The school promotes

student development by

providing opportunities to

acquire the knowledge and

skills that allow students

to achieve academic and

social independence.

The learning environment

is a network of systems

standards based with a

goal of creating college

and career ready students.

The school culture is one of

mutual respect, where all

stakeholders work together

to support the development

of the individual student

intellectually, socially,

The Gates Chili Central School District hereby advises students, parents, employees and the general public that it offers employment

and educational opportunities, including vocational education opportunities, without regard to sex, race, color, national origin or

handicap. Inquiries regarding this nondiscrimination policy may be directed to either representative below:

Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services

Gates Chili Central School District

3 Spartan Way

Rochester, New York 14624

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• Algebra 1 and Geometry

and Algebra 2

• Living Environment and a Physical Setting

• Algebra 1 and Geometry

and Algebra 2

Any student with a disability who successfully completes a

CTE course will receive documentation of skills acquired in

acquired at the completion of the CTE program.

can occur.

Business Management & Marketing+ (1)

College Accounting+ (1)

Math with Business Applications (1)

Microsoft Applications+ (.5)

Sports and Entertainment Marketing+ (.5)

Junior Achievement Economics+ (.5)

Business Cinema+ (.5)

Work Based Learning (Co-op, 3 Job Shadows,

The Academic Intervention Services (AIS) Compliance Plan has

been developed in response to State Education Department

Requirements for students. Students determined to be at risk

in one or more of the following areas: English, Mathematics,

Science, or Social Studies may receive AIS support. The Plan

outlines a screening process to be followed, which includes a

set of entrance and exit criteria respectively.

The intensity of service is based upon the level of performance

on building academic language needed for success in high

school so that students who are English Language Learners

Achievement Test). New York State has identified 5 levels of

English language proficiency: Entering (beginner); Emerging

through Transitioning levels involve two main components:

to Speakers of other Languages) teacher where

(English, Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies).

and Commanding levels are provided through Integrated

ENL and content area classes only so that these students can

receive any extra support needed to further their English

The ESOL teacher and the students’ general education

teachers work closely together to help ensure student success.

Students in the ENL Program are required to achieve the same

Common Core Standards and complete the same graduation

the least restrictive educational environment possible for

student success.

The Advanced Placement (AP) Program is a cooperative

educational endeavor sponsored by the College Board. Based

on the fact that many young people can complete college-

level studies in their secondary schools, it represents a desire

of schools and colleges to foster such experiences. Like other

programs of the College Board, this program is national;

its policies are determined by representatives of member

Educational Testing Service.

• AP American Government and Politics

• AP US History+

• AP Biology+

• AP Calculus AB+

• AP Calculus BC+

• AP Chemistry+

• AP Computer Science

• AP English Literature 12

• AP Environmental Science+

• AP Language and Composition

CO-OP or Diversified Cooperative Work Experience is a

New York State approved Work Experience Program

with a chance to experience “first hand,” a career specific

employment opportunity. With this, students can utilize

who want to learn basic retail operations by running a school-

based store. Students will learn many business functions.

tasks. Students must be willing to meet with their supervisor

for internship credit will follow the CEIP program).

employment opportunity. With this, students can utilize

many of the concepts, procedures, and skills that they have

on-site supervision.

who want to learn basic retail operations by running a school-

and allowed to manage their time in this program. Students

and training as needed (The general guidelines for internship

Diversified Co-Op work experience.

pathway placements for our students. The students may earn

Law serves as an excellent background for those contemplating

business courses in college and is recommended to both

business and academic students. Credit for this course

may be used to meet sequence requirements of Business/

Marketing education and/or the fifth unit of Social Studies in a

5-unit Social Studies sequence only for students pursuing an

occupational sequence.

addresses the concepts and challenges businesses face in

of all of the areas of business. Themes include the digital

age of business and consumers, management, finance, small

This is an excellent course for students who are thinking of

majoring in business in college or for those who want to gain

to career and financial awareness by completing the content

College Accounting uses an integrated approach to teach

accounting. Students first learn how businesses plan for and

This full year course covers fundamental mathematical

to personal success. Topics covered include: consumer

purchasing strategies, consumer credit, fundamentals of

investing (i.e. stocks, bonds, and mutual funds), real estate,

This course is designed as an elective for sophomore,

junior and senior students who want to continue their

in-depth writing experiences. Students develop ideas and

create a writing portfolio based on their area of interest.

Rewriting to achieve mastery is particularly emphasized.

Students continue to compose and construct effective

pieces that engage readers in the literary genres. This course

is particularly helpful for those interested in college and

benefit from the rigorous curriculum offered in this course.

participatory in nature. Students will learn and develop

skills in writing effective speeches and delivering them

to various audiences. Students will gain practice with the

different types of speeches (formal, informal, persuasive,

informative, etc.). Students will learn the components, styles,

and techniques involved in public speaking. There will be

personal, peer and teacher evaluations in order for students

to learn and gain confidence in the area of public speaking.

foster the skills necessary for becoming college and career

June.

This course emphasizes higher levels of reading, writing,

classroom discussion and analysis. Independent research

projects and outside reading activities are an integral part of

the course. Next Generation Learning Standards in English will

be stressed with a central focus on creating college and career

college and career ready. The Next Generation Learning

further emphasis on reading classic literature, as well as more

challenging and complex informational texts. Through the

writing process, students will further develop skills in all types

of writing, while instruction is given to reinforce previous grade

continually expected to complete grade-level reading and

writing assignments outside of class, as they are challenged to

Vocabulary study, listening, speaking, and outside reading

assignments are an important part of the course. Research and

presentations are also required in this course. Next Generation

to become college and career ready. The Next Generation

Learning Standards for 11th grade are the basis of this course

and further emphasis is on reading classic literature as well

as challenging informational texts and complex non-fiction

texts. The higher-level writing in this course further expands

upon their maturing skills in persuasive, argumentative,

informational, explanatory, and narrative writing while

The other half of this course will concentrate on developing

compositional and argumentative writing based on research.

Students will examine the practices of exceptional writers and

culminates in the Advanced Placement exam of the same

York State Regents Assessment to take in June.

The course is designed for students who have exhibited

advanced skills in all facets of English and/or have been

strongly recommended by their previous English teacher. The

foundation of this course with greater stress on independent

analysis and synthesis of complex texts. With a continued

their knowledge of all types of writing with a strong emphasis

for the successful completion of this course.

opportunities such as field trips to museums, theaters, and

• Intro to Culinary Arts I

• Intro to Culinary Arts II

scientific method, students will understand the science behind

the foods they eat. Students need to complete 1200 minutes

experience, chemistry fundamentals, science of nutrition,

cuisines, ingredients used, and preferred cooking methods.

Students will also examine the issues and conditions which

affect the availability and quality of food in the global market.

Current issues related to global nutrition from production

through consumption will be explored. Through this

cultures. Students will have the opportunity to examine the

wide variety of career paths in the regional and foreign foods

success within these fields.

helping students apply nutrition knowledge, food safety and

food purchasing, preparation and service. Some of the foods

fruits, vegetables, milk products and meats. Students will also

explore careers and employment opportunities in the field of

Hospitality Management.

potential career opportunities.

about death, talking to children about death - the do’s and

Peer Leadership is a program designed to help students

Students will be required to complete 75 hours of services (i.e.

9th grade orientation, weekly individual placement and group

service projects). Students are expected to be role models and

component, a teacher recommendation is needed.

role models.

Gates Chili High School science classes are designed to prepare

students to be college and career ready by exposing them to

the necessary knowledge and essential skills as they grow into

in four years of science, consisting of the four CORE science

examination.

Environment curriculum and will culminate in the Regents

examination. Covered topics include:

the Regents examination.

The purpose of Advanced Placement Biology is to prepare

the above average student for the typical college level

work in Biology. Major emphasis of the course will be in the

following areas:

This course entails a general overview of the principles of

chemistry. Emphasis is placed on the conceptual aspects of

or college. This course culminates in a Regents examination.

that form contemporary chemistry in conjunction with

This is a lab based course that offers the student the

opportunity to investigate many aspects of Forensic Science.

Fingerprinting, DNA and blood analysis, fiber, hair, glass and

soil examinations, ballistics, tool markings and impression

Odontology and Forensic Entomology will be investigated.

use of critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Field trips and lab work will be an integral part of this course.

who needs a general overview of physics. Emphasis is placed

on the basics of physical principles and their applications to

project at the teacher’s discretion.

memorization. Added bonuses are the ability to come to

and devices. Emphasis is also placed on the ability to derive

physics relationships and communicate them in writing.

who wants a comprehensive study of non-calculus based

successful completion of the AP Physics I examination.

all standards assessed on the Regents exam.

principles, etc., are covered in depth.

with a focus on the applications of scientific concepts in the

students’ lives.

Students are required to take Global History and Geography,

Citizenship and Economics.

content of the curriculum. The course will emphasize the

preparation for the Regents examination in 10th grade.

and knowledge to succeed in future Advanced Placement

courses. A recommended summer reading list is given to

students. Students who continue this course in the 10th grade

will take the Regents Examination in June.

the AP examination in May, as well as the Global History

and Geography Regents examination in June to meet New

York State Regents diploma requirements. Students enrolled

in this course could also earn dual credit through MCC.

writing and should expect to be working on college-level

the impact of historical events on the modern world, and

May as well as the Global History & Geography exam to fulfill

state graduation requirements, and /or course credit through

The general subject matter is the same for all students;

phase placement will consider academic achievement, ability

Global History 10 R.

memorization, analysis, organization and essay writing.

Students are expected to have average to above average skills.

2.) Reconstruction to present (112): Spring semester

3.) US History and Government Regents exam in June

(NYS graduation requirement)

Requirements for the course include the ability to read

are essential to performing well in this course. Students are

lectures and in the textbook. To accomplish this, students

accomplish more than memorization and passive absorption

for qualifying AP Exam scores and/or credit through MCC.

For MCC credit, all students have the opportunity to apply for

who receive free or reduced lunch may choose to apply for

American government, the citizen base of politics, political

parties and interest groups, the institutions of the three

take the Advanced Placement exam(s) in May.

of society as a whole. Topics in American government are

investigate course content through instruction, guest speakers,

includes the study of current public policy issues in the

understandings necessary for economic decision-making in

today’s world. Students will look at economics as it applies to

both the United States and the world economic situation.

not only the basics of micro and macroeconomics, but

This course will examine African American history and culture

blacks in popular culture; such as jazz, hip hop and snitching.

and influential African Americans and their contributions

throughout American history.

news. Newspapers and magazines will be the primary source

citizens and the three components which make up the

they do? Psychology attempts to explore and answer these

will explore and examine human thought and behavior.

the benefit of humanity. Psychological research has yielded

their previous year’s Social Studies teacher.

Society has problems. They are your problems. It is your

responsibility as a human being to study and understand

taken in any order and are open to all grades.

Designation Diploma.

Students will take on the role of a developer to layout a

and produce quality drawings. A variety of drawing practices