Welcome to the
HS MSE @ CCNY
Class of 2012
Open House
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The Administrative Team
Our Principal, Bill Dugan, has been an educator in the New York City public school system for the past twelve years. He
earned his bachelor degree from Fordham University, where he majored in Biology and completed a minor in Philosophy. He
received his master degree in education from Pace University. Mr. Dugan taught Biology and Marine Science in Downtown
Brooklyn for six years before becoming a founding member of HS MSE. In his career he has served as an Assistant Principal,
Dean, Program Chairman, Attendance Coordinator, UFT Chapter Leader, Coach, Athletic Director and as a Mentor to new
teachers. In the summer of 2005 Mr. Dugan studied at the Marine Biological Laboratories in Woods Hole Ma. In 2003 and
2004 he was a Visiting Scholar at Columbia University where he conducted research on Flow Dynamics of the Hudson and
East Rivers. Mr. Dugan is a guest lecturer at the City College of New York and he also serves as a member of the New York
City High School Science Advisory Panel.
Dr. Gary Biester is the Assistant Principal of our Mathematics Departments. He has been an educator for the past twentythree years. He earned his doctoral degree form Teachers College, Columbia University. He holds master degrees from the
New School for Social Research and the City College of New York. He earned an Advanced Certificate in Educational
Administration from Hunter College and his bachelor degree from Eastern College. Prior to joining our staff Dr. Biester was a
Senior Assessment Coordinator for Region Five. He also served as the Assistant Principal for Mathematics at the Bayard
Rustin Educational Complex. Dr. Biester has been an adjunct lecturer at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, the Fashion
Institute of Technology, and Hunter College.
Wylie Burgan is the Assistant Principal of our Humanities Department. He supervises the Social Studies, English, and
Languages Other Than English departments. Mr. Burgan began his career over 20 years ago as a student teacher in John F.
Kennedy High School in the Bronx, NY, while completing his undergraduate study in Political Science and Education at
Columbia University. Throughout his career, Mr. Burgan has taught Social Studies, English, and Special Education in public
high schools in Chicago, Illinois; Fort Pierce, Florida; Bedford, New York; and New York City as well as served as an
Assistant Professor of Social Sciences and Education at Brevard Community College in Melbourne, Florida and as an Adjunct
Lecturer at Valencia Community College in Orlando and Kissimmee, Florida. Mr. Burgan received his undergraduate degree
in Political Science from Columbia University. He has completed graduate studies at Queens College, The New School for
Social Research, and City College in Social Science Education, Political Science, and Educational Administration. Prior to
joining our staff at HS MSE, Mr. Burgan taught at Herbert H. Lehman High School in the Bronx, where he served as the
Coordinator of the Justice Academy and coach of the award winning Herbert H. Lehman High School Law Team.
Andy Podell is a founding member of the HS MSE staff and is the Assistant Principal of the Engineering Department. He
earned his bachelor and master degrees in Electrical Engineering at Manhattan College. As an engineer for almost 30 years,
Andy worked for defense electronics and communications industry leaders like Loral Electronics, and Lockheed Martin. Prior
to joining our staff Andy was the Director of Research and Development Engineering at Comverse, a billion dollar, multinational telecommunications company. He taught Engineering at Manhattan College for 7 years. In addition to teaching at the
high school Andy is also an instructor at the City College of New York. Two years ago he received the School of
Engineering’s Part Time Instructor of the Year award. Andy earned his Certificate in Educational Administration at the City
College of New York.
Steven Roseman has been the Assistant Principal of Operations at HS MSE for the past five years. Mr. Roseman began his
career as an educator almost 40 years ago upon receiving his BS in Marketing Education and later a MBA from Long Island
University a professional certificate in School Administration was earning at the College of Staten Island. Prior to coming to
HS MSE Mr. Roseman taught marketing education, was a dean of students, co-op coordinator, testing & transportation
coordinator in other New York City public schools. He also was an Assistant Principal at Tottenville High School and the
Young Adult Borough Center located in Staten Island. He was an adjunct Professor of Business at Middlesex College and
Queensboro Community College and also is listed in "Who's Who in Teaching".
Ruthie Stern is the Lead Teacher at HS MSE and the chairperson of the English Department. She is a thirteen year veteran of
the New York City public school system. She has a master degree from Teachers College, Columbia University, where she is
currently completing her doctoral studies. Along with other teachers in the department Ruthie developed HS MSE’s literature
curriculum. Ruthie is also an adjunct professor in the English Education department at Teachers College and has received the
college’s “Outstanding Teacher Award” for five consecutive years.
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Typical 9th Grade Program
Period
Class
Time
8:00 am – 9:25 am “A” Day
2
Physical Education / Science
Laboratory
Design & Drafting for Production
3
Algebra I
9:30 am – 10:55 am “A” Day
4
Algebra II
9:30 am – 10:55 am “B” Day
5
LUNCH
11:00 am – 11:45 am ALL DAYS
6
Elective
11:50 am – 12:35 pm ALL DAYS
7
Literature & Composition I
12:40 pm – 2:05 pm “A” Day
8
World Civilizations I
12:40 pm – 2:05 pm “B” Day
9
Biology I
2:10 pm – 3:35 pm “A” Day
10
German I or Spanish 3
2:10 pm – 3:35 pm “B” Day
1
8:00 am – 9:25 am “B” Day
Schedule Highlights
Alternating A/B Day Schedule
Four 90 Minute Classes Daily
Lunch
Elective Course
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Course Offerings
Mathematics
Engineering/Technology
Algebra
Geometry
Trigonometry
Statistics
Calculus I, II, and III
Pre-calculus
Multi Variable Calculus
Discrete Math
Junior Varsity Math Team *
Varsity Math Team*
Linear Algebra*
Design and Drafting for Production
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Principals of Engineering
Digital Electronics
Advanced Civil Architecture
Project Engineering and Design
Networking
Engineering 101*
MOUS (Microsoft Office User Specialist)*
Web Design*
Science
English
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Advanced Biology
Advanced Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Scientific Research (Mount Sinai)
Astronomy*
Sociology*
Sports Medicine*
Introduction to Research*
Cancer and Society*
Grammar, Literature and Composition
Introduction to American Literature
Romanticism to Modernism
The American Short Story
Existentialism
The American Novel
Research and Thesis Writing
Creative Writing*
Poetry *
Public Speaking*
Drama*
Newspaper*
History
Foreign Language
World Civilization 101
World Civilization 102
American History
Participation in Government
Economics
Intro to Psychology*
German 1 – 6
Spanish 3 – 6
Advanced German (7 & 8)
Advanced Spanish (7 & 8)
Intro. Italian*
Art/Music
Physical Education
Music Theory
Introduction to Art*
Advanced Art*
Art History*
Dance*
Band*
Jazz Band*
Chorus *
Physical Education 1 - 8
Health
* Electives
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Typical Course sequence
9th Grade
Algebra
Geometry
Biology
Biology Laboratory
Drafting and Design for Production
Intro. to Lit. and Composition
Global History
German 1& 2 or Spanish 3 & 4
Physical Education
10th grade
Trigonometry
Chemistry
Chemistry Laboratory
Civil Architecture
American Lit. / European Lit.
Global History
German or Spanish
Health / Music
Physical Education
11th Grade
Engineering Track
Pre-calculus / Calculus
Physics
Physics Laboratory
Principles of Engineering
Digital electronics
American Short Story / Existentialism
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American History
German or Spanish
Physical Education
Science Research Track
Pre-calculus / Calculus
Physics
Physics Laboratory
Intro. To Science Research (Mt. Sinai)
American Short Story / Existentialism American History
German or Spanish
Ind. Physical Education
12th Grade
Engineering Track
Calculus / Statistics
Adv. Bio. / Adv. Chem. / Adv. Physics
Networking / Engin. Design / Adv. Arch
Politics in Amer. Novel/Academic Writing
Part. in Gov. / Economics
Physical Education
Adv. German
Science Research Track
Calculus / Statistics
Adv. Bio. / Adv. Chem. / Adv. Physics
Science Research (Mt. Sinai)
Politics in Amer. Novel/Academic Writing
Part. in Gov. / Economics
Physical Education
Adv. German
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Teams and Clubs
Public School Athletic League Teams
Girls Varsity Swimming
Girls Varsity Basketball
Girls Varsity Soccer
Boys Varsity Soccer
Boys Varsity Basketball
Boys Varsity Volleyball
Extracurricular Activities
Film Club
FIRST Robotic Team
German Club
Harlem IS
Ichthyology Club (Fish)
Junior State of American
Key Club
Mock Trial Team
Model United Nations
NYC Unveiled
Philosophy Club
Ping Pong Club
Yearbook
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Mission Statement
Through the use of innovative, high quality, standards-driven, inquirybased instruction, we will prepare our students for continued success in
higher academia by infusing social, technological and analytical skills to
facilitate the development of the next generation of leaders in society.
Vision Statement
The High School for Math Science and Engineering at the City College of
New York is a unique and unparalleled, collaborative, educational
experience in which talented students are challenged to expand their
intellect and to develop the habits of inquiry, expression, critical thinking,
problem seeking as well as problem solving, research and presentation.
The academically rigorous learning environment will focus on math,
science and engineering while emphasizing civic responsibility and the
value of knowledge for its own intrinsic reward.
All members of our learning community: staff, students, parents and
affiliated partners, will develop the ability to access and analyze
information, to view the world through multiple perspectives, to make
connections and see patterns across disciplines, and to imagine the
unimaginable. Our graduates are expected to be knowledgeable,
thoughtful, persuasive citizens who are prepared to take full advantage of
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the plethora of opportunities available in the nation's most prestigious
universities, the workplace, and far beyond.
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