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March 5, 2013March 5, 2013

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Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements High School Planning /Steps High School Planning /Steps

to Successto Success Course selection for 9Course selection for 9thth

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Graduation RequirementsGraduation RequirementsClass of 2017……………..Class of 2017……………..

Local Diploma-22 creditsLocal Diploma-22 credits

Regents Diploma - 22 creditsRegents Diploma - 22 credits

Advanced Regents Diploma - Advanced Regents Diploma - 22 credits22 credits

Freshman entering 2013 Subject to change based on NYS Board of Regents

Approval

REGENTS DIPLOMA Core Course

Requirements English…..4 credits

Social Studies…..4 creditsMath…..3 credits

Science…..3 credits*Second Language…..1 credit

Art/Music….. 1 creditHealth…..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 DIPLOMAREGENTS DIPLOMA….Examination ….Examination RequirementsRequirements

5 EXAMS REQUIRED… passing grade 65%

Test Typical Year TakenBiology 8th or 9th Integrated Algebra 8th or 9th Global Studies 10th US History 11th Comprehensive English 11th

Regents with Advanced Regents with Advanced Designation Designation Core Course Requirements

English…..4 creditsSocial Studies…..4 credits

Math…..3 creditsScience…..3 credits

Second Language…..3 credits or 5 credit sequenceArt/Music….. 1 creditHealth…..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 Typical Year Taken

Biology 8th or 9th Earth Science 10th Integrated Algebra 8th or 9th Geometry 10th

A2T 11th Global Studies 10th US History 11th Comprehensive English 11th

*1 Locally Developed Foreign Language Examination or Alternate 5 unit sequence required (art/technology/music/business/CTE- based on course availability!)

Second LanguageSecond LanguageStudents taking a foreign Students taking a foreign language will take a locally language will take a locally

developed proficiency developed proficiency examination in Juneexamination in June.

Below 65%: Below 65%: Student must fulfill 1 Student must fulfill 1 credit in high school credit in high school

Above 65%: Above 65%: Student can move to Student can move to the second year of the language the second year of the language

(Spanish Students only) (Spanish Students only)

French Students- Silver 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

Career ExplorationCareer Exploration

Becoming a serious studentBecoming a serious student

Taking a challenging course loadTaking 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 SchoolTake 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 daysAll absences count towards the total 28 days

4. Know how to get good gradesBe organizedManage your timeTake good notesUse test taking strategies

5. Set GoalsHaving 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 DecisionsMake 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 ServicesCounselors, principals, tutors, teachers Teachers available after school 9th period

10. Plan and prepare for your futureIn order to prepare for your future, it is important that you get the best education you canChoose your high school courses carefully

4 year planning 4 year planning

Development of a 4 year plan begins Development of a 4 year plan begins tonight as you choose your courses for tonight as you choose your courses for next year. (see enclosure)next year. (see enclosure)

Plan is adjusted each year in individual Plan is adjusted each year in individual planning meetings with students and planning meetings with students and counselors counselors

Plan includes career goals, diploma status, Plan includes career goals, diploma status, post-secondary education goals post-secondary education goals

Counselors will continue to stress the Counselors will continue to stress the importance of leaving as many options importance of leaving as many options open as possible. open as possible.

TWO YEAR COLLEGETECHNICAL 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-yearcollege. Most 2-year colleges have university parallel programs or transfer agreementswith 4-year schools.

Four Year College Four Year College Colleges show a preference for students with as much Math Colleges show a preference for students with as much Math

and Science as possible. In Math this would be Integrated and Science as possible. In Math this would be Integrated Algebra, Geometry and Algebra2/Trigonomety. Science Algebra, Geometry and Algebra2/Trigonomety. Science courses would be Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, and courses would be Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.Physics.

Language requirements vary from college to college, but it is Language requirements vary from college to college, but it is in a student’s best interest to have 3 years of a foreign in a student’s best interest to have 3 years of a foreign language. language.

Students should keep a full schedule throughout all 4 years of Students should keep a full schedule throughout all 4 years of high school.high school.

This will maintain proper study habits and help students cope This will maintain proper study habits and help students cope with the amount of work connected with college. with the amount of work connected with college.

DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT INFORMATIONINFORMATION

(for elective choice)(for elective choice) ArtArt

TechnologyTechnologyMusicMusic

BusinessBusiness

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 ManualDrawing

½ Year ComputerAided Design Program

***Fulfills art/music/technology graduation requirement**

Music DepartmentMusic Department Senior High ChorusSenior High Chorus Senior High Band Senior High Band ½ Band/1/2 Chorus½ Band/1/2 Chorus

Business Department

•Accounting I•Sports and

Entertainment Marketing/Digital

Filmmaking•Business Ownership

•Business Law

Grade 9 English/Social Grade 9 English/Social Studies Studies

RecommendationsRecommendations Teacher recommendations based on: attendance homework completion class participation test and quiz scores will seek help when necessary ability in these academic areasState 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 choiceStudio ArtComputer GraphicsChorusBandChorus/BandCADD YR 1  *AIS and RR may be added if needed  Parent Signature:________________________________________