April, 2024
Dear Senior Students and Parents,
At Kellenberg Memorial we have established an academic program that includes four full years of study in all core subject areas. Our goal is to provide a liberal arts education that prepares each student for higher academic pursuits. The seniors have worked throughout their years at Kellenberg Memorial to build up a momentum for entering college. We have one more opportunity to extend to the seniors to assist in their successful transition to college.
Beginning after senior comprehensives have concluded, we will offer seminars in Calculus, Economics, Introduction to Law and Criminal Justice, Physics, and Statistics. The purpose of the seminars is to give the students extensive introductory exposure to college level courses and reduce the anxiety with which many students venture into these courses. The seminars will meet on certain days from the week after senior comprehensives until mid-June. Participants may elect to enroll in up to 2 seminars. The seminars are free of charge. The description for each course can be found below.
Seminar Course Descriptions
Calculus
This course is designed to introduce students who have not taken our Calculus 1 course during their four years at Kellenberg to key topics that they will see should they choose to go into any STEM field in college.
Teacher: Mrs. Farrell
Dates: 5/20, 5/22, 5/29, 6/3, 6/5, 6/10
Time: 10 AM – 12 PM
Location: Room 252
Economics
The Introduction to Economics Seminar will equip seniors with fundamental economic knowledge as they transition to college or the workforce. They will gain a broader perspective on the role of economics in shaping society and the overall world economy. It will solidify important interdisciplinary skills such as critical thinking and decision-making abilities that will benefit them for years to come. They will develop analytical skills for evaluating the roles of consumers, producers, and the government. A focus in personal finance will help students make informed career choices and understand the economic landscape in which they live. The seminar will utilize a series of lectures, discussions, interactive activities, and case studies surrounding the topics of finance, business, government and economics. These real-world examples and scenarios will be used to illustrate economic concepts and their relevance in everyday life.
Teacher: Mr. C. O’Brien, Mr. Bursig
Dates/Times:
5/21 and 5/23; 12:30 PM – 2 PM
6/3, 6/5, 6/7, 6/10, and 6/11; 12 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: Room 249
Introduction to Law and Criminal Justice
This course provides students with an introduction to the study of law and the U.S. legal system. Students are introduced to various areas of the law, with a focus on criminal law and tort law. This course will engage students in reviewing primary source materials, including statutes and court decisions, and will examine noteworthy trials.
Teacher: Mr. Cartier
Dates: 5/20, 5/21, 5/22, 5/28, 5/29, 6/4, 6/6
Times: 11 AM – 1 PM
Location: Room 245
Physics
This course is designed to help students to be successful in their collegiate classes. This seminar has proven over the years to be very effective in helping seniors to be even better prepared for their demanding college courses.
Teacher: Mr. Ditrano
Dates: 5/21, 5/23, 5/28, 6/4, 6/6, 6/11
Time: 10 AM – 12 PM
Location: Room 254
Statistics
This seminar is for students whose college math programs will require knowledge of and experience in advanced algebra and statistical techniques, including data and regression analysis. During the seminar, extensive class time will be devoted to the many statistical features of a graphing calculator.
Teacher: Mr. Casalinuovo
Dates: 5/20, 5/22, 5/29, 6/3, 6/5, 6/10
Time: 10 AM – 12 PM
Location: Room 242
The advertisement flyers which hold the information on how to register for each seminar are available on the KMHS website. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Cameron at mrscameron@kellenberg.org.
Thank you,
Mrs. Angela Cameron
Assistant Principal for Academics
Kellenberg Memorial High School
mrscameron@kellenberg.org
516-292-0200, extension 204