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Ossining’s Diversity Our students come from 55 different countries Speak 44 different languages “Diversity is our greatest strength and our greatest challenge” Race/Ethnicity Caucasian 48% 30% African American 21% 13% Latino/Hispanics 26% 50% Asian/Multiracial 5% 35% Free % Reduced Lunch 15% 35%

Awards and Achievements National ACTSO winner 2 Top 94 Young Scientists 4 Intel STS Semi Finalists 7 ISEF Finalists 2 ISWEEEP Finalists The O-Bots Rookie Award 2 Step winners 2 Young Naturalist Award Winners The Top Naturalist Nationwide 2 ACTSO students honored 2JSHS National Finalists

Quantitative Data Qualitative Data Percentage Increase to Algebra 17% Geometry 16% Earth Science 21% Biology 4% Chemistry 13% Physics 7% “we don’t have a science department, we have a science family…it’s our commitement and passion for science that makes us special.” - OHS teacher

Qualitative Data “ Students succeed because the teachers have a true passion to their field. Their energy comes across as they will do whatever possible to help you.” – OHS student “…OHS has been great for me because it has enabled me to learn about science that truly interests me first hand, it has provided me with presentation, organization, time management, and other skills that I will be able to utilize for the rest of my life. Most importantly, it has taught me that hard work really does pay off.” – OHS student

Course curriculum/Course offerings Earth Science, Living Environment, Chemistry, Physics Electives – Human Anatomy, Forensics, Environmental, Engineering Struggling Students – ES of New York, Living Systems of NY, Real World Science Spanish Speakers – Living Environment College level and AP Courses – All open enrollment – Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental, Geology, Forensics, Science Research Number of College Level Courses offered – 2001 = 27 and 2012 = 41