Fox Lane High School 8th Grade Parent Night

Bedford Central School DistrictInspiring and Challenging Our Students

Fox Lane High School8th Grade Parent Night

January 25, 2018


Principal Miller Welcome


Agenda

❖ Principal’s Welcome

❖ FLHSA Welcome

❖ Fox Lane Overview by Assistant Principals

❖ The Fox Lane Student Experience

❖ Fox Lane Academics for Freshmen by Coordinators


WelcomeHigh School Administration

Dr. Brett MillerPrincipal

Mr. Emerly MartinezAssistant Principal

Grades 10 & 12

Ms. Ana PiqueroAssistant Principal

Grades 9 & 11

Student Support

Mr. Keith AlleyneDean of Students

Grades 9 & 11

Mr. Daniel MulveyDean of StudentsGrades 10 & 12

*APs and Deans loop

with classes.


WelcomeHigh School Academic

Leadership Team

Mr. Paul CullaghEnglish Dept. Coordinator

Ms. Heather KranzVisual Arts Dept. Coordinator

Mr. Greg FedorczakHillside Program Co-Coordinator

Mr. Paul FrischScience & Technology Dept. Coordinator

Ms. Deana LongdenSpecial Ed Dept. Coordinator

Ms. Margie RamosHillside Program Co-Coordinator

Mr. Peter GriffinPerforming Arts Dept. Coordinator

Mr. Steve MarciszGuidance Dept. Coordinator

Ms. Samantha HirshMath Dept. Coordinator

Ms. Jenny Olson Social Studies & Business Dept. Coordinator

Mr. Joseph KlauszP.E. and Health Dept. Coordinator

Mr. Jason SpectorWorld Languages Dept. Coordinator

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School Day❖ 10 Day Cycle (Days A-E followed by

Days 1-5)➢ 8 Courses in Schedule➢ First 4 days in both are Six 55 min

Courses. (2 Classes Drop)➢ Days 5/E all courses meet➢ No Bells!


School Day❖ Special Days

➢ Advisory Day■ 30 minute advisory facilitated by faculty member with 10-12 students.

➢ Collaborative Lunch Days■ All students have a common lunch (70 minutes) while teachers work

together.■ Students participate in activities. (Club Fair, Course Fair, Maker Faire, etc.)

➢ Group Guidance Days■ Counselors meet with students in lieu of P.E. on E/5 Days.

● (Q1: Seniors, Q2: Freshman, Q3: Juniors, Q4: Sophomores)


Did You Know?❖ 1355 Students❖ 22 AP Courses❖ 20 Varsity Athletics Programs❖ 60 Clubs❖ A Unique Group Guidance Program❖ STEM Opportunities

➢ 3 Year Science Research Program (College Credit Available)➢ 4 Year Engineering Program (College Credit Available)➢ 4 Year Computer Science Program (2 AP Level)➢ MakerSpace➢ Robotics Team➢ Computer Science Club

❖ 2017 Best Communities for Music Education


Did You Know?Points of Pride 2016-2017❖ 80% of our AP students scored a 3 or better

with 24% scoring 5s on AP tests.➢ 61 AP Scholars➢ 40 AP Scholars w/Honors➢ 55 AP Scholars w/Distinction➢ 8 National AP Scholars➢ 2 AP International Diplomas.

❖ Over the past four years, Fox Lane Graduates had 10 2017 National Merit Semi-finalist, 9 National Merit Finalists, 50 National Merit Commendations, and 5 National Merit Winners.

❖ Of the class of 2017, 95% of the Fox Lane graduates attended colleges and universities nationally and internationally. 87% of FLHS students went on to study at a 4 year college.


What We Believe!


Student Perspectives


Neel Sood - Senior

● Moving to Fox Lane High School as a Sophomore○ Accepting/Group Oriented School and activities○ Easy to find something to be a part of!

● Teachers and Classes○ Great teachers in every department, spend time after school/lunch

for extra help○ Can get help from other student tutors

● Clubs and Activities○ Join clubs! Have a position!○ Take Leadership and start a Club! Ex: DECA Club

● Sports○ Tennis Team○ Foxes have great spirit for all sports teams!

● Community Based Service○ Tutoring with NHS, NAHS

● The step from Middle School○ It is a big step up from high school but don’t sweat!○ Fox Lane helps all its students succeed as well as enjoy their time

A few DECA Members!


Milo Feldman- Junior

● Don’t be afraid!

-8th to 9th grade jump

-Maturing

● Classes vs. Extracurriculars vs. Sports

-finding a balance: How much can I handle?

● Be ambitious

-opportunity to expand


Maddy Contreras - Sophomore● Growth

○ Stage Fright○ Environment

● Transition from MS to HS○ Adjustment○ Misconceptions○ Support

● Balance○ Academics○ Athletics


A Glance at the 9th Grade

Course Experience ByAcademic Department


Guidance Department: Grade 8 to 9 Transition

1. December 2017- FLMS Counselors met with students to provide FLHS course opportunities

2. January 10, 2018- All 8th Graders visited FLHS to learn about elective courses (assembly)

3. January 11, 12 & 18- All 8th Graders met with FLHS counselors to preliminarily select 9th grade courses.

*Course verification sheets sent home to parents prior to February 16th **Changes to course requests due by March 23, 2018


Grade 8 to 9 Transition (cont.)4. January 25, 2018- 8th Grade Parent Night 5. May 2018- 8th Grade team visits to Fox Lane

High School 6. Late August 2018- FLHS Schedule Walkabout7. September 4, 2018- Freshman Orientation8. Fall 2018- 9th Grade Parents Night


Guidance DepartmentMinimum NYSED Graduation Requirements:4 English, 4 Social Studies, 3 Math, 3 Science, 2 Physical Education, 1 World Language, 1 Aesthetic, ½ Health, 3 ⅓ Electives. 22 Credits. Most students graduate with 28 to 32 credits. Important Links:● FLHS Abridged Course Catalog for Incoming 9th Graders● FLHS Full Course Catalog● NYSED Graduation Requirements (Updated January 2018)

https://www.bcsdny.org/Page/1863

https://www.bcsdny.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=1777&dataid=5632&FileName=FLHS%20Course%20Catalog%202018-2019.pdf

http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/gradreq/CurrentDiplomaRequirements.pdf


English DepartmentIn Freshman English, there is an increase in sophistication in reading, writing, and critical thinking skills.

Link to Fox Lane High School English Program:

How is English at FLHS different than English at FLMS?➢ In a word, rigor. More rigorous texts and assignments. ➢ However, there is always support- after school help and the Writing Center.

Skills required by the CCSS- assessed in junior year by the Common Core Regents Exam- include:➢ Increased complexity of texts➢ Increased use of evidence to support ideas➢ Increased focus on nonfiction informational texts



Math Department

IMPORTANT: All students will need the use of a TI-84+ (or TI-84+CE) graphing calculator for every Math class in high school. The same calculator can be used for some HS Science classes, is permitted on the SATs and ACTs and can be used later in college.

Complete course pathways can be found here.

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Social Studies & Business Department

Global History and Geography I-R● Paleolithic Era and Early

Civilizations● Classical Societies● Trade networks and Global Impact● Regents reading and writing skills

Department courses

Skills: Reading and writing using analysis of complex texts and language

Global History and Geography I-H● Units 1-4 of AP World Curriculum● College-level texts● AP reading and writing skills

http://nygeographicalliance.org/sites/default/files/ss-framework-9-12.pdf

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xLxW1pKt5jkbg3mnX8jIVh_LBuV2hgI7/view?usp=sharing

https://secure-media.collegeboard.org/digitalServices/pdf/ap/ap-world-history-course-and-exam-description.pdf


Science and Technology DepartmentCore Courses

Living Environment Regents● Full year lab science course.● Living Environment Regents exam.

Topics Include: Nature of Life, Microscopy, Scientific Method,

Biochemistry, Cytology, Genetics, Evolution, Human Physiology, Ecology.

Living Earth Regents● Full year lab science course.● Interdisciplinary Living Environment

and Earth Science course.● Living Environment Regents exam.

Topics Include: Nature of Life, Microscopy, Scientific Method,

Biochemistry, Cytology, Genetics, Evolution, Human Physiology, Ecology

+ Earth Science topics

Follow these links for our full course catalog, course selection worksheet, or course presentation.



https://prezi.com/woiadoxex0rv/flhs-science-and-technology-department-course-offerings/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy


Science and Technology Department“Elective” Course

Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)● The first in a series of four courses in the HS engineering program● Full year with no lab. Expands on content/skills learned in the MS● Fulfills the “aesthetic” course requirement for HS graduation.● Potential to earn 3 college credits from Rochester Institute of Tech

Topics Include: Product design, drawing methods, advanced measuring tools, statistics, geometry, parametric modeling, reverse engineering, mass properties analysis, ethics in engineering, and

global impacts of engineering choices.Follow these links for our full course catalog, course selection worksheet, or course presentation.



https://prezi.com/woiadoxex0rv/flhs-science-and-technology-department-course-offerings/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy


World Languages Department

World Language Course OverviewHigh School World Language Website

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1CzNZUEDOKtWDc5RUM2WWVjUmc/view?usp=sharing



ESOL Department

9th Grade Course Options● ESOL 1 (four courses plus ESOL Math)● ESOL 2 (four courses)● ESOL 3 (one course co-requisite to English 1R)


Performing Arts DepartmentThe Performing Arts Program comprises of Music and Theatre courses.

Music options:

Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Performance Technology & Music Technology

Theatre Program Options:

Introduction to Theater, Acting 1 & History of Musical Theatre

Extra Curricular Ensembles and Main Stage Productions


Visual Arts DepartmentChoice-Based Approach:

● Empowered to work like professional artists

● Develop personal investment ownership

● Fosters Growth Mindset and promotes personal mastery


Visual Arts Department● Studio Art = Fine Arts

(Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, Sculpture)

● Studio in Crafts = Functional Arts (Craft Media, Design, Jewelry, Clay)

Advanced coursework:

Drawing PaintingComputer Art & Design PhotographyMixed Media Public ArtCeramics 3 AP Art Courses


Physical Education & Health Department Our 9th grade students have physical education 4 days out of a 10 day school cycle (2 letters and 2 numbers - i.e. Course 1 - BE14). Typically students have physical education opposite their science labs. Similar to FLMS, students have the opportunity to choose their units of instruction. The curriculum consists of traditional as well as non-traditional physical education units. Units are provided in: Badminton, Volleyball, Archery, Whiffle Ball/Softball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, PickleBall, Team Handball, Ultimate Disc, Hiking, In-line Skating, Tennis, Physical Fitness, Strength and Conditioning and Yoga. Students are required to wear athletic apparel including proper footwear to class. FLHS Health and Physical Education Website

*Tentative Pre-Season Practice Dates:8/13 - Football 8/20 - All Other Sports

https://www.bcsdny.org/domain/121


Hillside Program...“small school, BIG dreams”

Hillside is Fox Lane High School’s small, community oriented, alternative program.

We serve both classified and non-classified students in an inclusive setting in the

heart of Mount Kisco. We are a therapeutic program established to meet the

needs of students who thrive in a small, highly structured classroom setting with

increased support and a high staff to student ratio. Hillside is appropriate for

students with a wide range of strengths and challenges

Hillside is entirely a program of choice which…

● Provides a comprehensive high school curriculum leading to a Fox Lane High School, NYS Regents Diploma

● Creates credit recovery opportunities● Utilizes a multidisciplinary team approach● Allows for flexible scheduling and small class sizes with high staff to

student ratio● Offers enriching experiences that promote a sense of community and

personal growth

**Please contact your guidance counselor for further inquiry**


Special Education Department

FLHS Continuum of ServicesMost Restrictive Least Restrictive

KEA

Integrated SAIL IV OPT Co-Teach Resource Room Consultant 8:1:3 12:1:2 12:1 5:1 Teacher

Decisions are made by the Committee on Special Education


Thank You!We are looking forward to welcoming your child in September as a member

of the Fox Lane Class of 2022!!!

Fox Lane High School 8th Grade Parent Night

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