High School Course Offerings

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 Teaching as a Profession I
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 Teaching as a Profession II
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.

Natural Resources Occupations (college articulation pending) is a comprehensive Career and Technical Education (CTE) course that introduces students to the principles and practices of environmental stewardship and resource conservation. Through a combination of classroom instruction, laboratory activities, and field experiences, students develop the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in environmental science, conservation, forestry, dendrology, wildlife management, property management, and natural resource development.

Natural Resources Occupations (college articulation pending) is a comprehensive Career and Technical Education (CTE) course that introduces students to the principles and practices of environmental stewardship and resource conservation. Through a combination of classroom instruction, laboratory activities, and field experiences, students develop the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in environmental science, conservation, forestry, dendrology, wildlife management, property management, and natural resource development.

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.

9582 Cosmetology II
Full Year
Grade 12

Student Success Indicators: Cosmetology I.

Cosmetology II students will be able to enhance their technical skills by learning advanced haircutting, hair color, and chemical relaxing services that are imperative to starting a successful salon career upon graduation. Second year cosmetology students will have the opportunity to practice their skills by participating in clinical salon services provided to the public, upon an appointment basis. At the end of the 2-year program, students will be able to obtain the 1,000 hours required by NYS to take their state board written and practical examinations.

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 that is framed by the theme: The 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 of Pre-AP English and aligns itself with the interdisciplinary nature of Pre AP English 1. While Pre-AP English is not a pre-requisite, it is intended to prepare students for 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 principles 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 theorists. 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.

This course is 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 Literature11 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 consists of works revised throughout the semester. These works may consist of letters of complaint, letters of request, letters to the editor, or a research paper for college. This course is for the student who is 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.

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 in order 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, or a 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 40-week course designed for highly motivated senior English students.  This course 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 designated final project in June and a research project.  All students enrolled in this class are expected to take the College Board AP Exam.

This course will prepare students to navigate, create, and collaborate in digital environments responsibly and effectively. It will develop critical problem-solving and media literacy. This course will prepare students for future educational and career opportunities that demand strong digital fluency.

Through hands-on activities, guided research projects, and writing exercises, students will learn how to use AI tools ethically and effectively to enhance their research process, craft well-supported arguments, and produce clear, concise written work.

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

Student Success Indicators:  None

This course is a half-year English elective. This course will explore news literacy and how ideas are presented in online news sites, magazines, and broadcasting. Students will be engaged in independent and group projects that will hone presentation proficiency along with the development of writing and editing skills. Student work may be published in The Red & Black and Raider TV along with national platforms. Create a digital portfolio of your writing to develop your academic credentials. This course may be taken for repeat credit in Journalism 2, 3, and 4 in which additional leadership roles are developed in the workshop environment.

Earn up to 3 college credits through the St. John's University while in high school for this course.  Please note this course receives honors weighting.
https://youtu.be/NP9FVXL3tSY

1252 Journalism 2
Full Year Alternating Day
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Journalism 1 - 1251

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 write 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 Alternating Day
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Journalism 2 - 1252

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 Alternating Day
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Journalism 3 - 1253 
Not Offered 2025

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 with 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 as 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

7000 Unified Art
Full Year Alt
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: None

Exploring art together with the five main senses, this course aims to guide participants to be aware of their unique talents, feel a sense of belonging in this world & to experience inner balance within a safe & non-judgmental surrounding. Students will have a sensory based experience with different art mediums and at the same time engage within a space that supports who they are. This class will introduce students to a wide variety of materials and techniques. This course will tie in with subjects being covered in Current events 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 & Painting
Full Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicator: Studio in Art and any grade below 75 requires teacher recommendation and director approval.

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 Drawing & Painting
Full Year
Grades 10, 11, 12

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
Grade 11

Student Success Indicator: Advanced Drawing & Painting and any grade below 75 requires teacher recommendation and director approval.

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 AP Studio Art & Drawing
Full Year
Grades 11, 12

Student Success Indicator: Advanced Drawing and Painting and/or Portfolio Development: Drawing and Painting and any grade below 75 requires teacher recommendation and director approval.

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 the art graduation requirement.  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, and 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

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

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 AP Studio 2D Photography and Media
Full Year
Grades 11, 12

Student Success Indicator: Advanced Photography and/or Portfolio Development: Photo and Media, any grade below 75 requires teacher recommendation and director approval.

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

Student Success Indicator: Photography and any grade below 75 requires teacher recommendation and director approval 

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 
Full Year Alternating Day
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

7412 Advanced Jewelry Making
Full Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Jewelry and any grade below 75 requires teacher recommendation and director approval.

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

Student Success Indicator: Sculpture & Ceramics and any grade below 75 requires teacher recommendation and director approval.

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 AP Studio 3D Sculpture and Ceramics
Full Year
Grades 11, 12

Student Success Indicator: Advanced Sculpture & Ceramics/or Portfolio Development: Sculpture and any grade below 75 requires teacher recommendation and director approval.

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: This 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 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 instruments 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 instruments 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 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 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 Piano II
Half Year
Grades 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: 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.

7905 Piano 1 & 2
Full Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Success Indicators :Students who take this course intend to use it for their NYS Art/Music Credit.

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 piano music including some basic techniques for music composition.

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 AP Music Theory
Full Year
Grades 10, 11, 12

Pre-requisite: Music Theory 

The AP music theory course corresponds to two semesters of typical introductory college music theory course work that covers topics such as musicianship, theory, musical materials and procedures. Musicianship skills including dictation, listening skills, sight singing, and harmony are an important part of the course.  

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 French 4: European Honors
Full Year
Grades 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Successful completion of French 3 or French 4/5: Global 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.

5045 French 4: Global French Honors
Full Year
Grades 11, 12

Student Success Indicators: Successful completion of French 3 or French 4/5: European 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.

Students in their last year of high school (seniors or early graduating juniors) who are enrolling in either Global French or European French can alternatively choose to prepare for and take the AP French Language and Culture exam independently within the context of the pre-existing Global or European French course.  In lieu of completing the standard course assignments, students pursuing this option could use class time to interact with the instructional content (videos and self-grading assignments and assessments) created by the College Board and housed on the AP Classroom platform.  Student performance on these learning experiences would count for their course grades.  This pathway would be offered to applicable students after the start of the school year, and enrollment in this pathway would occur in consultation with the Global/European French teacher, guidance counselor, and World Languages department Director.  Students who do not sit for the AP exam would be dropped from this pathway, and the corresponding GPA weighting would be removed.

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 transitional bilingual program and are at the entering or emerging levels of English. Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE) programs offer students of the same home language the opportunity to learn to speak, understand, read, and write in English while continuing to learn academic content in their home language. The students’ home language is used to help them progress academically in all content areas while they acquire English.

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 transitional bilingual program and are at the entering or emerging levels of English. Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE) programs offer students of the same home language the opportunity to learn to speak, understand, read, and write in English while continuing to learn academic content in their home language. The students’ home language is used to help them progress academically in all content areas while they acquire English.

5140 Spanish 4 Honors
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 Composition 
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 AP 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 Honors
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.