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James I. O’Neill

High School

Excellencein Academics, the Arts, Athletics, and Leadership

Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery

Central School District Vision

The Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central

School District will inspire, guide, and challenge

each of our students through an all

encompassing rigorous learning experience,

which empowers them to connect to and

compete in the ever-changing global community.

Welcome Class of 2020!

Garrison School

Highland Falls

Intermediate School

West Point Middle School

A good choice today…will lead to a better tomorrow.

A Unified Student Community:

Celebrating Diversity

Participating in Civic Responsibility

Promoting Environmental Issues

Caring about Relationships

Committed to Rigorous Learning

Engaging in Leadership

Graduation RequirementsREQUIRED SUBJECTS

REGENTS DIPLOMA

ADVANCED REGENTS

English 4 4

Social Studies 4 4

Math 3 3

Science 3 3

Language Other Than English 2 3

Art/Music 1 1

Health 0.5 0.5

Physical Education 2 (.5/yr) 2(.5/yr)

Addition Courses/Electives 2.5 1.5

TOTAL(Minimum)

22 22

Student Support Staff

Mrs. MackeySeniors A-L

Juniors A-L

Sophomores A-L

Mrs. KoleweSeniors M-Z

Juniors M-Z

Sophomores M-Z

Mr. GiardinaSocial Worker

All grades

Mrs. MilanoFreshmen A-Z

*8th Grade

Transition

Grade 9 Model ProgramRegents Program (College Prep)

•English 9R or English 9R with Lab

•Global History 1R

•Algebra R (double block)

•Biology R

•Spanish 1 or 2 or Chinese 1 or 2

•Physical Education (alternate days)

•Optional Electives

Grade 9 Model ProgramHonors Program (Rigorous)

•English 9H

•Global History 1R

•Geometry H

•Biology R or Earth Science R

•Spanish 2 or Chinese 1 or 2

•Physical Education (alternate days)

•Optional Electives

•Band*

•Chorus*

•Band alternating with Chorus*

•Design and Drawing for Production(DDP)*

•Digital Photography/Photoshop

•Introduction to Psychology (one semester)

•JROTC

•Study Skills (alternate days)

•Journalism (one semester)

Grade 9 Electives

•Studio in Art*

•3-D Design I

•Introduction to Computer Animation 2-D (one semester)

•Introduction to Computer Animation 3-D (one semester)

•Introduction to Web Design (one semester)

•Computer Graphic Design

•Electronic Music (can be taken multiple semesters)

•Modern Warfare (one semester)

•Criminal Justice (one semester)

•History vs. Hollywood (one semester)

Grade 9 Electives

REGULAR SCHOOL DAY SCHEDULEStart at 7:20am – 1:50pm

8 class periods and one 30 minute lunch

**EXPANDED DAY SCHEDULE**Starts at 1:54 -2:24 pm

Tuesdays through Fridays

� Algebra R (double block)

� Geometry

� Geometry R or H

� Algebra 2

� Algebra 2 R or H

� Pre-Calculus R or H

� Calculus

� AP Calculus (AB)

� Math Applications

� Statistics & Probability

� SUPA Personal Finance

� Computer Programming

� AP Computer Science A

Mathematics

� English R

� English R with Lab

� English H

� SUPA English

� AP English

� Creative Writing

� Journalism

� Mythology

� Intro to College Writing

� Public Speaking

� Social Criticism

� The Lyrical Classroom

English

� Biology R

� AP Biology

� Earth Science R

� Chemistry R

� AP Chemistry

� Physics R

� AP Physics

� Environmental Science

� AP Environmental Science

� Forensic Science

� Science in Society

Science

� Global History 1R

� Global History 2R & H

� AP World History

� U.S. History R & H

� AP U.S. History

� Economics

� Participation in Government

� SUPA Economics

� SUPA Public Affairs

� SUPA Sociology

� SUPA Psychology

� Criminal Justice

� Modern Warfare

� History vs. Hollywood

� Introduction to Psychology

Social Studies

� Spanish I

� Spanish II

� Spanish III

� Spanish IV Honors

� College Spanish V

� Chinese I

� Chinese II

� Chinese III

� College Mandarin Chinese IV

� College Mandarin Chinese V

World Languages

• Computer Programming

• AP Computer Science A

• Design & Drawing for Production (DDP)

• 3-D Design I, II

• Intro to Computer Animation 2D, 3D

• Intro to Web Design

• Computer Graphic Design

• Electronic Music

Technology Driven Courses

Visual Arts� Studio in Art

� Advanced Studio Art

� AP Studio Art

� Drawing 1, 2

� Painting 1, 2

� Ceramics/Sculpture 1, 2

� Digital Photography/ Photoshop

� Introduction to Computer Animation- 2D, 3D

� Computer Graphic Design

� Introduction to Web Design

� 3D Design I, II

� Design and Drawing for Production(DDP)

Music� Instrumental Band

� Chorus

� Chamber Singers/Select Chorus

� Music Theory 1, 2

� Electronic Music

� Jazz Ensemble (no credit)

� Men’s Choir (no credit)

� Women’s Choir (no credit)

O’Neill Music Department Accolades

� 12 accepted into OCMEA All-County (9 choral/3 instrumental)

� 9 accepted into Area All-State (7 choral/2 instrumental)

� 2 NYSSMA All-State Choral Participants

� 4 ACDA Eastern Division Honor Choirs participants

� Choirs: 12 NYSSMA Level 6 “Gold with Distinction” Awards and 6

NYSSMA Level 6 “Gold” at NYSSMA major organization festivals in

the past 5 years

� Select Choir sang in the 2013 NYSSMA winter concert

� Choir placed 1st in the 2013 Boston “Festival of Music”

� Choir placed 1st in the Men’s, Women’s, Mixed and Best Overall at

Six Flags Music in the Parks Competition

You can see the road you’ve

traveled in the past, and every

day you are making

choices about the route you

will take in the future!

The Road Ahead…

James I. O’Neill JROTC

Buffalo Soldiers Squadron

JROTC

JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING

CORPS

Motivating young people to become better citizens, better leaders.

• Leadership• Communication• Citizenship• Responsibility• Life Skills

JROTCLeadership and Citizenship

This year there are over one hundred and thirty students in the Buffalo Soldier Squadron.

Full Academic

ScholarshipsNotre Dame UniversityWake Forest UniversityJames Madison UniversityFordham UniversityDrexel UniversityBall State UniversityProvidence CollegeSeton Hall UniversityEmbry Riddle Aeronautical University

Others attended: United States Military AcademyUnited States Naval AcademyUnited States Coast Guard AcademyUnited States Air Force Academy

JROTC programs:Summer CampRiver RaftingRappellingRifle TeamDrill Team Recondo Team

� JROTC Honor Unit with Distinction (11 years)

� Regional Champions for Orienteering (9 years)

� League Champion in Raider Competition (4 years)

� League Champion in Academic Bowl (9 years)

� National Academic Meet-6th in the nation

� National Leadership Meet-23rd in the nation.

JROTC

“O’Neill opens new doors and broadens our choices.”

Extracurricular

Activities

� Jazz Ensemble

� Men’s Choir

� Women’s Choir

� Drama Club

Extracurricular Activities

� Highlander Yearbook

� Interact Club – Community Service

� Students Against Destructive Decisions

� Academic League

� Chess Club

� Environmental Club

� Youth–in-Government

Extracurricular Activities

� National Honor Society

� American Red Cross

� Student to Student (S2S)

� Literary Magazine

� Science Club

� Mock Trial

� Peer Mediation

� Student Council

� School Newspaper

� Fashion Club

� Gay/Straight Alliance

� Video Club

� Art Club

� Reading Buddies

� Anime Club

Extracurricular Activities

“Great players are willing to give up their own personal achievement for the achievement of the group.” -Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Athletics

� Football

� Cross Country G/B

� Equestrian

� Soccer G/B

� Cheerleading

� Tennis G

� Volleyball G

Athletics – Fall Sports

� Basketball B/G

� Alpine Skiing

� Cheerleading

� Indoor

Track

Athletics – Winter Sports

� Baseball B

� Golf B/G

� Tennis B

� Crew B/G

� Lacrosse B/G

� Softball G

� Track & Field B/G

Athletics – Spring Sports

Athletics – Achievements

Fall 2014/2015 Season

Qualified for States at SUNY CantonGirls: Cameron Daddis, Sara Decker, Kaylan Dunham, Autumn Jensen, Joanne Kaiser, Whitney Kaiser & Natalie TyceBoys: Miles Isenhour & Liam Neary

Section IX ChampionsVarsity Girls’ Cross Country Team

OCIAA Division Champions Varsity Girls’ Cross Country TeamVarsity Girls’ Tennis Team

Scholar Athlete TeamsVarsity Boys’ Cross CountryVarsity Girls’ Cross CountryVarsity Girls’ TennisVarsity Boys’ SoccerVarsity Girls’ SoccerVarsity Volleyball

Athletics – AchievementsOCIAA Division ChampionsIndoor Track: 300 Meter – Cameron Daddis

300 Meter & 600 Meter – Aliyah Ojo-Banks1,000 Meter & 1,600 Meter – Liam Neary

Winter 2014/2015 Season

Spring 2014/2015 Season

�

� Section IX Champions

� Boys’ Varsity Tennis Singles – Davis Fleming

�

� Track & Field:

� Boys:

� Liam Neary – 400 Meters

� Bradford “Miles” Isenhour – 3,000 Meters Steeplechase

� Bradford “Miles” Isenhour – 3,200 Meters

� Girls:

� Aliyah Ojo-Banks – 400 Meters

� Autumn Jensen – 1,500 Meters

� Cameron Daddis – 2,000 Meters Steeplechase

�

� OCIAA Division Champions

� Varsity Baseball Team

� Varsity Softball Team

� Girls’ Varsity Spring Track Team

� Boys’ Varsity Tennis - Singles - Davis Fleming

�

� HVRL Division C Champions – Girls’ Varsity Crew Team

�

� Scholar Athlete Teams Qualified for States

� Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse Team Spring Track – Miles Isenhour, Cameron Daddis, Natalie Tyce,

� Girls’ Varsity Softball Team Dakota Sabotka, Ameera Mustafa, Autumn Jenson, Sara Decker

� Boys’ Spring Track Team Girls Golf – Kristen Scali

� Girls’ Spring Track Team Boys’ Varsity Tennis – Singles – Davis Fleming

Athletics – Community ServiceEach Season – Athletic Events/Raider Athlete Community Service Projects:

• Diggin for the Cure’ – Cancer fundraiser – Girls’ Volleyball • Basketball Clinics/Camps• Family Fun Night at Highland Falls Intermediate School – Fall/Winter

Athletes• Food Drive Collection– Fall/Winter Athletes • Holiday Gift Drive – Winter Athletes• Coaches vs. Cancer – Winter• Samaritans for Feet - Basketball• South Dock (West Point)clean up • Rowing for the Cure- Spring Crew Team

• Community Sports Fun Day• More projects TBD!

Scholar Athlete Teams for 2014-2015Boys' Varsity Cross Country & Girls' Varsity Cross Country

Boys' Varsity Soccer & Girls' Varsity SoccerBoys Spring Track & Girls’ Spring Track

Girls' Varsity TennisVarsity Volleyball

Girls’ Varsity LacrosseGirls’ Varsity Softball

Parent/Coach/Athlete Night – held at the beginning of each season. A short presentation by the Athletic Director to discuss hot topics, followed by individual team meetings to discuss team rules and sign the Athletic Code of Conduct.

Sports Awards – Most Improved, Coach’s Award and MVP are awarded in each sport.

Sportsmanship Award Winners – Athletes are nominated by their coaches and a committee selects two athletes per season from the nominations.

Athletics – Events

Welcome Class of 2020

We welcome you to partner with us, to join us in our performances, our friendships, our excitement about learning, athletics, and leadership.

Garrison Student Data for 2015-201639 Total Garrison Students (Gr 9= 4, Gr 10= 15, Gr 11= 13, Gr 12= 7)

HONORS/ADVANCED PLACEMENT/ SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY PROJECT ADVANCED/ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE course enrollment

� 77% of the current Garrison students are taking Honors and/or AP and/or SUPA and/or OCCC classes

� 75% of 9th graders are in Honors � 60% of 10th graders are in Honors and/or AP � 100% of 11th graders are in Honors and/or AP � 71% of 12 graders are in Honors and/or AP and/or SUPA and/or OCCC

NHS� 50% of 11th and 12th grade students are in NHS

MEAN SAT� CR: 650� MATH: 640� WRITING: 640

Graduating Class of 2015 College Acceptances (3 students)� Johnson and Wales University� Lynn University� Mercy College� Monmouth University� Molloy College (ED)

Thank you