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==Brief History==
==Brief History==
New Dorp High School was originally located a few streets away in a smaller building which is now [[Staten Island Technical High School]]. Due to the growing population in the area, just as with the rest of the borough, the school was moved to its current, larger building in 1982. Since then, New Dorp High School has grown into a diverse academic community that reaches out to the area. Recent changes include developing new programs.
New Dorp High School was originally located a few streets away in a smaller building which is now [[Staten Island Technical High School]]. Due to the growing population in the area, just as with the rest of the borough, the school was moved to its current, larger building in 1982. Since then, New Dorp High School has grown into a diverse academic community that reaches out to the area. Recent changes include developing new programs.

==Swine Flu Scare==
In [[April]] [[2009]], residents of the United States, New York City especially, had begun suffering from the [[Swine Flu]]. On [[April 29]], the Staten Island Advance reported that there have been rumors of two students in New Dorp High School infected with the Sine Flu. As of [[April 30]], this report is unconfirmed.<ref>http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2009/04/health_dept_mum_on_staten_isla.html</ref>


==Education==
==Education==

Revision as of 06:41, 30 April 2009

New Dorp High School, (or "New Dorp," or NDHS) administered by the New York City Department of Education, is a public school located on the East Shore of the New York City borough of Staten Island in the New Dorp neighborhood. The school is located at 465 New Dorp Lane next to Miller Field, an army airport turned park, which extends to the Lower New York Bay. New Dorp High School is located in Region 7, which encompasses all of Staten Island and portions of southwest Brooklyn. Its administrative district is 31. The school has 165 full-time teachers.

New Dorp High School
NDHS
Location
Map
New York
,
New York

USA
Information
TypePublic secondary
Established1921
School districtRegion 7
PresidentNicolia
PrincipalDeirdre DeAngelis
Assistant PrincipalsIra Zornberg
Dina Zoleo
Richard Rucireto
Angela Scotto Carannante
Joann Codd
Carolyn Gannon
Arlene Gerstman
Ellen McGinn
Verona Moncrieffe
Li Pan
Anthony Rafaniello
Number of students~2400
Color(s)Green and gold
MascotCentral Cougars
NewspaperThe Pioneer
YearbookArgonaut
On New Dorp Lane

Brief History

New Dorp High School was originally located a few streets away in a smaller building which is now Staten Island Technical High School. Due to the growing population in the area, just as with the rest of the borough, the school was moved to its current, larger building in 1982. Since then, New Dorp High School has grown into a diverse academic community that reaches out to the area. Recent changes include developing new programs.

Swine Flu Scare

In April 2009, residents of the United States, New York City especially, had begun suffering from the Swine Flu. On April 29, the Staten Island Advance reported that there have been rumors of two students in New Dorp High School infected with the Sine Flu. As of April 30, this report is unconfirmed.[1]

Education

All students are enrolled in a certain House, or program within the high school. These programs include:

  • Institute for American & Legal Studies
  • Institute for Mathematics & Science
  • Future Teachers Academy
  • Pathways to Careers in Public Service Academy
  • Institute of Forensic Science & Criminology
  • Corporate Center for Business and Technology
  • Academy to Fine & Dramatic Arts
  • Academy of Communications & Media Arts.

Students are required to achieve a passing grade on certain New York State Regents exams. Completion of more Regents exams than is required grants the student a Regents-Endorsed Diploma. Advanced Placement courses are offered in Art, Biology, Calculus AB, Computer Science, English Literature, Global History, and US History & Government. There are also plans to introduce AP courses in Computer Science and Statistics. College extension programs also exist; these are similar to Advanced Placement classes in that college credit is offered, but it is given from a specific college rather than through an AP test. College extension classes include Anatomy & Physiology, Spanish, and Italian. New Dorp High School has partnerships with local colleges including CUNY College of Staten Island, CUNY Kingsborough Community College, St. John's University, and Polytechnic University.

Demographics

New Dorp High School contains a diverse community of students. Asian represent 6.68%, Hispanic or Latino represent 20.19%, African American represent 19.02%, and White (non-Hispanic) represent 53.82%. [citation needed]

Sculpture at Entrance

At the main entrance of New Dorp High School stands a large aluminum sculpture. It is a work by contemporary, and well-renowned sculptor Bill Barrett. Titled "Hari IV," it measures 32 feet in height, 28 feet in width, and 16 feet in diameter and was constructed in 1982. It is meant to represent a student with a book, but is often misunderstood as looking like an elephant. It is a common congregating area for students, as well as a very prominent feature of the school campus. Mike Brenson of the New York Times is quoted in 1988 saying, "Bill Barrett's 'HARI IV', a large aluminum, graffiti inspired sculpture for New Dorp High School in Staten Island, one of the most successful public sculptures in the city...".[2]

Student Life

Clubs play a large role in life at New Dorp High School. Clubs and organizations include:

Government & Leadership

  • Student Union - student government
  • Leadership Team
  • Peer Mediation and Negotiation
  • HIV/AIDS Peer Leadership
  • Leadership Class

Publications

  • Argonaut - school yearbook
  • Examiner - American Studies newspaper
  • Spectrum - school literary magazine
  • Pioneer - school newspaper
  • In the Mix - Math and Science Institute newsletter

Academic

  • Debate (Lincoln-Douglas)
  • Math Team
  • Cranial Crunch
  • Science Olympiad
  • Moot Court

Volunteer/Community Service

  • Peer Tutoring
  • Communications Bureau
  • Interact - community and school service projects

Special Interest/Cultural

  • International Club - intercultural club
  • Stage Design and Crew
  • Creative Writing Club
  • Council For Unity
  • Dance Team
  • Shakespeare Club
  • Student Environmental Awareness
  • Video Yearbook
  • World Rhythm Drummers - learn various world rhythms, and hold community performances
  • Cheerleaders
  • I.G.N.I.T.E.D. - Inspiring Growth and Nurturing Individuality through Tolerance Education and Dignity; Gay-Straight Alliance
  • Soft - young women's club
  • Forensics
  • Chess Club
  • Anime Club
  • Dance Dance Revolution
  • C-CAP Culinary Team
  • SING - performing arts competitions between grade levels
  • Central Players
  • Instrumental Music
  • Jewish Culture Club
  • Guitar Club

[3]

Athletics

Boys:

  • Football - Varsity and J.V.
  • Baseball - Varsity and J.V.
  • Basketball - Varsity and J.V.
  • Bowling
  • Golf
  • Handball
  • Lacrosse - Varsity and J.V.
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track-indoor, outdoor, cross country
  • Volleyball - Varsity
  • Wrestling (New for 2007-08 season)
  • Skate team

Girls:

  • Basketball - Varsity and J.V.
  • Bowling
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics - Varsity
  • Handball
  • Soccer
  • Softball - Varsity and J.V.
  • Tennis
  • Track & Field - outdoor
  • Volleyball-Varsity and J.V.

[4]

Notable Alumni

References

  1. ^ http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2009/04/health_dept_mum_on_staten_isla.html
  2. ^ Hari IV Sculpture
  3. ^ *Activities
  4. ^ *Athletics

External links

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