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Albany High School
Four unique academies. One great education.
Citizenship
Discovery
Innovation
Leadership
Home of the Falcons
2018-2019 Course Offering Book
Table of Contents
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From the Albany High School
Building Leadership Team
Notice of Non-Discrimination...................................................... 3
The Building Leadership Team is a group Four Unique Academies: Overview.............................................. 4
of Albany High School students, teachers, Graduation Requirements............................................................. 6
staff, administrators and parents charged
NCAA Eligibility.......................................................................... 9
with raising student achievement. It is
College and Career Pathways...................................................... 10
our mission to be a vehicle for collabora-
tive decision-making and positive change Art............................................................................................... 19
resulting in school improvement. Business (CTE)........................................................................... 24
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We believe that every student will graduate
Career Exploration Internship Program...................................... 25
Albany High School
from Albany High School within four years Career and Technical Education.................................................. 26
with the skills and goals to be responsible College and Career Readiness.................................................... 30
and positively engaged members of society, University in the High School..................................................... 30
utilizing the collaborative support of par-
English........................................................................................ 31
ents, students, staff and community.
Family and Consumer Sciences.................................................. 35
Our vision is supported by Albany High Health.......................................................................................... 38
School's four smaller learning communi-
Mathematics................................................................................ 39
ties. Most freshmen and sophomores take
core classes in English, science, math
Music........................................................................................... 42
and social studies in their own academy. Performing Arts........................................................................... 44
Students also are assigned to a team of Physical Education...................................................................... 45
teachers who are getting to know their Science........................................................................................ 46
strengths and needs.
Social Studies.............................................................................. 49
Teams of teachers are planning project Special Education........................................................................ 53
based lessons to deepen student under- Technology Education................................................................. 55
standing. Our faculty is participating in
World Languages and English-as-a-New Language (ENL)........ 57
professional development to increase rigor
throughout the curriculum.
Advanced Placement................................................................... 62
International Baccalaureate Program.......................................... 64
To that end, students, we will really need
Junior Reserve Office Training Corps (JROTC)......................... 67
your help! We need you to spend more time
studying and getting involved in extracur- Appendix A: Film Course Permission Slip................................. 68
ricular activities. There also are lots of Appendix B: College and Career Pathways Worksheet.............. 69
opportunities for support and enrichment. Appendix C: Applied Music Packet............................................ 70
Please make sure you let someone know Notes........................................................................................... 71
when you need extra help.
Smaller learning communities are sure to
strengthen students’ connections to school.
The new environment is structured to build
positive relationships among students,
faculty, parents and the community. We
look forward to this exciting, collabora-
tive venture as we continue to nurture four
smaller learning communities within ONE
ALBANY HIGH SCHOOL!
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Notice of
Albany High School
Non-Discrimination
The City School District of the City of Albany, New York does not discriminate on the basis of
age, race, color, origin, sex or handicap in any of the educational or occupational/vocational
education programs which it offers or operates as it is required to do by Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The district-wide policy of nondiscrimination includes, but is not
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limited to the following areas: recruitment and appointment of employees; employment pay and
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benefits; student access to enrollment and admission in district programs and courses; counsel-
ing services for students and student activities. The district also ensures that it does not dis-
criminate in providing its students opportunity to participate in and benefit from its cooperative
educational programs; the employers of students in its programs do not discriminate against
participants in terms of recruitment, hiring, placement, assignment of tasks, hours of employ-
ment, levels of responsibility and wages and further that sponsors of apprenticeship programs
do not discriminate in said programs.
The district official responsible for the coordination of activities in relation to compliance with
Title VI, Title IX and Section 504 is Kathleen Culligan, Affirmative Action Officer, Board of
Education, Albany, New York, telephone (518) 475-6057. This official will provide information,
including complaint procedures to any student or employee who feels that his or her rights under
Title VI, Title IX or Section 504 may have been violated by the district or its representatives.
To assist persons wishing to file a grievance complaint alleging discrimination in relation to any
aspect of the above policy, the following procedures have been established:
1. Informal Stage
The aggrieved party shall present a written complaint to the appropriate administrator who
shall informally discuss the complaint with the aggrieved.
2. Determination In Five Days
The appropriate administrator shall render a written determination to the aggrieved within five
school days after the complaint has been presented.
3. Review
Within five school days after a determination has been rendered in the preceding stage, the
aggrieved person may present a written request to the district hearing officer for Title VI, Title
IX or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 for review and determination. Included in
this written statement shall be the nature of the complaint, settlement desired, and the previous
determination.
4. Hearing Officer’s Determination - Hearing If Requested
The hearing officer for Title VI, Title IX or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 shall
render a determination within ten school days after the written statements pursuant to point
3 cited above, have been received. Copies of such determination and the results, thereafter,
shall be forwarded to all Board members by the hearing officer through the Superintendent of
Schools. Within five school days of the hearing officer’s receipt of the written statement cited in
point 3 above, the aggrieved party may request a hearing before the district hearing officer shall
schedule a hearing within ten school days after the receipt of the written statements referenced
above and so notify, through the Superintendent, the Board of Education, of the nature of the
grievance and the time, place, and location of the scheduled hearing so that they may attend
if they wish. A determination shall be rendered by the hearing officer for Title VI, Title IX or
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 within ten days of the date of the hearing. The
findings of the hearing officer shall be transmitted to the Board by the Superintendent.
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2018-2019 Course Offerings Four Unique Academies: Overview
Each of Albany High School’s four themed academies offers the same core courses in math, English, science and social studies. Each also offers
honors, special-education classes and English-as-a-new-language services. And while all students are assigned to one of Albany High’s academies,
Abrookin Career and Technical Center continues to offer all career and technical education courses.
The academies are made unique by their elective offerings. Although the majority of electives are grouped by academy, students can take electives
in different academies if they choose and Albany High’s full course book is available to all students.
Also, students have the opportunity to take Albany High’s acclaimed Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses in all four
academies.
Physical education, band, chorus, orchestra, art, health and Spanish I include students from all academies.
• Citizenship Academy - Electives focusing on global awareness and multiculturalism.
• Discovery Academy - Electives focusing on communication and performing arts.
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• Innovation Academy - Electives focusing on science, technology and engineering.
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• Leadership Academy - Electives focusing on civic and social responsibility.
Core Courses (same in each academy)
English Math Science Social Studies
English 9 Algebra I Living Environment World History I
English 10 Geometry Earth Science European History or
World History II
English 11 Algebra II/Trigonometry Chemistry American History
Senior Symposium Participation in
Government or Economics
Electives and Career and Technical Education (CTE) offerings
Citizenship Academy Discovery Academy Innovation Academy Leadership Academy
*Upper-level classes in social *Upper-level classes in English, *Upper-level classes in science, *Upper-level classes in math
studies and foreign language music and art technology and engineering and business
All language classes* All Music Classes All Technology Classes All Business Classes*
Career Explorations: All Art Classes All Project Lead the Way Classes Career Explorations:
• Criminal Justice • Finance/Business
CTE Courses: CTE Courses:
• Education CTE Courses:
• Cosmetology I,II,III • Health Services I,II,III
CTE Courses: • Digital Electronics • Production Systems • Adolescent Psychology
• Auto Tech I ,II, III • Design & Drawing for Production • Construction Technology
• Culinary Arts I,II,III I,II,III
• All family and consumer • Human Services
science (FACS) classes
* Includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses and courses in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
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Four Unique Academies: Overview
Albany High School
CITIZENSHIP ACADEMY:
Focusing on global awareness and multiculturalism
Why choose Citizenship Academy?
Citizenship Academy may be of interest to students considering the following professions:
• International studies • Government • Social services
• Education • Culinary Arts
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What’s so special?
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Citizenship Academy houses a large group UN instruction room modeled after the General Assembly room in the United Nations. Students use
the room for simulated international debates, multimedia presentations, guest presentations, and research.
DISCOVERY ACADEMY:
Focusing on communication and performing arts
Why choose Discovery Academy?
Discovery Academy may be of interest to students considering the following professions:
• Actor or director • Computer animator • Fashion designer • Graphic or web designer
• Musician • Videographer or photographer • Writer or journalist
What’s so special?
Discovery Academy has a state-of-the-art multimedia production facility that includes equipment for music and video recording. Discovery
Academy also makes great use of Albany High’s existing theater, music and art spaces.
INNOVATION ACADEMY:
Focusing on science, technology and engineering
Why choose Innovation Academy?
Innovation Academy may be of interest to students considering the following professions:
• Chemist • Computer programmer • Engineer – aerospace, agricultural, biomedical, civil, geothermal or network
• Forensics • Health professions • Certified Nursing Assistant
Innovation Academy features a mock “clean room” that simulates a sterile laboratory used in professions like biotechnology, semi-conductor
manufacturing and other fields whose work is sensitive to environmental contamination.
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY:
Focusing on civic and social responsibility
Why choose Leadership Academy?
Leadership Academy may be of interest to students considering the following professions:
• Business information manager • Chief executive officer • Early childhood educator
• Human resource manager • Operations manager • Psychologist
What’s so special?
Leadership Academy houses a large-group instruction room modeled after a real court room. Students use the room for simulated/mock trials and
presentations.
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Graduation Requirements
(SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON NEW YORK STATE BOARD OF REGENTS APPROVAL)
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ADVANCED REGENTS DIPLOMA REGENTS DIPLOMA
Required courses Required courses
English 4 English 4
Social studies 4 Social studies 4
Math 3 Math 3
Science 3 Science 3
LOTE (Language other than English) 3 LOTE (Language other than English) 1
Art/music 1 Art/music 1
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Health .5 Health .5
Physical education 2 Physical education 2
Sequence/electives As required Sequence/electives As required
Minimum number 22 Minimum number 22
Advanced Regents-diploma required exams Regents-diploma required exams
(65 and above) (65 and above)
English Language Arts Regents Exam English Language Arts Regents exam
Three Regents Math Exams (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) A Regents Math exam
Regents Global Studies Exam Regents Global Studies exam
Regents U.S. History Exam Regents U.S. History exam
Two Regents Science Exams A Regents Science exam
[a] School LOTE Exam (Checkpoint B)
[a] Students acquiring 5 units of credit in art, music, business, technology or vocational education plus the one unit LOTE (language other than
English) requirement may be exempt.
Number of Credits Required for Promotion
To Grade 10: 5 Credits
To Grade 11: 10 Credits
To Grade 12: 14 Credits
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Graduation Requirements
The following charts outline the diploma and credential requirements currently in effect. The chart is intended to provide an overview of the re-
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quirements and identify the student populations that have access to each type of diploma and non-diploma high school exiting credential. Websites
are provided to offer specific regulatory requirements and more detailed information regarding the requirements for each diploma or credential.
Diploma Type Available to Requirements
Regents All students • Credit: 22 units of credit distributed as follows: 4 English language arts (ELA), 4 Social
Studies, 3 Science, 3 Mathematics, ½ Health, 1 Arts, 1 Language other than English (LOTE), 2
Physical Education, 3½ Electives
• Assessment: 5 required Regents exams with a score of 65 or better as follows: 1 Math,
1 Science, ELA, Global History and Geography, U.S. History and Government
www.p12.nysed.gov/part100/pages/1005.html#regentsdiploma
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Regents All students • Credit: 22 units of credit distributed as follows: 4 ELA, 4 Social Studies, 3 Science, 3 Mathemat-
(through appeal) ics, ½ Health, 1 Arts, 1 LOTE, 2 Physical Education, 3 ½ Electives.
• Assessment: 4 required Regents exams with a score of 65 or better and 1 Regents exam with a
score of 62-64 for which an appeal is granted by the local district per Commissioner’s Regulation
section 100.5(d)(7) as follows: 1 Math, 1 Science, ELA, Global History and Geography, U.S.
History and Government www.p12.nysed.gov/part100/pages/1005.html#regpasscore
Regents with Honors All students • Credit: 22 units of credit distributed as follows: 4 ELA, 4 Social Studies, 3 Science, 3 Mathemat-
ics, ½ Health, 1 Arts, 1 LOTE, 2 Physical Education, 3 ½ Electives
• Assessment: 5 required Regents exams with a computed average score of 90 or better as follows:
1 Math, 1 Science, ELA, Global History and Geography, U.S. History and Government
www.p12.nysed.gov/part100/pages/1005.html#diplomaHonors
Regents with Advanced All students • Credit: 22 units of credit distributed as follows: 4 ELA, 4 Social Studies, 3 Science, 3 Mathemat-
Designation with ics, ½ Health, 1 Arts, 1 LOTE, 2 Physical Education, 3 ½ Electives. In addition, a student must
Honors earn an additional 2 units of credit in LOTE or a 5 unit sequence in the Arts or CTE. These credits
can be included in the 22 required credits.
• Assessment: 8 required Regents exams with a computed average score of 90 or better as follows: 3
Math, 2 Science, ELA, Global History and Geography, U.S. History and Government; and either a
locally developed Checkpoint B LOTE examination with a score of 65 or a 5 unit sequence in the
Arts or CTE www.p12.nysed.gov/part100/pages/1005.html#diplomaHonors
Regents with Advanced All students • Credit: 22 units of credit distributed as follows: 4 ELA, 4 Social Studies, 3 Science, 3 Mathemat-
Designation with an ics, ½ Health, 1 Arts, 1 LOTE, 2 Physical Education, 3 ½ Electives. In addition, a student must
annotation that de- earn an additional 2 units of credit in LOTE or a 5 unit sequence in the Arts or CTE. These credits
notes Mastery in Math can be included in the 22 required credits.
• Assessment: Meets all assessment requirements for the Regents with Advanced Designation (see
above) and, in addition, scores 85 or better on each of 3 Regents Examinations in Mathematics
See section 100.5(b)(7)(x) http://www.p12.nysed.gov/part100/pages/1005.html#regentsAD
Regents with Advanced All students • Credit: 22 units of credit distributed as follows: 4 ELA, 4 Social Studies, 3 Science, 3 Mathemat-
Designation with ics, ½ Health, 1 Arts, 1 LOTE, 2 Physical Education, 3 ½ Electives. In addition, a student must
an annotation that earn an additional 2 units of credit in LOTE or a 5 unit sequence in the Arts or CTE. These credits
denotes Mastery in can be included in the 22 required credits.
Science • Assessment: Meets all assessment requirements for the Regents with Advanced Designation (see
above) and, in addition, scores 85 or better on each of 3 Regents Examinations in Science See sec-
tion 100.5(b)(7)(x) http://www.p12.nysed.gov/part100/pages/1005.html#regentsAD
Local Students with • Credit: 22 units of credit distributed as follows: 4 ELA, 4 Social Studies, 3 Science, 3 Mathemat-
disabilities with ics, ½ Health, 1 Arts, 1 LOTE, 2 Physical Education, 3 ½ Electives.
an individualized • Assessment: Low Pass Safety Net Option1: 5 required Regents exams with a score of 55 or better
education pro- as follows: 1 Math, 1 Science, 1 ELA, 1 Global History and Geography, 1 U.S. History and Gov-
gram or section ernment; www.p12.nysed.gov/part100/pages/1005.html#assessment, or; Regents Competency Test
504 (RCT) Safety Net Option for students entering grade 9 prior to September 2011: Passing score on
accommodation corresponding RCT if student does not achieve a score of 55 or higher on the Regents examination
plan www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/localdiplomaoptions-may2011.htm; or
• Compensatory Safety Net Option: Scores between 45-54 on one or more of the five required Re-
gents exams, other than the ELA or mathematics exam, but compensates the low score with a score
of 65 or higher on another required Regents exam. Note: a score of at least 55 must be earned on
both the ELA and mathematics exams. A score of 65 or higher on a single examination may not
be used to compensate for more than one examination for which a score of 45-54 is earned. www.
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2018-2019 Course Offerings Graduation Requirements
Diploma Type Available to Requirements
Local Diploma All students • Credit: 22 units of credit distributed as follows: 4 ELA, 4 Social Studies, 3 Science, 3 Mathemat-
(through appeal) ics, ½ Health, 1 Arts, 1 LOTE, 2 Physical Education, 3 ½ Electives.
• Assessment: 3 required Regents exams with a score of 65 or better and 2 Regents exams with a
score of 62-64 for which an appeal is granted by the local district per Commissioner’s Regulation
section 100.5(d)(7) as follows: 1 Math, 1 Science, ELA, Global History and Geography, U.S. His-
tory and Government www.p12.nysed.gov/part100/pages/1005.html#regpasscore
Local Diploma, All students • Credit: Completes all credit requirements as listed above for specific diploma types and completes
Regents Diploma, an approved CTE program.
Regents Diploma with • Assessment: Achieves a passing score on State assessments as listed above for specific diploma
Advanced Designation types and successfully completes the technical assessment designated for the particular approved
(with or without Hon- CTE program which the student has completed. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/part100/pages/1005.
ors), with a Career and html#carteched
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Technical Education
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Endorsement
Credential Type Available to Requirements
Career Development Students with • Completes a career plan; demonstrates attainment of the commencement level CDOS learning
and Occupational disabilities other standards in the area of career exploration and development, integrated learning and universal
Studies (CDOS) Com- than those who foundation skills; satisfactorily completes the equivalent of 2 units of study (216 hours) in CTE
mencement Credential are assessed coursework and work-based learning (including at least 54 hours of work-based learning); and has
using the NYS at least 1 completed employability profile;
Alternate Assess- OR
ment (NYSAA) • Student meets criteria for a national work readiness credential. This credential may be a supple-
ment to a regular diploma, or, if the student is unable to meet diploma standards, the credential may
be awarded as the student’s exiting credential provided the student has attended school for not less
than 12 years, excluding kindergarten. http://www.regents.nysed.gov/meetings/2013Meetings/
April2013/413p12accesa1Revised.pdf
Skills and Students with • All students with severe disabilities who attend school for not less than 12 years, excluding kinder-
Achievement severe disabilities garten, graduate with this credential which must be accompanied by a summary of the student’s
Commencement that are assessed levels of achievement in academic and career development and occupational studies.
Credential using NYSAA http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/SACCmemo.htm
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/part100/pages/1006.html
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NCAA Division I or II Athletes
Interested in participating in NCAA Division I or II? If so, you will need to be certified through the NCAA eligibility center. Eligibility
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requirements – which are based on core classes taken, grade point average and SAT/ACT scores – can be found on the NCAA website at
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net.
The responsibility falls upon each student to keep track of his or her requirements and eligibility status.
College-bound student-athlete checklist
❏ Review eligibility requirements in your freshmen/sophomore years - www.eligibilitycenter.org
❏ Register at the beginning of your junior year at www.eligibilitycenter.org
❏ Request your transcript electronically through Naviance - https://connection.naviance.com/family-connection/auth/login and NCAA (at the end
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of your junior year).
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❏ Review your transcript with your Guidance Counselor. Be sure you have all the required core classes for graduation and NCAA (22 credits
required for graduation; 16 core courses required for Divisions I and II.
❏ Take the SAT/ACT – Division I uses a sliding scale to match test scores and core grade-point
averages (GPA). Division II requires a minimum SAT score of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68 (end of junior year) -
http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/Quick_Reference_Sheet.pdf.
❏ Ask your guidance counselor to submit your final transcript with proof of graduation through Naviance (end of senior year)
Albany High School's NCAA-approved courses
English Social Studies Mathematics Science Additional Core
• ENGLISH 9R • WORLD HISTORY I • ALGEBRA • LIVING • CHINESE 1
• ENGLISH 9H • WORLD HISTORY I H • GEOMETRY ENVIRONMENT • CHINESE 2
• ENGLISH 10R • AP WORLD HISTORY • ALGEBRA II BIOLOGY R • CHINESE 3
• ENGLISH 10H • WORLD HISTORY II • PRECALCULUS • LIVING • CHINESE 4
ENVIRONMENT
• ENGLISH 11R • WORLD HISTORY II H • CALC W/ PRECALC • FRENCH 1
BIOLOGY H
• ENGLISH 11H • AP EUROPEAN HISTORY • IB MATH STUDIES SL • FRENCH 2
• AP BIOLOGY
• CREATIVE WRITING • U.S. HISTORY AND • IB MATH SL • FRENCH 2H
• CHEMISTRY R
• AFRICAN- GOVERNMENT 11R • AP MATH 12 1 • FRENCH 3
• CHEMISTRY H
AMERICANS • U.S. HISTORY AND • AP MATH 12 2 • FRENCH 3H
AND WOMEN IN GOVERNMENT 11H • AP CHEMISTRY
• AP STATISTICS • FRENCH 4
LITERATURE • AP AMERICAN HISTORY • CORE CHEMISTRY
• AP FRENCH
• IB ENGLISH HL • IB/AP HIST AMER HL • EARTH SCIENCE R
• SPANISH 1
• IB II/AP ENGLISH HL • ECONOMICS IN • ENV STUDIES/EARTH
SCIENCE • SPANISH 2
• HORROR FICTION BUSINESS
• PHYSICS R • SPANISH 2H
AND FILM • AP ECONOMICS
• CORE PHYSICS • SPANISH 3
• AP LITERATURE • AP U.S. GOVERNMENT
• AP PHYSICS • SPANISH 3H
• AP LANGUAGE AND POLITICS
• IB II BIOLOGY HL • SPANISH 4
• AMERICAN • YOUR VOICE IN
EXPERIENCE GOVERNMENT • IB/AP BIOLOGY HL • AP SPANISH
• WORLD EXPERIENCE • IB HIST AMER HL • INTRO TO NANOSCALE
COMMUNISM SCIENCE AND
• PART. IN GOVERNMENT ENGINEERING
• PSYCHOLOGY • ADVANCED
• SOCIOLOGY NANOSCALE SCIENCE
AND ENGINEERING
• AMERICAN
EXPERIENCE • INTRODUCTION TO
FORENSIC SCIENCE
• WORLD EXPERIENCE
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College and Career Pathways 2018-19
Albany High School offers a wealth of courses to meet the needs and interests of our students. In the pages that follow, we have organized these
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courses into college and career pathways to assist students in selecting classes that fit their current interests and their future college and career
aspirations.
It is critical that students and their families understand that students are not locked into one pathway. You may be a student who excels in English
but has to work a little harder in science. So you may take an honors or AP pathway for your English classes, but opt for a Regents pathway for
your science classes. What is important is that you select the classes and pathways that will prepare you to be ready for the college or career of your
choice.
Take a careful look at all the offerings summarized by pathway over the next few pages and then work with your family to complete your College
and Career Pathways Worksheet (see page 66) in preparation for your annual scheduling meeting with your guidance counselor.
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REGENTS PATHWAY Grade 9 Units Grade 10 Units Grade 11 Units Grade 12 Units
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Physical Physical Physical Physical
Physical Education 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
Education Education Education Education
Senior Symposium
(Horror Fiction, Creative
Writing, African-Amer-
English Language Arts English 9 1 English 10 1 English 11 1 1
icans and Women in
Literature) OR English
12 Prep
History And World History Participation in Govern-
World History I 1 1 U.S. History 1 1
Government II ment and Economics
Tech Applica- Math in Trades
tions of Math OR Tech Grade 12 students will
Mathematics Algebra 1 1 1
OR Business Applications have 5 free periods
Math of Math for electives in these
5
Chemistry Re- programs of study or any
Earth Science electives from the core
Living gents OR Core
Science 1 OR Environ- 1 1 subject areas
Environment Chemistry OR
mental studies
Forensics
Health Educa-
tion (0.5 Units
Health Education
either in 10th or
11th Grade)
Studio Art,
Fine Arts Music, Theatre 1
Arts
**World Grade 10 Grade 11
World Langauge 1
Language students will students will
have 3 free have 3 free
Career And Technical periods for periods for
Education electives in electives in
Grade 9 3 3
these programs these programs
students will of study or any of study or
Business Education have 1 free electives from any electives
period for elec- 1 the core subject from the core
tives in these areas subject areas
Technology programs of
study
Family And Consumer
Sciences
** Three credits of World Language are required for an Advanced Regents Diploma
10 ***Five credits of Art, Business, Career and Technical Education, Music and Technology plus one credit in World Language can be used to obtain an Advanced Regents DiplomaCollege and Career Pathways – AVID
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AVID Grade 9 Units Grade 10 Units Grade 11 Units Grade 12 Units
Avid Avid 9 1 Avid 10 1 Avid 11 0.5 Avid 12 0.5
Physical Physical Physical Physical
Physical Education 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
Education Education Education Education
English 11 English l
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English Language Arts English 9H 1 English 10H 1 1 1
HVCC 101/102
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Participation
History and World History World History U.S. History
1 1 1 in Government 1
Government I-H II-H HVCC
and Economics
History and Psychology 100
1
Government Sociology 100
Intermedi- Precalculus
Mathematics Algebra 1 Geometry 1 ate Algebra 1 HVCC OR 1
HVCC Algebra 2
Chemistry
Earth Science Regents
Living
Science 1 or Environmen- 1 or Core 1
Environment
tal Studies Chemistry or
Forensics
Health Education
Health Education
(0.5 Units either in 10th or 11th Grade) Grade 12
students will
Studio Art, participate in
Fine Arts Music, Theatre 1 an on‐campus
Arts experience at
**World HVCC. The
World Langauge 1 Grade 10 stu- Grade 11 stu- number periods
Language
dents will have dents will have available for
Career And Technical 2 free periods 2 free periods electives will
Education for electives in for electives in be dependent
these programs 2 these programs 2 on the HVCC
of study or any of study or schedule and
Business Education electives from any electives transportation.
the core subject from the core
areas subject areas
Technology
Family And Consumer
Sciences
** Three credits of World Language are required for an Advanced Regents Diploma
***Five credits of Art, Business, Career and Technical Education, Music and Technology plus one credit in World Language can be used to obtain an Advanced Regents Diploma
112018-2019 Course Offerings College and Career Pathways – Honors Pathway*
HONORS PATHWAY* Grade 9 Units Grade 10 Units Grade 11 Units Grade 12 Units
Physical Physical Physical Physical
Physical Education 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
Education Education Education Education
Senior Symposium
(Horror Fiction, Creative
Writing, African Ameri-
English Language Arts English 9H 1 English 10H 1 English 11H 1 1
cans and Women in
Literature) OR English
12 Prep
U.S. History H
History And World History World History Participation in Govern-
1 1 OR U.S. 1 1
Government IH II H ment and Economics
History HVCC
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Algebra 2 OR
Algebra OR Geometry OR Calculus w/
Mathematics 1 1 1
Geometry* Algebra 2 Pre Calculus
HVCC*
Living Earth Science Chemistry H
Environment H H OR or Physics
Science 1 1 1
OR Earth Chemistry H* OR Science
Science H* or Physics* Elective*
Health Education
Health Education
(0.5 Units either in 10th or 11th Grade)
Art, Music or Grade 12 students will
Fine Arts 1 have 5 free periods
Theatre Arts
for electives in these
5
**World programs of study or any
World Langauge 1 electives from the core
Language Grade 10 stu- Grade 11 stu-
dents will have dents will have subject areas
Career And Technical 3 free periods 3 free periods
Education for electives in for electives in
these programs 3 these programs 3
Grade 9 students
of study or any of study or
Business Education will have 1 free
electives from any electives
period for elec-
1 the core subject from the core
tives in these
areas subject areas
Technology programs of
study
Family And Consumer
Sciences
*For accelerated students
** Three credits of World Language are required for an Advanced Regents Diploma
***Five credits of Art, Business, Career and Technical Education, Music and Technology plus one credit in World Language can be used to obtain an Advanced Regents Diploma
12College and Career Pathways – AP Pathway* Pathway
Albany High School
AP PATHWAY* Grade 9 Units Grade 10 Units Grade 11 Units Grade 12 Units
Physical Physical Physical Physical
Physical Education 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
Education Education Education Education
English Language Arts English 9H 1 English 10H 1 AP Language 1 AP Literature 1
History And World History European U.S. History AP Government OR
1 1 1 1
Government AP History AP AP AP Economics
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2018-2019 Course Offerings
Precalculus
Mathematics Geometry* 1 Algebra 2 1 1 Math AP AB
HVCC*
Physics R OR
Living Biology AP Biology AP OR
Environment OR Environ- Environmental AP
Chemistry H*
Science H OR Earth 1 1 mental AP OR 1 OR Physics R OR Phys-
OR Physics R*
Science R* OR Physics AP OR ics AP OR Chemistry
Chemistry H* Chemistry AP AP (odd years)
(odd years)
Health Education
Health Education
(0.5 Units either in 10th or 11th Grade)
Art, Music or
Fine Arts 1
Theatre Arts 5
**World
World Langauge 1
Language Grade 10 stu- Grade 11 stu- Grade 12 students will
dents will have dents will have have 5 free periods
Career And Technical 3 free periods 3 free periods for electives in these
Education for electives in for electives in programs of study or any
these programs 3 these programs 3 electives from the core
Grade 9 students
of study or any of study or subject areas
Business Education will have 1 free
electives from any electives
period for elec-
1 the core subject from the core
tives in these
areas subject areas
Technology programs of
study
Family And Consumer
Sciences
* For Accelerated Students
** Three credits of World Language are required for an Advanced Regents Diploma
***Five credits of Art, Business, Career and Technical Education, Music and Technology plus one credit in World Language can be used to obtain an Advanced Regents Diploma
13College and Career Pathways
– International Baccalaureate Pathway*
2018-2019 Course Offerings
IB PATHWAY* Grade 9 Units Grade 10 Units Grade 11 Units Grade 12 Units
Physical Physical Physical Physical
Physical Education 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
Education Education Education Education
IB English
English Language Arts English 9H 1 English 10H 1 1 IB English HL II 1
HL I
IB History of
History And World History European IB History of the Ameri-
1 1 the Americas 1 1
Government AP History AP cas: Communism HL 2
HL
Geometry OR Algebra 2 IB
Algebra OR IB Math SL 2 OR AP
Mathematics
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1 Algebra 2 IB 1 Math SL 2 OR 1
Geometry* Math Elective
Math SL I IB Math SL 2
Albany High School
Living Environ-
ment H OR Chemistry H IB Biology HL II OR
Science 1 1 Physics SL 1
Chemistry H OR OR Physics R Physics SL
Earth Science
Health Education
Health Education
(0.5 Units either in 10th or 11th Grade)
Art, Music or
Fine Arts 1
Theatre Arts
**World 5
World Language1 1 Grade 11
Language Grade 10 stu- Grade 12 students will
students will
dents will have have up to 2 free periods
have 1 to 2
Career And Technical 2 free periods for electives in these
free periods
Education for electives in programs of study or any
for electives in
these programs 3 3 electives from the core
Grade 9 students these programs
of study or any subject areas
Business Education will have 1 free of study or
electives from
period for elec- any electives
1 the core subject
tives in these from the core
areas
Technology programs of subject areas
study
Family And Consumer
Sciences
Theory of
Theory of Knowledge 1 Theory of Knowledge 1
Knowledge
* For accelerated students
** Three credits of World Language are required for an Advanced Regents Diploma
***Five credits of Art, Business, Career and Technical Education, Music and Technology plus one credit in World Language can be used to obtain an Advanced Regents Diploma
1
In order to complete an IB diploma, students also must complete the Honors/AP/IB course in World Language.
14College and Career Pathways
– Art, Music and Performing Arts Pathways
Albany High School
***ART PATHWAYS Grade 9 Units Grade 10 Units Grade 11 Units Grade 12 Units
Independent Study
or University in the
HS Advanced Art
Drawing and Drawing and OR
Studio in Art OR Painting I OR Painting II OR
Two Dimensional Art
Drawing and Design 1 1 1 Courses at left in 1
Drawing AP Two Dimen- AP Two Dimen-
for Production (DDP) sequence OR
sional Design sional Design
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Fashion Illustra-
2018-2019 Course Offerings
tion and Costume
Design
Drawing and
Independent Study
Painting II OR AP
Drawing and or University in the
Studio in Art OR 2-D Design OR
Painting I OR 1 HS Advanced Art
Drawing and Design Portfolio OR
Two Dimensional Art OR
for Production (DDP) 1 Advanced Fash- 1 1
Fashion Design Fashion Courses at left in
OR Studio in Art: ion Illustration
Illustration and sequence OR
Crafts 1 and Costume
Costume Design FACS: The Fashion
Design OR
Industry
Portfolio
Studio in Pottery Advanced Pottery
Three Dimensional Art Studio in Art: Crafts 1 and Sculpture 1 and Sculpture OR 1 AP3 D Design 1
OR 3-D Design 3-D Design
Courses listed at left
in sequence OR
Photography II 1 Digital Film II OR
Photography OR TV Production OR
1
Studio in Art: I OR
Media Arts 1 Digital Film I OR Optional Career 1
Electronic Media Drawing and
1 Explorations
Painting I Internship
Graphic Arts I 1 Program (CEIP)
Graphic Arts II
Any second-level
Studio in Art OR
art course (with IBO Higher Level IBO Higher Level II
Studio in Art: Crafts
75% GPA) or I A or B (Year 1 A or B (Year 2 of 2)
IB OR Studio in Art: 1 1 1 1
begin IB of 2) OR OR
Electronic Media or
sequence in IB SL A or B IBO SL I A OR B
DDP
Grade 10
***Five credits of Art, Business, Career and Technical Education, Music and Technology plus one credit in World Language can be used to obtain an Advanced Regents Diploma
***MUSIC PATHWAYS STUDENTS IN GRADES 9-12 CAN PARTICIPATE IN MUSIC CLASSES ACROSS MULTIPLE YEARS
Vocal Vocal Music I, Select Choir
Band Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band
Strings Orchestra, Advanced Orchestra
Theory Music In Our Lives, Music Theory
***Five credits of Art, Business, Career and Technical Education, Music and Technology plus one credit in World Language can be used to obtain an Advanced Regents Diploma
PERFORMING ARTS STUDENTS IN GRADES 9-12 MAY TAKE ELECTIVES IN THE PERFORMING ARTS PATHWAY. SOME
PATHWAYS ELECTIVES HAVE PREREQUISITES.
Theater Arts, After School Performing Arts, Journalism, Drama
15College and Career Pathways
– World Language and Career and Technical Pathways
2018-2019 Course Offerings
**WORLD
LANGUAGE Grade 9 Units Grade 10 Units Grade 11 Units Grade 12 Units
PATHWAYS
French 4H/SUNYA/
Spanish 2 or French 3 or
Spanish 1 or French 1 AP/IB SL 1 or Span-
REGENTS 1 French 2 or 1 Spanish 3 or 1 1
or Mandarin 1 ish 4H/SUNYA/AP/
Mandarin 2 Mandarin 3
IB SL1
French 5H/SUNYA/
French 4H/
AP/IB SL2 or Span-
SUNYA/AP/IB
French 3 H or ish 5H/SUNYA/AP/
French 2H or Spanish SL 1 or Spanish
HONORS/AP/IB 1 Spanish 3H or 1 1 IB SL2 or Mandarin 1
2H or Mandarin 1 4H/SUNYA/
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Mandarin 2 4/IB AB Initio or
AP/IB SL1 or
Albany High School
Mandarin 5/IB AB
Mandarin 3
Initio 2
** Three credits of World Language are required for an Advanced Regents Diploma
***CAREER AND
Grade 9 Units Grade 10 Units Grade 11 Units Grade 12 Units
TECHNICAL
College and Career Culinary
Culinary Arts 1/2 1 Culinary Arts II 2 Culinary Arts III 3
Preparation Seminar Arts I
College and Career Construction Construction Construction
Construction 1/2 1 2 3
Preparation Seminar Tech I Tech II Tech III
College and Career
Cosmetology 1/2 Cosmetology I 1 Cosmetology II 2 Cosmetology III 3
Preparation Seminar
Certified Nursing College and Career Health Health Sciences
1/2 1 2 Health Sciences III 3
Assistant Preparation Seminar Sciences I II
Automotive College and Career Automotive Automotive Automotive
1/2 1 2 3
Technologies Preparation Seminar Tech I Tech II Tech III
Studio Art Electronic
Media College and Television
TV Production 1 Digital Film I 1 Digital Film II 1 2
Career Preparation Production
Seminar
***Five credits of Art, Business, Career and Technical Education, Music and Technology plus one credit in World Language can be used to obtain an Advanced Regents Diploma
¹Career and Financial Management is taken only if the student has not taken a college and career readiness course
16College and Career Pathways
– Business, Technology and Science Elective Pathways
Albany High School
Below is the suggested course sequence for students completing the Accounting and Administrative College and Career Pathways. Students taking
the Accounting pathway will take the Accounting Basic NOCTI exam in their senior year. This test can be substituted for the Global or U.S. History
Regents with a passing grade. All students participating in the pathways will have the opportunity to take part in an internship experience their
senior year.
***BUSINESS
Grade 9 Units Grade 10 Units Grade 11 Units Grade 12 Units
PATHWAYS
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Business
2018-2019 Course Offerings
Math 1 Advanced
Accounting 1
or
Accounting College and Career Prep .5 Accounting I 1
and
Advanced .5
Business 1 CEIP
Math
Computer
Applications 1 Advanced
.5 Accounting I 1 Computer .5
Administrative and Applications
College and Career Prep .5
Professional Computer and .5
Applications 2 .5 Web Design .5
CEIP
***Five credits of Art, Business, Career and Technical Education, Music and Technology plus one credit in World Language can be used to obtain an Advanced Regents Diploma
***TECHNOLOGY
Grade 9 Units Grade 10 Units Grade 11 Units Grade 12 Units
PATHWAYS
Project Lead Design and Drawing for Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Engineering Design and Develop-
1 3
The Way Production (DDP) ment, Civil Engineering and Architecture
***Five credits of Art, Business, Career and Technical Education, Music and Technology plus one credit in World Language can be used to obtain an Advanced Regents Diploma
SCIENCE
ELECTIVE Grades 9 and 10 Science Electives for Students in Grades 11 and 12
PATHWAYS
Nanoscience Living Environment, Chemistry, AP Biology, Physics Intro to Nanoscale Science and Engineering
Medical Living Environment, AP Biology, Core Chemistry, Intro to Medical Science, Anatomy and Physiology, Health
Science Chemistry, Chemistry AP Education Explorations
Forensics Living Environment, Chemistry, AP Biology Intro to Forensic Science, Criminal Justice Explorations
17College and Career Pathways – Family and
Consumer Sciences and Core Elective Pathways
2018-2019 Course Offerings
FAMILY AND
CONSUMER
Grade 9 Units Grade 10 Units Grade 11 Units Grade 12 Units
SCIENCE
PATHWAYS
Career and Financial Food and Food Prep and Applied Food
Food And Nutrition 0.5 0.5 0.5 1
Management Nutrition Nutrition Science
Career and Financial Lifespan Adolescent Child
Human Services 1 1
Management Studies Psychology Development
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Albany High School
CORE SUBJECT AREA Students in Grades 9-12 May Take Electives in the Core Pathway. Some Electives Have
ELECTIVES Prerequisites.
English Language Arts Journalism
History and Government Anthropology, Sociology, AP Psychology
Mathematics Intermediate Algebra HVCC, Precalculus HVCC
18Art
Albany High School
SEQUENCE OPTIONS
Sequence Options for art are listed below:
Visual Arts Sequence Third level
Foundation Level
603.1 Digital Film I 1 credit
600 Studio in Art OR 1 credit 610 Advanced Studio in Pottery and Sculpture 1 credit
602 Studio in Art: Electronic Media OR 1 credit 612.1 AP 3-D Design 1 credit
604 Design and Drawing for Production 1 credit 615 Graphic Arts II 1 credit
622 Drawing and Painting I 1 credit 619.1 Photography II 1 credit
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624 Drawing and Painting II OR 1 credit 621.2 Advanced Fashion Illustration 1 credit
2018-2019 Course Offerings
647 Art Portfolio Development 1 credit and Costume Design
3-credit sequence 624 Drawing and Painting II 1 credit
624.3 IB Art/Design HL II (part 2 of 2) 1 credit
Any art course or 626.4 SL I
(excluding Foundation Level) 1 credit 632 AP Two-Dimensional Design 1 credit
626 IS Advanced Art 1 credit
Ceramics and Sculpture Sequence
Media Arts Sequence Foundation Level
Foundation Level 601 Studio in Art: Crafts 1 credit
602 Studio in Art Electronic Media OR 1 credit
604 Design and Drawing for Production 1 credit 608 Studio in Pottery and Sculpture 1 credit
Plus 2 credits from any of the following: 610 Advanced Studio in 1 credit
Pottery and Sculpture OR 612 3-D Design 1 credit
603.1 Digital Film I 1 credit AP 3-D Design 1 credit
603.2 Digital Film II 1 credit
603.3 TV Production 1 credit 3-credit sequence
614 Graphic Arts I 1 credit Fine Arts Sequence
615 Graphic Arts II 1 credit Foundation Level
618 Photography I 1 credit 600 Studio in Art OR 1 credit
619.1 Photography II 1 credit 601Studio in Art: Crafts OR 1 credit
3-credit sequence 602 Studio in Art Electronic Media 1 credit
IB Sequence Plus 2 credits from either:
Foundation Level 150 Drama 1 credit
600 Studio in Art 1 credit 138 Humanities 1 credit
Second level OR any other art or music course
608 Pottery and Sculpture 1 credit (excluding foundation level)
612.1 AP 3-D Design 1 credit 3-credit sequence
614 Graphic Arts I 1 credit
621 Fashion Illustration and Costume Design 1 credit
622 Drawing and Painting I 1 credit
624 IB Art/Design (HL Part 1 of 2) 1 credit
Plus any other 2 art or music courses (excluding foundation level) = 5 credit sequence
RECOMMENDATIONS
• All students are invited to participate in the art program
• Students interested in careers in fine art, commercial art, industrial design, architecture, photography or media are encouraged to take a five-
credit visual arts sequence including electives in areas of career interest.
• Students interested in studying fine art, fashion design and illustration, architecture, photography or graphic art at the college level are encour-
aged to develop a competitive admissions portfolio from any advanced art courses for those colleges that require a portfolio as part of their
admissions process. 632 AP 2-D Design, 612.1 AP 3-D Design and 647 Art Portfolio Development are two courses designed to offer advanced
art students opportunity to develop art portfolios for college admission and art career readiness.
19Art Path
ONE CREDIT IN ART OR MUSIC IS REQUIRED FOR NEW YORK STATE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION.
2018-2019 Course Offerings
All art sequences begin with: Studio Art 600 OR Studio in Art Electronic Media 602 OR Studio in Art: Crafts 601 OR Design and Drawing for
Production 604. A five-unit art sequence may be substituted for a sequence in Foreign Language for an Advanced Regents Diploma.
Studio in Art 600 OR Studio in Art: Electronic Media 602 OR Studio in Art: Crafts 601 OR Design and Drawing for
Production 604
Grade 2-D Sequences Media Arts Sequences 3-D Sequence International
Baccalaureate
Sequence
9 9th-grade recommendation: Studio in 9th grade recommendation: 9th grade recommendation: Studio in Art I
Art OR Design/Drawing for Produc- Studio in Art: Electronic Media Studio in Art: Crafts or
tion (DDP) Studio in Art: Crafts
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or
Albany High School
Studio in Art:
Electronic Media
or
DDP
10 Drawing and Fashion Illustra- Photography I Studio in Pottery and Any second level art
Painting I tion and Costume or Sculpture course or begin IB
Design Drawing and Painting I sequence in Grade
10
11 Drawing and Advanced Digital Film I Photography Graphic Advanced Studio in Pottery IBO Higher Level I
Painting II Fashion II Arts I and Sculpture A or B (Year 1 of 2)
or Illustration and or or
AP 2-D Design Costume Design AP 3-D Design IBO SL I A or B
or or
Portfolio Portfolio
12 Independent Study/ University in the Digital Film Graphic Graphic AP 3-D Design IBO Higher Level II
High School Advanced Art II Arts I Arts II A or B (Year 2 of 2)
or or or
Digital IBO SL IA or B
Film I
TV Production
and (optional) Career Explorations
Internship Program (CEIP)
Courses listed FACS: Clothing or Courses listed above in sequence
above in sequence and Textiles
CORE 580
or
FACS: The Fash-
ion Industry 588
* A sequence may also include options from AP 2-D, AP 3-D, Media Arts and/or IBO courses as long as prerequisites are followed. Sequences are
delineated to ensure readiness for student skill development and preference.
20Art
COMPREHENSIVE FOUNDATION COURSES aided design system, you will learn the design in the Arts or Humanities, particularly stu-
process by creating, analyzing, drawing, and dents enrolled in IB or AP courses
Albany High School
600 Studio in Art producing a model. This course may be used Part I: This elective course covers basic
Grades 9-12 1 credit as part of the art sequence, and it satisfies the concepts in art history from prehistoric to
PREREQ: None Regents Art/ Music graduation requirement renaissance art. Students will learn to exam-
ine both the cultural and aesthetic implica-
This course introduces the student to the art VISUAL ARTS
tions of art on the world history though a
elements, principles of design and the artmak- concentrated study of quintessential works.
ing of various cultures. A variety of media and 622 Drawing and Painting I
Part II: A continuation of Part I, this course
studio techniques are explored. It satisfies the Grades 10-12 1 credit covers basic concepts in art history from the
prerequisites for all other art courses and the PREREQ: Studio in Art or Design and renaissance to the 20th century.
Regents requirement for art or music. Drawing for Production
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College credit is offered for both parts (3
2018-2019 Course Offerings
In this course, students will develop basic credits each) through the University in the
601 Studio in Art – Crafts
skills and techniques of drawing and painting Classroom Program at Hudson Valley Com-
Grades 9-12 1 credit with a variety of materials. They will develop munity College.
PREREQ: None creative problem solving skills, review basic art
theory, cover a study of western art history and MEDIA ARTS
This is a foundation course designed to
introduce students to a wide vvariety of arts begin preparation of a portfolio. Course work 603.1 Digital Film I
and crafts through learning the elements of includes a variety of short term exercises, long
term projects and written assignments. Grades 10-12 1 credit
arts and crafts through learning the elements
and principles of art. PREREQ: Studio Art Electronic Media Art
624 Drawing and Painting II preferred or Studio in Art
The projects created in this course will be
Grades 11-12 1 credit 3 credits, College of Saint Rose (one time)
3-dimensional in nature and help students
PREREQ: Studio in Art and Drawing and This course is an introduction to Video Pro-
develop their talents. This course will serve
Painting I duction techniques. Students in this course
to guide students’ interests in the section of
advance level art courses that may include This is an advanced-level course that allows are exposed to a variety of creative and
Studio in Pottery and Sculpture and 3-Di- students to further their ability and understand- technical experiences used by profession-
mensional Design. This class is open to all ing of 2-dimensional art. This course focuses als in the field. Informational, promotional,
students to meet their fine arts graduation on the principles of design through the use and creative “school appropriate” program-
requirements and fulfills requirements for of a variety of drawing and painting media. ming will be developed with opportunity to
Advanced level art classes. Students will develop a strong sense of design present it on the public airwaves. The course
through project based assignments that may is a desirable elective for students interested
602 Studio in Art – Electronic include media such as graphite, oil pastel, in Fine Arts, as well as, Media Creation and
Communication Arts. Students may choose
Media colored pencil, chalk pastel, and charcoal.
to take this course for St. Rose College Credit
Students will also develop painting skills and
Grades 9-12 1 credit for a fee.
techniques using acrylic and tempera paints
PREREQ: None and inks. Students will explore the style of
Studio in Art: Electronic Media is a foun- many artists throughout history and study top-
603.2 Digital Film II
dational course designed to explore how to ics like portraiture, landscapes and abstraction. Grades 11-12 1 credit
solve visual literacy problems through graph- PREREQ: Studio Art Electronic Media Art,
ic design, digital photography, videography, 626 Independent Study in and Digital Film I
and animation. All projects are based on the Advanced Art 3 credits, College of Saint Rose (one time)
elements of art and principles of design. This course is a continuation to Video Pro-
Grade 12 1 credit
*This course satisfies the Art/Music require- PREREQ: AP 2-D Design, AP 3-D Design, duction techniques. Students in this course
ment for graduation and is a gateway to Drawing and Painting II or 3 credit art sequence are exposed to a variety of creative and
advanced courses in Media Art. technical experiences used by professionals
This course will focus on painting techniques,
in the field. Informational, promotional, and
604 Design and Drawing advanced drawing techniques, and mixed
creative “school appropriate” programming
media techniques. Much of the class work will
for Production be independent study. Emphasis is placed on
will be developed with opportunity to pres-
(Pre-Engineering) ent it on the public airwaves. The course is
portfolio completion and development as well a desirable elective for students interested
Grades 9-12 1 credit as experimentation and self-direction. in Fine Arts, as well as, Media Creation and
PREREQ: None Communication Arts. Students may choose
627 Art History to take this course for St. Rose College
4 RIT credits available $200 Grades 9-12 6 credits total Credit for a fee if they did not in Digital
DDP provides you with opportunities to be PREREQ: Students qualified to take this Film I. (The difference between Film 1 and
creative and to apply your decision-making course must successfully complete a year of Film 2 is that students are given the opportu-
and problem-solving skills to various design Studio Art or Design and Drawing for Produc- nity to work more independently and shoot
problems. You will use powerful computer tion. The course would be designed to enrich in the field. Students can sign out cameras
hardware and software (Inventor) to develop students who plan to pursue a college program for a few days at a time.)
3-D models of objects. Using this computer- 21Art
Art, continued 618.1 Photography I 621.2 Advanced Fashion
2018-2019 Course Offerings
Grades 10-12 1 credit Illustration and Costume
603.3 Television Production PREREQ: Any foundation level art Design
Grades 10-12 1 credit course; Studio in Art-Electronic Media is
Grades 11-12 1 credit
PREREQ: Studio in Electronic Media recommended
PREREQ: 600,601 or 621
3 credits, College of Saint Rose Photography is designed to elevate the quality
of students’ photographs and provide a better This course is intended for students grades
This advanced course is a hands-on learn- 11- 12 who are interested in exploring careers
understanding of the medium. This introductory
ing experience that gives gives students the in the fashion industry. Students will study
course is designed to provide students with a
opportunity to create TV programs, as well costume and fashion history, finalize a fash-
basic understanding of digital imaging. Stu-
as, documentary production. Students will use ion portfolio by creating original designs, and
TV equipment, video field cameras, and non- dents will be take their own photos using DSLR
cameras and edit their work in Photoshop. They study the techniques necessary to successfully
linear editing software to produce program- depict costumes and fabrics on the fashion
ming that will be shown on live TV. will make aesthetic evaluations of work through
critiques. Historic and contemporary achieve- figure. Collaborative opportunities will be
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explored with Theater Arts program and/or
612.1 AP Three-Dimensional ments in photography will be examined in order
Albany High School
to enrich student appreciation of the medium. Media Arts programs.
Design
Students will also explore how technology 632 AP Two-Dimensional
Grades 11-12 1 credit impacts current trends in the field. Photography
PREREQ: 601 and 608 I is the foundation for the following sequence Design
AP 3-D is a college-level course in which in Media Arts: Photography II, Digital Film I Grades 11-12 1 credit
students will further explore creating art in and Graphic Arts I. PREREQ: Studio in Art and Drawing and
three dimensional forms. This includes but Painting I
is not limited to weaving, basketry, pot- 619.1 Photography II This is an advanced course for mature,
tery, sculpture, fabric sculpture, etc. Upon Grade 11-12 1 credit motivated students. Students are expected to
completion of a portfolio to be submitted submit a drawing and 2D design portfolio.
PREREQ: Photography I
toward the end of the year, students may Students create a portfolio of work to dem-
receive a college course credit with a passing Advanced photography is a course designed
onstrate the artistic skills and ideas they have
grade of 3 or higher. for students who have taken Photography I
developed, refined, and applied. In addition
previously. At the advanced level, students are
to developing a portfolio, students will be
614 Graphic Arts encouraged to explore each project in more
expected to photograph and catalogue images
depth and with greater scope, while working
Grades 10-12 1 credit of their work, participate in critiques, keep
within the parameters of the assignment to cre-
PREREQ: Studio in Art or Design and an original sketchbook for developing ideas,
ate individual, artistic styles. After Photogra-
Drawing for Production study artists, art-movements and terminology.
phy II, students may continue in Digital Film
This is an introductory course in Graphic I, Graphic Arts I, or the Career Explorations 647 Art Portfolio Development
Arts. We will explore digital as well as tradi- Internship Program.
tional graphic design concepts and techniques Grades 11-12
along with their relationship to the art ele- 621 Fashion Illustration and PREREQ: 600, 601 or 602
ments and principles of design. Most assign- Costume Design No College Credit
ments and projects are created on computers Grades 10-12 1 credit
using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Art Portfolio Development is for the serious
PREREQ: 600 art major. The course will concentrate on
615 Graphic Arts II This course is intended for students grades developing a professional art portfolio. Each
10-12 who are interested in exploring careers in person will have a portfolio ready to present
Grades 11-12 1 credit the fashion industry. The students would study for college admission at the end of the course.
PREREQ: Studio in Art: Electronic Media or costume and fashion history, develop a fashion Observational drawing and experimental as
Studio in Art portfolio by drawing the human form, and study well as abstract painting will be the main
Graphics Arts II is the third course in a se- the techniques necessary to successfully depict focus of the year. The final exam will consist
quence that began with Studio in Electronic costumes and fabrics on the fashion figure. ** of the finished portfolio, a resume, and artist
Media (preferred). This is an advanced Students with an interest in Fashion may also statement and portfolio review.
course that explores how to solve visual supplement their course work with the follow-
literacy problems through digital media. ing FACS course, located on page 39: 588 The
Students will learn topics such as book Fashion Industry.
cover design, branding and visual identity,
advertising, motion graphics, and package
design. Portfolio preparation will be created
for those interested in pursuing a career in
Communications or Graphic Arts.
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