8th grade transition night

Patchogue-Medford 8TH Grade Transition Night

Evening Overview

❑Meet our District Administration

❑Overview of Courses by our Directors

❑Meet our HS Administrators and School Counselors

❑Graduation Requirements

❑ Programs offered at Patchogue-Medford

❑Questions and Answers via Breakout Room

Administration

Oregon Middle School

Mr. Bryan Lake

Ms. Joann Luisa

Saxton Middle School

Mr. Manny Sanzone

Dr. Christopher Kelly

South Ocean

Middle School

Dr. Tim Piciullo

Dr. Paula Mays

Dr. Randy Rusielewicz

High School Principal

Mr. Garrett Comanzo

High School Assistant Principal

Mr. Rich Hoffmann


Dr. Joe Paolicelli


Mr. Derek Robinson


Dr. Dennis Sullivan


Ms. Catherine Carella-Dean

Director of Social Studies and English

Ms. Michelle Marrone

Director of ENL, World Languages and

Bilingual Programs

Mr. Nathan Brinkman

Director of Art and Music

Mr. Ryan Cox

Director of Physical Education and Health

Dr. Kimberly Hochberg

Director of Special Education

Mr. Michael Zanfardino

Director of Guidance

Mr. Louis Stellato

Director of STEM, Science and Math

Mr. Raymond Ruiz

Director of CTE and Business

Assistant Superintendent for Instruction

Ms. Lori Cannetti

School Counseling Department

Saxton Middle School

Kenneth Balsamo Jessica Iammatteo

Oregon Middle School

Christina Carpluk Nancy Owen

South Ocean Middle School

Jennie Ramos Wendy Michnoff

High School

Nancy Goldfader Kimberly Hughes Eric Matamoros

Maria Leone-Pineros Michael Pawluk Gina Romani

Emily Rhome Megan Space Lauren Tirado

8 Period Schedule

PERIOD TIME

Sample Schedule

1 Science 7:20-8:13

2 Lab/Gym 8:17-9:02

3 Math 9:06-9:51

4 Social Studies 9:55-10:40

5 Elective / Art / Music 10:44-11:29

6 Lunch 11:33—12:18

7 English 12:22-1:07

8 World Language 1:11-1:56

Extra-Help 1:57-2:27

9th Grade Schedule

Students can self-select courses this year– instructions can be found in the

Schoology Guidance Group or online at each middle school

We are striving to allow students to choose classes that excite them and inspire

them to life-long learners. Challenge yourself to an AP Class or experience a

performing art or learn how to build a house. Find your passion!

There is something for everyone at the Patchogue-Medford High School

Diploma and Requirements for Graduation

22 Diploma Credits 5 to 9 Assessments

Completing a unit of

study and mastering the

learning outcomes for

the course

Obtaining a passing

score on a Regents, or

Department Approved

Alternative Exams

These requirements are separate and distinct and do not have to happen simultaneously. Students may earn diploma credit for

successfully completing a course but fail to meet the corresponding Regents assessment requirement.

OR

Students can fail a course and receive no academic credit but fulfill an assessment requirement if they pass a Regents

examination in that course.

Multiple pathways specific to individual students will be discussed with your High School counselor every year.

22 Credits

4 ELA

3 Mathematics

3 Science

4 Social Studies

2 Physical Education

1 Arts

1 World Language

½ Health

3 ½ Electives

Program of Studies

➢Located in the Schoology Guidance Group in all secondary buildings.

➢Located on the high school homepage under the Counseling Department link

➢Academic Directors individual department webpages located under the Instructional Services link

➢Elective Fair Videos can be found on Schoology

➢http://www.pmschools.org/

http://www.pmschools.org/

Business Technology and Career Technical Education

Director Mr. Raymond Ruiz

Graduation Requirements 22 Credits

3.5 Electives Required (Varies)

No Regents Exam – Pathway

Technology Department

Production

Systems

.5 Credit

Design and Drawing

for production

1 Credit.5 Credit

Robotics I

.5 Credit

Robotics II

.5 Credit

Materials

Processing

.5 Credit

Electrical Technology

1 Credit

Technical Drawing

3D

.5 Credit

Robotics and

Animation

Programming

1 CreditTechnical Drawing I

. 5 Credit

Technical Drawing II

.5 Credit

Architectural

Technology I

1 Credit

Architectural

Technology II

1Credit

Wood Technology I

1 Credit

Wood Technology II

1 CreditPrinciples of

Engineering

.5 Credit

Introductory Technology Courses

Production Systems

Design and Drawing for Production

Electrical Technology

Architectural Drawing

CAD Technical Drawing I

Robotics

Materials Processing

Courses 9th graders can enroll

Advanced Technology Courses

• Wood Technology I

• Wood Technology IIWood

• Computer Aided Technical Drawing II

• Computer Aided Technical Drawing 3D

• Architectural TechnologyDrawing

• Robotics

• Robotics and Animation Programming

• Principles of EngineeringEngineering

• Materials ProcessingMaterials

Business Department

Courses 9th graders can enroll

Sports Marketing

Fashion Marketing

Personal Law Business Law

Marketing and Salesmanship

Career and Financial

Management

Computer Applications for College and Career

Work Experience

Program

Hospitality, Tourism

and Recreation

Fashion Design and Marketing

Accounting I

Marketing

• Create Advertising and Visual Merchandising Campaigns

• Research History And Trends Of Designs

• Design Fashion Lines

Career Skills

• Mock Interview

• Write a Resume

• Complete Job Applications

• Develop Career Interest Inventory

• Understand Finances

Law• Research

• Federal

• State

• NYS State Laws

• Contracts

• Understand Consumer Rights

• Earn 3.5 Business Education Credits

• Pass a Business Standardized Examination (Precision Exam)

• Pass Career and Financial Management

• Pass Virtual Enterprise or Advanced Computer Applications

Career and Technical

Education

Clusters

Law and Entrepreneurship

Finance and Accounting

Marketing and Communication

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department

Law Enforcement

(Open to 11th Graders)

Construction Trades


Clinical Medical Assisting

(Open to 12th Grades)

Computer Technology / CISCO

Networking


Career and

Technical

Education

Childhood Education

(Open to 11th and 12th Grade)

2021-2022

Air Force Junior ROTC

Major John Francolini

Senior Aerospace Science Instructor

Air Force Junior ROTC

Aerospace Science I (9010)

• Aviation History (40%)

• Exploring Flight

• Developing Flight

• Commercial & General Aviation

• The Modern Air Force

• Leadership Education (40%)

• Intro to JROTC

• Personal Behavior

• Being Health Smart

• Making Safe Decisions

• Health & Wellness (20%)

• NO Military Commitment

• Mission: Develop Citizens of Character Dedicated to Serving Their Nation and Community

• Scholarship/Grants

• Field Trips

• Guest Speakers

• FREE Private Pilot License

• Annual Awards Banquet

Humanities Department


Secondary Director of Humanities

English Department

All Courses Required for Graduation 4 credits

*indicates course ends with a Regents Exam


4 ELA Courses

• 1 Regents Required

English 9

full year

English 10

full year

*English 11

full year

English 12

full year

9th Grade English

English Classes for Grade 9

English 9 or Pre AP English 1

• Electives

• Theater

• Creative writing

• Heroes and Villains

• Suspense and the Supernatural

• Literature to Film

Department of English

• English Curricula in grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 provides:

• An integration of the four Language Arts strands: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.

• A mix of classic and contemporary literature, including at least one Shakespearean work each year, poetry as well as prose, and works of non-fiction.

• Inclusion of research skills at each grade level with all students completing at least one formal research paper in grades 9-12.

• Alignment with New York State and Core Standards.

• All of our courses include some form of research-based instruction.

• English 12 - All students will be required to complete at least two research projects prior to graduation.

Social Studies


4 Social Studies

Global 9th

Global 10th **

US History 11th **

Participation/Gov 12th

Economics 12th

1 Regents Exam Required**

1 Additional Regents Exam Pathway option


Secondary Director of Humanities

Social Studies Department

All Courses Required for Graduation

4 credits

*indicates course ends with a Regents Exam

❑ Students are required to take a minimum of 4 credits.

❑ Students are required to pass one of the two Social Studies Regents.

❑ Support Courses are available.

Global History 1

full year

*Global History 2

full year

*US History & Government

full year

Participation in Government

½ year

Economics

½ year

9th Grade Social Studies

Grade 9

• Global History 1

• Global History 1 Honors

• Elective• History of American Sports

Science

Mr. Louis Stellato

Secondary Director of Math, Science and STEM

Science Graduation Requirements

Science Course Minimum Number of Credits

Life Science - 1

3Physical Science - 1

Life Science or Physical Science

Diploma Type AssessmentNumber of

Passing

Regents Life science or Physical Science 1

Regents with Advanced

Designation (Traditional)Life science and Physical Science 2

Regents with Advanced

Designation (STEM/science)Life science and Physical Science 3

Science Department

Earth Science*

Living Environment*

Chemistry* Physics*

* Indicates course ends with a Regents Exam

Selected Courses Required for Graduation3 credits

Electives

Science Electives

Marine Science I Marine Science II Mammalogy Astronomy Meteorology (10th –12th Grade)

Forensic Science –Life

(10th – 12th Grade)

Forensic Science –Physical

(10th -12th Grade)

Applied Chemistry (10th-12th Grade)

Phenomenal Physics AP Science Courses

9th Grade Science Courses

• Living World

• Living Environment

• Living Environment Honors

• Honors Chemistry

• Astronomy

• Marine Science I

• Marine Science II

• Mammalogy

• Phenomenal Physics – YouTube Explained

Math and Computer Science

Mr. Louis Stellato

Secondary Director of Math, Science and STEM

Math and Computer Science Graduation Requirements

• 3 Mathematics credits required

• At least 1 of 3 regents exams required

• Computer Science courses can fill the

elective graduation requirement

Math Department

*Indicates course ends with a Regents Exam

*Algebra I *Geometry *Algebra II

Electives

Regents Track

*Algebra I

with Lab

or

Foundations of Math

*Geometry

with

Lab

*Algebra II

with

Lab

9th Grade Math Courses

• Geometry Honors

• Geometry

• Algebra 1

• Algebra 1 with Lab

• Foundations of Math

Computer Science

Web Design/JAVA Programming

AP Computer Science A

Advanced Data

Structures

AP Computer Science

Principles

9th Grade Computer Science Courses

• Website Design and Programming in Java

World Languages


1 World Language Course/FLACS Assessment

1 Regents Exam – Pathway Option


Director of ENL, World Languages, and

Bilingual Programs 6-12

Middle School World Language

Students must pass and complete:❑ Seventh Grade (1A) World Language course

❑ Eighth Grade (1B) World Language course

❑ End of year assessment (FLACS A is given in June)

*All must be completed for a middle school student to receive the minimum one high school credit toward New York State graduation

requirements and advance to Level II.

World Language Department

Required for Graduation:

1 credit (Regents diploma)

3 credits (advanced Regents diploma)

*indicates course ends with the FLACS B Exam

Italian

Levels 1, 2 and 3*

and 4

Spanish

Levels 1, 2, 3*,

and 4

French

Levels 1, 2, 3*

Global or

European French

Beacon Spanish

Level 5

Or

AP Spanish

Home

Language Arts

A and B -

for students in the

Bilingual Programs

Seal of Biliteracy

9th Grade World Language Courses

French Italian Spanish

French 2 Italian 1 Spanish 1

Italian 2 Spanish 2

Spanish 9 Cultural

Awareness

English as a New Language - ENL (formerly ESL)

❑ Courses are reserved for those students whose native language is one other than English and who, as a result of diagnostic testing, have limited English proficiency.

❑ Course offerings are based on English Proficiency Level

ENL

Expanding

ENL

Transitioning

ENL Entering

and

Emerging

ENL

Integrated

Content

Support

Bilingual Programs

❑ Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE) – content area courses offered in Spanish to English Language Learners (ELLs). Students will learn to speak, understand, read, and write in English while continuing to learn academic content in their home language.

❑ Home Language Arts – Courses used to help ELLs progress academically in all content areas while they acquire English.

Bilingual

Living

World

Bilingual

Algebra 1

w/lab

Bilingual

Global

History

Home

Language

Arts

A & B

Bilingual

Living

Environment

Bilingual

US History

Physical Education, Health and Athletics


2 Physical Edu. - .5 Credits per year

½ Health

No Regents Exam Requirement

Mr. Ryan Cox

Director Physical Education,

Health and Athletics

Physical Education, Health and Athletic Department

Health

*grade 10, 11 or 12

PE

Grade 9-12

Courses Required for Graduation❑ 1/2 Credit of Health

❑ 2 Credits of Physical Education (1/2 credit each year)

Health Education Department

Health: Grades 10/11/12 (Full Year, Alternate Days and/or Semester Based, ½ credit)

Health Education is instruction in concepts, understandings and behaviors that cover

several dimensions of health. Instruction covers mental health, nutrition and fitness,

drugs, alcohol and tobacco, safety, disease prevention and control, environment and

public health, consumer health, family life education, and other health-related areas.

Within each content area students examine their behavior, identify alternate

behaviors and evaluate the effect of continuing a particular behavior with respect to

its benefits and/or consequences. This process for examining and evaluating behavior

is intended to promote quality living and a healthy lifestyle. Students will develop

skills to apply the knowledge learned to create an optimal quality of health. Guest

speakers, class meetings and team building activities are used to enhance student

understanding. Community resources supplement content areas.

Physical Education 101: 9th Grade

Physical Education 101:Grade 9 (Full Year,

Alternate Days, ½ credit)

9th grade will be exposed to a multitude of

fitness activities, project adventure

activities, fitness principles, team sports,

and lifelong activities.

Physical Education Department

PE 201:

Fitness/Wellness

PE 301:

Team Sports/SkillsPE 401:

Lifelong Activities

Physical Education 501: Spin

• Offered to Grades 10,11, and 12

• Semester Elective (in addition to Physical education class/not in place of)

• Everyday class for ½ year / ½ credit (no credit if you audit the class)

• The elective students will receive a grade which will go towards their total Grade Point Average

• Students will be introduced to the world of Spin. Using Spinner bikes and instructed by a certified Spin instructor on staff, they will learn technique, terminology and how Spin can improve overall health and well-being.

What will PE 501: Spin look like?

• SPINNing Class majority of the time

• Also incorporated into class:• Dumbbells

• TRX

• Treadmills

• Steppers

• Circuit Training

• Bodyweight exercises

• And more

Register for Athletic Teams on FamilyID

Physical from the school doctor or private physician (must be uploaded to FamilyID)

Eligibility - GPA of 70 or Above

Eligibility - Disciplinary Record

Eligibility for Sports

FamilyID is a secure registration platform that provides you with an easy, user-friendly way to register for our programs, and helps us to be more administratively efficient and environmentally responsible. When you register through FamilyID, the system keeps track of your information in your FamilyID profile. You enter your information only once for each family member for multiple uses and multiple programs.

• https://www.familyid.com/patchogue-medford-school-district-athletics

• FamilyID link also available on District website

• (Quick Links) @ www.pmschools.org

- Registration opens 30 days prior to season- (Ex. 9/1 start date – portal opens 8/1)

- *No paper will be accepted

FAMILY ID

https://www.familyid.com/patchogue-medford-school-district-athletics

http://www.pmschools.org/

Art and Music


1 Art or Music Required

3.5 Electives Required (Varies)


Director

Mr. Nathan Brinkman

Glee Club

(Show Choir)

Treble Choir

Festival Chorus

Chamber Orchestra

Jazz Band

Concert Band

Symphonic Band

Wind Ensemble

String Ensemble

Choral Ensemble

Marching Band

Tri-M Music Honor Society

Music Activities

9th Grade Music

Concert Band Students must have performance capabilities on brass, woodwind or percussion instruments.

Concert Orchestra Students must have performance capabilities on the violin, viola, cello or string bass.

Symphonic Band Placement is based on audition and/or teacher recommendation.

Wind Ensemble Placement is based on auditions held in the spring of each year.

String Ensemble Placement is based on auditions held in the spring of each year.

Festival Chorus This ensemble is open to students with who have performed in chorus at the middle school level, by audition or

teacher recommendation.

Choral Ensemble Placement is based on audition and/or teacher recommendation.

Treble Choir Placement is based on audition and/or teacher recommendation.

Class Piano I This course will initially be reserved for students who have no prior performing experience in band, chorus or

orchestra at the middle-school level.

Class Piano II Teacher recommendation

Music Theory I Music performance ability or teacher recommendation

History of American Music

Foundation Courses

Studio Art Media Art

Graduation Requirements 22

Credits

1 - Arts

3 - Electives (Varies)


Exploring World Cultures

9th Grade Art

• Exploring World Cultures Through the Visual Arts - requirement for graduation.

• Studio in Art - Meets Fine Arts requirement for graduation.

• Media Arts - Meets Fine Arts requirement for graduation.

Media Arts

Advanced Media Arts

Advanced

Photography

AP Studio Art 2-D Design

Digital Video

Studio Art

Drawing and Painting

*Fashion Design and Marketing

AP Studio Drawing

*Sculpture and Ceramics

*Jewelry

Exploring World

Cultures

Advanced Sculpture

and Ceramics

Advanced Placement Studio

3D Design Not offered in 2021

Advanced Digital Video

Advanced Drawing and Painting

*Photography

*Film Studies

Classes with an asterisk (*) do not require a prerequisite

Office of Pupil Services

Secondary CSE ChairpersonMr. Matthew Prahl

Students with an IEP (Individualized Education Plan)

Extra-Curricular

❑ Encourage students to participate in sports, clubs and extra-curricular activities:

✓ Peer Mentoring Club

✓ Gardening Club

✓ Interact/Rotary Club

✓ Anchor Club

✓ Red Cross Club

Support Services

❑ Encourage students to take advantage of all support opportunities available at the high school.❑ Literature Reading

Support

❑ Extra Help

❑ Continuum of Services❑ Resource Room

❑ ICT Classes

❑ Special Class

❑ ACES

❑ Related Services (OT, PT, Speech, etc.)

Communication

❑ Maintain an open line of communication with the team:

✓ School Counselors

✓ Teacher of record

✓ Related Service Providers

Secondary Directors


Director of Social Studies and English

[email protected]


Director of ENL, World Languages and Bilingual Programs

[email protected]

Mr. Nathan Brinkman

Director of Art and Music

[email protected]

Mr. Ryan Cox

Director of Physical Education and Health

[email protected]

Dr. Kimberly Hochberg

Director of Special Education

[email protected]

Mr. Michael Zanfardino

Director of Guidance

[email protected]

Mr. Louis Stellato

Director of STEM, Science and Math

[email protected]

Mr. Raymond Ruiz

Director of CTE and Business

[email protected]

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