Half Hollow Hills High School East
Guidance Department Services What Occurs Behind the Scenes
GUIDANCE COMMUNICATION STUDENTS
PARENTS & GUARDIANS
ADMINISTRATION
GUIDANCE BUSINESS & COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
COLLEGES
TEACHERS, PSYCHOLOGISTS, & SUPPORT STAFF
High School Guidance Services • Provide a safe, trusting & supportive atmosphere for students • Liaison for support within the school & community (i.e., peer tutoring) • Collaborate with parents, administrators, psychologists, nurses & social workers to assist students
• Mediate conflicts & troubleshooting • Monitor student progress & attendance • Teach strategies and skills for self advocacy • Educational planning & course advisement • Post secondary & Career Planning
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AP Examinations Financial Aid Night College Evening Forum Scholarships SAT, SAT II, ACT, PSAT Wilson Tech & Cultural Arts S.C.A.L.E./L.I.U. Program Mini-College Days Career Day Research Opportunities
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College & Career Center Guidance Web-site Bilingual Services On-site College Admissions College Applications & Processing Special Education Liaison Test Modification Services Internships, Job postings Evening Meetings Data Maintenance
NAVIANCE: Internet-based Career & College Research
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Grade 9- Learning Styles Inventory Grade 10- Do What You Are Grade 11- Junior Conference Grade 12- College & Career Search – Monitoring Application Process – Parent Connection www.connection.naviance.com/hhhhse
Minimum Graduation Requirements: 22 Total Credits English
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Social Studies
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Math
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Science
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Foreign Language
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Art or Music
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Physical Education
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Health
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Electives
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This table indicates the minimum credit requirements to obtain a New York State Diploma.
New York State Diploma Requirements Local**
Regents
Regents w/ Advanced Designation
4 English credits (55+ Regents exam)
4 English credits (65+ Regents exam)
4 English credits (65+ Regents exam)
4 Social Studies credits (55+ on Global Regents & 55+ on US History)
4 Social Studies credits (65+ on Global Regents & 65+ on US History)
4 Social Studies credits (65+ on Global Regents & 65+ on US History)
3 Math credits (55+ Regents exam)
3 Math credits (65+ Regents exam)
3 Math credits (65+ on 3 Regents exams)
3 Science credits (55+ Regents exam)
3 Science credits (65+ Regents exam)
3 Science credits (65+ on 2 Regents exams)
1 Foreign Language credit (Ch/Pt. “A” Prof. Exam+)
1 Foreign Language credit (Ch/Pt. “A” Prof. Exam+)
3 Foreign Language credits (65+ Regents exam)
2 Phys Ed. credits
2 Phys Ed. credits
2 Phys Ed. credits
Art and/or Music (1 credit)
Art and/or Music (1 credit)
Art and/or Music (1 credit)
Health (1/2 credit)
Health (1/2 credit)
Health (1/2 credit)
3 ½ Elective credits
3 ½ Elective credits
1 ½ Elective credits
*The Fine Print: As of the Fall 2008, all incoming Grade 9 students students must earn at least a 65 on all 5 New York State Regents exams required for a diploma, unless they have a documented disability. **As of September 2008, only students with disabilities can earn a Local Diploma.
Guidance Department Facts College Applications Processed September, 2005 - March 19, 2010 3307
2009-10 2008-09
3073
2007-08
2009-10 2008-09 2007-08 2006-07 2005-06
2541
2006-07
2405
2005-06
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HALF HOLLOW HILLS HIGH SCHOOL EAST Profile of the Class of 2009 Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation with Honors
32%
Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation
33%
Regents Diplomas with Honors
1%
Regents Diplomas
30%
Local Diplomas
4%
Distribution of Three-Year Weighted Averages For the Class of 2009 Candidates for Graduation: 415 Averages
Percentage of Class
95 & above
21%
90 - 94.99
36%
85 - 89.99
25%
80 - 84.99
14%
75 - 79.99
0%
70 - 74.99
0%
Future Plans Four Year Colleges
76%
Two Year Colleges
18%
Military
1%
Work
5%