Transcript Welcome Parents & 8th grade Students Class of 2007 high

WELCOME
PARENTS & CLASS OF
2017
High School Planning Night
March 5, 2013
To Discuss
Graduation Requirements
 High School Planning /Steps
to Success
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 Course selection for 9 grade
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Questions & Answers
Graduation Requirements
Class of 2017……………..
Freshman entering 2013
Subject to change based on NYS Board of Regents
Approval
Local Diploma-22 credits
Regents Diploma - 22 credits
Advanced Regents Diploma - 22
credits
REGENTS DIPLOMA
Core Course Requirements
English…..4 credits
Social Studies…..4 credits
Math…..3 credits
Science…..3 credits
*Second Language…..1 credit
Art/Music….. 1 credit
Health…..1/2 credit
Physical Education…..2 credits (1/2 per yr)
ELECTIVES
Students must take electives in order to meet the
22 credits required for graduation
REGENTS DIPLOMA….Examination Requirements
5 EXAMS REQUIRED… passing grade 65%
Test
Typical Year Taken
Biology
Integrated Algebra
Global Studies
US History
Comprehensive English
8th or 9th
8th or 9th
10th
11th
11th
Regents with Advanced
Designation
Core Course Requirements
English…..4 credits
Social Studies…..4 credits
Math…..3 credits
Science…..3 credits
Second Language…..3 credits or 5 credit sequence
Art/Music….. 1 credit
Health…..1/2 credit
Physical Education…..2 credits (1/2 per yr)
ELECTIVES
Students must take electives in order to meet the 22 credits
required for graduation
Regents with Advanced
Designation……Examination Requirements
Test
Biology
Earth Science
Integrated Algebra
Geometry
A2T
Global Studies
US History
Comprehensive English
Typical Year Taken
8th or 9th
10th
8th or 9th
10th
11th
10th
11th
11th
*1 Locally Developed Foreign Language Examination or
Alternate 5 unit sequence required
(art/technology/music/business/CTE- based on course
availability!)
Second Language
Students taking a foreign
language will take a locally
developed proficiency
examination in June.
Below 65%: Student must fulfill 1
credit in high school
Above 65%: Student can move to
the second year of the language
(Spanish Students only)
French StudentsSilver Creek will be phasing
out the French program.
Options:
• Earn 1 high school required
credit in June for Regents
Diploma
• Start Spanish I in grade 9
• Work towards 5 sequence
Areas to focus on in high school
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Career Exploration
Becoming a serious student
Taking a challenging course load
10 Steps to High School Success
1. Understand your academic record
Once you become a freshman all of your courses, grades and
credits will be listed on your transcript. (see pink sheet)
2.
Know your School
Take the time to know the high schools attendance policy,
athletic eligibility requirements, and school rules
3.
Attendance!
An absence is an absence is an absence
Students in grades 9-12 may be denied course credit if
they are absent from class for more than 28 days
All absences count towards the total 28 days
4. Know how to get good grades
Be organized
Manage your time
Take good notes
Use test taking strategies
5. Set Goals
Having a goal helps you stay focused and also helps you
determine a plan of action. If for example your goal is to
go to college, then there are specific things you must do in
order to achieve this goal.
6. Make Good Choices and Decisions
Make your choices carefully and make sure they are
consistent with your values and your goals
7. Get involved…feel connected to your school!
Try something new (sports,clubs,plays, etc.)
Meet new people –see list that you received
8. Know how to handle stress and..
9. Use Available Services
Counselors, principals, tutors, teachers
Teachers available after school 9th period
10. Plan and prepare for your future
In order to prepare for your future, it is important that
you get the best education you can
Choose your high school courses carefully
4 year planning
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Development of a 4 year plan begins
tonight as you choose your courses for
next year. (see enclosure)
Plan is adjusted each year in individual
planning meetings with students and
counselors
Plan includes career goals, diploma status,
post-secondary education goals
Counselors will continue to stress the
importance of leaving as many options
open as possible.
TWO YEAR COLLEGE
TECHNICAL OR VOCATIONAL TRAINING
There is a school or program beyond high
school for every interested student.
Two year colleges can you earn you an
associate’s degree or it may be a stepping
stone to a 4-year
college. Most 2-year colleges have university
parallel programs or transfer agreements
with 4-year schools.
Four Year College
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Colleges show a preference for students with as much Math
and Science as possible. In Math this would be Integrated
Algebra, Geometry and Algebra2/Trigonomety. Science
courses would be Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, and
Physics.
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Language requirements vary from college to college, but it is
in a student’s best interest to have 3 years of a foreign
language.
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Students should keep a full schedule throughout all 4 years of
high school.
This will maintain proper study habits and help students cope
with the amount of work connected with college.
DEPARTMENT
INFORMATION
(for elective choice)
Art
Technology
Music
Business
Studio in Art – first fine arts course
Studio in Computer Graphics- first
Graphic Arts Course
Both course meet NYS Graduation Requirement in
art/music/ technology!
Computer Aided Design &
Drawing (CAD YR 1)
Creation of technical drawings to describe physical
objects in a technical society
½ Year Manual
Drawing
½ Year Computer
Aided Design
Program
***Fulfills art/music/technology
graduation requirement**
Music Department
Senior High Chorus
 Senior High Band
 ½ Band/1/2 Chorus
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Business Department
•Accounting I
•Sports and Entertainmen
Marketing/Digital
Filmmaking
•Business Ownership
•Business Law
Grade 9 English/Social Studies
Recommendations
Teacher recommendations based
on:
 attendance
 homework completion
 class participation
 test and quiz scores
 will seek help when necessary
 ability in these academic areas
State exams
Math course placement-
based on current
course
Algebra students will move to Accelerated Geometry
Grade 8 math students will move into Algebra
Science Course placement-
based on current
course
Biology students will move to Earth Science
Grade 8 Science students will move into Biology
GRADE 8 HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING NIGHT.. 3.5.13
*** SEE GOLD FORM
Student Name____________________________________
Circle Language Choice and Electives
English-
English 9 or English 9 Honors
Math-
Algebra or Accelerated Geometry (based on current placement)
Science- Biology or Earth Science (based on current placement)
Social Studies- Global 9 or Accelerated Global 9
Language-
Spanish I, Spanish II, Seneca I, Seneca II
Electives: Recommended Electives that fulfill 1 credit needed for graduation
*Please indicate first and second choice
Studio Art
Computer Graphics
Chorus
Band
Chorus/Band
CADD YR 1
*AIS and RR may be added if needed
Parent Signature:________________________________________