Tottenville High School
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Tottenville High School is located at 100 Luten Avenue, in Huguenot, Staten Island
, New York. It is within walking distance of the Huguenot train station
of the Staten Island Railway
system. Tottenville H.S. is in administrative district 31. The school’s current principal is John P. Tuminaro. The school is operated by the New York City Department of Education
.
John P. Tuminaro has been principal since 1999. The student population is approximately 5000.
Tottenville High School offers Regents level classes in Algebra, Algebra II & Trigonometry, American History, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, Geometry, Global History, Italian, Living Environment, Physics & Spanish.
Tottenville also offers CTE (Carrer and Technical Education) courses in Dental Tech, Medical Technology, and CISCO networking academy.
Over 1000 students are enrolled in eight federally fund, Career and Technical Education programs since 1991 that combine college and career preparation for the 21st Century. Programs are endorsed and appoved by the New York State Education Department and involve a collaboration with business, colleges and universities with highly trained professionals with licenses in teaching and trained in their professions. The eight programs that exists are: Medical Laboratory and Assisting Program in Biotechnology and Microbiology, Dental Laboratory and Assisting Program, CISCO Academy, Culinary Arts, Automotive Technologies, Finance Academy,E-commerce/ Marketing OVEA, and Law Academy. Students have opportunies for paid internships with professional mentors, advanced post-secondary certifications, and college credit. The flexible curriculum is designed by the teacher according to academic and professional 21st-Century, workplace standards. Students learn in professional environments, like the state-of-the-art, biotechnology and dental laboratories, automotive shops, business centers, and computer network laboratories. Equipment for students is purchased through Perkins'VETA grants or donated by industry. Collaborators include:the College of Staten Island, CUNY, Cobleskill, SUNY, Brookdale Community College, City Technical College, CUNY, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, National Science Resources Center of the Smithsonian and many more.
Advanced Placement Classes offered at Tottenville include: U.S. History, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, English Literature & Composition, Physics B, Psychology and U.S. Government & Politics.
New to Tottenville High School is the use of the website [www.pupilpath.com], which reflects student's grades in the teacher's grade book and shows their assignments as well as attendance record.
Upon entry to Tottenville High School, it is required that every student swipe their ID Card through the CAAS scanning system, as an extra step to ensure safety and security for all.
College Credit Classes (from St. John’s University) includes: College Pre-Calculus and Foreign Language courses.
Paul Zindel, Pulitzer Prize
-winning playwright and novelist Paul Zindel
taught science from 1959–1969.
In the mid-1990s, Tottenville High School received twin murals titled Ancient and Modern Commerce (1918 A.J. Bogdanove) which were removed from Paul Robeson HS and restored. The murals can be seen in the Concert Hall.
In 2006, scenes for Little Children
; starring Kate Winslet
, Jennifer Connelly
and Patrick Wilson
were filmed at the school and on the football field.
College Now: Students at Tottenville are eligible to take College Now classes from either The College of Staten Island
or Kingsborough Community College
on site. Successful completion of these courses allows students to obtain college credit. Students can also travel to the College of Staten Island for other College Now courses.
Academy of Finance: The Academy of Finance is a partner of the National Academy Foundation
, which provides a business oriented education for interested students.
Science-orientated programs, including a Medical Technology Program, Dental Program, Robotics & Independent Research, offer Tottenville students opportunities gain to work in a research laboratory.
The Music Department is recognized for its outstanding and rigorous performance and academic programs. Tottenville boasts a large musical offering: Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, Symphonic Orchestra, Concert Choir (SATB), Concert Band, Intermediate Band, Intermediate Orchestra, Beginning Band, Beginning Strings, Guitar, Piano, Music Theory, Women's Chorus, and Vocal Traning Chorus. The Tottenville Marching Band is a highly respected ensemble, performing at USSBA competitions and in parades and civic events throughout the New York City Metropolitan area. Members of the Tottenville HS Concert Choir were featured back-up singers for the Neon Tree's single, "Your Surrender", aired on the Late Night with David Letterman (May 5, 2011).
The New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Adjudication Festival has been hosted at Tottenville High School since 1990. This festival attracts performing groups and soloists from area public and private schools wishing to be evaluated by NYS-recognized educational entity. In the 2011 festival, the award of "Gold with Distinction" for the highest level of difficulty (Level VI) was awarded to Tottenville's Symphonic Band, Tottenville's Jazz Band, and Tottenville's Symphonic Orchestra.
The three-year Architecture Program is a intensive and thorough sequence offering Technical Drawing, Interior Design, Architecture, pre-Engineering and AutoCAD. Students gain hands-on experience creating designs using t-squares, trianges, and the latest AutoCAD technology. Many students participate in intership programs with highly respected NYC architects.
The Culinary Program offers students opportunities to pursue a three-year (Career & Technical Education certified) sequence in a fully operational kitchen and dining room. The "Pirates Cafe" offers a full menu (prepared and served by students) to faculty and staff twice monthly. Many graduates have received culinary scholarships to major culinary arts colleges and work in the industry.
Students in the Automotive Program receive state-of-the art instruction using the latest technology in a fully equipped automotive shop. Tottenville students in the Architecture Program created a solar-powered automobile using AutoCAD software and raced in the Summer of 2011 in Texas.
The United States Marine Corps
JROTC Unit is an integral and highly visible component of Tottenville life. The cadets actively train in the fundamentals of leadership, citizenship, physical fitness, and military skills. They are visible in community and school events. A Memorial Day commemoration in the school's courtyard, featuring a solemn flag-folding and wreath-laying ceremony, was attended by veterans, active military personnel, faculty, staff and students.
’s focus is on community and school service. Academic Clubs include the National Honor Society and award-winning teams include the Lincoln–Douglas debate, Math Team, Mock Trial team and National Junior Classical League.
There are many special interest clubs, including the Advertising Club, Architecture Design, Broadway Club, Irish Culture Club, Italian American Cultural Club, Jewish Culture Club, Korean Students Association, Latin-American Student Organization, Newman Club, Poetry Club, Habitat for Humanity, Tottenville's famous Marching Band (state champions) Envirothon Global Outreach and Russian Heritage.
A spring musical is produced annually. The 2011 production of "CRAZY FOR YOU" (The Gerswhin Musical) enjoyed rave reviews for its cast of 120, including 25 tap dancers and a 40-piece orchestra.
In addition, each year, the soph/fresh, junior and senior classes write and stage their own musicals in a competition called SING!
Typically, the senior class wins, though there have been quite a few exceptions.
Tottenville’s Athletics Teams (PSAL Sport) include: Baseball (Boys), Softball (Girls)), Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Football (Boys), Golf, Gymnastics (Boys and Girls), Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling (Boys)
In 2009, the Girls Varsity Softball team has won its 6th consecutive PSAL Championship.
In 2011, the Girls Varsity Lacrosse team completed an undefeated season and won the PSAL championship title. .
Huguenot, Staten Island
Huguenot is the name of a neighborhood located on the South Shore of Staten Island, one of the five boroughs of New York City, USA. In recent years it has become increasingly customary to refer to the western part of Huguenot as a separate neighborhood called Woodrow...
, New York. It is within walking distance of the Huguenot train station
Huguenot (Staten Island Railway station)
Huguenot is a Staten Island Railway station in the neighborhood of Huguenot, Staten Island, New York. It is located on an open cut at Huguenot Avenue on the main line. It has two side platforms, exit stairs at the south end, and a brick stationhouse built in 1939 on street level...
of the Staten Island Railway
Staten Island Railway
The Staten Island Rapid Transit Operating Authority, publicly known as MTA Staten Island Railway or SIR, is the operator of the lone rapid transit line in the borough of Staten Island, New York City, USA...
system. Tottenville H.S. is in administrative district 31. The school’s current principal is John P. Tuminaro. The school is operated by the New York City Department of Education
New York City Department of Education
The New York City Department of Education is the branch of municipal government in New York City that manages the city's public school system. It is the largest school system in the United States, with over 1.1 million students taught in more than 1,700 separate schools...
.
Brief history
Tottenville High School was established in 1898. The school’s first principal was Nathan J. Lowe. Tottenville High School was originally located in the building now home to Totten Intermediate Junior High School (I.S. 34). In 1972, the school moved to its current location in Huguenot. Dr. Mary E. Meade was the first woman principal of a NYC co-educational school (1938–1944). In November 1987, Tottenville was selected as a “School of Excellence” by the U.S. Department of Education.John P. Tuminaro has been principal since 1999. The student population is approximately 5000.
Tottenville High School offers Regents level classes in Algebra, Algebra II & Trigonometry, American History, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, Geometry, Global History, Italian, Living Environment, Physics & Spanish.
Tottenville also offers CTE (Carrer and Technical Education) courses in Dental Tech, Medical Technology, and CISCO networking academy.
Over 1000 students are enrolled in eight federally fund, Career and Technical Education programs since 1991 that combine college and career preparation for the 21st Century. Programs are endorsed and appoved by the New York State Education Department and involve a collaboration with business, colleges and universities with highly trained professionals with licenses in teaching and trained in their professions. The eight programs that exists are: Medical Laboratory and Assisting Program in Biotechnology and Microbiology, Dental Laboratory and Assisting Program, CISCO Academy, Culinary Arts, Automotive Technologies, Finance Academy,E-commerce/ Marketing OVEA, and Law Academy. Students have opportunies for paid internships with professional mentors, advanced post-secondary certifications, and college credit. The flexible curriculum is designed by the teacher according to academic and professional 21st-Century, workplace standards. Students learn in professional environments, like the state-of-the-art, biotechnology and dental laboratories, automotive shops, business centers, and computer network laboratories. Equipment for students is purchased through Perkins'VETA grants or donated by industry. Collaborators include:the College of Staten Island, CUNY, Cobleskill, SUNY, Brookdale Community College, City Technical College, CUNY, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, National Science Resources Center of the Smithsonian and many more.
Advanced Placement Classes offered at Tottenville include: U.S. History, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, English Literature & Composition, Physics B, Psychology and U.S. Government & Politics.
New to Tottenville High School is the use of the website [www.pupilpath.com], which reflects student's grades in the teacher's grade book and shows their assignments as well as attendance record.
Upon entry to Tottenville High School, it is required that every student swipe their ID Card through the CAAS scanning system, as an extra step to ensure safety and security for all.
College Credit Classes (from St. John’s University) includes: College Pre-Calculus and Foreign Language courses.
Paul Zindel, Pulitzer Prize
Pulitzer Prize
The Pulitzer Prize is a U.S. award for achievements in newspaper and online journalism, literature and musical composition. It was established by American publisher Joseph Pulitzer and is administered by Columbia University in New York City...
-winning playwright and novelist Paul Zindel
Paul Zindel
Paul Zindel Jr. was an American playwright, author, and educator.-Early years:Zindel was born in Tottenville, Staten Island, New York to Paul Zindel,Sr., a policeman, and Beatrice Frank, a nurse; his sister, Betty Hagen, was a year and a half older than he. Paul Zindel, Sr...
taught science from 1959–1969.
In the mid-1990s, Tottenville High School received twin murals titled Ancient and Modern Commerce (1918 A.J. Bogdanove) which were removed from Paul Robeson HS and restored. The murals can be seen in the Concert Hall.
In 2006, scenes for Little Children
Little Children (film)
Little Children is a 2006 American drama film directed by Todd Field. It is based on the novel of the same name by Tom Perrotta, who along with Field wrote the screenplay. It stars Kate Winslet, Patrick Wilson, Jennifer Connelly, Jackie Earle Haley, Noah Emmerich, Gregg Edelman, Phyllis Somerville...
; starring Kate Winslet
Kate Winslet
Kate Elizabeth Winslet is an English actress and occasional singer. She has received multiple awards and nominations. She was the youngest person to accrue six Academy Award nominations, and won the Academy Award for Best Actress for The Reader...
, Jennifer Connelly
Jennifer Connelly
Jennifer Lynn Connelly is an American film actress, who began her career as a child model. She appeared in magazine, newspaper and television advertising, before making her motion picture debut in the 1984 crime film Once Upon a Time in America...
and Patrick Wilson
Patrick Wilson
Patrick Wilson may refer to:*Patrick Wilson , US theater and film actor*Patrick Wilson , Saint Lucian boxer*Patrick Wilson , British musician/composer...
were filmed at the school and on the football field.
Programs
The Institute Programs: The Institute program allows for academically gifted students to take an accelerated course load. All institute students are required to maintain an overall average of 88% and higher. Students are accepted to either the “Science Institute” or “Classics Institute,” depending on their academic interests.College Now: Students at Tottenville are eligible to take College Now classes from either The College of Staten Island
College 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...
or Kingsborough Community College
Kingsborough Community College
Kingsborough Community College , part of the City University of New York system, is the only community college in Brooklyn, New York. The campus is located at Manhattan Beach, which is at the eastern end of Coney Island. The 71-acre campus overlooks Sheepshead Bay, Jamaica Bay, and the Atlantic...
on site. Successful completion of these courses allows students to obtain college credit. Students can also travel to the College of Staten Island for other College Now courses.
Academy of Finance: The Academy of Finance is a partner of the National Academy Foundation
National Academy Foundation
National Academy Foundation is an educational non profit organization. The mission of the National Academy Foundation is to sustain a national network of career academies to support the development of youth toward personal and professional success in high school, in higher education, and...
, which provides a business oriented education for interested students.
Science-orientated programs, including a Medical Technology Program, Dental Program, Robotics & Independent Research, offer Tottenville students opportunities gain to work in a research laboratory.
The Music Department is recognized for its outstanding and rigorous performance and academic programs. Tottenville boasts a large musical offering: Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, Symphonic Orchestra, Concert Choir (SATB), Concert Band, Intermediate Band, Intermediate Orchestra, Beginning Band, Beginning Strings, Guitar, Piano, Music Theory, Women's Chorus, and Vocal Traning Chorus. The Tottenville Marching Band is a highly respected ensemble, performing at USSBA competitions and in parades and civic events throughout the New York City Metropolitan area. Members of the Tottenville HS Concert Choir were featured back-up singers for the Neon Tree's single, "Your Surrender", aired on the Late Night with David Letterman (May 5, 2011).
The New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Adjudication Festival has been hosted at Tottenville High School since 1990. This festival attracts performing groups and soloists from area public and private schools wishing to be evaluated by NYS-recognized educational entity. In the 2011 festival, the award of "Gold with Distinction" for the highest level of difficulty (Level VI) was awarded to Tottenville's Symphonic Band, Tottenville's Jazz Band, and Tottenville's Symphonic Orchestra.
The three-year Architecture Program is a intensive and thorough sequence offering Technical Drawing, Interior Design, Architecture, pre-Engineering and AutoCAD. Students gain hands-on experience creating designs using t-squares, trianges, and the latest AutoCAD technology. Many students participate in intership programs with highly respected NYC architects.
The Culinary Program offers students opportunities to pursue a three-year (Career & Technical Education certified) sequence in a fully operational kitchen and dining room. The "Pirates Cafe" offers a full menu (prepared and served by students) to faculty and staff twice monthly. Many graduates have received culinary scholarships to major culinary arts colleges and work in the industry.
Students in the Automotive Program receive state-of-the art instruction using the latest technology in a fully equipped automotive shop. Tottenville students in the Architecture Program created a solar-powered automobile using AutoCAD software and raced in the Summer of 2011 in Texas.
The United States Marine Corps
United States Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the United States Navy to deliver combined-arms task forces rapidly. It is one of seven uniformed services of the United States...
JROTC Unit is an integral and highly visible component of Tottenville life. The cadets actively train in the fundamentals of leadership, citizenship, physical fitness, and military skills. They are visible in community and school events. A Memorial Day commemoration in the school's courtyard, featuring a solemn flag-folding and wreath-laying ceremony, was attended by veterans, active military personnel, faculty, staff and students.
Student activities
Tottenville has extensive extracurricular programs covering a wide range of interest. The Council for Unity and Student Government are available for students interested in taking a leadership role in the school. The Tottenville Key ClubKey Club
Key Club International is the oldest and largest service program for high school students. It is a student-led organization whose goal is to teach leadership through serving others. Key Club International is a part of the Kiwanis International family of service-leadership programs...
’s focus is on community and school service. Academic Clubs include the National Honor Society and award-winning teams include the Lincoln–Douglas debate, Math Team, Mock Trial team and National Junior Classical League.
There are many special interest clubs, including the Advertising Club, Architecture Design, Broadway Club, Irish Culture Club, Italian American Cultural Club, Jewish Culture Club, Korean Students Association, Latin-American Student Organization, Newman Club, Poetry Club, Habitat for Humanity, Tottenville's famous Marching Band (state champions) Envirothon Global Outreach and Russian Heritage.
A spring musical is produced annually. The 2011 production of "CRAZY FOR YOU" (The Gerswhin Musical) enjoyed rave reviews for its cast of 120, including 25 tap dancers and a 40-piece orchestra.
In addition, each year, the soph/fresh, junior and senior classes write and stage their own musicals in a competition called SING!
SING!
SING! is an annual student-run musical production put on by some high schools in the Greater New York City area. It is a theater competition between the various grades, with the setup between grades differing from school to school SING! is an annual student-run musical production put on by some...
Typically, the senior class wins, though there have been quite a few exceptions.
Tottenville’s Athletics Teams (PSAL Sport) include: Baseball (Boys), Softball (Girls)), Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Football (Boys), Golf, Gymnastics (Boys and Girls), Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling (Boys)
In 2009, the Girls Varsity Softball team has won its 6th consecutive PSAL Championship.
In 2011, the Girls Varsity Lacrosse team completed an undefeated season and won the PSAL championship title. .
Notable alumni
- Joe AndruzziJoe AndruzziJoseph Dominick Andruzzi is a former American football offensive guard. In May 2007 he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.-College career:...
, NFL offensive lineman. - Michael Block, 1988 Jeopardy! Teen Tournament Champion.
- Patrick BreenPatrick BreenJoseph Patrick Breen is an American actor. He has acted primarily on TV but has also appeared in numerous films, as well as on Broadway and Off Broadway...
, actor/writer - Jason MarquisJason MarquisJason Scott Marquis is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He previously pitched for the Atlanta Braves, St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Colorado Rockies, Washington Nationals and Arizona Diamondbacks....
, major league baseball All Star starting pitcher for the Washington NationalsWashington NationalsThe Washington Nationals are a professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C. The Nationals are a member of the Eastern Division of the National League of Major League Baseball . The team moved into the newly built Nationals Park in 2008, after playing their first three seasons in RFK Stadium...
, pitched the Tottenville Pirates to two consecutive New York City Public Schools Athletic League titles, in 1995 and 1996. - Adewale OgunleyeAdewale OgunleyeAdewale Ogunleye is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2000. He played college football at Indiana.-Early years:...
, NFL defensive lineman. - Vinnie PotestivoVinnie PotestivoVinnie Potestivo is an American casting director and television producer.He is currently the President of Vinnie Potestivo Entertainment, Inc which began as a full-service talent and casting agency dedicated to finding talent solutions for all media platforms including broadcast, digital and print...
, television producer - Robert Colacurto Jr., Opie and Anthony intern, Radio Producer