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Floral Park Memorial High School

Floral Park Memorial High School. Welcomes Clara H. Carlson, Floral Park Bellerose, John Lewis Childs and Stewart Manor Parents. Art Department. 8 th Grade - Art 8 ½ year 9 th - 12 th Grade - Studio Art (Fulfills NYS graduation requirement)

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Floral Park Memorial High School

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  1. Floral Park MemorialHigh School Welcomes Clara H. Carlson, Floral Park Bellerose, John Lewis Childs and Stewart Manor Parents

  2. Art Department • 8th Grade - Art 8 ½ year • 9th -12th Grade - Studio Art (Fulfills NYS graduation requirement) • 10th -12th Grade - Elective Art Course • Drawing & Painting • Digital Design I ½ credit • Contemporary Art Making ½ credit • Illustration & Design ½ credit • Media Arts • Three-Dimensional Design

  3. Advanced Placement Art Courses • AP Art History- (10th – 12th Grade) • AP Studio Drawing – (11th -12th Grade) • AP Studio 2-Dimensional Design – (11th – 12th Grade) • Art Outside the Classroom • National Art Honor Society • Photography Club • District art display at the Elmont Memorial Library, April 2012 • Gallery@77 annual reception, March 22, 2012 • Spring Art Festival, May 16, 2012

  4. Business/Technology Department • 8th Grade –Keyboarding/Internet • 9th Grade- Elective Choices *Career & Financial Management (1/2 year) *Business Communications (1/2 year) *Keyboarding/Internet *Entrepreneurship Business Clubs • *Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) • *Retail Club • *Technology Club

  5. 10th-12th Grade *Business Communications (1/2 year) *Career & Financial Management (1/2 year) *Entertainment Marketing (1/2 year) *Sports Marketing (1/2 year) *Personal Finance (1/2year) 11& 12 only *Entrepreneurship *Keyboarding/Internet *Business Law (College credits available) 11 & 12 only *College Accounting (College credits available) 11 & 12 only *College Marketing (College credits available)11 & 12 only *Computer Applications(College credits available) 10-12 *Web Page Design (College credits available) 11 & 12 only Electives Continued……

  6. ELA Assessment Information Dates: April 17th – 19th 2011 Results: • 7th Grade ELA – 66% Proficient • 8th Grade ELA – 65% Proficient

  7. English Language Arts Test

  8. Library The Library is open Period 0 (7:08am) to Period 10 (3:42pm) every day. We have 30 computers available for student use. Our collection includes 18,000 copies.

  9. Library • The library program supports the development of strong information literacy and research skills through independent study and collaboration with classroom teachers and staff. • The library website has links for: • Destiny automation system • Class assignments • Ebooks • Online Databases (World Book, Novel NY, Wilson Biography,,, ABC-CLIO Social Studies, Science Direct, Blooms Literary Reference, Ebsco Magazines, Global Issues, Masterplots, Lincoln Library, Opposing Viewpoints, Grolier & Proquest newspapers) • Work cited page • FPM READS • Other useful links including access to the other district library pages

  10. Mathematics Department • All 7th graders are placed in Pre-Algebra which follows an advanced curriculum. • Advanced/accelerated classes begin in grade 8. • Those who struggle in grades 7, 8, and 9 are placed in lab classes. • All teachers’ websites are online. Check for homework assignments and notifications. • Scientific calculators are used in the 7th and 8th grade. • Free calculator functions are provided on the department website.

  11. Math Clubs • Jr. High Mathletes • Sr. High Mathletes • Fundraiser • Floral Park Memorial participates in fundraising for The St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. FPM has raised over $48,000. • Operation Success provides extra help before school and after school. • Peer Tutoring, Extra Help during FREE periods.

  12. Assessments • 7th and 8th Grade Assessments April 25, 26 and 27 • New Exam: Additional multiple choice questions • Part 1: Multiple choice questions, calculators NOT permitted • Part 2: Multiple choice questions, calculators NOT permitted • Part 3: Short and Extended Response Questions • Scientific calculators are permitted • Assessment Results 2010 based on new cut scores: • Grade 7 Level 3 and 4 = 86.8% (6.8% increase from 2011) • Grade 8 Level 3 and 4 = 82.2% (7.2% increase from 2011) • Regents Exams in June • Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/Trigonometry • Graphing Calculator needed • All 3 regents for Advanced Regents Diploma

  13. Percentage of Strands Tested

  14. TEST FORMAT Dates: April 25, 26, 27

  15. Math Family Fun Night

  16. Floral Park Memorial High School Music Department Enrollment: 500 students • Courses offered: • General Music (7) • 7th Grade Band • 7th grade Chorus • 7thGrade Orchestra • 8thGrade Band • Junior High Chorus (8-9) • Junior High Orchestra (8-9) • Senior High/Marching Band (9-12) • Senior High Orch. (10-12) • Music Theory 1 & 2 (9-12) • AP Music Theory (11-12) • Senior High Chorus (10-12) Floral Park Memorial Music Department

  17. Extra-Curricular Activities: Junior High Stage Band (7-8) Senior High Stage Band (9-12) Junior High Chamber Orch. (7-8) Senior High Chamber Orch. (9-12) Long Island Sounds (9-12) Senior High Musical (7,8,9-12) Music Board/Tri-M (9-12) Music Parents Association: Meetings are the first Monday of every month. All parents are welcome to attend. Upcoming events are discussed and fundraisers are organized. Parents assist with the senior high musical, marching band season, special concerts and performances and organize scholarships for undergraduates and seniors.

  18. PHYSICAL EDUCATION • Physical Education is a State mandated course scheduled on a co-educational basis. All students must successfully participate in physical education and complete a four-year program in order to receive a diploma. The curriculum focuses on the physical activities, skills, knowledge and attitudes that will allow students to attain an optimal quality of life and well being. Course Selections: • Sports and Project Adventure 7 • Sports and Project Adventure 8 • Physical Education 9/10 • Physical Education 11/12 • Fitness and Conditioning 11/12 • Cardio and Aerobic Fitness 11/12

  19. Health Health is a required course that all senior high students must pass in order to graduate. The aim of this health course is to help students achieve the mutual goals of developing proper attitudes toward physical and mental wellness and developing appropriate health behavior for life. This course will also address issues that are of particular concern to adolescents.

  20. FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES Family and Consumer Sciences is a part of the total continuum in occupational education. Students enrolled in these courses will be able to use the process skills of decision-making, problem solving and management, and learn to apply them to daily living skills and career choices. Course Selections: Child Psychology and Development Independent Life Skills Food and Nutrition Culinary Arts

  21. Resources • FPM Website • Visit individual teacher web pages for class information including upcoming assignments • Obtain extra-help schedule, calendar of events, daily announcements • E-School Parent Portal • View your child’s report card, progress reports and attendance online • School Counselor • Individual and group meetings • Parent Meetings to discuss progress and goals • Support for 7th graders as they adjust to their new environment and get involved in school activities • Peer tutoring

  22. Life Skills Session 1:Self Image Session 2: Problem Solving Session 3: Smoking Session 4: Physiological effects of smoking Session 5: Alcohol Session 6: Marijuana Session 7: Advertising Session 8: Anxiety Session 9: Social Skills Session 10: Assertiveness

  23. CHARACTER EDUCATION: ASSEMBLIES • Rachel’s Challenge • Camfel Production Assembly – “Get a Grip” Living Your Dreams • Mix It Up Day • ISAFE – Internet Safety, Bullying, Facebook, Formspring.com • CAPS- Bullying Presentations

  24. Sample 7th Grade Schedule • Periods 1-9 • 7:55 A.M. – 2:55 P.M. • English • Social Studies • Math (Pre-algebra) • Science • Lunch • World Language (French, Italian or Spanish) • Physical Education (every other day)/Language Enrichment/Math Enrichment/AIS Service • Music (Chorus, Band, Orchestra or General Music) • Health/ Home & Careers (One semester each)

  25. Science Department Course Offerings Courses Science 7 Life Sciences *Science 8 Physical Sciences *Earth Science *Living Environment Biology *Chemistry *Physics Electives Forensics Environmental Science/Marine Science Advanced Placement Biology Advanced Placement Chemistry Advanced Placement Physics Anatomy and Physiology Special Programs Junior and Senior High Science Research (course) Science Olympiad Club Ecology Club * State Assessment

  26. Social Studies Requirements • Grades 7 and 8 • United States History (no longer an Assessment test) • Grades 9 and 10 • Global History and Geography (Regents) • Grade 11 • United States History and Govt. (Regents) • Grade 12 • Participation in Government (half year) and • Economics (half year)

  27. Advanced Placement and Electives • AP offerings- (replace required courses) • World History (Grade 10- Interdisciplinary with English) • United States History (Grade 11- Interdisciplinary with English) • Government and Politics (Grade 12) • Electives • Contemporary World Issues (Model UN) • Criminal Justice • Psychology • Global Connections • American Connections • AP Human Geography • AP European History • AP Psychology

  28. What is available to junior high students? • Contemporary World Issues (Model UN) • Meets daily at 7:10 a.m. • Open to students beginning in grade 8 upon recommendation of social studies teacher • Students learn workings of U.N. and develop research, speaking, & writing skills • Compete at district-level conference (SIDMUN) which will be at Floral Park Memorial H.S. this year on April 21. You are invited! • National Geography Bee • Sponsored by National Geographic Society • 7thand 8th graders compete in class Bee • Class winners compete after school to determine school winner.

  29. Special Education Department • 12 Teachers • 28 Teaching Assistants • 10 1:1 Aides • Special Classes, resource room, Core classes with teaching assistant support • PALS: Promoting Academics through Life Skills

  30. Special Education Department • Homework Helper: 3-4p.m. • Monday through Thursday in Room 140 • Tutoring is provided in our office during productivity periods • All teachers and teaching assistants can be reached via email • PALS Social Skills Program is run on Tuesdays from 3-4:15pm in Room 145

  31. World Languages Department Course levels in three year sequence towards advanced Regents diploma: (in French, Italian, Spanish) • Spanish 7 (1st half of level I) • Spanish 8 (2nd half of level I) • 2R and 2 Advanced • 3R and 3 Advanced (New FLACS exam to replace Regents)

  32. World Language electives • level 4 (college credit available through Molloy College) • level 5 (A.P. / college) clubs/societies • Romance Language Club • Foreign Language Honor Society Field trips / excursions • Class trips • Spain 2012 • Italy 2013 • France 2013

  33. Annual Events • World Languages Week (March 12-16, 2012) • Mardi Gras / Intercultural Festival February 2012 New Initiatives • School twinning with middle school in Italy

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