Pleasantville High School
Pocantico Hills Report
November 17, 2008
Dr. George Cancro
Presentation
• Pocantico Hills Achievement Report
• Support Services and Special
Education
Pleasantville High School
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580 students enrolled 2007-2008
63 students from Pocantico Hills (11%)
9 to1 student/faculty ratio
100% of faculty have earned Master Degree
60% of faculty have 30+ credits beyond the
masters level
• 7% hold Doctoral Degree
• 60% of faculty are veteran staff with greater
than 10 years experience in their field
Special Resources
• Construction project that will upgrade the entire high
school complex
• Jacob Burns Film Center
• TV Studio
• Smartboards in every classroom
• State of the art Language Lab
• Science/Math portable laptop cart
• Two state of the art computer labs
• Two all purpose synthetic athletic turf fields
• Athletic trainer
Graduating Class of 2008
• 94% graduated with a Regents Diploma
– 71% Advanced Designation
– 29% Regents
• 6% graduated with Local Diploma
• 98% of the class enrolled in college
• Students were awarded $2,881,550 in scholarships
• 3 National Merit Finalists, 1 National Hispanic Scholar
and 8 Letters of Commendation
• AP Scholars – 12, AP Scholars w/ Honors – 9, AP
Scholar w/ Distinction – 19, National Scholar - 6
Pocantico Hills Class of 2008
• 13 of 14 students graduated with Regents
Diploma
• 11 of 14 students graduated with Advanced
Designation
• 100% enrolled in and attending college
• $158,500 in academic and need based
scholarships
• AP Scholars – 1, AP Scholar w/ Distinction - 1
Academic Programs offered at
Pleasantville High School
• Advanced Courses
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18 Advanced Placement courses
12 Honors level courses
SUNY Albany Science Research Program
PACE University Bridges Program
• Special Education Offerings
– Integrated/Co-teaching – grade 9 all core areas
– Modified Program
• English/social studies grades 9-12
• Math/science – 3 year program each discipline
• Extended courses are offered in math, science and
world languages
Academic Programs Offered at
Pleasantville High School
• World Languages offered – Spanish, French and
Italian
• 76% of seniors enrolled in 4th year of math
• 61% of seniors enrolled in 4th year of science
47% of juniors and seniors combined continue
with a 4th or 5th year of foreign language
Electives
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English
– Drama/Theatre, TV Production, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, Mystery, Children's
Literature, SAT Critical Reading
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Social Studies
– Psychology, Sociology, Cinema Through Time, Justice in Society,
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Math
– Math 12, Topics in Math, Intro to Computer Programming I & II, SAT Math
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Science
– Criminalistics, Nutrition & Fitness, Virus & Disease, Topics in Chemistry, Conceptual
Physics
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Visual Arts
– Studio I & II, Ceramics I & Advanced, Photography, Digital Darkroom, Drawing, Painting,
Computer Graphics I & II, Animation, Advanced Studio I & II
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Performing Arts
– Band, Concert Chorus, Orchestra, Music Theory I, II and AP level, Jazz Ensemble
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Technology
– Computer Aided Draft and Design I & II, Web Page Design
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Physical Education/Health
– Fitness for Life, Strength Training and Issues in Women's Health
National Honor Societies
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NHS – 55 members, 1 Pocantico member
Science – 43 members, 2 Pocantico members
Spanish – 35 members, 3 Pocantico members
French – 31 members
Art – 45 members, 6 Pocantico members
Co-curricular Clubs
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ECHO
Student Government
Yearbook
Math Team
Literary Magazine – Reflections
Forensics
Performing Arts
Club 121
Art Club
Human Rights Club
Mystery Book Circle
Gay Straight Alliance
Mock Trial
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Drama Club
Dance Team
Panther Tracks (Newspaper)
Anime
Investment Club
Chess
Light/Sound/Stage Crews
Environmental Club
Ski Club
United Nations
Friends of Rachel
Badminton
Visions
Performing Arts Program
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Fall Drama
Spring Musical – Hello, Dolly
Chorus
Orchestra
Concert Band, Wind Ensemble
Jazz Band
Panther Spirit Band – 75 members
Camerata
Razor’s Edge
Athletic Teams
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Varsity & JV Girls’ Soccer
Varsity & JV Boys’ Soccer
Varsity & JV Field Hockey
Varsity & JV Volleyball
Varsity Girls’ Swimming
Varsity Girls’ Tennis
Varsity Girls’ Cross Country
Varsity Boys’ Cross Country
Varsity & JV Football
Varsity Ice Hockey
Varsity & JV Girls’ Basketball
Varsity & JV Boys’ Basketball
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Varsity Boys’ Swimming
Varsity Wrestling
Varsity Cheerleading
Varsity Winter Track – Girls/Boys
Varsity & JV Softball
Varsity Boys’ Tennis
Varsity Girls’ track
Varsity Boys’ Track
Varsity & JV Baseball
Varsity & JV Boys’ Lacrosse
Varsity & JV Girls’ Lacrosse
Varsity Golf – Girls/Boys
Programs of Interest
• Community Service Internship Program –
students spend the entire year working with
students in classrooms at BRS (elementary
school)
• PIA – Pleasantville International Association
• VISIONS
Pocantico Hills Student Awards
2007-2008 School Year
• 12th Grade:
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Most Improved English Student – Jamie McLean
Outstanding Achievement in Math B2 –Jamie McLean
Veteran of the Year – Liane Tomasetti
Outstanding Achievement in TV Production – Cerene Belli
Outstanding Student Director – Sonia George
Outstanding Actor – Liane Tomasetti
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards - Liane Tomasetti
Community Scholarship Fund Award – Anna Praino, Alexa
Woolley
National Art Honor Society – Dana DeSousa
Richard F. Modica Memorial Scholarship – Liane Tomasetti
Veronica Mastafiak Memorial Scholarship – Jamie McLean
Rosebury Scholarship – Elizabeth Villegas
Pocantico Hills Student Awards
2007-2008 School Year
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11th Grade:
– Wellesley College Book Award
• Arielle Trapp
– Outstanding Achievement in English 11
• Victoria Sanabria
– Spanish National Honor Society Inductee
• Arielle Trapp
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10 Grade:
– US Air Force Mathematics Awards
• Angelica Schwartz
– Most Improved Sophomore Choral Performer
• Frank Leone
– National Art Honor Society Inductee
• Carolyn Fleder
9th Grade:
– Outstanding Achievement in Global 9
• Sarah Lewis
– Outstanding Achievement in Honors Biology
• Lloyd Brown III
Pocantico Hills Student Participation
2007-08
• Pocantico Hills students participating in one or
more Pleasantville High School extra-curricular
and/or co-curricular activities
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9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
88% (22 of 25)
88% (15 of 17 )
86% (6 of 7)
79% (11 of 14)
Colleges Acceptances for
Pocantico Students
Class of 2008
Most/Highly Competitive Colleges
Emerson College
New York University
Pennsylvania State University
Stony Brook University
University of Delaware (2/1)
College Acceptances Continued
Class of 2008
Very Competitive Colleges
Drew University
Marist College
Messiah College
Northeastern University
Quinnipiac University
Rochester Institute of Technology
SUNY Environmental Science & Forestry
University of Alabama
University of Arizona
University of Connecticut
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Wagner College
York College of Pennsylvania
College Acceptance Continued
Class of 2008
Competitive Colleges
Adelphi University
Manhattanville College
Assumption College
Sacred Heart University
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (2/1) St. John’s University
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Temple University
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Texas A & M University
Emmaus Bible College
Towson University
George Mason University
The College of St. Rose
Hofstra University (2/1)
University of Hartford
Hunter College of the CUNY
University of New Haven
L.I. University , C.W. Post Campus University of Rhode Island (3/1)
LaSalle University
Lehman College of the CUNY
College Acceptances Continued
Class of 2008
Less or Non-Competitive Colleges
Berkeley College of White Plains
Mercy College
Westchester Community College (2/2)
Rhode Island College (2)
Dominican College of Blauvelt
Analysis of Standardized
Assessments
for the
2007-08 School Year
Enrollment Figures
2007-08
Pocantico Hills/Pleasantville
• Pleasantville
• Pocantico
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Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
25
17
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14
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Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
147
169
133
131
English
140
131
120
98.5 100
100
86.4 85.1
80
62.6
71.4
All PHS
Pocantico
60
40
20
0
7
Number in Class
% Passed with
Distinction
% Passed
Average Score
Integrated Algebra I
100
100 100
85.2 84.8
80
60
61.4
57
50
All PHS
Pocantico
40
20
0
6
Number in Class
% Passed with
Distinction
% Passed
Average Score
Math A
180
171
160
140
120
95.9 90.9
100
80
86.4 85.4
62 63.6
60
40
22
20
0
Number in Class
% Passed with
Distinction
% Passed
Average Score
All PHS
Pocantico
Math B
120
112
92
100
100
83.8 82.6
80
57.1
60
All PHS
Pocantico
45.5
40
20
0
7
Number in Class
% Passed with
Distinction
% Passed
Average Score
Global History and Geography
200
180
183
160
140
120
100
88 76.2
80
51.9 52.4
60
40
20
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81.1 77.1
21
Number in Class
% Passed with
Distinction
% Passed
Average Score
All PHS
Pocantico
US History
140
133
120
97
100
100
87.4 79.25
66.9
80
All PHS
Pocantico
60
40
20
0
25
8
Number in Class
% Passed with
Distinction
% Passed
Average Score
French
100
90.9
100
100 100
93.9 95.3
80
60
All PHS
Pocantico
40
22
20
0
4
Number in Class
% Passed with
Distinction
% Passed
Average Score
Spanish
120
121
99.1
100
100
86.6 88.6
80
65.3
70
60
All PHS
Pocantico
40
20
0
10
Number in Class
% Passed with
Distinction
% Passed
Average Score
Biology
160
140
159
120
98.1
100
100
83.7 84.1
80
60
40
47.8
All PHS
Pocantico
52.4
21
20
0
Number in Class
% Passed with
Distinction
% Passed
Average Score
Earth Science
120
109
100
85.3 85.7
79.3 78.7
80
60
44
All PHS
Pocantico
42.9
40
20
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14
Number in Class
% Passed with
Distinction
% Passed
Average Score
Chemistry
120
120
90
100
76
80
55.6
60
40
20
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72.7
All PHS
Pocantico
24.2 22.2
9
Number in Class
% Passed with
Distinction
% Passed
Average Score
AP Enrollment
Class of 2008
• AP Classes are open enrollment classes
• 377 Exams were written with 82% achieving a
score of 3 or better
• 6% of the exams were taken by Pocantico Hills
students
AP Biology
100
75
100
80
60
All PHS
Pocantico
40
20
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8
1
Number in Class
% Achieving 3,4,5
AP Calculus
100
80
59
60
All PHS
Pocantico
40
17
20
0
1
Number in Class
0
% Achieving 3,4,5
AP Chemistry
100
100
80
60
All PHS
Pocantico
40
20
0
1
0
Number in Class
0
% Achieving 3,4,5
AP Computer Science
100
80
60
60
All PHS
Pocantico
40
20
10
0
0
0
Number in Class
% Achieving 3,4,5
AP English Language/Composition
100
86
100
80
60
52
All PHS
Pocantico
40
20
0
1
Number in Class
% Achieving 3,4,5
AP English Literature/Composition
100
85
80
60
50
39
All PHS
Pocantico
40
20
0
4
Number in Class
% Achieving 3,4,5
Environmental Science
100
87
100
80
60
40
31
20
0
All PHS
Pocantico
1
Number in Class
% Achieving 3,4,5
AP European History
100
75
80
67
56
60
All PHS
Pocantico
40
20
0
6
Number in Class
% Achieving 3,4,5
AP French Language
100
80
66.7
60
All PHS
Pocantico
40
20
0
3
0
Number in Class
0
% Achieving 3,4,5
AP Government and Politics
100
72
80
60
50
47
All PHS
Pocantico
40
20
0
2
Number in Class
% Achieving 3,4,5
AP Music Theory
100
88
80
60
All PHS
Pocantico
40
20
8
0
0
Number in Class
0
% Achieving 3,4,5
AP Physics
100
86
80
50
60
All PHS
Pocantico
40
20
20
0
2
Number in Class
% Achieving 3,4,5
AP Psychology
100
87
100
80
60
All PHS
Pocantico
40
20
8
1
0
Number in Class
% Achieving 3,4,5
AP Spanish Language
100
100
100
80
60
All PHS
Pocantico
40
20
8
1
0
Number in Class
% Achieving 3,4,5
AP Statistics
100
82
80
50
60
All PHS
Pocantico
40
17
20
2
0
Number in Class
% Achieving 3,4,5
AP Studio Art - Drawing
100
100
100
80
60
All PHS
Pocantico
40
20
0
3
1
Number in Class
% Achieving 3,4,5
AP Studio Art – 2D Design
100
71
80
60
All PHS
Pocantico
40
20
0
7
Number in Class
0
0
% Achieving 3,4,5
AP US History
100
100
100
80
60
42
All PHS
Pocantico
40
20
0
1
Number in Class
% Achieving 3,4,5
SAT Scores – Critical Reading
Class of 2008
700
558
600
561
500
400
All PHS
Pocantico
300
200
132
100
0
10
Number in Class
Average Scores
SAT Scores – Math
Class of 2008
700
563
600
550
500
400
All PHS
Pocantico
300
200
100
0
132
10
Number in Class
Average Scores
SAT Scores – Writing
Class of 2008
700
551
600
555
500
400
All PHS
Pocantico
300
200
100
0
132
10
Number in Class
Average Scores
ACT Scores
Class of 2008
60
56
50
40
24.2
30
20
7
10
0
Number in Class
Average Scores
23
All PHS
Pocantico
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