lab school curriculum night 2012

Inspired by the power of collaboration, the Lab School challenges students to soar intellectually and to act

bravely in our complex world community

Curriculum Night 2012-2013

Curriculum Night

�  Welcome and Introductory Remarks ¡  Brooke Jackson, Principal

�  School Mission and Habits of Lab Learners ¡  Mark Berkowitz, Assistant Principal and Dean of Students ¡  Christina White, Assistant Principal and Director of Student

Services �  Inclusion and Guidance

¡  Jennifer Schatz – 10th and 12th Grades ¡  John Ngai – 9th and 11th Grades

�  Academic Departments �  Parents Association

¡  Michael Saccio, PA President

�  Closing Remarks

GUIDANCE, COLLEGE & SPECIAL EDUCATION

Curriculum Night 2012

Guidance & College Offices

�  School counselors & director of college counseling are a unique group of educators who collaborate with all members of the school community to posi=vely impact the academic achievement, postsecondary preparedness, and personal-‐social development of LAB school students.

Staff Members

�  John Ngai-‐ 9th & 11th grade guidance counselor �  Jennifer Schatz-‐ 10th & 12th grade guidance counselor �  Nicole Israel-‐ part =me guidance counselor �  Kay Rothman-‐ director of college counseling �  Counselors will “loop” with students for their en=re high school tenure

Curriculum

�  9th & 10th Grade Peer Advisory �  11th & 12th Grade College Advisory �  Special workshops for students & families

Special Educa=on

�  Inclusion program involves the implementa=on of good teaching prac=ces, adapta=on and modifica=on of instruc=on as needed to benefit ALL students

�  ICT-‐ Integrated Co Teaching �  SETSS-‐ Special Educa=on Teacher Support Services

Staff Members

�  Teachers and Paraprofessionals �  Teachers anchor with academic departments �  Paula Andros, Sharmilla Araya, Rene Bosolet, Lisa Cocchi, Lauren Coles, Jessica Davis, BeWy Grayson, Kashawn Hicks, Chris=ne Lynch, Meaghan Lynch, Claire O’Connor, Kaitlyn Spillane, Jorge Vasquez

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT


The Story to the Scholar: English at Lab

M S . B R U N I , M S . FA B R I C A N T, M S . G R U N D M A N , M S . S L A T K I N

9th grade: Classical Literature & Mythology Root Words and Foundational Grammar Writing as Thinking: Textual Analysis

10th grade: World Literature Critical Theory Writing Process: Persuasive Writing

12th grade: Rhetorical analysis & Cultural critique Library, Research & Style Manual skills Expanding the essay structure

11th grade: American Literature Shakespeare's Hamlet Literary Criticism Writing with Research: Joining the Academic Conversation

2012-2013Faculty: Andy Lagrimas

Music Curriculum at Lab

Saturday, September 29, 12

Freshman Year: Required Music Course-Music 9

Grades 10-12: Advanced Music Electives; Independent Study

Music Sequence at Lab


Music 9Students are introduced to fundamentals of:

-Music Theory

-Music Composition

-Music Analysis

-Music Performance


Music Dept. Grading PolicyMusic performance assessments (pieces, scales, etc.)

Composition projects

Music theory quizzes/midterms

Written reflections

Good musician habits (based on Habits of Lab Learners)


“Ode to Joy” -Beethoven

“The Entertainer”-Scott Joplin

“Canon in D”-Pachelbel

“Musette” -J.S. Bach

“Moonlight Sonata”-Beethoven

“Clocks”-Coldplay

“Imagine”-John Lennon

“Wedding Dress”-Tae Yang

Sample Class Repertoire:


-Intro to Music Theory -Lab Chorus-Advanced Keyboarding -Independent Research

Music Electives (gr. 10-12)


Music Elective-Lab Chorus-Music performance ensemble-grades 9-12-Open to all students without audition-Winner of NYSSMA Gold Rating Award in 2012


Music Elective-Intro to Music Theory

Course aimed at advanced music students; enrollment through instructor approval

Focus on analysis of Western Classical music: Rhythm, Pitch, Harmony, Melody, Form

Prepares students for first-year college music study

Recommended for ALL music fields in college (instrumental or vocal majors, technology, composition, history, therapy, theatre, etc.)


Continue development of piano performance skills learned in Music 9

Opportunities for further independent study and public recitals

Blues, Popular, Musical Theatre, Rock genres explored

Music Electives:Keyboarding 1-6


ART DEPARTMENT

Pat Dawkins


Freshmen Drawing at Frost Valley

Studio Art 3: Food Sculpture

Studio Art 5: Cubist Collage

Observational Drawing Exercise: Positive/Negative Space

Observational Drawing Exercise Positive/Negative Space

Senior Independent Projects: Self-Portrait Painting

Senior Independent Projects: Clay Sculpture

Senior Independent Projects: Ink Drawing

Senior Independent Projects: Abstract Painting

TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT


Technology Available at Lab

�  Computer Lab with 35 Macintosh Desktops �  New iMac desktop and Lexmark printer in

every classroom �  Eno Board or Projection capabilities in every

classroom �  4 Laptop carts for classroom use and student

check out under supervision (Not to Take Home!)

�  Focused on Cloud apps (using GoogleDocs to collaborate with other students and teachers)

MATH DEPARTMENT


Math Sequence

Integrated Algebra

Geometry

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

Precalculus AP Statistics Math Drafting AP Calculus AB

Integrated Algebra 1A/B

�  First exposure to high school level math �  Students learn how to develop an approach to a

problem, to show their processes, and to present their work clearly.

�  Students learn to analyze and interpret function, both linear and non-linear.

�  5 Major Units: �  Foundations for Functions �  Linear Relations and Functions �  Nonlinear Expressions, Equations, and Functions �  Advanced Functions and Equations �  Data Analysis

Geometry 1/2

� Geometry builds students’ ability to: ¡  Reason, justify, and prove! ¡  Visualize, including objects in 3-dimensional space ¡  Process, recall, and re-use multiple concepts day after

day (Geometry Took Kit GTK)

Algebra 2/Trigonometry A/B

� Builds on skills learned in Integrated Algebra and Geometry

�  Focuses on computation with some application to real world problems

�  Preparation for Pre-Calculus and Calculus �  Includes topics new to students, such as

logarithms, functions, and trigonometry

Mathematical Drafting

�  This is not an art class of self expression – it is a mathematical drawing class!

�  This is a class of communication that requires math and art (applications of geometric principles) to produce precise pictorial narratives of objects.

�  Key elements: be concise and produce drawings that have a single interpretation (what you’ve imagined has to coincide with what you’ve drawn)

�  You will improve your understanding of geometry �  You will develop skills in planning, articulating with

peers, fabricating models, and seeing your plans come to fruition.

�  This class will consist of lots of hands on activities, that takes the form of drawing, cutting, and gluing.

AP Statistics

�  This class will: �  Teach to understand the world of data: collecting,

organizing and analyzing, making inferences from �  Expose students to fast-paced rigorous college-level

work �  Emphasize contextual interpretation and clear

communication

�  Students will: �  Collect and analyze real world data �  Evaluate and present the results of their own

research �  Think critically about data represented in the media

Pre-Calculus

�  Review all previously learned mathematics (functions, advanced algebra, trigonometry, logarithms).

�  Learn how to think about the big picture, creating mental pictures to understand a situation

�  Explore a new topic: LIMITS! �  Return to doing math without a

calculator

AP Calculus AB

�  Students will think of calculus as a “limit machine,” which generates new formulas and ideas from existing functions and ideas studied in previous courses.

�  The actual study of calculus involves three stages of mathematics: pre-calculus (linear, parabolic, higher order functions, trigonometric, logarithmic, exponential, power, etc), the limit process (limits approaching to a single point and limits approaching infinity), and new calculus formulations as a result of the limit process.

SPANISH DEPARTMENT


N E L Y V A L E N T Í N J A S O N K O C H

J A N E B E R E N T S O N R E N E B O S O L E T

Departamento de Español

Spanish Sequence at Lab

�  Spanish 1 & 2 �  Spanish 3 & 4 �  Spanish 5 & 6 �  Advanced Spanish (7) �  Online AP Spanish Language

Spanish 1 & 2

¡  First year Spanish, no background necessary ¡  Thematic units include:

÷ Food – Students create menus to use in skits for a scene in a restaurant

÷ The city – Students make maps of their neighborhoods, identifying places in Spanish

÷  “Pobre Ana” – Students read a short novel entirely in Spanish, then write their own sequel to it

Spanish 3 & 4

¡  Second year of high school Spanish ÷ Students have either completed Spanish 2 or passed “Proficiency test”

¡  Thematic units include: ÷ Las noticias – Students collaborate to create Lab School

newspapers/magazines in Spanish ÷ La niñez – Students create photo albums and describe

childhood games while learning the preterite and imperfect tenses

Spanish 5 & 6

¡  “Regents” level ÷ NYS Regents eliminated last year, but NYC equivalent

starting this June 2012 ¡  Thematic units include:

÷ Fairy tales – Students write their own versions of classic stories in Spanish

÷ Spanish and Latin American cooking – Students research and write about the origins of a dish, then write their own recipe and prepare the dish

Advanced Spanish Options

�  Advanced Spanish ¡  Spanish cinema and readings including works by Julio

Cortázar, Jorge Luis Borges, Gabriel García Márquez, and others, with a special focus on Magical Realism

¡  Discussions based on current events and issues in Spanish speaking countries, with an emphasis on human rights

�  Online AP Spanish Language ¡  Allows opportunity for students to take college level

Spanish in a high school setting

PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

AND LMU SPORTS


Physical Education

�  Physical Education Staff Members ¡  Benjamin Newman ¡  Lauren Coles

Benjamin Newman-Physical Education

�  Physical Education Statement: The ultimate goal for our Physical Education program is to give students the skills and confidence needed to participate in recreational activities outside of the school. Providing students with these specifics will allow them the opportunity to also become life-long fitness achievers and live a healthy lifestyle.

�  Tasks, games and activities are all based around an adventure learning curriculum model and team sports are introduced based around a 3-4 year cycle (so sports are not repeated year after year).

Benjamin Newman-Physical Education

�  The skills are garnered through various tasks, activities, games and sports. This year Physical Education has three themes to help guide the curriculum (1. Risk-Taking 2. Creativity/Thinking Flexibly 3. Leadership).

�  Risk-Taking: helping students to identify responsible risks, physically, mentally and emotionally.

�  Creativity/Thinking Flexibly: guiding students to think “outside the box” to problem solve

�  Leadership: every student when given the opportunity and right situation can be a successful leader. Physical Education will help each student to find their strengths when in a leadership role.

Lab Museum United

�  Fall Sports ¡  Boys Soccer – George Anagnostopoulos ¡  Girls Soccer – Dragos Herinean ¡  Boys and Girls Cross Country – Robert Polchinski ¡  Girls Golf – Jacob Skinner ¡  Girls Volleyball – Jessica Baptista

�  Winter Sports ¡  Boys Basketball – Benjamin Newman ¡  Girls Basketball – Katie Jungers ¡  Indoor Track – Robert Polchinski

�  Spring Sports ¡  Baseball – Brad Ashley ¡  Softball – Charles Jessup & Jessica Baptista ¡  Boys Golf – Jacob Skinner ¡  Girls Tennis – Andy Lagrimas

Lab Museum United

�  Lab-Museum United Athletics: Winter and Spring sport tryouts will all take place during the month of October. All students are encouraged to tryout for any of our highly competitive Varsity level sports. Please visit the PSAL website (www.PSAL.org) for a list of all our team offerings. Please continue to check the Lab School website for up to date tryout and informational meeting schedules.

�  PLEASE NOTE: ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE A PSAL MEDICAL FORM FILLED OUT BY A DOCTOR AND A PSAL PARENT CONSENT FORM COMPLETED BEFORE THEY ARE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE. BOTH FORMS MUST BE PSAL FORMS OTHERWISE IT IS NOT VALID.

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT


Science Core Values

�  Driven by inquiry and kinesthetic learning �  Labs are the connections between text & tests and

the real world �  Questioning, hypothesizing, experimenting,

modeling, analyzing and presenting �  Lab reports are a touchstone, not a “handout” to

be filled in.

Sequence of the Sciences

The Living Environment (Biology-Regents Course)

Chemistry (Regents Course) Physics (Regents Course)

AP Physics AP Biology AP Psychology

Science Department Teachers

�  Living Environment: Ms. Jungers and Ms. Davis �  Chemistry: Ms. Reckhow, Mr. Scharf, Mrs. Coles

and Ms. Lynch �  Physics/AP Physics: Mr. Coughlan and Ms. Araya �  AP Biology/AP Psychology: Mr. Rajan and Ms.

Cocchi

Living Environment

�  In our class our mission is to create an environment where students are engaged and excited about science, leading to asking questions and develop skills necessary to investigate and analyze

�  8 UNITS (Inquiry, Ecology, Organization, Homeostasis, Genetics, Reproduction, Evolution and Human Impact)

�  Second semester final is the Regents.

Chemistry

�  13 Units of study (Starting with measurement, Atomic theory and ending in Nuclear Chemistry)

�  Final for this course is the Regents on June 18th 2013 at 9:15 am

�  This course is embedded in several curricular and personal goals. ¡  Students are proficient in reading and writing. ¡  Students learn how to write through third-party

perspective. ¡  Students learn why chemistry is relevant in their lives. ¡  Students learn the real life application of chemistry.

Regents Physics

�  Units of Study ¡  Semester 1

÷ Kinematics – the equations of motion ÷ Dynamics – the addition of forces ÷ Mechanics – energy analysis

¡  Semester 2 ÷ Electrostatics – electrical charge ÷ Electrodynamics – magnetics fields ÷ Wave mechanics – how waves propagate ÷ Modern Physics – quantum models

�  Our goal is to master general problem solving through organized thinking and mathematical modeling

AP B Physics

�  Units of Study ¡  Building of Regents Physics with added complexity

¡  Incorporates fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and some rotational mechanics

�  “B” stands for broad base. We cover a lot of topics, but there is no in-depth calculus analysis

Forensics

�  Units of Study ¡  12 units

÷ Physical Evidence ÷ Ammunition/ballistics ÷ DNA ÷ Fingerprinting

�  Goals for this course include: ¡  Prepare students for college readiness ¡  Learn how to write in 3rd Party perspective ¡  Learn how to think critically and learn through

application

AP Biology

�  15 Units of study including Cytology, Genetics, Human Body Systems, Evolution, Ecology.

�  Goals for this course include: ¡  Learn the complex language of Advanced Biology and

are able to decipher advanced college text.

�  This course emphasizes that the approach to scientific discovery is more about thinking than memorization.

�  A.P. Exam is on May 13, 8 a.m.

AP Psychology

�  14 main units of study including Social Psychology, Research Methods, Learning, Cognition, Personality, States of Consciousness, Motivation and Learning.

�  Students will be asked to think like psychologists and ultimately try to acknowledge, understand and explain for the behavior and thought processes surrounding us.

�  A.P. Exam is on May 6, 12 noon

HISTORY DEPARTMENT


Our History Department Teachers

� Global Studies 1: Rene Bosolet, Alan Duffy � Global Studies 3: Aaron Wark, Meaghan

Lynch, Claire O’Connor � AP US History: Deb Taylor, Lisa Cocchi � Human Rights Studies: Mark Berkowitz,

Claire O’Connor

Global Studies 1

�  Students examine ideas and interactions between cultures over time.

�  In-depth study of Belief Systems, Empires, earliest examples of Globalization and Cultural Diffusion.

� Project Profile: “Crusades Radio Project:” Students create Radio Reports about key events as if they were on-the-ground reporters in the middle of these historic events

Global Studies 3

� Centered on major ideologies and the ways ideas have impacted History.

� Explores the connection between ideas developed during the Enlightenment and European Imperialism in Africa and Asia, specifically the Belgian Congo and British India.

� Nationalism studied in the context of the evolution of the modern nation state, the collapse of imperial powers, and political self-determination.

US History/AP US History

�  What does it mean to be American? Whose story is America’s story? These are the two essential questions that 11th grade US History students will be exploring throughout the school year.

�  In order to do this thoroughly and thoughtfully, students will be reading and writing and thinking about the history of America, not only through the study of the greats of American history (ex; Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt), but through the unheard voices of what historian Howard Zinn has characterized as, “the non-elites.”

�  Students will continuously practice the skills of professional historians: sourcing, close reading, contextualizing, evaluating and corroborating evidence.

�  The year long course is divided by the fall and spring semesters – in the fall we begin with examining the settlement/colonization of North America to the era of Reconstruction and in the Spring we pick up with the Gilded Age and end the year with exploring issues of modern day America.

Human Rights Studies

� Enables students to develop conceptions of Human Rights: their philosophical and moral foundation; their strengths and limitations in theory and in practice. Questions explored in this course deepen students’ understandings of Civics and Economics with each unit seeking to answer the overarching Question: What Obligations Do Citizens of A Society Owe To One Another and How Do Such Obligations Arise?”

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