Post on 07-Jun-2018
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
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� 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
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� 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)
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