Welcome to Niskayuna High School

Program Overview

Course Selection Process

Minimum Course Requirements for Graduation

Mathematics

Current Math 8R students - 9th grade sequence options

Current Accelerated Algebra students - 9th grade sequence options

Calculators

Math Club Monthly State Competitions National AMC10, AMC12 and AIME Contest Provides Student Involvement throughout Grade Levels Community and Social Activities (ex. T-shirts, Ribbon-Cutting)

Course Recommendations https://www.niskayunaschools.org/academics/k-12-programs/mathematics-department/

English

Grade 9 Required Courses

Regents v. Honors

Grade 9 English Electives

Course Recommendations

Science & Engineering Technology

Grade 9 Science Courses Grade 8 Science Science Topics Honors Earth Sci Reg. Earth Sci Honors Biology

Grade 9 science courses

Mandatory Lab Requirement for Science Regents Exams

Opportunities to advance in STEM at Niskayuna Fastest growing occupations through 2022 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Engineering Technology

Course Recommendations

Social Studies

NYS Social Studies Requirements

Grade 9 Required Courses

Global 9 Regents and Honors

Clubs and Travel

Course Recommendations

World Language

Moving from Grade 8 Spanish and French to Grade 9

9 th Grade Language Choices

Language Sequences at the High School

World Language Highlights

Clubs and Travel

Art & Design

Studio In Art Full Year comprehensive foundation course Satisfies the 1 unit required from The Arts for graduation Pre-requisite for all other high school art courses A Five Unit Sequence in Art & Design courses satisfies the requirement for an Advanced Regents Diploma.

Who should take this course?

Extracurricular Opportunities

Music Education

High School Music Program Bands Choirs Orchestras Music Theory Music Technology

High School Music Program

Ensembles Core Ensembles String Orchestra Symphony Orchestra * Concert Band Symphonic Band * Choir Ladies First * By Audition Select Auditioned Ensembles Stage Band+ Jazz Ensemble+ Orchestra Winds+ Chamber Strings+ +Must also be a member of the respective CORE ensemble

Lesson Program Students in Band, Choir and Orchestra receive a weekly lesson during the school day. Lessons are carefully designed on a rotating basis to provide a balance with other academics.

Music Theory and Technology Music Theory Establishes a foundation in the materials and structures of music through drill and practice, listening, analysis and discussion. Aural skills are also taught through sight-singing and dictation. MIDI Use computers, keyboards, and sequencing software to compose, perform, record, mix, and master electronic music. MIDI is utilized in a wide variety of commercial media, such as tv, movies, jingles, video games, and pop songs.

Applied Music Students who seek private music instruction on instruments not offered in the Music Department may qualify to receive applied music credit. While the (.5) credit does not count toward the graduation requirement, it will appear on the high school transcript for college review.

Music Department

Health and Physical Education

Family and Consumer Sciences

Beginning Culinary Arts This course is designed to deliver the skills necessary to plan, purchase and prepare basic meals, which make up well-balanced breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Special activities include: hands on laboratory experiences, field trips to Shop Rite and At Home Cooking Assignments!

Fashion Design, Textiles & Merchandising

Child Psychology I.

Business Education

Business Education ½ Year ½ credit courses: Career & Financial Management 1 Career & Financial Management 2 Computer Essentials A Five Unit Business Sequence can be used in place of the World Language requirement needed to receive an Advanced Regents Diploma. REQUIRED: Career and Financial Management 1 and 2 (1 unit) Plus any combination of 4 other business credits Course Topics: CFM1 Economics Self Information & Careers Taxes & Insurance Credit & Debt Budgeting CFM 2 Investing Stock Market Cover Letter & Resume Interview Technique Job Shadowing Computer Essentials Proper Typing Technique Microsoft Office: Word Power Point Excel Publisher

10th -12th grade courses The following courses are eligible for college credit through SCCC Business Law Business Organizational & Management Marketing Accounting I Accounting II As a senior Career Exploration Internship Program (CEIP)

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