Grover Cleveland High School (New York City)
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| Grover Cleveland High School |
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| Established | 1931 |
| Type | Public secondary |
| Principal | Dominick Scarola |
| Faculty | approx. 200 |
| Students | approx. 2,700 |
| Location | 2127 Himrod Street Ridgewood, New York, USA |
| Colors | Gold and black |
| Mascot | Tiger |
| Newspaper | The Grover Cleveland Herald |
| Website | http://schools.nycenet.edu |
Grover Cleveland High School is a large, comprehensive high school in Ridgewood, Queens. with a diverse student body. It is a student-centered school deeply committed to the philosophy of creating life-long learners. Among its many goals it aims to prepare its students to be productive, pro-active members of society. Grover Cleveland High School students are challenged to excel in both academic and extra-curricular programs. They are encouraged to explore, experiment and question.
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[edit] The Grover Cleveland Park
The park is accross the school and is a nice place for leisure and respite after a hard day of school work. Students go there to relax under the trees, play a game of chess, talk and enjoy the splash of the park's fountain. The atmosphere is safe and peaceful. The view of the Manhattan skyline is terrific, but if one is not interested in the architectural wonders of the city, then he can look at the squirrels who are always busy with their work. The park also offers a playground suited for kids who are not yet in high school.
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[edit] The Mathematics Department
The Mathematics Department has always provided very strong preparation for examinations, including many hours of tutoring before school, after school, and on Saturdays. The Mathematics Department has developed its own Saturday Mathematics Program for academic intervention. Besides Math A and Math B, the Mathematics Department also offers Intermediate Algebra, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Advanced Placement Calculus AB and BC, and Advanced Placement Statistics.
[edit] The Science Department
The Science Department offers a well-rounded curriculum for all students at GCHS. After student has mastered the basic state requirements, the door is open for many exciting electives and advanced placement courses. The GCHS Science staff is experienced in many fields of science with special interest in the environmental sciences. Students are encouraged to take, as many science courses as they can to help them, understand the natural world.
[edit] The Communication Arts department
The English courses offered in the Communication Arts department reinforce the standards of speaking, reading, writing, listening and viewing. At Grover Cleveland High School "takes pride in inspiring students to grow academically, socially, and morally." Therefore, its courses are designed to foster lifelong learning through analysis of written and spoken word. Eight credits of English are required for graduation, and each student must pass the NYS English Regent with a score of 65 or better in order to graduate. Each course builds upon a foundation of literary experience, media analysis, and critical thinking skills.
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Students who are entering high school will be given Global Studies I during the Fall semester and Global Studies II during the Spring semester. All Social Studies classes begin with a general review of basic skills. For example, how to write an essay, how to use a textbook and how to read a map. The following is a break down of all the courses, according to grade level, offered in the Social Studies Department.
[edit] The Foreign Language Department
The Foreign Language/ESL Department believes in maintaining the heritage and native languages of the students while helping them learn a new language. The ability to communicate in a second language enables its students to know the hopes, dreams and visions of others around the world. The study of foreign languages prepares today’s youth for tomorrow’s opportunities by supporting basic skills instruction, developing cross-cultural understanding and preparing our youth to enter the global marketplace. The diverse needs of the multi-lingual LEP population is served by the Foreign Language/ESL Department through a committed and trained staff, appropriate instructional programs and materials. In an effort to facilitate the academic progress of these students as their English skills develop, support services and staff development workshops are provided. The Foreign Language/ESL Department is constantly revising and updating its curriculums to address the needs of the ever-changing student population. The New York City Performance Standards and the New York City Curriculum Frameworks institute a set of expectations for all students. The ESL/Foreign Language teachers increasingly exert themselves in making our students proficient in two languages. Our aim is to assist our ESL population to pass the Comprehensive English Regents Examination, in addition to our other Language Regents. As a result, the department not only provides students with the opportunity to learn the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing), but it also teaches awareness, knowledge and appreciation of other cultures. Our city has grown to be more multi-cultural, multi-lingual than ever. It goes without saying that the knowledge of another language only adds to our students’ marketability and value as employees
[edit] The Bilingual and English as a Second Language department
The Bilingual and English as a Second Language department is geared towards limited English proficient students with the opportunity to be academically successful. Our goal is to produce students proficient with the English language through the implementation of a challenging curriculum aimed towards academic, social, and emotional skills.
[edit] The Physical Education Department
The Physical Education Department contributes to each student's growth and development in the physical domain while providing an interactive and social environment.
[edit] The Art Department
The art department provides a creative environment in which students can develop their technical skills, conceptual thinking, visual awareness and creativity.
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The Music Department
[edit] The Instructional Support Department
The instructional support offers a rigorous instructional program which meets the individual needs of out students' academic, social and emotional needs. We expect of our students to achieve high goals in the lease restricted environment and in a peaceable school atmosphere
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There are many sports and teams that Grover Cleveland Highschool has to offer. Some are the following: Boys Varsity Baseball; Boys J.V. Baseball; Girls Varsity Softball; Girls Varsity Basketball; Boys Varsity Basketball; Boys J.V. Basketball; Girls J.V. Basketball; Boys Varsity Volleyball; Girls Varsity Volleyball; Girls J.V. Volleyball; Girls Varsity Swimming; Boys Varsity Swimming; Boys Outdoor Track; Girls Outdoor Track; Boys Indoor Track; Girls Indoor Track; Boys Varsity Bowling; Girls Varsity Bowling; Boys Cross Country; Boys Varsity Handball; Girls Varsity Tennis; Boys Varsity Tennis; Boys Varsity Soccer.
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These are the clubs that are offered as of Spring 2006 to Fall 2007 in Grover Cleveland Highschool: Arabic; Arista; Baseball / Softball; Botany; Chess; Frisbee; Geology; Guitar; Key Club; Photography; Seekers; Soccer, Co-ed; Student Council; Swimming; Teachers of Tomorrow; Tennis; Thespian; Video Games; Volleyball, Co-ed; Web Design/Internet;
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Physics; Robotics; Science Olympiad; Science Research; Debate;
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[edit] The Manhattan Skyline from Grover Cleveland High School
 View of Manhattan and the school's building from the third floor |
