17 Curriculum Guide updated 1-10-17

71 Pages·2017·1.92 MB·English

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Brentwood High School

2017-2018

Curriculum and Course Guide

MISSION STATEMENT
The Brentwood School District, in partnership with our
community, will provide an exceptional education,
build character, and empower all students to reach their full
potential as life-long learners in a diverse, global society.
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Board of Education – Brentwood School District
Elizabeth Mercado, President
Eileen Felix, First Vice President
Daniel Calderon, Second Vice President
Trustees
Helen Moss
Paula Moore
Robert Feliciano
TBD

Dr. Levi McIntyre, Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Monique Akil-Darrisaw, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education

Brentwood High School Staff
Richard Loeschner, Principal - Ross
John Callan, Principal - Sonderling
Dr. Lisa Rodriguez, Assistant Principal
Judy Crawford, Assistant Principal
Vincent Autera, Assistant Principal
James Gesseck, Assistant Principal

Brentwood High School Counseling Staff
Wayne A. Abenes, District Guidance Coordinator

Sonderling Counselors (434-2394) Ross Center Counselors (434-2207)
Denise Fasano Rommel Archaga
Karin Feil Jane Axman
Agostinho Fernandes Sarah Ciofrone
Antoinette Shervington Anthony Jimenez
Michele Stylianos Christine Burrows
Dawn Lanzetta Kerry Sands
Melissa Ferguson

Freshman Center
Jerry Cheng, Principal
Lisa Catandella, Assistant Principal
Karen Kregel, Assistant Principal

Counseling Staff - 434-2545
Lori Legler
Eddie Ramirez
Jill Cohen
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Dear Members of the Brentwood High School Community,

The Curriculum and Course Selection Guide has been prepared for the main purpose of allowing students,
along with their families to become familiar with our course offerings. We believe our students should plan
for their courses carefully and we encourage them to take the most challenging courses that are available. Our
guidance counselors and teachers are ready to help in the process of course selection. As graduation
requirements continue to change, it is even more important to seek the assistance of your counselor to help in
this endeavor.

Our hope for all of our students is to further their educational endeavors upon graduating from high school.
Taking a rigorous curriculum can help you prepare for this next stage. We suggest you use the courses and
opportunities in this book as a means to reaching these higher goals. Graduating from high school is only the
beginning of this life long journey.

This book contains a variety of courses available in all our departments. In addition to core courses, we offer
a wide variety of electives. We also offer a BOCES program for seniors that meet the requirements. We
have also included procedures on course changes, diploma requirements and promotion requirements.

We are here to champion your efforts knowing that those efforts will go a long way in expanding and
guaranteeing your options.

Sincerely,

Wayne Abenes
Wayne Abenes
District Coordinator of Guidance, K-12
And The Brentwood High School Counseling Department

Coordinators/Department Head Contact Information
AFJROTC- Chief Taylor 434-2429
Business - Mr. Gesseck 434-2201
Mathematics - Ms. Kristin DeVita 434-2423
English – Ms. Stephanie Weeks 434-2501
ENL / Bilingual / SIFE – Ms. Mary Alice Gans 434-2501
World Language – Dr. Lisa Rodriguez 434-4504
Home Economics - Mrs. Judy Crawford 434-2391
Art & Music K-12 - Dr. Stephen Guarino 434-2338
Physical Ed. K-12 - Mr. Kevin O’Reilly 434-2512
Science - Mr. Gary Repetto 434-2501
Social Studies - Mrs. Paula Santorelli 434-2423
Technology - Mr. Vincent Autera 434-2391
HS Special Education – Dashana Dulin 434-2423
District Coordinator of Guidance – Mr. Abenes 434-2394
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Table of Contents

Topic/Department Page
I. Diploma Requirements…………………........... 5
II. Academic Planning…………………...……….. 12
III. Course Changes……………………………….. 13
IV. AP Courses…………………………….……… 14
V. College Credit in High School…………………16
VI. Promotion Requirements ………………………12
VII. NCAA for Student Athletes……………………18
VIII. Air Force Junior R.O.T.C. ……………………. 22
IX. Art……………………………………….. …… 23
X. Business Education …………………………… 28
XI. English………………………………………… 33
XII. English Language Learners…………………… 40
XIII. Family and Consumer Science ……………….. 41
XIV. World Language…………………….………… 43
XV. Math…………………………. ……………….. 47
XVI. Music………………………………………….. 52
XVII. Physical Education……………………………. 54
XVIII. Health Education……………………………… 54
XIX. Science. ……………………………………….. 55
XX. Social Studies…………………………………. 64
XXI. Technology……………………………………. 69
Please note: If a course is colored red, then it is not being offered next year.

If a course shows it is considered one of the 16 core courses required for NCAA

Brentwood School District Policy of Non-Discrimination

Brentwood students are advised not to choose courses and careers on the basis of sex stereotyping; rather,
emphasis should be placed on which courses and careers are best matched to each student's specific aptitudes
and interests.

The Brentwood Union Free School District, 2 Sixth Ave, New York 11717, does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, natural origin, sex or handicap, in the education programs or activities which it operates. Some of
the areas which this policy on non-discrimination includes are: counseling services for students, access by
students to educational programs, course offerings and student activities.

Inquiries concerning the application of the district's policy of non-discrimination on the basis of a
Handicapping\ condition may be referred to John Agostini 434-2331.
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