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Welcome to my webpage. This year marks my 30th class reunion. Wow, where did the time go ? That's right, I graduated 30 years ago from WHS. This year, I am also celebrating 19 years of teaching at WHS.
I also serve as the advisor to the Ellen Bevins Chapter of the National Honor Society and the WHS Student Council.
The picture on the right is of Troy street rapper, Grandmaster B. He recently appeared in my first period AIS class to encourage students to stay in school and not to give up.
Grandmaster B never finished high school and he makes a living rapping on the streets and collecting bottles and other refundable objects. He lives in a van by the Hudson River.
Some claim that he and I resemble each other and that we have never been seen together. However, "B" is quick to respond that, ''Mr. Burke is way busy chasing after spiritual and intellectual pursuits and hanging out in used record stores."
Keep up the good work.
Happy New Year !
Mr. Burke
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A.I.S. is a class.
It is a federal mandate and part of the No Child Left Behind Act. Students are placed into the class in order for them to receive extra assistance.
The goal is to prepare students to successfully pass their Global Studies class, the New York State Regent's Exam in Global Studies, or both. Students cannot graduate without completing these requirements.
An emphasis is placed on the following:
(1) Improving test taking strategies
(2) Essay writing
(3) Study Skills
Once students have shown improvement in their regular social studies class or have passed the State exam,
they are removed from A.I.S..
A pre-test and a post -test is given to measure student achievement.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALLIE CAPONE AND NAE WHITE FOR SUCCESSFULLY PASSING THE JANUARY 2010 GLOBAL STUDIES REGENTS EXAM.
Link to Academic Intervention Service ( A.I.S.) |
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This course is a college level class.
Course requirements include the following :
(1) A research paper and oral presentation.
(2) Successfully complete the course and pass the College Board AP exam in order to receive college credit.
Link to AP Government Politics and Economics |
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Students can access their Global
Studies textbook on line.
(1) Go to glencoe.com/ose and add/type
in the Access Code below.
(2) Enter the following Access Code :
E0753A7078
Link to Global Studies Textbook On Line |
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One of America's greatest radical historians, Howard Zinn, has passed away.
Zinn's book,"A People's History of the United States" contains a vivid historical account of all the forgotten people as well as the dark side of beloved historical figures from Columbus and Lincoln to Franklin
Roosevelt.
The book is filled with brutal honesty and compassion. It is history from the bottom up versus the top down.
It made me want to share the stories and to become an educator.
Here is a link to his website.
Thank you, Howard Zinn.
Link to In Memory of Howard Zinn 1922 - 2010 |
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Mr. Burke's Profile :
Scott Burke
Social Studies Teacher
Watervliet Junior Senior High School
1245 Hillside Drive
Watervliet, New York 12189
(518) 629-3200 ext. 222
sburke@vliet.neric.org
1990 - present
Education :
Master of Arts: History and Political
Science
The College of Saint Rose, 1997
Bachelor of Arts: History and Political
Science
The College of Saint Rose, 1988
Associate of Arts: Liberal Arts and
Sciences
Hudson Valley Community College,
1985
Watervliet High School, Class of 1979
Saint Brigid's School, Class of 1975
Additional Education :
College Board Certification
Advanced Placement Conference
State University of New York
SUNY Maritime College
2006
School of Industrial and Labor
Relations
Cornell University
New York State United Teachers
Leadership Institute, 1998
Honors/Awards :
Outstanding American Teachers, 2007
Nominee, WNYT Channel 13, Educator of the Week, 2006
Who's Who Among American Teachers, 2002
Who's Who Among American Teachers, 1999
LeMoyne College Special Teacher
Recognition, 1998
Union College Excellence in Teaching
Award, 1996
Activities :
Advisor, WHS National Honor Society
Ellen Bevins Chapter
2006 - present
Advisor, WHS Student Council
2005 - present
Veterans of Foreign Wars Seminar, WHS
2005 - present
River Street Economics Field Trip
2005 - 2008
Student Council Talent Show
2004 - present
Co - President, Watervliet Teachers'
Association, 1999 - 2003
Member, Parent,Student, Staff, Teacher
Association, PSSTA 2000 - 2003
Member, New York State Department of Education Committee for American History and Government Test Sampling
2000
Committee of 100, New York State United
Teachers, 1998
WHS Mock Presidential Debates 1996 -present
Model Congress, Columbia High School
1995 - 1999
Advisor, WHS Forum Club, 1995- 2002
Advisor, Class of 1994
Natural Helpers Program, 1991 - 1993
Professional Organizations :
Capital District Council for Social
Studies
National Council for Social Studies
New York State United Teachers
Link to Mr. Burke's Profile |
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Thank you to all of the following classes who participated :
Miss Stagno
Mrs. Spence
Mr. Eckt
Mrs. Beams
Mrs. Kussler
Mr. Burke
Mr. Birmingham
1st Place Winner : Miss Degnan's 7th period class 103 food items
The class will enjoy a pizza party hosted by the WHS Student Council.
Total food donations : 269
Total adult contributions : 370.00
Thanks to Mrs. Sofrone, Mrs. Bel, Miss
Campbell, Mr. Erdoes, Mrs. Coffey, Mrs.
Frate, Miss Hotaling, as well as two
anonoymous donors.
Happy Holidays from the WHS Student Council.
Link to Results of WHS Student Council Food Drive |
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Wednesday April 21st
WHS Auditorium
7pm
Special guest hosts : CHARLIE DON'T SURF
Sign up in Mr. Burke's Room 222 or with
any Student Council officer.
Try-outs : Wednesday March 31st and
Thursday April 1st
Link to Student Council Spring Talent Show |
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Watervliet Junior Senior High School
Scott Burke
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