ADMINISTRATIVE & DIVISIONAL SERVICES STRUCTURE
INTRODUCTION
The Curriculum Handbook is designed to help students plan their course of studies from the variety of offerings at Barrington High School. In planning a Curriculum Handbook students should be SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) aware that there are offerings that are designed for specific levels DIVISION of instruction and/or demand a specific background to perform at an expected level. Each course is described and specific Associate Principal for prerequisites are listed so that students will know whether they will Curriculum & Instructional Technology....... Mr. Ty Gorman qualify to take a given subject. Mathematics............................................. Mr. Christopher Rohde Science & Engineering............................ Ms. Julie Baylor Students should develop a four-year high school program with Technology/Library................................. Mr. Ty Gorman the help of parents and counselors. The Curriculum Handbook is designed to facilitate this type of planning and to assist students in HUMANITIES DIVISION making appropriate educational decisions. PRINCIPAL .....................................................
Mr. Steve McWilliams
Associate Principal for Instruction & Assessment......................... English........................................................ Social Studies & Business........................ Fine Arts.................................................... World Languages....................................
Dr. Ninja Nagel Mr. Alan Sanders Mr. John Roncone Ms. Brigid Tileston Dr. Kathryn Wolfkiel
STUDENT WELL BEING DIVISON Associate Principal for Student Services & Operations .................. Mr. Heath McFaul Deans:........................................................ Dean of Supervisory Services (A-G) Mr. Joe Molloy Dean of Community Services (H-O) Ms. Jennifer Robinson Dean of Support Services (P-Z) Mr. Jim Hawrysko Health Services School Nurse ..................................... Ms. Sophie Freuh, RN School Nurse ..................................... Ms. Kathie McCroay, RN Director of Special Services ................. Dr. Lesley Roberts School Psychologist (A-G)............... Mr. Sean Higgins School Psychologist (H-O) .............. Ms. Claire DiBella School Psychologist (P-Z) ................ Ms. Lisa Matik Director of Counseling ........................... Ms. Jill Fearday Counselor ........................................... Ms. Jill Argall Counselor ........................................... Ms. Monica Barreiro Counselor ........................................... Ms. Joan Bell Counselor ........................................... Ms. Marla Engleman Counselor ........................................... Ms. Melanie Silvestri Counselor ........................................... Mr. Tim Martin Counselor ........................................... Mr. Ray Piagentini Counselor ........................................... Mr. Bryan Tucker College Counselor ............................ Ms. Sara English College Counselor ............................ Ms. Kate Moody Career Specialist ............................. Ms. Ellen Corcoran
In addition to the details about the courses that are offered, the Curriculum Handbook provides information about graduation requirements, credits, grading systems, ability grouping, career guidance, Advanced Placement and other special programs.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
English (8 semesters)...................................................................4 credits U.S. History (2 semesters)........................................................... 1 credit Global Studies or AP World History (2 semesters)............... 1 credit Social Studies - elective......................................................... 1/2 credit (1 semester) (Class of 2017, 2018, 2019) Civics (Class of 2020)............................................................1/2 credit Science (4 semesters).................................................................2 credits (Life Sciences - 1 credit; Physical Sciences - 1 credit) Mathematics (6 semesters)........................................................3 credits Physical Education (7 semesters)..................................... 1 3/4 credits Health (1 semester)................................................................. 1/2 credit Fine Arts /Applied Arts (2 semesters)...................................... 1 credit Consumer Education Req....................................................... 1/2 credit Driver Education (1 semester)............................................... 1/4 credit Electives.........................................................................................5 credits
State Testing (if required) TOTAL CREDITS.................................................... 20 1/2 credits Please refer to the descriptions below for further details.
NOTE: Barrington High School can verify only information which is part of a student’s permanent academic record. All graduation requirements must be taken at BHS. All BHS students are expected to maintain full-time course schedule. (5 classes + P.E.)
WELLNESS & LIFE SKILLS DIVISION Athletic Director for Athletics and Wellness ................................. Athletics .................................................... Health, Physical Education, Drivers Education, Family & Consumer Sciences .................................
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Mr. Michael Obsuszt Mr. Michael Obsuszt Ms. Babbi Barreiro
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