High school presentation for middle school students 2016 2017 (1 19 2016)

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?

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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?