New Dorp High School
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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, a government 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 southeast Brooklyn. Its administrative district is 31. The school has 165 full-time teachers.
| Established | 1921 |
|---|---|
| Type | Public secondary |
| President | Nicolia |
| Principal | Deirdre DeAngelis |
| Assistant Principals | Ira Zornberg Richard Rucireto Angela Scotto Carannante Joann Codd Carolyn Gannon Arlene Gerstman Ellen McGinn Verona Moncrieffe Li Pan Anthony Rafaniello |
| Students | ~2400 |
| Location | New York, New York, USA |
| District | Region 7 |
| Colors | Green and gold |
| Mascot | Central Cougars |
| Yearbook | Argonaut |
| Newspaper | The Pioneer |
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[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Demographics
New Dorp High School contains a diverse community of students. Asian/Pacific Islander represent 5%, Hispanic/Latino represent 15%, Black/African (non-Hispanic) represent 20%, and White/Caucasian (non-Hispanic) represent 60%.
[edit] 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...".[1]
[edit] 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
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
Athletics
Boys:
- 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.
