Bilingual/ENL Program

This course is considered to be the first course in a three-year sequence in Mathematics. Students will develop a deeper understanding of linear and exponential relationships by contrasting them with each other and by applying linear models to data that exhibit a linear trend. Students will also engage in methods for analyzing, solving, and using quadratic functions. Students will take the Integrated Algebra Regents.

The course content includes a study of the Earth’s surface, constructive and destructive forces, history of our planet and its place in the universe. The Earth Science course is concerned with the understanding of the entire earth, from the outermost limit of its atmosphere to the innermost depth of its center. Earth Science introduces the student to many aspects of geology, oceanography, astronomy, and meteorology. Laboratory exercises are an integral part of this course and written reports must be satisfactorily completed to gain admission to the Regents Examination. The final exam for this course is the New York State Regents Examination in Earth Science.

This course centers on a problematic approach to contemporary economies. Among the major considerations are studies on capitalism, socialism, and communism; the involvement of the US Monetary System and the status of the dollar today; industry in America and the farmer in America, both in historical perspectives; modern determinants of prices; the banking system; the various systems of taxation; and examination of the future of the American economy.

This course is the second in the three-year sequence of the NYS Regents Mathematics. Students explore more complex geometric situations and deepen their explanations of geometric relationships, moving towards formal mathematical arguments. Transformations are emphasized throughout this course. Students will take the Geometry Regents.

Students will investigate civilization from pre-history up to the late 1700’s. Topics covered will include: An Introduction to Global History, The Ancient World, Expanding Zones of Exchange and Encounter, Global Interaction, The First Global Age, The Age of Revolutions – Part I.

As a continuation of Global History 9, students will continue their study of civilization from the late 1700’s up to the present. Topics covered will include: The Age of Revolutions – Part - II, A Half Century of Crisis and Achievement, The later 20th Century, Global Connections, and Interactions.

This is the first year of a two-year sequence which prepares students for the Integrated Algebra Regents. Students will develop a deeper understanding of linear relationships by contrasting them with each other and by applying linear models to data that exhibit a linear trend. Students will also become skilled at arithmetic with polynomial and rational expressions.

This is the second year of a two-year sequence which prepares students for the Integrated Algebra Regents. Students will develop a deeper understanding of exponential relationships. Students will also engage in methods for analyzing, solving, and using quadratic functions. Students will take the Integrated Algebra Regents.

This course is a college preparatory course which extends the students’ knowledge of algebra and trigonometry to include second degree and exponential equations, logarithms and trigonometric functions and equations.

This course will cover the essentials of Geometry, including an introduction to deductive reasoning and formal proofs. This course can be a second or third credit in the three-year math sequence.

The Academic Living Environment course teaches about the beauty and organization of life and the value of scientific methods. Above all, it is hoped that the student will learn to recognize some of the problems they face and all mankind faces to gain insights into possible solutions. The basic approach is that humanity is the central theme and plants and other animals are included as they relate to humanity. The student should learn to appreciate the workings of their body and gain an awareness of some of the problems which face society.

This course includes seven basic core units and six optional areas of study. The basic core units consist of: Uniqueness and Diversity among living things, maintenance in living things, human physiology, reproduction and development, modern genetics, and ecology. The optional areas involve a more extensive study of any two of the following: biochemistry, human physiology, reproduction and development, modern genetics, and ecology. It is the intent of this course to provide students with a basic understanding of biological processes and generalizations. Laboratory exercises are an integral part of this course and written reports must be satisfactorily completed to gain admission to the Regents Examination. A final exam for this course is the New York State Regents Examination in Living Environment.

Student “participation” is the essence of this course, which examines societal issues, and public policies will include having students define societal issues as well as gather current and historical data related to these issues. In addition, identifying individuals and groups directly and indirectly interested in the resolution of these specific issues are among some of the requirements on this course.

This is a course on the History of the United States. The course will include a chronological survey of United States History, with consideration of the United States’ past influence on and current participation in the greater world community. Constitutional and legal issues will be explored in depth, as will the problems of a dynamic and industrial society in an increasingly complex and technology-oriented world.

For those students whose education in their country and language was interrupted, the SIFE designation indicates an attempt by the school to fill in gaps in student learning. All SIFE students will take Bilingual courses in addition to their ENL classes, which will be oriented towards helping the students catch up on the formal instruction they missed in their native countries. Some high school credit will be awarded.

Native Language 1 is a beginning level course intended for native speaking students who have limited language art skills in Spanish or need to continue developing NLA skills until the full mastery of English is attained. The curriculum has a basic concentration in the areas of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. This is a fully integrated language arts program; therefore, it includes instruction, reinforcement, application of reading skills and vocabulary enrichment; lessons in grammar, including usage and mechanics; varied experiences in communication skills using multi-media aids, and an in-depth study of literary materials. This program presents, as part of its curriculum a study of linguists and structure, and a history of the Spanish language, including an emphasis on the Spanish/Hispanic/Latino culture. This course is conducted exclusively in Spanish.

Native Language 2 is a course that offers a progression from Spanish 1A and a continuance of those processes that emphasize higher attainment of Spanish language art skills in reading, speaking, listening, and writing. This fully integrated program continues to develop the students’ mastery of these necessary practical skills. Students will be exposed to varied literary works highlighting the achievements and life experiences of peoples of culturally diverse Spanish/Hispanic backgrounds. Also, grammar and usage is taught within the framework of the writing process. Along with writing proficiency, reading comprehension and vocabulary development are emphasized. This program presents, as part of its curriculum, a study of linguistics and structure, and a history of the Spanish language including an emphasis on the Spanish/Hispanic/Latino culture.

Native Language 3 is a course that offers a progression from the NLA 2 and a continuance of those processes that emphasize higher attainment of Spanish language art skills in reading, speaking, writing, and listening. This fully integrated program continues to develop the students’ mastery of these skills with a greater concentration in grammar and its usage as well as writing and vocabulary development. Students are encouraged to develop deeper competence skills through expository and creative writing. This program presents, as part of its curriculum, a study of linguistics and structure and a history of the Spanish language including an emphasis on the Spanish/Hispanic/Latino culture.

Native Language 4 is a course that offers an in-depth study of the Spanish language art skills at an advanced level in listening comprehension, oral communication, reading and writing. This fully integrated program continues to strengthen the students’ mastery of these skills with greater emphasis upon extensive and intensive reading of varied literacy works and increased writing development. Critical and creative thinking skills are emphasized through speaking and listening proficiency. Students who will take the Regents Exam will receive extensive preparation. This program presents, as part of its curriculum, a study of linguistics and structure and a history of the Spanish language including an emphasis on the Spanish/Hispanic/Latino culture.

Native Language is a beginning level course intended for native speaking students who have limited language art skills in Spanish. The curriculum has a basic concentration in the areas of reading, writing, listening and speaking. This is a fully integrated language arts program; therefore, it includes application of reading skills and vocabulary enrichment, lessons in grammar, varied experiences in communication skills through the use of multimedia aids, and in-depth study of literary materials. This program presents, as part of its curriculum a study of linguistics and history of the Spanish language, including an emphasis on the Spanish/Hispanic/Latino culture. This course is conducted exclusively in Spanish.

For those students whose education in their country and language was interrupted, the SIFE designation indicates an attempt by the school to fill in gaps in student learning. All SIFE students will take Bilingual courses in addition to their ENL classes, which will be oriented towards helping the students catch up on the formal instruction they missed in their native countries. Some high school credit will be awarded.

This course centers on a problematic approach to contemporary economies. Among the major considerations are studies on capitalism, socialism, and communism; the involvement of the US Monetary System and the status of the dollar today; industry in America and the farmer in America, both in historical perspectives; modern determinants of prices; the banking system; the various systems of taxation; and examination of the future of the American economy.

Students will investigate civilization from pre-history up to the late 1700’s. Topics covered will include: An Introduction to Global History, The Ancient World, Expanding Zones of Exchange and Encounter, Global Interaction, The First Global Age, The Age of Revolutions – Part I.

As a continuation of Global History 9, students will continue their study of civilization from the late 1700’s up to the present. Topics covered will include: The Age of Revolutions – Part - II, A Half Century of Crisis and Achievement, The later 20th Century, Global Connections, and Interactions.

Student “participation” is the essence of this course, which examines societal issues, and public policies will include having students define societal issues as well as gather current and historical data related to these issues. In addition, identifying individuals and groups directly and indirectly interested in the resolution of these specific issues are among some of the requirements on this course.

This is a course on the History of the United States. The course will include a chronological survey of United States History, with consideration of the United States’ past influence on and current participation in the greater world community. Constitutional and legal issues will be explored in depth, as will the problems of a dynamic and industrial society in an increasingly complex and technology-oriented world.