Octorara High School

Octorara

High School

9th Grade Technology Education

Woodworking – Mr. Mills

Metal/Power – Mr. Barto

Ag Construction – Mr. Wasco

Graphics – Mr. Lauletta

Drafting – Mr. Lefever

Tech Ed Format

Nine weeks per class. Select four of the five class possibilities. Hands on project oriented activities. Afternoon classes so students can be

physically active. Class selections are based on grades of

the previous marking period as an incentive.

Why Technology Education?

Assists students in career development. Promote a positive self image. Encourage students to learn how to work

with their peers. Promote pride in their work. Promote a safe working environment. Encourage problem solving.

English Courses *Course Selection based on PSSA scores, Teacher Recommendations, and

Post Secondary Student Goals*

• 9th Grade:

Honors, Academic, Applied

• 10th Grade:

Honors, Academic, Applied

• 11th Grade:

Honors, Academic, Applied

• 12th Grade:

AP, Academic, Applied

English Faculty

(Cugini) BA in English; MS in Library Science(Bankert) BA in English; MA in English

(George) BA in English

(Taylor) BA in Literature; BSED in English

(Watson) BA in English; MA in English

(Imms) BA in Journalism; MA in Education

(Heller) BA in Communication and Rhetoric; MEd

(Souders) BS in English/Secondary Ed; MEd

(Mundy) BS in Education; MA in English; MA in Theology

Electives and Extracurricular Activities

Electives

Public Speaking (9, 10, 11, 12)

Journalism (9, 10, 11, 12)

Yearbook (10, 11, 12)

SAT Critical Reading (10, 11)

SAT Grammar/Vocabulary (10, 11)

Drama (9, 10, 11, 12)

Philosophy (12)

Extras

Yearbook Club (Taylor)

Newspaper Club (Watson)

Debate Team (Bankert)

Book Club (Cugini)

Academic Team (Bankert)

AP Great Book Symposiums (Mundy)

Mathematics

Your path to a great future…

Your path starts here…

Fundamentals of Algebra A (then B), orAlgebra 1, orAlgebra 2

Why algebra…??

Next step after arithmetic… using the rules of arithmetic to manipulate terms

Interpret and display information in the form of graphs and data

Problem solving– applying the strategies to applications

2 25( 2 3) 3 5 4x x x x

What next..?

Geometry

Applied math topics

Trigonometry

Calculus

Course Sequence

9th 10th 11th 12th

Fundamentals of

Algebra A

Fundamentals of Algebra B

Fundamentals of Geometry

Logic or Algebra 2

Algebra 1 Algebra 2 Geometry Trig or Stats

Algebra 2 Geometry Trig or Statistics Statistics or Calculus

Honors Algebra 2

HonorsGeometry Honors Trig

Calculus orAP Calculus

And then...?

mechanical trades

medicine

lawagriculture

animal science

graphic design

construction

Physical EducationPhysical EducationPhysical education Physical education establishes a foundation of establishes a foundation of life-long fitness through life-long fitness through knowledge and practice. knowledge and practice.

Students are instructed on Students are instructed on the 5 components of the 5 components of Physical Fitness: Flexibility, Physical Fitness: Flexibility, Muscular Strength, Muscular Strength, Muscular Endurance, Muscular Endurance, Cardiovascular Endurance, Cardiovascular Endurance, and Body Composition.and Body Composition.

The emphasis for activities The emphasis for activities is life-long fitness.is life-long fitness.

• Weight training and yoga are two activities which help improve physical fitness.

•Ping Pong, Archery, and Volleyball are examples of lifetime sports the students will participate in.

• Students will enjoy a variety of team sports including Soccer, Floor Hockey, and Handball.

ConclusionConclusion

The goal of the health and physical The goal of the health and physical education department is to empower education department is to empower our students with the skills necessary our students with the skills necessary to be healthy and fit throughout life.to be healthy and fit throughout life.

Special Education DepartmentSpecial Education Department

• The Special Education department offers a full range of services and support for students with learning and emotion disabilities– Math– Reading– Writing– Interpersonal Relationships

• 8th grade and high school teachers work together to create an individualized education program for each student as they transition to the high school.

Department HighlightsDepartment Highlights

• Nine teachers in the department– 8 learning support– 1 emotional support

• Six masters degrees• Two members currently enrolled in

masters programs• Members of the department are also

certified to teach reading, math, and social studies.

Social Studies Faculty– Mr. Butch, BA– Mr. Chippendale, BS, MBA,

MEd– Mr. Conaghan, BA, MEd– Mr. King, BA– Ms. Pulaski, BA– Ms. Sherman, BA– Mr. Udell, BA, BS, MA

Social Studies Proposed Course Sequences

Econ or Psyc

Am. Govt

USHistory

Global Studies

Academic Government and

Politics

Academic US History

Academic World Cultures

Academic World History

AP Government and Politics

AP US HistoryAP European History

Honors World History

12th11th10th9th

Current Electives

•Psychology (11th or 12th)

•Economics (11th or 12th)•Philosophy (12th)

Three years required

Four years recommended for students planning on attending a 4-year college or university

Department Highlights

Academic Notes• All members have been

trained at AP seminars in using AP teaching techniques

• Four in Master’s Programs

• One member is finishing his Doctorate and has published two books

• Two members have professionally scored national exams.

Other Involvement• Student Council Advisory

(Butch)• Football Coaches (King and

Conaghan)• Track Coach (Conaghan)• Gifted Program (Chippendale)• National Honor Society (Udell

and Sherman)• Model UN (Chippendale)• Senior Class Advisor and

Graduation Coordinator (Udell)

Social Studies College Credits Earned in 2007

213 College Credits in Social Studies Last Year– 13 sophomores earned 6 credits each in AP European History– 9 juniors earned 6 credits each in AP US History– 27 juniors/seniors earned 3 credits each in AP Government

Seniors Graduated with a total of 147 College Credits– 6 students with 15 credits each– 2 students with 9 credits each– 13 students with 3 credits each

Octorara Science Octorara Science

Freshmen Science Experience Freshmen Science Experience

All Freshmen will: Take Biology as All Freshmen will: Take Biology as FreshmenFreshmen

Honors Biology students will usually take Honors Biology students will usually take Chemistry as SophomoresChemistry as SophomoresPhysics or Earth Science as Juniors Physics or Earth Science as Juniors

Non Honors Students will usually take Non Honors Students will usually take Exploring Science as SophomoresExploring Science as SophomoresChemistry, Physics or Earth Science as Chemistry, Physics or Earth Science as

Juniors Juniors

Upper Classman Science Upper Classman Science Opportunity Opportunity OAHS offers 4 AP science coursesOAHS offers 4 AP science coursesOAHS also offers forensic sciences, OAHS also offers forensic sciences,

environmental science, anatomy, environmental science, anatomy, environmental issues, & Plant and Animal environmental issues, & Plant and Animal sciences.sciences.

Advanced Placement Participation has Advanced Placement Participation has increased by more than 200% over the increased by more than 200% over the last 4 years and average scores have last 4 years and average scores have improved by almost 2 points over that improved by almost 2 points over that span.span.

Art

• 1.0 Credit Gr. 9, 10, 11, 12

• Information about INTRO TO ART• Likes Art, but do not plan to go on• Hard worker both in and out of the classroom• Overview of what art has to offer• Homework/report• Art History based projects

INTRO TO ART

ART 1• 1.0 Credit Gr. 9, 10, 11, 12

• Information about ART 1• Needs a “C” or better in 8th grade art or intro to Art with

signature from teacher• Draws in sketchbook on a regular basis• Weekly out of class projects and reports• In-depth study in drawing and painting• Hard worker both in and out of the classroom• Plans on taking multiple years of art

• Please see Ms. Hudock if you can not get into this class but are serious about art

CERAMICS

• 0.5 Credit Gr. 9, 10, 11, 12

• Information about CERAMICS• Needs a “C” or better in 8th grade art or High School Art

class with signature from teacher

• Needs to be able to attend help classes several times a marking period

• Good with 3D modeling

• Upperclassmen get first priority

ATTENTION

• Ceramics 1 is now available for 9th graders

• Need permission slip signed from teacher to take Ceramics in high school

• There is a $15 fee to take this class

CAREERS IN ART

• Cinematographer• Architect• TV director• Director• Design engineer• Jewelry Designer

• And many, many more

Teachers

• Mrs. Hudock - rhudock@octorara.org

• Miss Roenigk - sroenigk@octorara.org

Business Education Business Education DepartmentDepartment

Stacey GrahamBachelor of Science AccountingMasters of Business AdministrationTeaching Certification from Shippensburg University

Amber KarpathiosBachelor of Science Business and Office Information SystemsMasters in Career and Technical Education

Andrew NapolitanoBachelor of Arts PhilosophyMasters of Business ManagementTeaching Certification from Gwynedd-Mercy College

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Who Should Take Who Should Take Business CoursesBusiness Courses

• Any student going to work after high school – Any student going to work after high school – Our Our courses prepare you for jobs right out of high schoolcourses prepare you for jobs right out of high school..

• Any student going to college after high school – Any student going to college after high school – Our Our courses may count as college credits.courses may count as college credits.

• Any student going to college as a business major after Any student going to college as a business major after high school – high school – Our courses are part of the college Our courses are part of the college curriculumcurriculum..

• Any student considering starting their own business Any student considering starting their own business after high school – after high school – Our courses prepare you to start Our courses prepare you to start your own businessyour own business..

Current Course OfferingsCurrent Course Offerings• Career Pathways Career Pathways • Accounting I Accounting I & II& II• Introduction to Business (Freshman only) Introduction to Business (Freshman only) • Personal Computer Applications IPersonal Computer Applications I & II & II• Sports Entertainment Marketing and Sports Entertainment Marketing and

ManagementManagement• Financial Accounting III (DCCC Course)Financial Accounting III (DCCC Course)• Business ManagementBusiness Management• Business Documentation Business Documentation • Web Site Management I & IIWeb Site Management I & II

Courses designated in Red are offered to Freshman

Family Consumer and Sciences

Virginia HartsfieldBS Family and Consumer Sciences

Kay MinshallBS Human ResourcesMasters of Educational Leadership

Certification in Consumer Sciences

Current Course OfferingsF.A.C.S. I

Food and Nutrition

Cooking with Food

Early Childhood Development

Toddlers and Beyond

Creative Sewing I & II

Foreign and Ethnic Foods

Pastry Arts

Culinary Arts

Childcare Education

All the courses designated in WHITE are available for incoming Freshman