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Harrison High School 2020-2021 Guide to Educational Planning Table of Contents Introduction Course Selection Letter to Students and Parents 3 Annual Course Registration 25 Course Selection Process and Transition 4 Transfer Students 25 9th-Grade Course Selection 5 Make-up Requirements for Failed Courses 25 10th-Grade Course Selection 6 Dropping/Adding Courses 25 Course Availability 25 Timelines Levels of Instructional Program 25 9th & 10th Grade 7 Course Enrollment Requirements 26 11th Grade 8 AP & IB Exam Requirement 26 12th Grade 9 Equity and Access to Course Offerings 26 12th Grade: College Admissions 10 Academic Recognition College Planning Academic Graduation Honors 26 College Admissions and Naviance 11 Grade Point Average (GPA) 26 Testing Recommendations 12 Honor Rolls 26 National Honor Society 26 Graduation Requirements Diploma Types 13 Required Units of Credit 13 Course Descriptions NYS Testing Requirements 13 The Arts: Dance 27 The Arts: Music 28 Building a Rigorous Program The Arts: Theater 31 What is a high school transcript? 14 The Arts: Visual 32 What is the most demanding program of study? 14 Business 34 List of AP/IB Courses Offered 14 Career and Technical (BOCES) 36 The International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme 15 English Language Arts 37 IB Learner Profile 16 Health, Physical Education and Athletics 40 IB Diploma Requirements 17 Mathematics and Computer Science 42 AP/IB Courses Offerings 18 Science and Technology 47 Social Studies 54 IB Middle Years Program 19 Sample Report Card 21 World Languages 57 Sample Student Transcript 22 Multi-Year Planning Tool Co-Curricular Clubs 20 Multi-Year Planning Tool 60 Four Year Planning Checklist Student Support Services Four Year Planning Checklist 61 School Counseling 24 Instructional Support Services 24 English as a New Language (ENL) 24 School Psychologists 24 School Resource Officer 24 School Social Workers 24 Special Education 24 Speech and Language 24 Student Assistance Counseling 24 TITLE IX COMPLIANCE The Harrison Central School District, Harrison, New York, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs or activities which it operates, and it is required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a manner. This policy of non discrimination includes the following areas: recruitment and appointment of employees, employment pay and bene- fits, counseling services for students, access by students to educational programs, course offerings and student activities. The district official responsible for the coordination of activities relating to compliance with Title IX is Louis N. Wool, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools, Harrison Central School District, 914.835.3300. This official will provide information including compliance procedures to any student or employee who feels that her or his rights under Title IX may have been violated by the district or its officials. Front cover photography and graphic design by students in the Digital Art and Design Program at Harrison High School Introduction A Message from the Principal Dear Students, Our community takes great pride in our school system and our 2019-2020 Guide to Educational Planning reflects that dedication to excellence. The courses outlined within this guide are our tools to ensure we provide our students with countless edu- cational opportunities aligned with our core values of equity, access, rigor, and adapt- ability. Students, with parental assistance and professional guidance, will make important decisions that not only affect their future academic program, but may also influence career decisions as well. We encourage all students to aim high when selecting courses and take full advantage of the resources available to them. The school and its HARRISON HIGH professional staff are available for course selection consultation, but the ultimate deci- sion rests with students and parents. Please take advantage of the information con- SCHOOL tained in this publication while proceeding with this important process and, as always, don’t hesitate to contact us if any assistance is needed when considering the academ- ic options available. 255 Union Avenue The possibilities are limitless, I encourage you to reach and stretch yourselves! Harrison, NY 10528 Kimberly Beukema Phone: (914) 630-3095 Fax: (914) 835-5471 CEEB/ACT CODE: 332275 A Message from Guidance DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION Dear Parent(s) and/or Guardian(s), Louis N. Wool, Ed.D. The process of designing an individualized plan for high school and selecting cours- Superintendent of Schools es is an important part of the work your child does with the Guidance Department each school year. Michael Greenfield This winter and spring the school counselors will be conferencing with your child for Assistant Superintendent for annual academic advisement and multi-year planning. Over the course of these Curriculum and Instruction meetings, we will discuss their progress, select courses that are meaningful to your son/daughter’s personal goals, explore post-secondary goals and interests, and an- District Website: www.harrisoncsd.org swer questions. District Telephone: (914) 835-3300 Please take time to carefully review the information in this guide as a family as it re- lates to your son/daughter’s high school and post-secondary plans. Your input in this process is essential in learning more about the courses and plans that are best-fit for HIGH SCHOOL your child and we sincerely appreciate your partnership. We are deeply committed to ADMINISTRATION your son or daughter’s well-being, success, and transition to a meaningful post- secondary choice. Kimberly Beukema The Harrison High School counselors, teachers and administrators will work with your Principal child to ensure continued success and to be certain that their 2019-2020 program meets and exceeds individual interests and needs. Laurie Griffo Lawrence P. Mastrota Kelly Malczewski Assistant Principals Director of Guidance Kelly Malczewski Director of Guidance LMK MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS Lisa Cannistraci, Lauren Ciallella, Kira DiFalco, Mark DiMondo, Shari Heyen, Renee Katzenberg, Kristin Kearney, Cindy Leong , Daniel Logue Guidance Office: (914) 630-3101 3 Harrison High School 2020-2021 Guide to Educational Planning Course Selection & Multi-Year Planning THE COURSE THE TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL—GRADE 8 TO GRADE 9 SELECTION PROCESS November, 2020 Students work with their teachers, International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program Parent parents and counselors to develop Information Night a comprehensive plan for high school that meets post-secondary needs. Each year, parents and December, 2020 students are invited to an individu- Grade 8 Counselor reviews the transition timeline with stu- alized academic advisement meet- dents during the school day ing with the school counselor to further develop and explore the January, 2021 four-year plan and beyond. th 8 Grade Parent Orientation at Harrison High School– Par- ents meet with building administration and teachers to learn about life at Harrison High School, with a specific fo- THE COURSE cus on course offerings. SELECTION TIMELINE February, 2021 December– Counselors meet with Harrison High School Visit- Each eighth grade team will all students on their caseload to visit Harrison High School. This visit provides students an help students begin to consider opportunity to visit the high school during the school day, courses for the next school year. introducing students to various aspects of high school life. January—Counselors meet with current 11th-grade students to dis- March, 2021 cuss course selection and the col- Course Selection and Multi-Year Planning Meetings- Stu- lege search and application pro- dents will meet individually with either a high school or mid- cess. dle school counselor to select their courses for 9th grade February—Counselors meet with and discuss their four year plan. These meetings will take current 10th-grade students. place in the LMK library during the school day. March—Counselors meet with cur- April, 2021 rent 8th & 9th grade students. Course selection sheets due to the LMK Guidance Office March—Counselors revisit course selections with current 8th-grade June, 2021 students as needed. Parents are Grade 8 BBQ for students at LMK during the school day encouraged to contact counselors Moving Up Ceremony at Harrison High School with questions. April/May—Course requests are August, 2021 updated per Committee on Special Grade 9 Orientation & BBQ for students at HHS– Students Education (CSE) determinations. will meet their school counselor and the high school admin- istration, support staff and peer leaders as a way to wel- April—Deadline for all course re- come students to the high school and foster their sense of quests. connectedness to the school culture, ahead of the first day August—Schedules are distributed. of classes. 4 Harrison High School 2020-2021 Guide to Educational Planning
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