TUCKAHOE HIGH SCHOOL
8TH GRADE PARENT
INFORMATION NIGHT
TUCKAHOE HIGH SCHOOL OVERVIEW
 273
Students
 33
Faculty and Staff members; 2 with
Doctoral Degrees and 30 with Masters
Degrees and Advanced Credits
 Average
Class Size: 21
2013-2014
TUCKAHOE HIGH SCHOOL INITIATIVES
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Course Offerings
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Technology Update
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Guidance Outreach and Curriculum Updates
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Extracurricular Offerings and Citizenship
Opportunities
Student Performance
THE TUCKAHOE HIGH SCHOOL
ADVANCE PLACEMENT
COURSE OFFERINGS
2013-14
Chemistry
Calculus AB
Government
U.S. History
Psychology
Biology
Art
Spanish
English
Italian
Online (as needed)
Outcome: -52% of 11th and 12th grade students take at least
one Advance Placement Course
-36% of 11th and 12th grade students take 2 or more
AP Courses
-63% of grade 11th and 12th students take an AP
Science or Physics Course
2013-2014
TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES
WIFI Implementation – 21st Century Learning
-Chromebooks/IPADs :tools to enhance learning, instruction and
assessment
-The Initial Phase in technological change
-Phase II: additional enhancements
-Improved student outcomes via technology
 Research available for students
 Greater Instructional Differentiation for Teachers
 Active Learning by students
 Knowledge sharing for the entire class
Educational Software Programs
Expanding learning and assessment opportunities 7 days/year round
- Castle Learning
-Textbook Software- E-books, websites, leveled instruction, and
assessments
-Preparation for college success
2013-14
TECHNOLOGY (CONTINUED)
Expanded Smartboard Utilization
- Interactivity with research and education programs: CollegeExpert Presentations, Documentaries, Research-Science data.
- Visual supplements to texts- Science experiments, university
clips, maps, exposure to different societies and cultures.
- Communicating notes and plans- Differentiated Instruction
Guidance Naviance System
- College review, resume building, communication to parents and
colleges.
E-Chalk Websites
-Communication – on a weekly basis; regular updates
-Academic Information
-Inside Tuckahoe Schools
Blackboard Connect
-Enhancing District and school communication with the school
community.
2013-2014
GUIDANCE OUTREACH AND
CURRICULUM UPDATE ENHANCEMENTS
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Increased staffing with two full time counselors.
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More personalized service
Among the lowest student-counselor ratio in Westchester
Grade 9 Individual Parent/Student meetings to assist in
transition, review course offerings, graduation requirements
and implement 4 year academic plan.
-Grade 9 Student Orientation.
-Grade 9 and 10 Parent Information meeting.
Grades 11 and 12 individual Parent/Student meetings and
evening grade level meetings.
Increased student exposure to college opportunities:
- 2 college fairs
- Expand college visits to Tuckahoe High School.
- Increased information for students on testing, essays,
acceptance criteria via meetings and classroom visits.
- Continued counselor knowledge building on college
programs, scholarships and testing.
GUIDANCE AND CURRICULUM
(CONTINUED)
NYS Common Core Curriculum Initiatives –
increased student readiness:
- ELA and Math Shifts
- Tuckahoe High School Content Areas
- College and Career Readiness
- Algebra Implementation 2013-14 – June 2014
Regents
- ELA Implementation – currently grade 9 for
grade 11 Regents 2016
 Strategic Plan Progress 2013-2018
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2013 STUDENT PERFORMANCE UPDATES
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Graduates by Diploma Awarded.
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26% Received Regents Diploma Advanced Designation with Honors
29% Received Regents Diploma Advanced Designation
20 students recognized as AP Scholars.
-24% of enrolled AP students
-Four students named AP Scholars with Honors
-Seven students named AP Scholars of Distinction.
 70% of 2013 graduates attending Tier One/Tier Two level
colleges.
 50% plus of students achieved Mastery on Global History,
Biology and U.S. History Regents.
 SAT scores continue to increase up 51 points in 2013
and up an additional 50 for the Class of 2014.
 Named a Reward High School by the NYS Department of
Education.
 Recognized by Newsweek as a Top One Thousand High
Schools in the Nation.
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EXTRACURRICULAR – CITIZENSHIP
INITIATIVES
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Tuckahoe High School Debate Club
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Tuckahoe High School Newspaper: Tiger’s Roar
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Habitat for Humanity
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Summer Academy
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Recycling Program
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Italian Honor Society
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Drama Club
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High School General Organization
GUIDANCE PROGRAM
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8th GRADE
Classroom visit: Review graduation, course requirements and take
elective course requests
 Shadow Day (by request)
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9th GRADE
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Orientation
College Fair
Grade Level Assembly
Classroom visits
Introduction to Naviance
Individual freshman student/parent four-year planning meeting
10th GRADE
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Grade Level Assembly
College Fair
Career Exploration
PSAT (optional)
Classroom visits
Expand Naviance Knowledge and Use
GUIDANCE PROGRAM CONTINUED
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11th Grade
 Grade Level Assemblies
 College Exploration:
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Attend College Fairs
Attend Information Sessions and Open Houses
Make Campus Visits
SAT Prep Course provided by The Princeton Review and Jump Start
(sponsored by Generoso Pope Foundation and Tuckahoe School
Foundation)
Expand Naviance Knowledge and Use
Individual junior/parent college planning meeting
Junior Parent Information Night
College testing: PSAT, ACT, SAT Reasoning Test and SAT Subject Test
12th Grade
 Senior Parent Information Night
 Individual senior/parent college planning meeting
 College Application Process
 Scholarships
 College testing retake (optional)
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
FOR REGENTS AND ADVANCED REGENTS DIPLOMAS
NYS
THS
Req.
NYS
Regents Regents Regents Adv. Reg.
Diploma Diploma Exams
Diploma
THS
Req.
Adv. Reg. Regents
Diploma
Exams
English
4
4
1
4
4
1
Soc. St.
4
4
2
4
4
2
Science
3
4-5
1
3
4-5
2
Math
3
4-5
1
3
4-5
3
LOTE
1
1
3
3
Fine
Arts
1
1
1
1
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2
2
2
2
ELECT.
3.5
1.5
1.5
0
TOTAL :
22
22
22
22.5
Health
PE
5
8
2013-2014
COURSE OFFERINGS
English
English 9, 10, 11, 12
English Honors 9, 10, 11, 12
English 12 AP Literature
Social
Studies
Global History 9, 10
Global History Honors 9, 10
United States History
AP United States History
Math
Algebra 1A & 1B
Algebra
Geometry
Government (Semester Course)
Economics (Semester Course)
AP Government
Criminal Justice (Semester
Course)
History of NYC (Semester
Course)
Intermediate Algebra
Algebra 2/Trigonometry
Precalculus
Consumer Math
Math 12
AP Calculus/Syracuse
University
Science
Biology
Earth Science
Chemistry
Physics
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
Environmental
Forensics
AP Psychology
Foreign
Language
Spanish I, II, III, IV, V, AP
Italian II, III, IV, V, AP
Art
Studio Art
Advanced Art I, II, III
AP Art
Music
Music Appreciation
Concert Chorus
Band
Marching Band
Other Cpt. Applications
Physical Education
Health
TYPICAL 9TH GRADE SCHEDULE
English 9 or English 9 Honors
 Global History 9 or Global History 9 Honors
 Biology
 Algebra 1A, Algebra, and Geometry
 Studio Art, Music Appreciation, Band or Chorus
 PE
 Computers or AIS (Academic Intervention Services)
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TUCKAHOE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN A
NUMBER OF SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
Academic Challenge Team
Experiment in International Living
Habitat for Humanity
Homecoming Parade and Court
HS Marching Band
Interact – Youth Chapter of Rotary Club
Jazz Co. – Dance Club
National Honor Society:
Paul Luisi “Walk For a Cure”
Operation Prom – dress drive
Thanksgiving Senior Citizen Lunch
Making Strides – Breast Cancer Walk
Peer Tutoring
New York Botanical Gardens
Prom Committee
Rachel’s Challenge
Feed the Hungry
“First Night” Kits for Hopes Door
Coat Drive
Peer Mentorship Program
Mosaic Project
Bronxville Nature Preserve
Art Club
Debate Club
Film Video Sports/School Events GO Scholarship Variety Show
Holocaust and Human Rights
Holocaust and Human Rights
Commemoration – Essay,
Student Leader
Poetry and Art participants
Images – Literary Magazine
Italian Honor Society
Jazz Band
Music in the Park Competition Musical Mentor Program
National Junior Honor Society: NYS School Music Association:
Book Drive
All County Chorus
Coat Drive
All County Band
Toy Drive
All State Chorus
Kindergarten Orientation
All State Chorus
Volunteer at Shelter
All State Band
Photographer
Princeton Review SAT Prep
Relay for Life
Science Olympiad
Senior Haunted House
Spring Musical
Spring Musical Pit Band
Student Government
TASC
Taste of Tuckahoe
Technical Stage Crew
Tiger’s Roar
Tuckahoe Police Explorers
Varsity Club
Weight Training
Yearbook Committee
Snow Angels
SPORTS
15 SPORTS 24 TEAMS
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6 Fall Sports
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Football: Modified and Varsity
Volleyball: JV and Varsity
Soccer: Boys and Girls
Varsity Tennis: Girls
Varsity Cheerleading
Varsity Swimming: (with Bronxville)
4 Winter Sports
Basketball: JV and Varsity, Boys and Girls
 Varsity Bowling: Boys and Girls
 Indoor Track: Varsity (with Bronxville)
 Ice Hockey: Modified and Varsity (with Eastchester and
Bronxville)
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SPORTS CONTINUED
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5 Spring Sports
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Softball: JV and Varsity
Golf: Varsity – Boys and Girls
Varsity Tennis: Boys
Varsity Track (with Bronxville)
Baseball: JV and Varsity
68% of Tuckahoe High School students participate in
the Athletics program.
SUMMARY DATA FOR THE CLASS OF 2013
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Class Size: 90
93.33% are attending two and four year colleges and
universities.
$4,261,864 offered in scholarships from colleges and
universities.
$87,350 received in scholarships applied for through
Guidance.
TUCKAHOE HIGH SCHOOL 2009 – 2013 GRADUATES MATRICULATED AT
THE FOLLOWING COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES:
Aalto University (Finland)
American International College
Anna Maria College
Arizona State University
Bentley College
Berkley College
Bridgton Academy
Bryant University
Boston University
Clarkson University
Coastal Carolina
College of Mt. St. Vincent
College of New Jersey
College of New Rochelle
Columbia College
Concordia College
Cornell University
CUNY Baruch
CUNY Bronx Community College
CUNY City College
CUNY Hunter
CUNY John Jay
CUNY Lehman
Curry College
Dartmouth College
Devry Institute of Technology
Drexel University
Dutchess County Community College
Fairfield University
Florida Atlantic University
Fordham University
Full Sail University
Harvard University
Henry Abby Tech
Hudson Valley Community College
Iona College
Ithaca College
James Madison University
Johnson & Wales University
Kentucky State University
LaSalle University
Lasell College
Lincoln Tech Institute
LIU Brooklyn
LIU Post
Loyola University, Maryland
Manhattan College
Manhattanville College
Marist College
McGill University
Medaille College
Mercy College
Miami University, Oxford
Monroe Community College
New York Institute of Technology
New York University
North Carolina State University
Northeastern University
Pace University
Pennsylvania State University
Providence College
Purdue University
Quinnipiac University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rochester Institute of Technology
Roger Williams University
Sacred Heart University
Saint Michael’s College
Sanford Brown
Seton Hall University
Siena College
Southwestern University
St. Joseph’s University
St. John’s University
St. Thomas Aquinas College
Sullivan Community College
SUNY Albany
SUNY Binghamton
SUNY Buffalo State
SUNY Cortland
SUNY Delhi
SUNY Fredonia
SUNY Geneseo
SUNY Morrisville
TUCKAHOE HIGH SCHOOL 2009 – 2013 GRADUATES ARE CURRENTLY
MATRICULATED AT THE FOLLOWING COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES CONT’D:
SUNY New Paltz
University of Rochester
SUNY Old Westbury
University of South Florida
SUNY Plattsburgh
Vaughn University
SUNY Purchase
Villanova University
SUNY Stony Brook
Westchester Community College
Syracuse University
Western New England College
The College of Westchester
Widener University
The Illinois Institute of Art
Wilmington College of Ohio
The University of Scranton
Winston Salem State University
The University of Tampa
Trinity College
Tulane University
University of Connecticut
University of Delaware
University of Hartford
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
University of New Haven
University of North Carolina
University of Pittsburgh
University of Rhode Island