Transcript High School Planning - Red Hook Central School Dst

High School Planning
Class of 2016
Diplomas, Classes & More
Vocabulary
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Requisite- a class required by NYS in order to
graduate
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Prerequisite- a course that must be taken before
another (ex. Studio art must be taken before any
other art course)
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Semester- a half year course, fall or spring
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Elective- a course that is not required but of interest
to you
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Credit- 1credit=1 year long course that meets daily
in which a student earns a passing grade
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0.5 credit= a year long course that meets every
other day or meets every day for only 1 semester
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Grade Level- for a student to move to the next grade level, s/he
must accumulate 5 ½ credits (ex. With 5 ½ credits you become a
10th grader; 11 credits puts you in 11th grade)
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Transcript- a summary of the courses you’ve taken throughout
high school including your final grades. This will be sent to the
colleges of your choice.
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AP Courses- Advanced Placement Courses are college level
courses offered from 10th through 12th grades. Depending on the
AP exam score, college credit could be given. The final exam
costs $ 85.
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IB Courses- International Baccalaureate Courses are very
rigorous, demanding courses that can also give you college
credit. The final exam costs $ 140. Each additional test is $96.
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Class Rank- Students averages each year are put in rank order
from the highest (#1) to the lowest.
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Weighting- For the purpose of ranking, classes are weighted:
Honors=1.02, AP & IB-SL=1.03, IB-HL=1.04.
* There is currently discussion by the district to change the
weighting system*
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Diplomas Offered
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International Baccalaureate- an international
diploma which includes the same requirements as
an Advanced Regents Diploma and beyond
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Advanced Regents/Honors- must pass 8 regents
exams (65%) and earn 3 credits in a foreign
language
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Regents Diploma- Must pass 5 regents exams and
a foreign language proficiency exam, with a 65% or
higher
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I.E.P. - a high school diploma for some students in
Special Education
Advance Regents/ Honors Diploma
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English- 4 credits*
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Social Studies- 4 credits**
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Math- 3 credits**
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Science- 3 credits**
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Health - .5 credits
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Art and/ or Music- 1 credit
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Foreign Language- 3 credits*
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Physical Education – 2 credits
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* = Regents Exam required
(four years every other day)
Regents Diploma
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English- 4 credits*
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Social Studies- 4 credits**
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Math- 3 credits*
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Science- 3 credits*
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Health - .5 credits
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Art and/ or Music- 1 credit
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Foreign Language- 1 credit
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Physical Education – 2 credits
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* = Regents Exam required
What classes will I take in
9th grade?
Your Schedule will look something like this:
1. English 9 (R or H)
2. Global Studies I (R or H)
3. Integrated Algebra* or Algebra A
4. Earth Science* (R or H)
5. E.S. Lab (odd) / P.E. (even)
6. Lunch
7. Foreign Language I or II
8. Art / Music
9. Study Hall/Elective/Support Class
Who chooses my classes?
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Your 8th grade teachers will give
recommendations for your 9th
grade classes. (R or H)
Your grades and effort will help
your teachers decide where to
place you for 9th grade
Honors vs. Regents
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Honors Recommendation:
90’s average
Quality assignments turned in
on time consistently
Excellent class participation and
effort
Exciting Opportunities in the
High School
Fun electives such as:
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CAD drawing
Technical photography
Introduction to Broadcast/TV
Basic Electricity/Electronics
Clothing and textiles
Child Development
Foreign Foods
American Sign Language
Business Law
Ceramics
Psychology
Comparative Religions
Elements of Theatre and much more!!
Technology Center
Offered to 11th and 12th Graders
Programs include:
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Graphic design
Media arts/video production
Computer Training
Fashion & Retail Marketing
Auto body
Automechanics
Small Engines
Construction Project Management
Electrical Construction Technology
Finish Carpentry
JV Sports in High School
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Winter
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Cheerleading
Football
Volleyball
Golf
Cross Country
Field hockey
Soccer
Tennis
Basketball
Wrestling
Cheerleading
Spring
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Softball
Lacrosse
Track and Field
Baseball
Tennis
Clubs offered at the High
School
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Student Council
Yearbook
International Club
Mentoring Club
School Newspaper
Environmental Conservation
Ski Club
SADD
Poetry Club
Flying Model Club
T.V. Studio Broadcasting
Amnesty International
Performing Arts Club
Gaming Club
Technology Club
Art Club
Medical Society
Lacrosse Club
Model UN Club
Girl’s Weight lifting club
French Club
Astronomy Club
Right to Life Club
RHHS Guidance Counselors
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Ms. Volk – Last names A-F
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Ms. Schmidt – Last names G-O
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Ms. Mahoney – Last names P-Z