Crossing the “West Hollow Bridge” to High School East
Topics for Our Conversation Today • Making an Effective Transition from Middle School to High School • NY State Graduation Requirements • Your Ninth Grade Schedule • Myths and Truths • Electives
Are you ready to make the move?
What Do You Need to Know About High School? • • • • • • • • •
Feeling nervous is normal High School offers many opportunities Everything counts from Day One High School is safe, fun and exciting High School is where you begin to define who you are and what you want High School is about making mature choices Be prepared for change and be willing to step out of your “Comfort Zone” Embrace change and opportunities (Get Involved!) Be flexible
Your Schedule Example A Fall
Spring
English
English
Math
Math
Public Speaking
Debate
Global History
Global History
Earth Sci/Lab/PE
Earth Sci/Lab/PE
Earth Science
Earth Science
Lunch
Lunch
World Language
World Language
Art
Art
Example B
Myths & Truths About High School Myths • I have to take Art or Music in Grade 9 • I’m not going to earn enough credits to graduate • Lunch for all 9th graders is period 6 or 7 and I have to build my entire schedule around lunch
Truths • You are required to take one year of Art or Music before you graduate • You need 22 credits; the average earned is 28! • Lunch is available periods 4-8. Your lunch period might have to change in the spring semester to take an elective you want! “Oh No!”
Graduation Credit Requirements Classes of 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 LOCAL DIPLOMA
REGENTS DIPLOMA
REGENTS DIPLOMA WITH ADVANCED DESIGNATION
English
4 credits with 1 Regents exam (55 + grade)
4 credits with 1 Regents exam (65 + grade)
4 credits with 1 Regents exam (65 + grade)
Social Studies
4 credits with 2 Regents exams (55 + grade)
4 credits with 2 Regents exams (65 + grade)
4 credits with 2 Regents exams (65 + grade)
Mathematics
3 credits with 1 Regents exam (55 + grade)
3 credits with 1 Regents exam (65 + grade)
3 credits with 3 Regents exams (65 + grade)
Science
3 credits with 1 Regents exam (55 + grade)
3 credits with 1 Regents exam (65 + grade)
3 credits with 2 Regents exams (65 + grade)
World Language
1 credit
1 credit
3 credits
Phys.Education2
2 credits
2 credits
2 credits
Art or Music Health Electives
1 credit ½ credit 3 ½ credits
1 credit ½ credit 3 ½ credits
1 credit ½ credit 1 ½ credits
TOTAL
22 credits
22 credits
22 credits
REQUIRED CORE COURSES
Magic Numbers to Remember: Credits to Graduate?
22 minimum
Regents Exams to Pass?
Minimum of 5 exams with a 65 or higher to earn a Regents Diploma, of which include: English US History* and/or Global History* Math Science or
4+1 Option which allows you to replace 1* History exam with another Regents exam in Math or Science Exclusive for Students with Disability or English Language Learners ONLY-- 5 Regents exams with a 55 or higher to earn a Local Diploma. or Alternate Exam Appeal Process of 52-54 on 2 of 5 Regents Exams (Extermely rare.)
Physical Education Options(*New for 2016-2017) • Individual Sports (9212) Weight training, golf, tennis, badminton, yoga, fitness, aerobics and dance
• Team Sports (9213) Flag football, volleyball, ultimate Frisbee, whiffle ball, floor hockey, fitness testing, softball, and track and field
• Outdoor Sports (9214) Orienteering, land fly fishing, winter hiking, mountain biking, “Amazing Race” challenge, outdoor education skills (knot tying, weather identification, plant and animal identification, wilderness survival, tent assembly, gear packing, map reading)
Electives • Choose your electives carefully now! • You will not have an opportunity to change your elective once the school year is over. • “Straight Talk” time: If you attempt to change your electives in August, you will likely be disappointed with your options.
65 Clubs & Organizations…and Sports! AASO (African-Amer.Student Org.)
Cross Campus Chamber Choir
Interact
School Newspaper - Thunderbird
ACSL (American Comp.Science League) Cross Campus Chamber Orchestra
Italian Culture Club
Science Explorers
Amnesty International
Debate
Italian Honor Society
Science Olympiads
Animal Friends and Advocates
DECA
Jazz Band
Society of Asian American Students
Architecture Club
Expressive Movement
Key Club
Society of Indian American Students
Art Club
Fall Drama
Kickline
Spanish Culture
Art National Honor Society
Fashion Design and Production
Literary Magazine - Pegasus
Spanish Honor Society
Astronomy
FBLA
Marching Band
Speech and Oratory
Bookstore/School Store
Federal Economic Challenge
Mathletes
Spring Musical
Business Honor Society
Film Making
Model UN
Student Government (Council)
Central Treasurer
French Culture
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Thespian Society
Cheerleading Junior Varsity
French Honor Society
National Honor Society
Thunder Brains
Cheerleading Varsity
Future Educators of America
Ocean Sciences Team & Envirothon Team
Vocal Jazz
Chess Club
Future Lawyers of America
Peer AIDS Educator
We the People
Computer Club
Gay Straight Student Alliance
Photography Club
Wind Ensemble
Icthus Club
Robotics
Yearbook
SADD
Youth to Youth Educator
HAVE FUN & GOOD LUCK!
Questions?