Welcome to the High School for Math, Science,

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Welcometo the High School for Math, Science,
Engineering _at_ City CollegeMr. William Dugan,
Principal
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AGENDA

• Student Placement Exams
• 10-11 Math
• 11-12 Spanish

• Parent Information Session
• Welcome Mr. William Dugan
• Introduction Dawn Robertson
• PTA Co-President- April Feffer
• Pupil Personnel Secretary Ms. Cheryl Duck
• College Advice Mr. Klein
• Academic Support Mr. Burgan

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New Student Orientation8/30/06

• 800-925 WELCOME
• 930-1055 HSMSE 101
• 1100-1145 Q A
• 1200-1235 LUNCH
• 1240-205 SCAVENGER HUNT
• 205-335 STUDY SKILLS
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SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENT

• FRESHMEN
• The Catcher in the Rye
• J.D. Salinger

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Surviving the High School years

• Helping your child make a successful transition
  to the
• High School for Math, Science, Engineering

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Welcome to their world.Normal Adolescent
Development

• Search for identity
• Focus on Self
• Moodiness
• Improved ability to express ones self
• Complaints about parents
• Parent/Child Relationship
• Struggle for independence
• Testing of Boundaries/Rules
• Peer relationships
• (American Academy of Child Adolescent
  Psychiatry)

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Points to consider

• Open communication, open questions
• Encourage exploration of interests
• Recognize their sensitivity.
• Its not easy!
• Be a resource, not a monitor
• DID YOU DO YOUR HOMEWORK?
• Take advantage of support systems.
• GUIDANCE

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Stay Connected

• Make sure your contact information is accurate
  and up to date
• Folder items to complete and submit today
• Blue Cards
• PTA Directory
• Internet Consent form
• Residency Questionnaire
• Immunizations and Medical form to be mailed in
  enclosed envelope

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PTA

• Co-President April Feffer
• Get involved with PTA
• Yahoo Group
• Hsmse_pta-subscribe_at_yahoogroups.com
• PTA Newsletter can be found on www.hsmse.org
• Monthly PTA Meetings
• PTA Website www.hsmse-pta.org

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Know your surroundings.

• Help your child get comfortable with their new
  environment.
• Take a practice run this summer to help your
  child learn subway/bus routes during rush hour
• Know the physical layout of CCNY campus
• See map NAC, Baskerville, Marshak
• www.hopstop.com
• CCNY shuttle bus schedule

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• CCNY SHUTTLE BUS
• Runs from 700 a.m. through 955 p.m.,
  MondayFriday, and from 845 a.m. through 400
  p.m. on weekends and holidays, with stops at both
  the 145th and 137th subway stations and along
  Convent Avenue.
• Approximately every 15 minutes

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The Permanent Record

• Grades will remain on transcript for academic
  career
• Obtain records from middle school of any regents
  exams taken and high school credits earned- check
  records for accuracy
• Talk to middle school guidance counselor about
  transcript

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BELL SCHEDULEA Day/ B Day

• Period 1 800-925
• Period 2 930-1055
• Period 3 1100-1145
• Period 4 1150-1235
• Period 5 1240-205
• Period 6 210-335

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Dean of Students Evan HershinsonAssistant Dean
Vanessa DiPaolo

• Cell phones
• Campus Regulations
• Dress Code

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Elective Courses

• Junior Varsity Math Team
• Varsity Math Team
• Astronomy
• Introduction to Research
• Cancer in Society
• Sports Medicine (HEAL)
• Adv. Sports Medicine (HEAL 2)
• Intro. to Psychology
• Intro. Chemical Engineering
• Band
• Chorus
• Ballroom Dancing

• Intro. to Art
• Advanced Art
• Photography Web Design
• MOUS (Microsoft Office User Specialist)
• Engineering 101
• Poetry
• Drama
• Yearbook
• Newspaper
• Science Fiction

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ACADEMIC CHALLENGES

• Time Management
• 8-335 school day
• A/B day
• Homework
• Ego Management
• Academic rigor
• Natural talent

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Things to look out for

• no homework
• Excessive use of computer
• Papers!!!!!
• Lateness
• Change in behavior
• Excessive sleep
• Irritability
• Isolation

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What can you do to help?

• Help your child create good habits
• Designate a time/place for homework
• Teach effective Time Management skills
• Use of student planners, homework books, binders
• Student planners, binders, time management
• Contact teachers/ guidance counselor
• What is working?- Identifying strengths
• Encourage your child to take advantage of the
  support services available .
• Ensure your child is maintaining a healthy
  balance.

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HSMSE Support Services

• Progress Reports
• Peer tutors
• Lunch and after-school tutoring
• Advisory Groups
• Counseling
• Saturday Program
• Grade Advisors
• Academic Probation
• Parent Teacher Conferences
• Mandatory Study Hall

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Encourage Individuality
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200 Hour Community Service Requirement

• EXPLORE INTERESTS!
• Students are responsible for keeping track of
  their own hours.
• Community Service Worksheet
• Letter from Organization
• Include total hours worked
• Job responsibilities
• Must be on official letterhead

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HSMSE Athletics

• Girls Varsity Basketball
• Girls Varsity Soccer
• Girls Varsity Swimming

• Boys Varsity Soccer
• Boys Varsity Basketball
• Boys Varsity Volleyball
• Boys Varsity Football

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Extra Curricular Clubs

• FIRST Robotics
• Film Club
• Ichthyology Club (Fish)
• Junior Statesman of America
• Key Club

• Mock Trial Team
• Model United Nations
• NYC Unveiled
• Ping Pong Club
• Stock Market Game

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FAQ

• Change of Address Pupil Accounting Secretary
• Lunch Forms Pupil Accounting Secretary
• Bus or Train Pass Pupil Accounting
  Secretary
• If yourre feeling ill Counselor or School
  Administrator
• Questions About Program Counselor or Grade
  Advisor
• Graduation Requirements Counselor or Grade
  Advisor
• College/Career Information College Advisor
• Personal Problems Counselor
• Tutoring Help Subject
  Teacher/ Counselor
• Athletic Teams Athletic Director
• Student Government COSA
• School activities or clubs COSA

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Keep in touch

• Main Office(212) 281-6490
• Fax..[phone]
• School Websitewww.hsmse.org
• PTA Website..www.hsmse-pta.org
• Dawn Robertson, School Counselor
• drobertson_at_hsmse.org