Barton Proposes New High School Offerings

At its December meeting the Bronxville Board of Education reviewed and gave preliminary approval to several new electives in the High School Course of Study for 2012-13.  The courses, recommended by Principal Terry Barton, include TV/Video Production, Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Art, Music Seminar, and Innovative Action in the Global Community.  In addition, several courses now offered only at the Advanced Placement Level would be offered at the Honors Level, including Calculus, Environmental Science, and Art History.

Board members expressed enthusiasm for the recommendations and welcomed the dialogue about the curriculum. Pierre deSt. Phalle suggested exploring local colleges and online options as well. Several Board members commented that the suggested courses addressed unmet needs.

Barton explained that whether these courses actually run in 2012-13 will depend on student course selection patterns. Some electives may not generate sufficient enrollment. The budget implications of these new courses depends on course enrollment patterns and may be accommodated within the same overall staffing levels as this year.