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Berkshire Junior-Senior High School in Canaan, NY
(07-12 • Public • Special Education School)

Address
 13640 RT 22
Canaan, NY 12029
Telephone
(518) 781-3500
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Website
http://www.berkshirefarm.org
Students
115
Classroom Teachers (FTE)
11.0
National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status
Yes, participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Free lunch eligible students
86
Reduced-price lunch
eligible students
3
School district
BERKSHIRE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Charter school
No
Title I status
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Magnet School Indicator
No
Shared Time Indicator
No
Adult education offered
No

Students & Teachers


Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 115
Enrollment in 2015: 137
Enrollment in 2014: 136
Enrollment in 2013: 95
Enrollment in 2012: 112
Enrollment in 2011: 87
Enrollment in 2010: 76
Enrollment in 2009: 87
Enrollment in 2008: 148
Enrollment in 2007: 164
Enrollment in 2006: 185
Enrollment in 2004: 238
Enrollment in 2003: 279
Enrollment in 2002: 272
Enrollment in 2001: 263
Enrollment in 2000: 290
Enrollment in 1999: 266

Berkshire Junior-Senior High School - Historical enrollment


Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
GradeG07G08G09G10G11G12UGTotal
All students28303323136115
Female students1 - 3544 - 17
Male students182728199698
Asian students - - - - 1 - - 1
Hispanic students - 24832322
Black students23181277352
White students - 3813124 - 40

Enrollment by grade:
7th grade enrollment: 2
8th grade enrollment: 8
9th grade enrollment: 30
10th grade enrollment: 33
11th grade enrollment: 23
12th grade enrollment: 13
Ungraded enrollment: 6

Berkshire Junior-Senior High School - Historical enrollment by grade


Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 6,131 schools)
Female enrollment: 17 (14.8%)
School:

14.8%
State:

51.1%
Male enrollment: 98 (85.2%)
School:

85.2%
New York:

47.5%

Berkshire Junior-Senior High School - Historical enrollment by gender


Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 1,352 schools)
Asian enrollment: 1 (0.9%)
Here:

0.9%
State:

4.6%
Hispanic enrollment: 22 (19.1%)
School:

19.1%
New York:

9.2%
Black enrollment: 52 (45.2%)
Berkshire Junior-Senior High School:

45.2%
State:

12.0%
White enrollment: 40 (34.8%)
Berkshire Junior-Senior High School:

34.8%
State:

55.1%

Berkshire Junior-Senior High School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity


Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 4,921 schools)
Free/reduced-price lunch eligible students: 89 (77.4%)
School:

77.4%
State:

52.7%
Free lunch eligible students: 86 (74.8%)
Berkshire Junior-Senior High School:

74.8%
State:

45.4%
Reduced-price lunch eligible students: 3 (2.6%)
Berkshire Junior-Senior High School:

2.6%
State:

4.8%

Berkshire Junior-Senior High School - Lunch Program Eligibility


Average Class Size:
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Average Class Size:
  • Grade 8 Science: 6
  • Grade 8 Social Studies: 6
  • Grade 10 Social Studies: 7

Teachers and support:
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Classroom Teachers (FTE): 11

Number of FTE teachers in their first year of teaching: 1
Number of FTE school counselors: 1
Number of FTE nurses: 1
Number of FTE psychologists: 3

Student/Teacher Ratio
School:

10.4
New York:

14.0
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 2
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 1

Total number of classes taught: 63
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 4


Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 8

Berkshire Junior-Senior High School - Teachers (FTE) and pupil/teacher ratio


School Expenditures:
Salary Expenditures for Total Personnel Funded with State and Local Funds: $2,486,201
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Teachers: 11 (Salary Expenditures: $878,913)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Instructional Aides: 16.4 (Salary Expenditures: $984,885)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Support Services Staff: 5.8 (Salary Expenditures: $509,725)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of School Administration Staff: 0.9 (Salary Expenditures: $112,678)
Salary Expenditures for Non-Personnel Funded with State and Local Funds: $87,000
Salary Expenditures for Total Personnel Funded with Federal, State, and Local Funds,: $1,607,288
  • Salary Expenditures for Teachers: $878,913
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Instructional Aides: 16.4 (Salary Expenditures: $984,885)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Support Services Staff: 5.8 (Salary Expenditures: $509,725)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of School Administration Staff: 0.9 (Salary Expenditures: $112,678)
Salary Expenditures for Non-Personnel Funded with Federal, State, and Local Funds: $87,000

Students with disabilities:
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Students with Disabilities (IDEA): Students with intellectual disabilities; hearing impairment, including deafness; speech or language impairment; visual impairment, including blindness; serious emotional disturbance; orthopedic impairment; autism; traumatic brain injury; developmental delay; other health impairment; specific learning disability; deaf-blindness; or multiple disabilities and who, by reason thereof, receive special education and related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) according to an Individualized Education Program, Individual Family Service Plan, or service plan. The "Students with Disabilities (IDEA)" column in the survey items always refers to students with disabilities who receive special education and related services under IDEA.

Students with Disabilities (Section 504 only): Students with a disability, who receive related aids and services solely under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and not under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The "Section 504 only" column in the survey items always refers to students with disabilities who receive related aids and services under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and not under IDEA.
Students with disabilities served under IDEA: 48 (all male)
  • Hispanic: 7
  • Black: 25
  • White: 16
Students with disabilities served under Section 504: 2 (all male)
  • Black: 2

Retention:
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(State average from 373 schools)
A student is retained if he or she is not promoted to the next grade prior to the beginning of the following school year. Students are not considered retained if they can proceed to the next grade because they successfully completed a summer school program or for a similar reason. At the high school level, a student who has not accumulated enough credits to be classified as being in the next grade is considered retained

    Total number of students retained in 9th grade

  • Hispanic5
  • Black11
  • White8
  • IDEA17
Total number of students retained in 9th grade: 24 (all male)
  • Hispanic: 5
  • Black: 11
  • White: 8
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 17

Percent of 9th grade students retained
Here:

80.0%
State:

11.4%
Total number of students retained in 10th grade: 10 (all male)
  • Black: 8
  • White: 2
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 5

Percent of 10th grade students retained
Berkshire Junior-Senior High School:

30.3%
New York:

8.8%

    Total number of students retained in 11th grade

  • Hispanic2
  • Black5
  • White5
  • IDEA5
Total number of students retained in 11th grade: 12 (all male)
  • Hispanic: 2
  • Black: 5
  • White: 5
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 5

Percent of 11th grade students retained
School:

52.2%
New York:

11.0%

Statewide Student Assessments


Grades 3-8 New York State Testing Program Assessments:
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(State average from 1,396 schools)
The grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics assessments measure the higher learning standards that were adopted by the State Board of Regents in 2010, which more accurately reflect students' progress toward college and career readiness.
8th Grade:
Science students tested with valid scores: 7
Computed mean of student Science scores: 29


Students scoring at Level 1: 86%
Students scoring at Level 2: 14%
Students scoring at Level 3: 0%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%

86%
14%

Regents Examination:
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(State average from 2,072 schools)
Regents Examinations are achievement tests that are aligned with New York State's Learning Standards. Prepared by teacher examination committees and Department subject and testing specialists, Regents Examinations provide schools with a basis for evaluating the quality of instruction and learning that have taken place. They are used by school personnel to identify major learning goals, offering both teachers and students a guide to important understandings, skills, and concepts. The examinations also provide students, parents, counselors, administrators, college admissions officers, and employers with objective and easily understood achievement information for use in making sound educational and vocational decisions. Passing scores on the Regents Examinations in English, mathematics, science, and social studies satisfy the State testing requirements for a high school diploma.

Berkshire Junior-Senior High School - % Scroring 55 and above in Regents Examination

Integrated Algebra (Common Core):

    Scoring 55 and above
    (Integrated Algebra)

  • All42%
  • Males42%
  • Black40%
Students tested with valid scores: 12
Number of students tested scoring Level 1 (0-54): 7 (58%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 2 (55-64): 5 (42%)

Percentage of students scoring 55 and above:

42%
State:

93%

58%
42%
Comprehensive English (Common Core):
Students tested with valid scores: 5
Number of students tested scoring Level 1 (0-54): 2 (40%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 2 (40%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 1 (20%)

Percentage of students scoring 55 and above:

60%
State:

89%

40%
40%
20%

Regents Competency Test:
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(State average from 658 schools)
Regents Competency Tests (RCTs) are achievement tests designed to assess basic proficiency in the areas of reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies.In the past, schools could award local high school diplomas to students who passed all six RCTs as well as the required coursework.The Department, in accordance with a timetable that was adopted by the Board of Regents, has phased out the eligibility of general education students in public schools to take these tests.Students are instead required to pass the Regents Examinations in order to receive a high school diploma.However, the RCTs continue to be available for students with disabilities who first enter grade 9 prior to the 2010-11 school year as part of a safety net for such students.To earn a high school diploma, students with disabilities must take each Regents Examination ordinarily required for graduation at least once.If unsuccessful on one or more of the required Regents Examinations, eligible students with disabilities may be granted a local high school diploma on the basis of passing the corresponding RCT(s).
Global Studies:
Students tested with valid scores: 5
Number of students tested failing: 4 (80%)
Number of students tested passing: 1 (20%)

Percentage of students tested passing:

20%
State:

35%

80%
20%

Outcomes


High School Completers:
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Graduates - Graduates include students who received a local diploma or a local diploma with Regents endorsement (Regents diploma). All students who received a Regents diploma (with or without Advanced Designation or CTE Endorsement) are included in the number of students with Regents diploma.

Regents Diploma - Requires a student pass a minimum of 5 Regents examinations in addition to meeting course and credit requirements.

Regents with Advanced Designation - Requires a student pass a minimum of 8 Regents examinations in addition to meeting course and credit requirements.

Local Diploma - Can only be obtained by students with disabilities with an individualized education program or section 504 Accommodation Plan.
All Students:
Number of Completers (graduates + commencement credentials): 2
└─ Number of Graduates (Regents + Local Diplomas): 2
  └─ Number of students who earned a Regents diploma: 2 (100% of Graduates)
General Education:
Number of Completers (graduates + commencement credentials): 2
└─ Number of Graduates (Regents + Local Diplomas): 2
  └─ Number of students who earned a Regents diploma: 2 (100% of Graduates)
Students with Disabilities:

High School Non-completers:
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(State average from 1,468 schools)

Berkshire Junior-Senior High School - High School Non-completers

All Students:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 58
Number of non-completers: 5
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 1
└─ Number of students who entered an approved high school equivalency preparation program: 4

Percent of non-completers:

9.0%
State:

12.4%

Post-graduation Plans of Completers:
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Berkshire Junior-Senior High School - Post-graduation Plans of Completers

All Students:
Total number of students reported with graduation plan: 2
└─ Graduates who planned to enroll in two-year colleges: 1 (50%)
└─ Graduates who planned to pursue employment: 1 (50%)
General Education:
Total number of students reported with graduation plan: 2
└─ Graduates who planned to enroll in two-year colleges: 1 (50%)
└─ Graduates who planned to pursue employment: 1 (50%)

Accountability


Adequate Yearly Progress:
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High School Math:
Made AYP: No


High School ELA:
Made AYP: No


Elementary/Middle-Level Math:
Made AYP: Yes


Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:
Made AYP: No


5-Year Graduation Rate:
Met graduation rate criteria: s

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 10

4-Year Graduation Rate:
Met graduation rate criteria: s

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 19


SAT/ACT:
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The ACT Test (ACT) is a nationally recognized assessment used to indicate college readiness.
The SAT Reasoning Test (SAT) is a curriculum-based, college readiness test that assesses the academic skills and knowledge students acquire in high school and the ability to apply that knowledge.
SAT or ACT Test Participation: 4 (all male)
  • Black: 2
  • White: 2

Health & Safety


Referrals and Arrests:
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(State average from 410 schools)
Referral to law enforcement is an action by which a student is reported to any law enforcement agency or official, including a school police unit, for an incident that occurs on school grounds, during school-related events, or while taking school transportation, regardless of whether official action is taken. Citations, tickets, court referrals, and school-related arrests are considered referrals to law enforcement.

School-related arrest refers to an arrest of a student for any activity conducted on school grounds, during off-campus school activities (including while taking school transportation), or due to a referral by any school official. All school-related arrests are considered referrals to law enforcement.
Students with disabilities who were referred to a law enforcement agency or official: 2 (all male)
  • Black: 2

Students with disabilities who were referred to a law enforcement agency or official per 1,000 students
Here:

17.4
State:

5.7
Students with disabilities who received a school-related arrest: 2 (all male)
  • Black: 2

Students with disabilities who received a school-related arrest per 1,000 students
Berkshire Junior-Senior High School:

17.4
New York:

1.4

Harassment & Bullying:
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(State average from 1,117 schools)
An allegation is a claim or assertion that someone has done something wrong or illegal, typically made without proof.

Harassment or bullying on the basis of sex includes sexual harassment or bullying and gender-based harassment or bullying. Sexual harassment or bullying is unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature, such as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Gender-based harassment or bullying is nonsexual intimidation or abusive behavior toward a student based on the student's actual or perceived sex, including harassment based on gender identity, gender expression, and nonconformity with gender stereotypes. Harassing conduct may take many forms, including verbal acts and name-calling, as well as non-verbal behavior, such as graphic and written statements, or conduct that is physically threatening, harmful or humiliating. The conduct can be carried out by school employees, other students, and non-employee third parties. Both male and female students can be victims of harassment or bullying on the basis of sex, and the harasser or bully and the victim can be of the same sex. Bullying on the basis of sex constitutes sexual harassment.

Harassment or bullying on the basis of religion refers to intimidation or abusive behavior toward a student based on actual or perceived religion. Harassing conduct may take many forms, including verbal acts and name-calling, as well as non-verbal behavior, such as graphic and written statements, or conduct that is physically threatening, harmful or humiliating. The conduct can be carried out by school employees, other students, and non-employee third parties. Bullying on the basis of religion constitutes religious harassment.
Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of sex: 3
Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of sex per 1,000 students
Berkshire Junior-Senior High School:

26.1
New York:

3.8
Students reported as harassed or bullied on the basis of sex: 4 (all male)
  • Black: 2
  • White: 2
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 2
Students disciplined for bullying or harassment on the basis of sex: 4 (all male)
  • Black: 2
  • White: 2
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 5

Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of sexual orientation: 3
Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of sexual orientation per 1,000 students
Berkshire Junior-Senior High School:

26.1
New York:

1.7


Chronic Student Absenteeismt:
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(State average from 3,050 schools)
A chronically absent student is a student who is absent 15 or more school days during the school year. A student is absent if he or she is not physically on school grounds and is not participating in instruction or instruction - related activities at an approved off-grounds location for at least half the school day. Each day that a student is absent for 50 percent or more of the school day should be counted. Any day that a student is absent for less than 50 percent of the school day should not be counted. The number of absences is based on the total number of school days absent. Chronically absent students include students who are absent for any reason(e.g., illness, suspension, the need to care for a family member), regardless of whether absences are excused or unexcused.

    Chronic Student Absenteeism

  • Hispanic2
  • Black5
  • White2
  • IDEA2
Chronic Student Absenteeism: 9 (all male)
  • Hispanic: 2
  • Black: 5
  • White: 2
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 2
Chronic Student Absenteeism per 1,000 students
Here:

78.3
New York:

179.4

Restraint and Seclusion:
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(State average from 355 schools)
Physical restraint refers to a personal restriction that immobilizes or reduces the ability of a student to move his or her torso, arms, legs, or head freely. The term physical restraint does not include a physical escort. Physical escort means a temporary touching or holding of the hand, wrist, arm, shoulder or back for the purpose of inducing a student who is acting out to walk to a safe location.
Total Number of Non-IDEA students subjected to physical restraint: 18 (all male)
  • Hispanic: 5
  • Black: 8
  • White: 5

Non-IDEA students subjected to physical restraint per 1,000 students
Berkshire Junior-Senior High School:

156.5
New York:

5.0
Total Number of students with disabilities (IDEA) subjected to physical restraint: 18 (all male)
  • Hispanic: 5
  • Black: 8
  • White: 5

Students with disabilities (IDEA) subjected to physical restraint per 1,000 students
Berkshire Junior-Senior High School:

156.5
New York:

23.1

Suspensions:
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(State average from 569 schools)
Out-of-school suspension
  • For students with disabilities served under IDEA : Out-of-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his/her regular school for at least half a day for disciplinary purposes to another setting (e.g., home, behavior center).Out-of-school suspensions include both removals in which no individualized family service plan(IFSP) or individualized education plan(IEP) services are provided because the removal is 10 days or less as well as removals in which the child continues to receive services according to his/her IFSP or IEP.
  • For students without disabilities and students with disabilities served solely under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act : Out-of-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his / her regular school for at least half a day(but less than the remainder of the school year) for disciplinary purposes to another setting(e.g., home, behavior center).Out-of-school suspensions include removals in which no educational services are provided, and removals in which educational services are provided(e.g., school-provided at home instruction or tutoring).

    School days missed due to out-of-school suspension

  • Hispanic16
  • Black41
  • White11
  • IDEA39
  • 5042
School days missed due to out-of-school suspension: 68 (all male)
  • Hispanic: 16
  • Black: 41
  • White: 11
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 39
  • Section 504: 2
Instances of out-of-school suspension (Students without disabilities): 27

Instances of out-of-school suspension per 1,000 students (Students without disabilities)
School:

234.8
New York:

50.9
Students without disabilities receiving only one out-of-school suspension: 9 (all male)
  • Hispanic: 2
  • Black: 5
  • White: 2
Students without disabilities receiving more than one out-of-school suspension: 10 (all male)
  • Hispanic: 5
  • Black: 5
Instances of out-of-school suspension (Students with disabilities): 28

Instances of out-of-school suspension per 1,000 students (Students with disabilities)
School:

243.5
New York:

29.4
Instances of out-of-school suspension (Section 504 only): 2

Instances of out-of-school suspension per 1,000 students (Section 504 only)
Here:

17.4
New York:

2.9

    Students with disabilities receiving only one out-of-school suspension

  • Hispanic2
  • Black8
  • White2
  • 5042
Students with disabilities receiving only one out-of-school suspension: 12 (all male)
  • Hispanic: 2
  • Black: 8
  • White: 2
  • Section 504: 2
Students with disabilities receiving more than one out-of-school suspension: 12 (all male)
  • Hispanic: 2
  • Black: 5
  • White: 5

Classes & Courses


Algebra I:
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(State average from 773 schools)
Algebra I is a (college-preparatory) course that includes the study of properties and operations of the real number system; evaluating rational algebraic expressions; solving and graphing first degree equations and inequalities; translating word problems into equations; operations with and factoring of polynomials; and solving simple quadratic equations. Algebra I is a foundation course leading to higher-level mathematics courses, including Geometry and Algebra II.
Number of Algebra I classes: 5
Number of Algebra I classes taught by certified teachers: 5

    9-10th grade student enrollment in Algebra I

  • Hispanic11
  • Asian2
  • Black20
  • White11
  • IDEA17
9-10th grade student enrollment in Algebra I: 44 (all male)
  • Hispanic: 11
  • Asian: 2
  • Black: 20
  • White: 11
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 17
9-10th grade studenst who passed Algebra I: 8 (all male)
  • Hispanic: 4
  • Black: 4
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 4
Percent of 9-10th grade students who passed
School:

18.2%
State:

76.8%
11-12th grade student enrollment in Algebra I: 2 (all male)
  • White: 2
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 2
Percent of 11-12th grade students who passed
Here:

0.0%
New York:

65.5%

Algebra II:
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Algebra II (college-preparatory) course topics typically include field properties and theorems; set theory; operations with rational and irrational expressions; factoring of rational expressions; in - depth study of linear equations and inequalities; quadratic equations; solving systems of linear and quadratic equations; graphing of constant, linear, and quadratic equations; properties of higher degree equations; and operations with rational and irrational exponents.
Number of Algebra II classes: 1
Number of Algebra II classes taught by certified teachers: 1

    Student Enrollment in Algebra II

  • Hispanic5
  • Asian2
  • Black5
  • White5
  • IDEA5
Student Enrollment in Algebra II: 17 (all male)
  • Hispanic: 5
  • Asian: 2
  • Black: 5
  • White: 5
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 5

Geometry:
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Geometry is a (college-preparatory) course that typically includes topics such as properties of plane and solid figures; deductive methods of reasoning and use of logic; geometry as an axiomatic system including the study of postulates, theorems, and formal proofs; concepts of congruence, similarity, parallelism, perpendicularity, and proportion; and rules of angle measurement in triangles.Geometry is considered a prerequisite for Algebra II.
Number of Geometry classes: 3
Number of Geometry classes taught by certified teachers: 3

    Student Enrollment in Geometry

  • Hispanic2
  • Black5
  • White8
  • IDEA5
Student Enrollment in Geometry: 15 (all male)
  • Hispanic: 2
  • Black: 5
  • White: 8
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 5

Biology:
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Biology (college-preparatory) courses are designed to provide information regarding the fundamental concepts of life and life processes.These courses include(but are not restricted to) such topics as cell structure and function, general plant and animal physiology, genetics, and taxonomy.
Number of Biology classes: 8
Number of Biology classes taught by certified teachers: 8

    Student Enrollment in Biology

  • Hispanic11
  • Black20
  • White11
  • IDEA5
Student Enrollment in Biology: 42 (all male)
  • Hispanic: 11
  • Black: 20
  • White: 11
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 5

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