James I ONeill High School Excellence in Academics

James I. O’Neill High School Excellence in Academics, the Arts, Athletics, and Leadership

� Academics An emphasis on exchanging knowledge and ideas with students actively engaged in their learning. Honors programs at all levels, ten Advanced Placement courses, Syracuse University and Community College Courses � Arts Promoting Literary Arts, Performing Arts, and Visual Arts. Advanced Art, AP Art, Select Chorus, Jazz Ensemble, Drama Productions, Musical Theatre, Literary Magazine � Athletics Encouraging lifelong activities, Golf, Tennis, Crew, Equestrian, Hockey, Cross Country, Track, Tennis, Alpine Skiing, Soccer, Football, Softball, Baseball, Cheerleading, Volleyball � Leadership Student led activities, Youth in Government, Academic League, Mock Trial, Raider Review, Environmental Club, Junior Red Cross, Invisible Children Excellence Academics Arts Athletics Leadership

Science and Technology Grant for $800, 000 to support our 21 st century initiative for students to create global learning connections. A O’Neill vision to connect globally in science and prepare students for the world they are entering where innovation will be their pathway to success. With its academic focus, arts bent and emphasis on technology and other 21 st century skills students say it’s an amazing school. Academics

The arts infuse all subjects. The trip was absolutely amazing and such a wonderful experience. It's great to know that I can go to a school as small as O'Neill and still get to be involved in such life changing events like our trip to Washington D. C. We had so much fun! Singing at the Kennedy Center will be a memory I will share forever and I cannot wait to see what other journeys our Select Chorus has in store! Arts

We have a robust athletic program, but we see ourselves as a school with a rigorous academic program. 2009 SECTION IX FALL SEASON VARSITY CHAMPIONS! Boys Cross Country Football Girls Soccer Boys Soccer Girls Varsity Lacrosse Team Scholar Award Athletics

A Unified Student Community: Celebrating Diversity Participating in Civic Responsibility Promoting Environmental Issues Caring about Relationships Committed to Rigorous Learning Strengthening Partnerships Engaging in Leadership “we are prepared for anything” Leadership

We believe it is important to: � Provide an educational experience where our students and educators will exhibit leadership within the state, the nation, and the world. � Provide an environment for learning and personal development in which every student sees and can explain the relationship between what he or she studies and its application to an interconnected global community. District Vision

New Front Entryway - 2010

The staff of James I. O’Neill High School is committed to excellence, embracing those curricular programs and activities that can be delivered at an exemplary level to a diverse student body. The high school also provides individual career exploration and selection and fosters lifelong learning and responsible citizenship in a changing global society. James I. O’Neill Mission

Excellence For All � 123 O’Neill Graduates � National Merit Scholarship Winners: 1 � National Merit Finalists: 1 � National Merit Commendations: 2 � National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholars: 1 � AP Scholars: 26 ◦ w/Honor: 4 w/Distinction: 6 Class of 2009 Statistics

82% of the Class of 2009 took the SAT 23% of the class took the ACT SAT Class Mean Results O’Neill National Critical Reading 547 501 Mathematics 540 515 Writing 528 493 O’Neill’s results are the highest in the County SAT 2009

Ten AP Courses 2009: Calculus, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, Environmental Science, French, Physics, Studio Art, U. S. History and World History � 56 Seniors 97 AP exams � 44 Juniors 63 AP exams � 16 Sophomores 16 AP exams Advanced Placement Courses

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY PROJECT ADVANCE (SUPA) 42 Students earned Syracuse University credits in Economics, Public Affairs, and/or English COMMUNITY COLLEGE 11 students earned Community College credits in Spanish College Credit Coursework

� � � � � Boston University Colgate University Colorado School of Mines Dartmouth College Emerson College Georgetown University Lafayette College Lehigh University Northeastern University Penn State University – University Park Rice University St. Lawrence University SUNY Albany SUNY Binghamton SUNY Buffalo SUNY New Paltz SUNY Rockland CC SUNY Stony Brook Class of 2009 United States Military Academy United States Naval Academy University of Delaware University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill � University of Wisconsin at Madison � Virginia Tech � �

2009 -2010 Garrison Seniors – Where have they applied this year? Baldwin-Wallace College Bates College Baylor University Boston College Bowdoin College of the Holy Cross Connecticut College CUNY Macaulay Honors College Cornell University Drexel University Duke University Elon University Fairfield University Fordham University Franklin and Marshall College Furman University Hartwick College Harvard University High Point University Hobart and William Smith Colleges Hofstra University Laboratory Institute of Merchandising Lehigh University Manhattan College Marist College Millikin University New York University Northeastern University Northwestern University Pennsylvania State University Pitzer College Pratt Institute Quinnipiac University Rhode Island School of Design Rider University Roger Williams University Sewanee: The University of the South Smith College Stanford University SUNY Albany SUNY Binghamton SUNY Buffalo SUNY Delhi SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry SUNY Fashion Institute of Technology SUNY Geneseo SUNY New Paltz SUNY Old Westbury SUNY Oneonta SUNY Oswego SUNY Purchase Susquehanna University Syracuse University Towson University Union College United States Air Force Academy United States Military Academy United States Naval Academy University of California/Berkeley University of North Carolina School of the Arts University of Norte Dame University of Richmond University of Rochester University of the Pacific University of Vermont Ursinus College Vanderbilt University Vassar College Yale University

Garrison Seniors Excel AP (Advanced Placement) and SUPA (Syracuse University Project Advance) courses Garrison seniors will complete this year: � All Garrison seniors who attended the Garrison School will have completed at least one AP or SUPA* class. � The average number of AP or SUPA classes is 4 for each senior. � These seniors are in both the top half and the bottom half of the rank list. *A SUPA class consists of two semester-long college classes.

O’Neill Guidance Counselors Mrs. Mackey Mrs. Kolewe Seniors A-L Juniors A-L Seniors M-Z Juniors S-Z Mrs. Lofaro *Freshman A-Z Juniors M-R Sophomores A-L Sophomores S-Z Sophomores M-R *8 th Grade Transition Freshman Transitional Support • Future Programs and Initiatives •

Honors Program (Rigorous) • English 9 H • Global History 1 H • Geometry H • Biology R or Earth Science R • Spanish 2 or Chinese 1 or 2 • Physical Education (alternate days) • Optional Electives Grade 9 Model Program

English � English R&H � College English SUPA � AP English � Creative Writing � Journalism � Mythology � Sports Literature � Shakespeare � Social Criticism Our Many Courses

Mathematics � Algebra � Geometry R � Geometry H � Algebra 2 /Trigonometry R � Algebra 2/Trigonometry H � Pre-calculus R � Pre-calculus H � Calculus � AP Calculus Our Many Courses

Our Many Courses Science � Biology Prep � Biology R � AP Biology � Earth Science R � Chemistry � AP Chemistry � Physics � AP R R Physics � Environmental � AP Environmental Club Science Environmental Science � Forensic Science � Science in Society

Social Studies � Global History 1 R & H � Global History 2 R & H � AP World History � U. S. � AP Our Many Courses History R & H U. S. History � Economics � Civic Values � Economics � Public � The – Syracuse U Affairs - Syracuse U 1960’s � Social Psychology � World War II Youth In Government

World Languages � Spanish III � Spanish IV Honors � Spanish V AP or College � French III � French IV Honors � French V Honors � Chinese 1&2 Our Many Courses

Technology • Computer Applications • Computer Science 1 • Computer Science 2 • AP Computer Science • Design & Drawing for Production • 3 -D Design Our Many Courses

Our Many Courses Arts Studio Art � Studio in Art � Advanced � AP Studio Art � Drawing 1, 2 � Painting 1, 2 � Ceramics 1, 2 � Instrumental Band � Chorus � Select � Music Chorus Theory 1, 2 � Digital Photography/

JROTC JUNIOR OFFICER TRAINING CORP. Motivating young people to become better citizens, better leaders. • • • James I. O’Neill JROTC Buffalo Soldiers Squadron Leadership Communication Citizenship Responsibility Life Skills

Again this year there are over one-hundred students in the Buffalo Soldier Squadron JROTC Leadership and Citizenship

JROTC Excels � JROTC Honor Unit with Distinction (5 yrs) � Regional Champions for Orienteering (3 yrs) � League Champion in Raider Competition (2 yrs) � League Champion in Academic Bowl (4 yrs) Full Academic Scholarships Notre Dame University Wake Forest University James Madison University Fordham University Drexel University Ball State University Providence College Others attended: West Point US Naval Academy Coast Guard Academy Air Force Academy Summer programs: O’Neill HS Xavier HS Long Island City HS Garden City HS

Extracurricular Activities There is a rich menu of after school offerings from anime to wrestling - from environmental studies to jazz quartet. “Students are interesting and interested”

� Jazz Ensemble � Small Brass � Woodwind � Men’s Choir � Women’s � Select Choir Mixed Choir � Drama � Video Ensemble Club � Anime Club Select Chorus enjoys performing Extracurricular Activities

� The Highlander (school yearbook) � Interact Service – Community � Students Against Destructive Decisions � Academic � Chess League Club � Environmental S. A. D. D Club � Youth–in-Government � Invisible Children Club Extracurricular Activities

� National Honor Society � American Red Cross � Student Ambassador � Literary Magazine Program � Mock � Peer Trial Mediation � Student � Raider Council Review (school newspaper) Extracurricular Leadership

“O’Neill opens new doors and broadens our choices”

“LETS GO RAIDERS” Athletics 2009 -2010 • Spring 2009 – 231 O’Neill Athletes • Fall 2009 – 262 O’Neill Athletes • Winter 2009 -2010 – 208 O’Neill Athletes * 24 of 34 Garrison students are currently participating in O’Neill athletics “Great players are willing to give up their own personal achievement for the achievement of the group. ” ~Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

�Football �Cross Country G/B �Equestrian �Soccer G/B �Cheerleading �Tennis G �Volleyball G Fall Sports “Our coaches encourage us to excel and be Scholar Athletes”

�Ice Hockey �Basketball �Indoor B/G Track/Field �Skiing �Cheerleading �Wrestling Winter Sports

�Baseball �Golf B B/G �Tennis �Crew B B/G �Lacrosse �Softball �Track B/G G & Field B/G Spring Sports

Congratulations to 2009 James I. O’Neill High School SECTION IX CHAMPIONS! • • Boys Varsity Cross Country Varsity Football Boys Varsity Soccer Girls Varsity Soccer

BOYS VARSITY SOCCER 2009 GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER 2009 “Victory belongs to the most persevering. ” ~ Napoleon “I want to be around people that inspire and push me. ” ~Neve Campbell BOYS VARSITY Football 2009 BOYS VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY 2009 DEDICATION, SELF-DISCIPLINE , PRIDE

Interact Club COMMITTED TO COMMUNITY SERVICE “It’s not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are. ” ~Roy Disney

O’Neill • Garrison School • Highland Falls – Fort Montgomery School • West Point School

West Point Military Academy A Partner and Resource

Thank You! Congressman John Hall Thanks to the efforts of Congressman John Hall, on January 11, 2010, $800, 000 in federal funding was presented to the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery CSD to support science and technology education.

ON THE HORIZON… MR. LOUIS TROMBETTA, Principal �Chinese �Virtual Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 High School �AP Spanish �AP Psychology

We welcome you to partner with us, to join us in our performances, our friendships, our excitement about learning, athletics, and leadership. Welcome Class of 2014

Thank you We appreciate the opportunity to share our excitement about O’Neill with you. We are proud of the exemplary team of administrators, teachers, counselors and staff members who are dedicated to providing a personalized education for every student.