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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
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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.
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