School Profile 2009-2010

The Michael J. Petrides School is a seamless K through 12 school committed to creating an environment for learning that nurtures the “whole child” – mind, body, and spirit.  Teachers, parents, administrators, and support staff collaborate to provide an education that celebrates the diversity of our students and recognizes the individuality and creativity of each child.  Using alternative strategies and programmatic approaches of a laboratory environment, we integrate the arts into a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum and engage students in active learning, developing self-esteem and promoting literate, creative, lifelong learners.

COMMUNITY

The Michael J. Petrides School is located in central Staten Island.  We draw our students from across the borough.

HIGH SCHOOL CHARACTERISTICS

The Michael J. Petrides School is a New York City public high school, which provides a comprehensive, college preparatory education for its students.  The high school enrollment is approximately 550 students with a senior class of 122 students.  Our strong focus on technology is evident by our one-to-one laptop distribution program.  Our rich arts curriculum includes classes such as Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Ensemble Chorus.  Our unique seamless structure offers many opportunities for inter-generational learning experiences.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

Our Advanced Placement Course offerings include: Biology, Calculus, English Literature, Global History, Government, American History, and Writing.

We partner with the City University of New York (Kingsborough College and the College of Staten Island) to offer college courses as well.

POST HIGH SCHOOL PLANS

Class of 2009:

Four Year Colleges                    92%

Two Year Colleges                    3%

Other Schools                           2%

Employment                             3%

GRADING SYSTEM

Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) is reported on the transcript.  It is weighted by a factor of 1.1 for all Advanced Placement Courses.

Grade Equivalents:

3.90-4.0             97-100             

3.75-3.89                      93-96

3.50-3.74                      90-92

3.25-3.49                      87-89

3.00-3.24                      83-86

2.75-2.99           80-82

CLASS RANK

The Michael J. Petrides School does not rank students.

GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT

Elizabeth Mazes, Guidance Counselor

Carol Dennison, College Advisor

EXAM INFORMATION

Mean SAT: Reading 513, Math 543,

Writing 488

Mean ACT: English 20.9, Math 22.2,

Reading 22.3, Science 20.2, Composite score: 21.5