History Regents Examination.

2130 Advanced Placement US History
Full Year
Grade 11

Student Success Indicators: Teacher or Director recommendation suggested. An 85 or above average in AP World History or  Global History 2 is recommended, though not required.  A summer assignment will be required.

This course presents a college-level chronological program in American History.  The study assignments consist of intensive reading, writing of research papers, analysis of documents and historical research.  There is a required summer assignment.  All students enrolled in this class are expected to take the College Board AP Exam and the United States History Regents Examination in June.

2210 Participation in Government
Half Year
Grade 12

Student Success Indicators: Seniors only.

This course meets the semester Government requirement for Senior Level Social Studies.  Students will study, analyze, monitor and discuss governmental issues and policies.  Three units of study will focus on criminal justice, human rights issues and local government.  Students will also be required to complete one participatory activity in civic responsibility.

2215 Participation in Government - Generation Citizen
Half Year
Grade 12

Student Success Indicators: Completion of Grade 11. Director or teacher recommendation suggested.

This course is an action civics course designed to help students gain the civic knowledge, skills and dispositions needed to make changes in the issues they care about.  It is project based learning and assessment that promotes student agency, voice and empowerment. Students will engage in public speaking events.  Students will participate in the NYC Generation Citizen Civics Day Competition as well as PM School's local Civics Day and the Long Island Youth Summit. Excellent attendance is of the utmost importance as the class is student driven and cooperative learning is essential.

2220 Advanced Placement European History & Government
Full Year
Grade 12

Student Success Indicators: Grade 12. Director or teacher recommendation suggested.

The events and movements in Europe from 1450 to the present are developed in this course through intellectual, economic, cultural, diplomatic, and political history.  The development of democracy, the rise of absolutism, the growth of communist governments, and the nature of totalitarianism are analyzed.  Students express their historical understanding in writing. This course culminates in the Advanced Placement European History examination. There is a required summer assignment.  All students enrolled in this class are expected to take the College Board AP exam. Students may receive credit for Government Economics by taking this course.

2230 Principles of Economics
Half Year
Grade 12

Student Success Indicators: Seniors Only.

This course meets the semester Economics requirement for Senior Level Social Studies.  This course provides students with the economic knowledge and skills that will enable them to function as economically literate citizens.  Students will gain an understanding of economic concepts such as scarcity, supply and demand, inflation, taxation, distribution of income, economic growth and interdependence.  Topics include labor in the economy, measuring the economy and international trade.

2240 Advanced Placement Microeconomics
Full Year
Grade 12

Student Success Indicators: Seniors only. Director or teacher recommendation suggested.

This course meets the Government and Economics requirement for senior Social Studies.  The purpose of this course is to give students a thorough understanding of the principles of micro, macroeconomics.  This course places particular emphasis on the study of national income and price determination, and also develops students' familiarity with economic performance measures, economic growth and international economics.  This course will also give students a thorough understanding of principles which apply to functions of individual decision makers, both consumers and producers, within the larger economic system.  An emphasis will be on the nature of markets and functions of product markets, including a study of factor markets and the role of government in promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy.  All students enrolled in this class are expected to take the College Board AP exam.

2250 Advanced Placement Government Politics
Full Year
Grade 12

Student Success Indicators: Seniors only. Director or Teacher recommendation suggested.

This course meets the Government and Economics requirement for senior Social Studies.  AP Government Economics prepares students for the AP United States Government examination and to participate in the We the People competition on the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights.  Students will analyze the development of political parties, the role of the media in campaigns and elections, the protections and responsibilities of the Bill of Rights, the political philosophies of Aristotle, John Locke, James Madison, and the roles of a citizen in a democracy.  The government and the economy will also be an emphasis of study.  There is a required summer assignment.  All students enrolled in this class are expected to take the College Board AP exam. 

2310 Advanced Placement Seminar
Full Year
Grades 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Director or teacher recommendation suggested. This course is open for students in Grades 10-12. Previous AP courses are not a pre-requisite. 

This is the foundational course of the two year AP Capstone Program.  This is a rigorous course that will provide students with the opportunities to think critically and creatively, research, explore, pose solutions, develop arguments, collaborate and communicate through various media.  Students read articles, research studies, foundational and philosophical texts.  Also, listen to and view speeches, broadcasts, personal accounts, and experience artistic, literary works to gain an understanding of issues.  There is a team project and presentation as well as a research based essay and presentation.   All students enrolled in this class are expected to take the College Board AP Exam.  

2320 Advanced Placement Research
Full Year
Grade 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Successful completion of AP Seminar. Director or teacher recommendation suggested.

AP Research allows students to deeply explore a scientific academic topic, problem, or issue of individual interest. Through this exploration, students design, plan and conduct a year-long science research based investigation to address a research question.  In the AP Research course, students further their skills acquired in the AP Seminar course by understanding research methodology, employing ethical research practices, accessing, analyzing and synthesizing information as they address a research question.  Students explore their skill development, document their processes and curate the artifacts of the development of their scholarly work in a portfolio. The course culminates in an academic paper of 4000 to 5000 words, accompanied by a performance or exhibition of product where applicable, and a presentation with an oral defense.  There is a required summer assignment.  All students enrolled in this class are expected to take the College Board AP Exam.

2380 Advanced Placement Psychology
Full Year
Grade 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Grades 11-12 Only.  Grade 12 will be given priority. Director or teacher recommendation suggested. A Social Studies average of 90 or better is recommended, however not required.

The AP Psychology course is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals.  Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles and phenomena associated with each of the major sub fields within Psychology.  They also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice.  Some of the topics studied are sensation and perception, states of consciousness, cognition, and the biological basis of behavior, personality and abnormal psychology.  There is a required summer assignment.  All students enrolled in this class are expected to take the College Board AP exam.

2390 Advanced Placement Human Geography
Full Year
Grades 10-12

Student Success Indicators: Director or teacher recommendation suggested.

The purpose of the AP Human Geography course is to introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of the Earth.  Students will engage in the skills of:  interpreting maps, explaining the implications of networks among phenomena in places, evaluate the regionalization process, analyze changing interconnections among places.  The course leads to a greater global understanding of where we live and why we live there.  All students enrolled in this class are expected to take the College Board AP exam.

2910 Sports in American History
Half Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: None

This course is open to students in grades 9-12.  In this course students will examine how sports have been influence by the historical circumstances in United States History.  Students will look at the evolution of a team and individual sports in American from the Colonial Era through today's most popular sports. Students will examine how significant events in American history, such as World War II, the Cold War, and the attacks of September 11th, impacted athletics in the United States. There will be an emphasis on helping students gain a better understanding of the inner relationships that sport has on social, economic, cultural, and political forces. Students will examine the historical context as well as the significance of gender, race, ethnicity and social class through readings, primary sources, audio and visual materials as well as class discussions.

2920 Celebrating the American Story
Half Year
Grades 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: None

This course is designed to have students gain a deep understanding of all peoples who contribute to the fabric of American Society.  Students can expect to engage in collaborative work and deep discussions about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity as it pertains to the American Story. This is an active-learning, project-based course. 

2955 Psychology
Half Year
Grades 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: None

This course is designed to introduce students to the field of Psychology.  Students will gain insights into such topics as behavioral issues, mental illness and research-therapies.  Collaborative activities and films are incorporated as instructional tools throughout the course.
https://youtu.be/NP9FVXL3tSY

2960 Child Psychology
Half Year
Grades 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: None

Focusing on development, this course begins with conception and ends at age six.  The course concentrates on the emotional, social and intellectual development of the child.    Students will be required to participate in the Baby Think It Over project.  An alternative project will be arranged for those unable to complete the Babies Reality project.
https://youtu.be/NP9FVXL3tSY

2980 Law in Action
Full Year
Grades 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Course is strongly suggested for students interested in CTE Law Enforcement

This course provides practical information and problem solving opportunities regarding the law.  Students develop both knowledge of the law and skills necessary for survival in our law based society.  Students engage in active learning experiences such as mock trials, moot courts, role play, case studies, simulations and small group exercises.  Students explore the definition of law, citizen rights and responsibilities under the law, learn methods of dispute resolution, as well as identify and analyze public issues.  Exploration of legal careers will be a theme throughout the course.

2990 Criminal Justice
Full Year
Grade 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: None

The course covers the entire criminal justice system from how laws are made through public policy to the effects of economics on crime and the penal system.  The principles of government are discussed.  Types of crimes, criminal procedure from arrest to appeals, prosecutions against corporations, sensational and controversial topics and Supreme Court cases are among the topics covered.  Crimes from the extreme violent to the corporate are discussed.  Topics such as legislative reform, the cost of the war on drugs, DWI penalties, hate crimes, insurance fraud and the death penalty are analyzed.  The economic factors which surround rehabilitation versus incarceration are debated.  The course involves current events and court cases as well as a trip to the Suffolk County jail. 

8010 Production Systems
Half Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: None

This course deals with how products are manufactured.  Students will research project ideas, design and produce a product using various tools, machines, materials and processes used in the manufacturing industry.  At the conclusion of the course, each student will keep the product produced in class.

8015 Materials Processing
Half Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: None

This course provides students with a broad view of the way materials are transformed into useful products.  The similarities and differences will be discussed for each material used.  At the conclusion of the course, each student will keep the product produced in class.

8020 Design and Drawing for Production
Full Year
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators:  None

Design and Drawing for Production encourage visual problem-solving using a common graphic language to describe forms in the human-made environment. To enable the student to analyze, creatively design, and critically evaluate these forms, DDP requires researching historical precedents, cultural references, environmental impact, and future vision. The syllabus emphasizes critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and the decision-making processes by requiring the student to examine past solutions, learn technical drawing processes, experience design techniques, and become critically active in evaluating both personal work and work by others. The course may be used to fulfill one credit towards your Art / Music requirement for graduation. 

8040 Electrical Technology
Full Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators:  None

This course will provide students with opportunities to develop problem solving skills through creative thinking, decision making and team problem solving experiences.  Students will develop an understanding of the design process used in industry and use those skills to solve engineering problems similar to those in the real world.  Products fabricated in this class require research, extensive testing and modifications.  This course may be used as half a credit required in the area of Physical Setting Science to meet graduation requirements.

8060 Wood Technology I
Full Year
Grades 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Production Systems or Materials Processing. 

This course provides detailed instruction in furniture making.  Using advanced methods of wood joinery, students will design, estimate, plan and finish a piece of furniture.  Advanced machine use and fabrication tricks of the trade will be covered.  Safety in the shop environment is taught and reinforced in detail and practiced by students on a daily basis.

8065 Wood Technology II
Full Year
Grades 11, 12

Student Success Indicators:  Wood Technology I.

This course provides the next level of wood technology instruction leading to furniture making.  Using advanced methods of wood joinery, students will design, estimate, plan and finish a piece of furniture and build on their Wood Technology experiences.  Advanced machine use and fabrication tricks of the trade will be covered.  Safety in the shop environment is covered in detail and practiced by students on a daily basis.

8071 Drone Technologies
Half Year Alternate Day

Student Success Indicators:  None

Students interested in pursuing a career in piloting unmanned aircrafts are encouraged to register for this course. This course will present information on the rules and regulations of piloting unmanned aircrafts for commercial and recreation operations. Students will practice piloting drones virtually and in person following all federal safety regulations. 

8081 Robotics I
Full Year Alt
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators:  None

Robotics I is a fun, engaging, challenging, hands on project oriented course that allows students to be creative, focused and solution oriented as they build a robot.  Students will learn the basics of robotics engineering, from design all the way up to a semester ending classroom competition between robots.  Students will be introduced to the different components of robotics that include Materials, Drivetrains, Super Structures, Electronics, Pneumatics, Control Systems and Computer Aided Design.

8091 Robotics II
Full Year Alt
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Robotics I

In Robotics II, students will use their previous knowledge from Robotics I to expand their understanding of how the many components of a FIRST robot functions.  Gaining a better understanding of how each individual part comes together to form a complex system will lead to assisting in the design and construction process of the FIRST competition robot.  Students will develop STEM skills to help create a robot that will complete a task that will be announced in January of each year.

8110 Technical Drawing I
Half Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators:  None

This course is an introduction to the popular AutoCAD Drafting Program used in industry.  AutoCAD software is used by architects, land surveyors, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers and various technical industries and trades.  Students will learn the basics of AutoCAD 2015 and will render mechanical drawings that get progressively more complex.

8111 Technical Drawing I Alt
Full Year Alt
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators:  None

This course is an introduction to the popular AutoCAD Drafting Program used in industry.  AutoCAD software is used by architects, land surveyors, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers and various technical industries and trades.  Students will learn the basics of AutoCAD 2015 and will render mechanical drawings that get progressively more complex.

8120 Technical Drawing II
Half Year
Grades 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Technical Drawing I

This course expands on the skills developed in Technical Drawing I.  Students will begin to create objects that can be printed using the MakerBot Replicator Desktop 3D Printer.  Also, students will learn advanced AutoCAD 2015 commands and drawing techniques used in industry, including three dimensional views, isometric views and cross sectional views.  The skills mastered in this course are highly marketable in the engineering, fabrication and manufacturing industries here on Long Island.

8130 Technical Drawing 3D
Half Year
Grades 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators:  Technical Drawing II

This course expands on the technical drawing skills learned in Technical Drawing I and II.  Using the popular 3D Modeling Software SolidWorks, students will learn advanced 3D modeling and imaging skills used by engineering firms in industry.  Drafting areas covered include creating 3D drawings using advanced 3D features, rendering 3D drawings, editing and visualizing 3D solids and exploring 3D mesh modeling.  Students will use their new skills to solve problems by designing prototypes, printing 3D models and testing their designs for accuracy.

8150 Architectural Technology 1
Full Year
Grades 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: None

This course is designed to introduce students who are interested in learning the various skills used in the field of Architecture.  Students will explore different architectural styles, local residential home design and construction, create various floor plan designs and explore site development and civil engineering concepts. Students wishing to consider a career in the Architectural Drafting and or Design Industry will benefit greatly from this curriculum.

8160 Architectural Technology 2
Full Year
Grades 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators:  Architectural Technology 1.

This course provides the advanced student with an opportunity to express creativity in the application of all the fundamental principles, concepts and skills the student learned, through a major project.  Students will design and construct a scale model of the home or building they design.

70005 Exploring World Cultures Through Visual Arts
Full Year Alt
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: None

This course will provide a varied studio art experience for students in need of an art credit for graduation who do not plan on continuing with advanced art electives.  This class will introduce students to a wide variety of materials and techniques.  This course will tie in with subjects being covered in History and Social Studies classes

7100 Studio in Art
Full Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: None

This course is recommended to all students who are considering art as a major sequence and is a prerequisite for advanced art electives. Studio in Art is centered on the development of an understanding of the Elements and Principles of Design and an understanding of color theory. Fundamental skills in drawing, painting and sculpture will be emphasized using a broad range of two dimensional and three-dimensional media.  Students will also explore the history and tradition of drawing, painting and sculpture.
https://youtu.be/gOwnW_fFh5c

7120 Draw & Paint
Full Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Studio in Art

Students in this advanced course will explore in depth projects of representation and abstraction on a flat surface using acrylic paint, watercolor and various drawing media, as well as observational drawing of the human figure.  Creative insight and technical proficiency are stressed.  Students are taught the history and tradition of painting and are expected to experiment with a variety of painting styles and techniques.
https://youtu.be/gOwnW_fFh5c

7130 Advanced Draw & Paint
Full Year
Grades 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Drawing and Painting

The drawing section of this class continues with the exploration of a variety of techniques using pencil, ink, charcoal and pastels. Students will continue to develop higher level skills drawing a wide variety of subject matter while using more complex color schemes and compositions. The painting section is designed to help students develop higher level painting skills and the ability to observe and have an awareness and appreciation of art, past and present.  Instruction in this class will continue the study of color theory, mixing and applying paint to canvas to achieve a variety of effects, composition, design elements and principles, and various painting movements.  The principal elements of two-dimensional design will be covered in greater depth.  Students will continue to analyze and critique artworks to gain a deeper understanding of the cultural contributions of visual art in the context of history.
https://youtu.be/gOwnW_fFh5c

7140 Portfolio Development: Drawing and Painting
Full Year
Grades 11, 12

Prerequisite: Advanced Drawing & Paint.

This course enables students intending to further their art studies beyond high school to develop a portfolio or body of work for admission to college with an emphasis on drawing and painting from direct observation.  Students will be able to work on general portfolio pieces, as well as to concentrate on specific areas of interest, such as drawing, painting and printmaking.  Students will also continue the study of observational drawing of the human figure. This class is for the student who is interested in AP Studio Art and Drawing, but needs an extra year of preparation before they take the AP exam. 
https://youtu.be/gOwnW_fFh5c

7150 Advanced Placement Studio Art Drawing
Full Year
Grade 11, 12

Prerequisite: Advanced Drawing and Painting and/or Portfolio Development: Drawing and Painting.

This course enables highly motivated students to experience college level work in Studio Art while in high school. Students will submit for evaluation to the Advanced Placement Board a portfolio that demonstrates quality, concentration and breadth.  This course, like all advanced placement courses, involves significantly more time commitment than most high school courses and is therefore intended for students seriously committed to the study of Art.  Many colleges will award credit to students who achieve excellent scores based on portfolio evaluation.  All students enrolled in this class are expected to take the College Board AP Exam.
https://youtu.be/gOwnW_fFh5c

7200 Media Arts
Full Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: None.

This course is designed to fulfill one half of the art graduation requirement and is designed to be combined with Media Arts II.  Media Arts I is a project oriented editing and design course that focuses on artistic expression and its relationship to digital technology. Using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, students will learn to create digital images. This course trains students to understand powerful Photoshop, Illustrator toolsets and workspace and enables students to actualize their ideas by helping them to develop an efficient production process, while at the same time incorporating the Elements and Principles of design to help develop a successful artwork. Emphasis on content, composition and digital manipulation of images is applied through the creation of various projects. It is highly recommended students purchase a 16 32gb flash drive or SD card to save their work.
https://youtu.be/gOwnW_fFh5c

7210 Advanced Media Arts
Full Year
Grades 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:  Media Arts.

Building on the skills learned in Media Arts, students will utilize the computer as a creative tool to create projects focusing on page layout, package design, corporate branding, illustration, digital painting, typography design and web page design. Students will be using the latest professional software applications found in Adobe Creative Suite. This course will enable students to develop a digital portfolio to be used as part of the AP Studio 2D course or for college applications. It is highly recommended students purchase a 16 or 32gb flash drive or SD card to save their work. 
https://youtu.be/gOwnW_fFh5c

7220 Film Studies
Half Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators:  None.

In this class students will focus on the history of film, understand film theories and concepts, view and discuss a large variety of important films, examine different genres of film and use criticism to discuss what is viewed. The technical emphasis will be to examine the formal elements of film such as journey of the hero, transitions, camera shot and angle, as they relate to the development of story, plot and tone of film. The goal will be to establish a formal vocabulary regarding film making in order to understand the role of film in society and our culture. This course will allow students to view and critically analyze the films they review.
https://youtu.be/gOwnW_fFh5c

7230 Digital Video
Full Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: None.

This course gives students an opportunity to experience the field of directing and editing video production. Students will learn to enhance their techniques of video editing, directing short studio and field productions.  Emphasis will be placed on preproduction, production and post production activities.  Students take on the roles of producers, reporters, camera operators to produce short films and documentaries.  It is highly recommended students purchase a 16 32gb flash drive or SD card to save their work.
https://youtu.be/gOwnW_fFh5c

7235 Advanced Digital Video
Full Year
Grades 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:  Digital Video.

This course will be a continuation of concepts learned in Digital Video, including video editing, special effects, operation of cameras and sound recording equipment. Composition, lighting, staging and directing, on camera announcing, script writing, and interviewing will also be emphasized in this course. Students will participate in the entire process of conceptualizing, innovating and producing their own films. Students will also collaborate with one another on various production projects and reflect on how to create their own style of film. It is highly recommended students purchase a 16 or 32gb flash drive or SD card to save their work. 
https://youtu.be/gOwnW_fFh5c

7250 Advanced Placement Studio 2D
Full Year
Grades 11, 12

Prerequisite: Advanced Photography and/or Portfolio Development: Studio 2D.

This course enables highly motivated students to experience college level work in Studio Art while in high school. It is highly recommended students purchase a 16 32gb flash drive or SD card to save their work.  Students will submit for evaluation to the Advanced Placement Board a portfolio that demonstrates quality, concentration and breadth. This course, like all advanced placement courses, involves significantly more time commitment than most high school courses, and is therefore, intended for students seriously committed to the study of Art.  Many colleges will award credit to students who achieve excellent scores based on portfolio evaluation.  No written examination is required.  Students may enroll in only one AP Studio class per year.  Any students planning on completing a photography portfolio must enroll in this course.  There is a required summer assignment.  All students enrolled in this class are expected to take the College Board AP Exam.
https://youtu.be/gOwnW_fFh5c

7330 Photography
Full Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators:  None.

This is an introductory course for digital media and traditional darkroom photography. Students will learn the most up-to-date photographic and digital techniques. Digital cameras, lighting equipment, computers, photographic editing software, and professional quality printers will be used to create *high quality* images. *Emphasis is placed on* understanding manual settings in DSLR, editing images in the digital darkroom and printing high-resolution photographic images. Students will also be introduced to the basics of Black and White Photography. *Emphasis will be on* practical applications in the use of a manual 35mm camera, manual 120mm, basic lens, shutter speed, film processing, and enlarging prints in the traditional darkroom. Students will gain experience in the understanding of how photography works through lectures, demonstrations and hands-on applications. The works of significant photographers will be examined. *The basic elements of good composition, lighting, proper exposure and print finishing techniques will also be covered.* Students must purchase an SD card and it is highly recommended students purchase their own 35mm film, 120mm film, and photography paper.
https://youtu.be/gOwnW_fFh5c

7340 Advanced Photography
Full Year
Grades 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:  Photography

This course continues to explore photography as an art medium. The assignments addressed in this class will be similar to those professional photographers would create. Assignments may include portraits, landscapes, still lives, magazine editorials, and creative manipulation and enhancement in Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop. Students will be introduced to various terms and theories used in art, including elements and principles of design, artistic movements and their artists. Students will maintain a portfolio throughout the year. It is highly recommended students purchase a 16-32gb flash drive or SD card to save their work.
https://youtu.be/gOwnW_fFh5c

7410 Jewelry
Half Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: None

In this hands on class, students will learn and practice a range of beading, jewelry making and embellishment techniques, including wire work, stringing, weaving, knotting, gluing and hand sewing.  The course will focus on color, balance, arrangements and intuitive design, creating a collection of jewelry and other crafts that bring your treasures to life.  The projects the students create will reflect each student in personal sense of style and other favorite elements as well as the fundamentals of Art and the Elements and Principles of design.
https://youtu.be/gOwnW_fFh5c

7411 Jewelry Alt
Full Year Alt
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators:  None

In this hands on class, students will learn and practice a range of beading, jewelry making and embellishment techniques, including wirework, stringing, weaving, knotting, gluing and hand sewing.  The course will focus on color, balance, arrangements and intuitive design, creating a collection of jewelry and other crafts that bring your treasures to life.  The projects the students create will reflect each student in personal sense of style and other favorite elements as well as the fundamentals of Art and the Elements and Principles of design.
https://youtu.be/gOwnW_fFh5c

7415/7416 Advance Jewelry Making
Half Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Jewelry 

In this advanced course students will be introduced to more complex techniques such as soldering, wax carving, metal working and engraving. This is a higher level course that will take the jewelry students one step further into the world of jewelry. Students will be given assignments where they will be experimenting with new materials such as: Metal- including cutting, manipulating and buffing, stone setting which introduces welding, prong setting and stone cutting, and stamping into leather and metal using tools such as hammers and metal stampers along with the use of engraving tools.  

7420 Sculpture & Ceramics
Full Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: None

This course introduces sculpture concepts and techniques using a variety of materials including paper, ply board, plaster, wood, wire, paper mache and clay.  Techniques will include modeling, carving, assemblage, casting, paper folding, coil building and slab building.  All clay projects will be fired and glazed.  Personal style and creative problem solving will also be emphasized. Students will also learn techniques for creating pottery on the pottery wheel.  Students will also be introduced to the history of sculpture and the artists associated with benchmark works.
https://youtu.be/gOwnW_fFh5c

7430 Advanced Sculpture & Ceramics
Full Year
Grades 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Advanced Sculpture and Ceramics.

This course is designed to further develop students ability to solve problems in three dimensions.  Students will create higher level works of art using a variety of processes including assemblage, carving, casting and relief sculpture.  Hand building, wheel throwing, glazing and continued exploration of advanced ceramic techniques will be emphasized. Students will continue to analyze and critique artworks to gain a deeper understanding of the cultural contributions of visual art in the context of history. Students will develop a series of work that can be used as part of the AP 3D portfolio or for college entrance applications.

7450 Advanced Placement Studio 3D
Full Year
Grades 11, 12

Prerequisite:  Advanced Sculpture and Ceramics.

This course enables highly motivated students to experience college level work in Studio Art while in high school. Students will submit for evaluation to the Advanced Placement Board a portfolio that demonstrates quality, concentration and breadth.  This course, like all advanced placement courses, involves significantly more time commitment than most high school courses and is therefore intended for students seriously committed to the study of Art.  Many colleges will award credit to students who achieve excellent scores based on portfolio evaluation.  No written examination is required.  Students may enroll in only one AP Studio class per year.  There is a required summer assignment.  All students enrolled in this class are expected to take the College Board AP Exam.
https://youtu.be/gOwnW_fFh5c

7800 Festival Chorus
Full Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: This ensemble is open to students with who have performed in chorus at the middle school level, by audition or teacher recommendation

This chorus will present three annual night time concerts.  A variety of musical genres will be rehearsed and performed with emphasis on breathing, diction, musicianship and interpretation.  Objectives include development of poise, self confidence, expression and quality vocal performance.  Students may participate in various State and local music festivals including the NYSSMA Solo Festival and All County ensembles. Participation in all performances is a requirement of the course.  All students will also participate in small group instructional lessons.  These lessons are designed to work with students on individual instrument and voice parts so that instruction and assessment can take place, as it is not possible in a large ensemble setting.  These lessons will take place approximately once per week during the school day on a rotating period basis, in which they will be excused from the period they will be missing.

7805 Treble Choir
Full Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: This ensemble is a treble based choir, open to students with soprano and alto ranged voicings.  This is choral group open to students with outstanding ability and have performance experience in a vocal performing group. Placement is based on audition and, or teacher recommendation. 

This chorus will present three annual night time concerts. A variety of musical genres will be rehearsed and performed with emphasis on breathing, diction, musicianship and interpretation. Objectives include development of poise, self-confidence, expression and quality vocal performance. Students may participate in various State and local music festivals including the NYSSMA Solo Festival and All County ensembles. Participation in all performances is a requirement of the course.  All students will also participate in small group instructional lessons.  These lessons are designed to work with students on individual instrument and voice parts so that instruction and assessment can take place, as it is not possible in a large ensemble setting.  These lessons will take place approximately once per week during the school day on a rotating period basis, in which they will be excused from the period they will be missing.

7810 Choral Ensemble
Full Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: This ensemble is open to students with outstanding ability and have performance experience in a vocal performing group. Placement is based on audition and, or teacher recommendation.

This chorus will present three annual night time concerts. Students will perform choral literature that is rated most difficult in the NYSSMA manual. A variety of musical genres will be rehearsed and performed. Objectives include development of poise, self-confidence, expression and quality vocal performance.  Students may participate in various State and local music festivals including the NYSSMA Solo Festival and All County ensembles. Participation in all performances is a requirement of the course. All students will also participate in small group instructional lessons. These lessons are designed to work with students on individual instrument and voice parts so that instruction and assessment can take place, as it is not possible in a large ensemble setting. These lessons will take place approximately once per week during the school day on a rotating period basis, in which they will be excused from the period they will be missing.

7820 Concert Band
Full Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: TThis ensemble is open to students with who have performed in band at the middle school level. Placement is based on audition and, or teacher recommendation. 

This band will present three annual night time concerts.  Students are exposed to a variety of musical styles, rehearsal and performance techniques.  Students may participate in various State and local music festivals including the NYSSMA Solo Festival and All County ensembles.  Participation in all performances is a requirement of the course.  All students will participate in small group instructional lessons.  These lessons are designed to work with students on individual instrument and voice parts so that instruction and assessment can take place, as it is not possible in a large ensemble setting.  These lessons will take place approximately once per week during the school day on a rotating period basis, in which they will be excused from the period they will be missing.

7825 Symphonic Band
Full Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: This ensemble is open to students with outstanding performing abilities on brass, woodwind or percussion instruments, and have experience in a band setting.  Placement is based on audition or teacher recommendation. 

This band will present three annual night time concerts.  Students are exposed to a variety of musical styles, rehearsal and performance techniques.  Students may participate in various State and local music festivals including the NYSSMA Solo Festival and All County ensembles.  Participation in all performances is a requirement of the course.  All students will participate in small group instructional lessons.  These lessons are designed to work with students on individual instrument and voice parts so that instruction and assessment can take place, as it is not possible in a large ensemble setting.  These lessons will take place approximately once per week during the school day on a rotating period basis, in which they will be excused from the period they will be missing.

7830 Wind Ensemble
Full Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: This ensemble is open to students with outstanding performing abilities on brass, woodwind or percussion instruments, and have experience in a band setting.  Placement is based on audition and,or teacher recommendation. 

This band will present three annual night time concerts.  Students are exposed to a variety of musical styles, rehearsal and performance techniques.  Students may participate in various State and local music festivals including the NYSSMA Solo Festival and All County ensembles.  Participation in all performances is a requirement of the course.  All students will participate in small group instructional lessons.  These lessons are designed to work with students on individual instrument and voice parts so that instruction and assessment can take place, as it is not possible in a large ensemble setting.  These lessons will take place approximately once per week during the school day on a rotating period basis, in which they will be excused from the period they will be missing.

7840 Concert Orchestra
Full Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: This ensemble is open to students with who have performed in orchestra at the middle school level, by audition or teacher recommendation.  Students must have performance cap abilities on the violin, viola, cello or string bass.

This orchestra will present three annual night time concerts.  Students are exposed to a variety of musical styles, rehearsal and performance techniques.  Students may participate in various State and local music festivals including the NYSSMA Solo Festival and All County ensembles.  Participation in all performances is a requirement of the course.  All students will also participate in small group instructional lessons.  These lessons are designed to work with students on individual instrument and voice parts so that instruction and assessment can take place, as it is not possible in a large ensemble setting.  These lessons will take place approximately once per week during the school day on a rotating period basis, in which they will be excused from the period they will be missing.

7850 String Ensemble
Full Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: This ensemble is open to students with outstanding ability in violin, viola, cello or string bass, and have experience in a string ensemble.  Placement is based on audition and, or teacher recommendation.

This orchestra will present three annual night time concerts.  Students will perform orchestral literature that is rated most difficult in the NYSSMA manual.  Students are exposed to a variety of musical styles, rehearsal and performance techniques.  Students may participate in various State and local music festivals including the NYSSMA Solo Festival and All County ensembles.  Participation in all performances is a requirement of the course.  All students will also participate in small group instructional lessons.  These lessons are designed to work with students on individual instrument and voice parts so that instruction and assessment can take place, as it is not possible in a large ensemble setting.  These lessons will take place approximately once per week during the school day on a rotating period basis, in which they will be excused from the period they will be missing.

7900 Class Piano I
Half Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: None

This course is designed for students with little or no piano experience.  It allows the opportunity for students to learn the basic keyboard skills needed to be able to play the piano.  It also provides the student with some basic music theory knowledge such as reading pitch notation in treble and bass clef, rhythm notation, chord creation and time signatures.  Standard piano literature will also be covered.

7901 Class Piano I Alt
Full Year Alt
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: None

This course is designed for students with little or no piano experience.  It allows the opportunity for students to learn the basic keyboard skills needed to be able to play the piano.  It also provides the student with some basic music theory knowledge such as reading pitch notation in treble and bass clef, rhythm notation, chord creation and time signatures.  Standard piano literature will also be covered.

7902 Class Piano II
Half Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Piano I or Teacher Recommendation.

This course is designed for the student who is past the beginning piano stage and can read music and play with both hands at approximately a third year private piano student level. Additional music theory is taught along with the piano music including some basic techniques for music composition.  This course is open, but not limited, to the student who has successfully completed Class Piano I.

7920 History of American Music
Full Year Alt
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: None.

This course is the study of American music.  The study will begin with the external influences leading to the birth of the uniquely American musical styles including Ragtime, Jazz, Blues, Rock, Broadway, American Classical and R&B.  Students will learn about the leading artists, styles, how they were influenced, instrumentation, effect of technology and orchestration.

Student Success Indicators: None 

Songwriting and Digital Music provide students with a solid foundation in the art and craft of songwriting. Students will learn the basic elements of songwriting, which include, lyrics, rhythm, melody, harmony, and song structure. In addition, students will be taught the basics of Music Theory, which will assist them in creating their songs.

7930 Music Theory I
Full Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Music performance ability or teacher recommendation

This course builds a background in the fundamentals of music theory and provides a solid foundation for the study of harmony.  Students will learn how music is constructed through studying the following topics: key signatures, major and minor scales, intervals, chords and rhythm.  Instruction will include ear training, sight singing, harmonic analysis, part writing and fundamental piano technique.  Computers and the electronic music lab will be utilized in this course.

7940 Beacon Music Theory II
Full Year
Grades 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Teacher recommendation.
Not Offered 2022

An Advanced course for serious Music student musicians. This course is a continuation of Music Theory 1 that will study: advanced harmony, sight-singing, dictation harmonic analysis and advanced piano technique.   There is a required summer assignment.  Those students may choose to take the College board AP Music exam.  Students may choose to register with Suffolk County Community College to take this course through the Beacon Program.  Please refer to page 8 BEACON information.

5020 French 2
Full Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Successful completion of French 1B.

In this course, the student continues to develop listening, speaking, reading, writing of the French language while also learning about the Francophone world.  Structural patterns of the French language become more sophisticated at an intermediate level.  Focus is on using communicative proficiency and fluency in real life situations.

5030 French 3
Full Year
Grades 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Successful completion of French 2

In this third level, students continue to develop and improve their language skills.  Particular emphasis is given to the mastery of the basic structural patterns, vocabulary building and the application to speaking and writing.  Students will work with extensive reading comprehension passages, dialogue and paragraph construction relating to real life situations.  The course culminates with the FLACS B Local Assessment, which leads to an Advanced Regents Diploma.

5040 European French
Full Year
Grades 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Successful completion of French 3 or Global French and teacher recommendation.

In this upper-level (Checkpoint C) course, students will continue to expand their communicative ability in French in a European context. An emphasis will be placed on the history, geography, culture, literature, and linguistic features of the Francophone countries in Europe (France, Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Monaco). This course will run during school years beginning in September of odd years (alternating with the Global French course during the opposite school years). Successful completion of this course (with a final average of 85 or higher) may satisfy one of the requirements of the New York State Seal of Biliteracy.

5050 Global French
Full Year
Grades 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Successful completion of French 3 or European French and teacher recommendation.

In this upper-level (Checkpoint C) course, students will continue to expand their communicative ability in French in a global context. An emphasis will be placed on the history, geography, culture, literature, and linguistic features of the Francophone countries around the globe, except Europe. Regions to be studied include North America, the Caribbean, the Indian Ocean, Oceania, Africa, and Asia. This course will run during school years beginning in September of even years (alternating with the European French course during the opposite school years). Successful completion of this course (with a final average of 85 or higher) may satisfy one of the requirements of the New York State Seal of Biliteracy.

5109 Spanish 9 Cultural Awareness
Full Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Teacher recommendation.

This course is an introduction to the Spanish language and to the global cultures of the people who speak it.  Students develop basic skills in speaking and listening skills as well as the cultures of various Spanish-speaking countries. This class would satisfy the New York State language requirement of one credit for graduation.  Students enrolled in this class would not continue in a language sequence.

5110 Spanish 1
Full Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: None

This course is an introduction to the Spanish language and to the global cultures of the people who speak it.  Students develop basic skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing.  In this first year, emphasis is placed on developing accurate pronunciation, acquiring basic vocabulary, structural patterns and verbal communication related to real life situations. The course culminates with the Local FLACS A assessment.

5120 Spanish 2
Full Year
Grades 9, 10, 11

Student Success Indicators: Successful completion of Spanish 1.

Students continue to develop the four skill areas: listening, speaking, reading, and writing of the Spanish language.  Basic structural patterns become more sophisticated at an intermediate level.  Focus is on using communicative proficiency and fluency in real life situations.

5125 Home Language Arts A Spanish
Full Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

For students enrolled in the bilingual program

5130 Spanish 3R
Full Year
Grades 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Successful completion of Spanish 2.

In this third level, students continue to develop and improve their language skills.  Particular emphasis is given to the mastery of the basic structural patterns, vocabulary building and its application to speaking and writing.  Students will work with extensive reading comprehension passages, dialogue and paragraph construction relating to real life situations. The course culminates with the FLACS B Local Assessment, which leads to an Advanced Regents Diploma.

5135 Home Language Arts B Spanish
Full Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

For students enrolled in the bilingual program.

5140 Spanish 4
Full Year
Grades 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Successful completion of Spanish 3 and teacher recommendation.

This course develops skills that focus on meaningful communication.  Students will explore the more complex points of expression within the Spanish language.  They will gain greater ability to, 1. Engage in conversations on a wide variety of relevant topics, 2. Understand essential modalities of spoken Spanish delivered at moderate speed, 3. Comprehend some literature and some general reader nontechnical prose, 4. Write coherent paragraphs in the form of summaries and descriptions, 5. Handle routine social situations in a culturally correct manner.

5145 Beacon Advanced Spanish Conversation and Compos
Full Year
Grades 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Equal or greater than 85 average in Spanish 4, teacher recommendation, speaking and writing assessments prior to course registration.

This portfolio-based course takes the place of Spanish 5.  All topics will be enhanced by students' active involvement.  Authentic literature will be incorporated in the course.  A major portion of the class will be devoted to individual oral presentations and developing writing skills.  Students may choose to register with Suffolk County Community College to take this course for 3 college credits through the BEACON Program.  Please refer to page 8 for BEACON information, tuition and due dates.

5150 Advanced Placement Spanish Language and Culture
Full Year
Grades 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Successful completion of Beacon Spanish or HLA B and teacher recommendation.  Students who successfully completed Spanish 4 may also enroll if they are entering their senior year.

The AP Spanish Language and Culture course emphasizes communication, understanding and being understood by others, by applying interpersonal, interpretive and presentational skills for real life situations.  This includes vocabulary usage, language control, communication strategies and cultural awareness.  The AP Spanish Language and Culture course strives not to overemphasize grammatical accuracy at the expense of communication.  To best facilitate the study of language and culture, the course is taught almost exclusively in Spanish.  The AP Spanish Language and Culture course engages students in an exploration of culture in both contemporary and historical contexts.  The course develops student awareness and appreciation of cultural products, e.g., tools, books, music, laws, conventions, institutions.  Student practices, patterns of social interactions within a culture and perspectives of values, attitudes, and assumptions.

5210 Italian 1
Full Year
Grades 9, 10

Student Success Indicators: None

This course is an introduction to the Italian language and the culture of the people who speak it.  Students develop basic skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing.  In this first year, emphasis is placed on developing accurate pronunciation, acquiring basic vocabulary, structural patterns and verbal communication related to real life situations.  The course culminates with the Local FLACS A assessment.

5220 Italian 2
Full Year
Grades 9, 10, 11

Student Success Indicators: Italian 1 or Successful completion of a French or Spanish sequence and teacher recommendation; departmental assessment.

Students continue to develop the four skill areas: Listening, speaking, reading and writing of the Italian language. Basic structural patterns.

5230 Italian 3R
Full Year
Grades 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Successful completion of Italian 2.

In this third level, students continue to develop and improve their language skills.  Particular emphasis is given to the mastery of the basic structural patterns, vocabulary building and its application to speaking and writing.  Students will work with extensive reading comprehension passages, dialogue and paragraph construction relating to real life situations.  The course culminates with the FLACS B Local Assessment, which leads to an Advanced Regents Diploma.

5240 Italian 4
Full Year
Grades 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Successful completion of Italian 3. 

This course enables students to develop the multiple skills necessary to refine their communication through an exploration of complex points of expression.  They will gain greater ability to, 1. Engage in conversations on a wide variety of relevant topics, 2. Understand essential modalities of spoken Italian delivered at moderate speed, 3. Comprehend some literature and some general reader nontechnical prose, 4. Write coherent paragraphs in the form of summaries and descriptions, 5. Handle routine social situations in a culturally correct manner, 6. Become more sophisticated at an intermediate level. Focus is on using communicative proficiency and fluency in real life situations.  NOTE Pending staffing, enrollment.