College of Staten Island High School for International Studies
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College of Staten Island High School For International Studies (CSIHSIS) is a New York City
public high school that incorporates an internationally themed curriculum as well as preparing students for the 21st Century. CSIHSIS originally opened as a Region 7 public high school in 2005 on the [College of Staten Island] campus and moved to a new building in September 2009 located in Eltingville, Staten Island
. It was founded through a partnership with The College of Staten Island and Asia Society
, with financial support by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
($100,000 a year for the first four years).
The school is currently operating at full capacity and recently graduated its first class of 93 seniors. Students were accepted to colleges throughout the country including University of Chicago, Northeastern, Iona, SUNY Stonybrook, Brown, CUNY Hunter, CUNY Baruch, McCauley Honors College at College of Staten Island, Brooklyn College, SUNY Geneseo, Life University School of Chiropractic, Howard, Penn State, and Indiana University.
The school is meant to be a small school under the "small-schools model" the Bloomberg administration has implemented elsewhere in New York City, and it had about 200 students in the 2006–2007 academic year.
The school uses the college's faculty in arts and sciences, as well as in education, its library, language laboratory, science and computer laboratories, arts spaces, and sports and recreation facility. It integrates a high-school academic course of study with internationally themed content.
campus, it moved into the Jerome Parker Campus on Staten Island
. This new, state-of-the-art building was also shared with Gaynor McCown High School, Marsh Avenue Expeditionary Learning School, and Hungerford School.
There is also Floor 0, which is the shared lunchroom as well as the outside promenade.
in Brooklyn before taking the job as the founding principal of CSIHSIS. After she left to become superintendent of New York City DOE District 22
in 2010, Joseph Canale, the previous assistant principal, replaced Horowitz.
College of Staten Island High School for International Studies will create a nurturing educational environment in which students are actively engaged in developing literacy and problem solving skills to succeed in post-secondary education, advanced courses of study and the world of work. At CSI High School students, staff and parents will collaborate to create a vibrant learning community. Students attending CSI High School will participate in rigorous inquiry based instruction and learning that integrates world issues, languages and cultures. The integration of a thorough course of study with internationally themed content coupled with community involvement will provide students with the skills and experiences to be responsible and ethical participants in a global society. CSIHSIS Mission Statement
the following year. On this trip, students accelerated and expanded their study of Mandarin through real-world experience, helped to build houses for some of China's less fortunate, and traveled throughout China. Students have also had the option to travel to various countries including Italy, England, France and Spain. During 2008–2009 school year, students learning Japanese traveled to Japan where they visited a school, participated in a home stay and traveled throughout the country.
Beginning in freshman year, students have the opportunity to take College Now courses. Sopomore students will begin to have the ability to take Honors courses.
"CSIHSIS students participate in project and inquiry based instruction and learning that integrates world issues, global perspectives, languages and cultures into all disciplines" according to an "Annual School Report Supplement" of the New York City education department. Students put in 120 hours of service learning, annually create a portfolio and participate in an internship. "Students take college courses, courses collaboratively taught by professors and teachers, [and] travel internationally."
Special Academic Programs include AP US History; AP Studio Art, AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP English, International Journalism, Forensics, Statistics, Global Finance, a Percussion Ensemble, a Model United Nations Progam, College Now; Architecture, Construction & Engineering Program; an after school Homework Center and a three week Freshman Summer Academy.
A more up-to-date list can be found at http://schools.nyc.gov/ChoicesEnrollment/High/Directory/school/?sid=3426.
In December 2009, The Insider released a new, online version of the paper. This online version was seen not as an alternative to the print edition, but rather a option to expand the newspaper and the school community as a whole. The Insider online can be found at www.theinternationalinsider.com.
, both classified as developmental by the Public School Athletic League, and girls' softball. During the 2008-2009 school year our girls Varsity Softball Team, only in its second year of existence, made it to the playoffs.
CSI High School currently has 8 active PSAL Rated Teams, with 1 more currently in developmental stage. The active teams include Boys Varsity Basketball, Girls Varsity Basketball, Boys Cross Country Track, Girls Cross Country Track, Boys Indoor Track, Girls Indoor Track, Boys Varsity Track and Girls Varsity Track, Girls Varsity Softball. The single developmental team is Boys Varsity Wrestling.
New York City
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public high school that incorporates an internationally themed curriculum as well as preparing students for the 21st Century. CSIHSIS originally opened as a Region 7 public high school in 2005 on the [College of Staten Island] campus and moved to a new building in September 2009 located in Eltingville, Staten Island
Eltingville, Staten Island
Eltingville is the name of a neighborhood on Staten Island, one of the five boroughs of New York City, USA. It is on the island's South Shore, immediately to the south of Great Kills and north of Annadale...
. It was founded through a partnership with The College of Staten Island and Asia Society
Asia Society
The Asia Society is a non-profit organization that focuses on educating the world about Asia. It has several centers in the United States and around the world Hong Kong, Manila, Mumbai, Seoul, Shanghai, and Melbourne...
, with financial support by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is the largest transparently operated private foundation in the world, founded by Bill and Melinda Gates. It is "driven by the interests and passions of the Gates family"...
($100,000 a year for the first four years).
The school is currently operating at full capacity and recently graduated its first class of 93 seniors. Students were accepted to colleges throughout the country including University of Chicago, Northeastern, Iona, SUNY Stonybrook, Brown, CUNY Hunter, CUNY Baruch, McCauley Honors College at College of Staten Island, Brooklyn College, SUNY Geneseo, Life University School of Chiropractic, Howard, Penn State, and Indiana University.
The school is meant to be a small school under the "small-schools model" the Bloomberg administration has implemented elsewhere in New York City, and it had about 200 students in the 2006–2007 academic year.
The school uses the college's faculty in arts and sciences, as well as in education, its library, language laboratory, science and computer laboratories, arts spaces, and sports and recreation facility. It integrates a high-school academic course of study with internationally themed content.
Facility
After CSIHSIS moved from its original location on the College of Staten IslandCollege of Staten Island
The College of Staten Island is a four-year, senior college of and is one of the 11 senior colleges in the City University of New York. Programs in the liberal arts and sciences and professional studies lead to bachelor's and associate's degrees. The master's degree is awarded in 13 professional...
campus, it moved into the Jerome Parker Campus on Staten Island
Staten Island
Staten Island is a borough of New York City, New York, United States, located in the southwest part of the city. Staten Island is separated from New Jersey by the Arthur Kill and the Kill Van Kull, and from the rest of New York by New York Bay...
. This new, state-of-the-art building was also shared with Gaynor McCown High School, Marsh Avenue Expeditionary Learning School, and Hungerford School.
Floor Layout
- Library, gym, auditorium, and main entrance. (Shared floor with other schools on campus)
- Math Department and some Language Classrooms. There is also the main office, well as two auxiliary gyms, as well as the guidance suite (Parent Coordinator, Assistant Principal, Guidance Counselor, SAPIS)
- English and History Departments
- Science and some language classrooms
There is also Floor 0, which is the shared lunchroom as well as the outside promenade.
Administration
The school's first principal, Aimee Horowitz, left a career as an attorney in California in the 1990s to become a school teacher in New York City. In 1999, she became assistant principal of social studies at Edward R. Murrow High SchoolEdward R. Murrow High School
Edward R. Murrow High School, is located in the Midwood section of Brooklyn, New York City, New York and is part of the New York City Department of Education....
in Brooklyn before taking the job as the founding principal of CSIHSIS. After she left to become superintendent of New York City DOE District 22
New York City DOE District 22
New York City DOE District 22 was a district in New York City encompassing New York City Public Schools in Brooklyn.However, districts were abolished in 2002 when the school system was reorganized.-Elementary:...
in 2010, Joseph Canale, the previous assistant principal, replaced Horowitz.
School Mission
The school's mission is to "prepare students for college and, ultimately, success in an interconnected world."College of Staten Island High School for International Studies will create a nurturing educational environment in which students are actively engaged in developing literacy and problem solving skills to succeed in post-secondary education, advanced courses of study and the world of work. At CSI High School students, staff and parents will collaborate to create a vibrant learning community. Students attending CSI High School will participate in rigorous inquiry based instruction and learning that integrates world issues, languages and cultures. The integration of a thorough course of study with internationally themed content coupled with community involvement will provide students with the skills and experiences to be responsible and ethical participants in a global society. CSIHSIS Mission Statement
Parent Association
The school Parent Teacher Association sponsors several annual fundraisers, works with teachers and students to sponsor school-wide events. The PTA also works with teachers and the school administration to see the needs of the students and parents. The PTA also co-sponsors the Morty Horowitz College Scholarship created in memory of Principal Aimee Horowitz's father.Student body
Students must apply through the New York City High School application process to be accepted at the school. However, to receive priority in admission, students must demonstrate interest and make an informed choice by attending one of the school's open house events. Specific information for the application process can be found at www.csihighschool.org. Although the student body is mostly from Staten Island, College of Staten Island High School also attracts students from Districts 20 and 21 in Brooklyn.Early Application Problems
During the school's initial 2005–2006 academic year, "despite a requirement for interested eighth-graders to resubmit the high school applications they had turned in months earlier — causing some to risk forfeiting seats at elite schools — 213 students vied for the spots at the School for International Studies," according to The Staten Island Advance.Academics
CSIHSIS students are expected to follow a rigorous, globally based curriculum throughout their entire experience at high school. This also allows students to take different course that are scarcely available throughout the NYCDOE system, such as Global Technology and International Journalism. Students are also expected to study a second language for a full four years. Languages currently offered are Spanish, Mandarin and Japanese. While studying a second language, students will also have the opportunity for international travel, though you can take extra student exchange trips as well. During the summer of 2006, two students traveled to China through scholarships from the China Institute. Two Students also participated in a travel study tour to China through a grant from the Asia SocietyAsia Society
The Asia Society is a non-profit organization that focuses on educating the world about Asia. It has several centers in the United States and around the world Hong Kong, Manila, Mumbai, Seoul, Shanghai, and Melbourne...
the following year. On this trip, students accelerated and expanded their study of Mandarin through real-world experience, helped to build houses for some of China's less fortunate, and traveled throughout China. Students have also had the option to travel to various countries including Italy, England, France and Spain. During 2008–2009 school year, students learning Japanese traveled to Japan where they visited a school, participated in a home stay and traveled throughout the country.
Beginning in freshman year, students have the opportunity to take College Now courses. Sopomore students will begin to have the ability to take Honors courses.
"CSIHSIS students participate in project and inquiry based instruction and learning that integrates world issues, global perspectives, languages and cultures into all disciplines" according to an "Annual School Report Supplement" of the New York City education department. Students put in 120 hours of service learning, annually create a portfolio and participate in an internship. "Students take college courses, courses collaboratively taught by professors and teachers, [and] travel internationally."
Special Academic Programs include AP US History; AP Studio Art, AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP English, International Journalism, Forensics, Statistics, Global Finance, a Percussion Ensemble, a Model United Nations Progam, College Now; Architecture, Construction & Engineering Program; an after school Homework Center and a three week Freshman Summer Academy.
Student Exchange Programs
Students have also had the ability to participate in Student Exchange programs. This allows them to experience a different country as well an enable a student from another country to experience their culture and high school. Students have participated in exchanges with various countries, including Germany, France, and Switzerland.Outside partnerships
Along with partnerships with the Asia Society and College of Staten Island, as a recipient of a Gates Grant, the school works with:- UN/USA
- iEARNIEARNiEARN is a non-profit organization made up of over 30,000 schools and youth organizations in more than 125 countries. iEARN supports teachers and young people to work together online using the Internet and other new communications technologies...
- Net Aid
- Kiwannis Club
- World Savvy
- The JCC
- The Architecture, Construction & Engineering Program
- The Brooklyn Home for Aged Men
- St John's University
- Asia Society International Studies Schools Network
- CUNY
- College of Staten Island
A more up-to-date list can be found at http://schools.nyc.gov/ChoicesEnrollment/High/Directory/school/?sid=3426.
Extracurricular activities
The school has these clubs and activities for students:- Model United Nations
- International Travel
- International Film Club
- Digital Photography
- Knitting Club
- Key Club
- Girls Learn International
- Yoga
- Craft Club
- Volleyball
- Student government
- Public School Athletic League (PSAL)sports including soccer, basketball, softball, and wrestling
- Tutoring
- Boys & Girls Varsity Basketball
- Girls Varsity Softball
- Boys & Girls Soccer
The International Insider
The International Insider is the College of Staten Island High School for International Studies official newspaper. It publishes on a monthly basis with articles from the Journalism Class as well as international reporters invited to write for the paper. The paper currently has 5 content departments consisting of Arts and Entertainment, Opinions and Editorial, International/News and Local News, Sports, and Features. There are also 11 departments for paper staff members, including Multimedia, Business, Layout, Copy Editing, Opinions, Arts and Entertainment, Sports, News, Features, Photography, and Editors-in-Chief. The Insider is an actual class that students may have the opportunity to take during their time at CSI High School. At the beginning of the school year, students will have the opportunity to submit a staff application to the newspaper adviser. From there, the it is under the determination of the advisor to assign staff positions to members.In December 2009, The Insider released a new, online version of the paper. This online version was seen not as an alternative to the print edition, but rather a option to expand the newspaper and the school community as a whole. The Insider online can be found at www.theinternationalinsider.com.
Athletics
In the 2007-2008 academic year, the school fielded junior varsity teams in boys' and girls' basketballBasketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
, both classified as developmental by the Public School Athletic League, and girls' softball. During the 2008-2009 school year our girls Varsity Softball Team, only in its second year of existence, made it to the playoffs.
CSI High School currently has 8 active PSAL Rated Teams, with 1 more currently in developmental stage. The active teams include Boys Varsity Basketball, Girls Varsity Basketball, Boys Cross Country Track, Girls Cross Country Track, Boys Indoor Track, Girls Indoor Track, Boys Varsity Track and Girls Varsity Track, Girls Varsity Softball. The single developmental team is Boys Varsity Wrestling.