High School Planning

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High School Planning

• Presented by
• Ryan Carney, Guidance Counselor, A-K
• Natasha Allison, Guidance Counselor, L-Z
• Project Lead the Way by Matt King
• BOCES CTI by Mitchell Shron
• IB by Michael McCrudden
• Naviance by Peggy DOnofrio

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Tonights Agenda

• Useful Vocabulary
• Attendance Policy
• Types of High School Diplomas
• Diploma Requirements
• Course Offerings for 9th Graders
• Course Recommendations
• Dropping Courses
• Project Lead the Way
• BOCES CTI
• International Baccalaureate Program
• Naviance
• Extracurricular Activites
• Transition
• Online Resources
• Questions

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The Importance of Planning for High School

• Interest
• Aptitude or Ability
• Past Success

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Vocabulary

• Requisite- a class required by NYS in order to
  graduate
• Prerequisite- a course that must be taken before
  another (ex. Studio art must be taken before any
  other art course)
• Elective- a course that is not required but of
  interest to you
• Semester- a half year course, fall or spring
• Credit- 1credit1 year long course that meets
  daily in which a student earns a passing grade
• 0.5 credit a year long course that meets every
  other day or meets every day for only 1 semester
• Grade Level- for a student to move to the next
  grade level, s/he must accumulate 5 ½ specific
  credits (ex. With 5 ½ credits you become a 10th
  grader 11 credits puts you in 11th grade)
• Freshman
• Sophomore
• Junior
• Senior

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• Transcript- a summary of the courses youve taken
  throughout high school including your final
  grades. This will be sent to the colleges of your
  choice.
• AP Courses- Advanced Placement Courses are
  college level courses offered from 10th through
  12th grades. Depending on the AP exam score,
  college credit could be given. The final exam
  costs 89.
• IB Courses- International Baccalaureate Courses
  are very rigorous, demanding courses that can
  also give you college credit.
• Class Rank- Students averages each year are put
  in rank order from the highest (1) to the
  lowest.
• Weighting- For the purpose of ranking, classes
  are weighted Honors1.04, AP IB-SL1.06,
  IB-HL1.08.

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Transcript
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Attendance Policy

• Students can not be absent more than 8 times a
  semester or more than 16 times during the school
  year
• If a students absence exceeds this limit, they
  will be denied credit for the course regardless
  of their grade
• If a student comes to class more than 15 minutes
  late, this counts as an absence

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Types of High School Diplomas

• International Baccalaureate- an international
  diploma which includes the same requirements as
  an Advanced Regents Diploma and beyond
• Advanced Regents - must pass 8 regents exams
  (65) and earn 3 credits in a foreign language
• Regents Diploma- Must pass 5 regents exams and 1
  credit in a foreign language
• Career Development and Occupational Studies
  Commencement Credentials- This credential will
  recognize each individual students preparation
  and skills for post-school employment. Only
  available to some students. Your counselor will
  have more information.
• Skills and Achievements Commencement Credential -
  The Skills and Achievement Commencement
  Credential must be accompanied by documentation
  of the students skills and strengths and levels
  of independence in academic, career development
  and foundation skills needed for post-school
  living, learning and working. Only available to
  some students. Your counselor will have more
  information.

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Regents Diploma

• Exam requirements are changing, we will know
  more by the end of the year
• Must pass 5 Regents exams and earn
• 1 credit in a foreign language
• Regents Exams
• Comprehensive English (11th grade)
• American History and Government (11th grade)
• Global Studies (10th grade)
• Algebra (8th, 9th, 10th or 11th grade)
• Living Environment or Earth Science (9th grade)

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Advanced Regents Diploma

• Exam requirements are changing, we will know
  more by the end of the year
• Must pass 8 Regents exams (65 or higher) and
  earn 3 credits in a foreign language
• Regents Exams
• Comprehensive English (11th grade)
• Global Studies (10th grade)
• American History and Government (11th grade)
• Algebra (8th, 9th, 10th or 11th grade)
• Geometry (9th or 10th grade)
• Algebra 2/Trigonometry (10th or 11th grade)
• Living Environment (8th, 9th or 10th grade)
• Earth Science, Chemistry or Physics (9th, 11th or
  12th grade))

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International Baccalaureate Diploma

• IB Requirements are separate from NYS
  requirements
• 6 International Baccalaureate exams
• Submit an extended essay
• Complete 150 service hours
• Complete the Theory of Knowledge course

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• Career Development and Occupational Studies
  Commencement Credentials- This credential will
  recognize each individual students preparation
  and skills for post-school employment. Only
  available to some students. Your counselor will
  have more information.
• Skills and Achievements Commencement Credential -
  The Skills and Achievement Commencement
  Credential must be accompanied by documentation
  of the students skills and strengths and levels
  of independence in academic, career development
  and foundation skills needed for post-school
  living, learning and working. Only available to
  some students. Your counselor will have more
  information.
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Credit Requirements

• Students must earn a total of 22 credits or more
  to graduate from High School.
• Students earn these credits by taking required
  courses as well as electives

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• Regents Diploma
• English.4
• Social Studies4
• Mathematics..........3
• Science3
• Health.1/2
• Art and/or Music...1
• Physical Education..2
• (every other day for 4 years)
• Foreign Language1
• Regents Exam required

• Advanced Regents Diploma
• English.4
• Social Studies4
• Mathematics..........3
• Science3
• Health.1/2
• Art and/or Music...1
• Physical Education..2
• (every other day for 4
  years)
• Foreign Language3
• Regents Exam required

What???? No credit for LUNCH??
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9th Grade Typical Schedule

• 1. English 9 Regents or Honors
• 2. Global Studies I Regents or Honors
• 3. Geometry, Algebra I, Algebra IA or Into.
  Algebra
• 4. Earth Science, Living Environments or Flex
  Science
• 5. Science Lab (odd)/ P.E. (even)
• 6. Foreign Language I or II
• 7. Lunch
• 8. Studio in Art or Band or Chorus or Music
  Appreciation or Design Drawing for Production
• 9. Study Hall, Elective or Support Class
• Not in this order
• Algebra I is a 1 credit year long course that
  meets for 1.5 periods

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How are classes chosen?

• Recommendations are made by the 8th grade
  teachers for 9th grade classes
• These recommendations are based on PERFORMANCE,
  GRADES and EFFORT

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Honors Recommendations

• Honors Recommendation
• Generally 85 average or above
• Quality assignments consistently turned in on
  time
• Excellent class participation and effort
• Past performance

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What if there is a disagreement in placement?

• If you disagree with what has been recommended
  for your student, please call the teacher who
  made the recommendation to discuss it further.

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What is the scheduling process?

• Teacher recommendations are received by the
  Guidance Counselor
• Students will meet individually with their
  Guidance Counselor to build their schedule (late
  February until Spring Break)
• College and Career interests will be discussed
• Course selection sheets will be sent home to
  parents to be signed and returned
• Naviance accounts will be created in class

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Courses
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Exciting Opportunities in the High School

• Fun electives such as
• CAD (Computer Assisted Drafting)
• Technical Photography
• Introduction to Broadcast/TV
• Basic Electricity/Electronics
• Child Development
• American Sign Language
• Foreign Foods
• Psychology
• Elements of Theatre and much more!!

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Guidelines for Dropping or Changing Courses

• Dropped courses will appear on a students
  permanent record as follows
• When courses are dropped within 10 days after the
  first marking period, no entry will be made on
  the permanent transcript.
• Courses dropped more than 10 days after the first
  marking period will appear as WF on the permanent
  record. The final average of 50 will be given
  under this circumstance.

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Project Lead the Way
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Tech Center

• Offered to 11th and 12th Graders
• Programs include the following
• Graphic Design
• Media Arts/Video Production
• Computer Training
• Autobody
• Automechanics
• Small Engines
• Construction Project Management
• Electrical Construction Technology
• Nursing Assistant
• Cosmetology
• Culinary Arts
• Early Childhood Education
• Security Law Enforcement

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How will this benefit my student?

• Gain hands-on experience
• Earn college credit
• Prepare for a part-time or full-time job
• Build your college application or job resume
• Meet new people
• Learn to do something in which you are interested
• Try out an area of study before going to college

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International Baccalaureate Program

• Michael McCrudden

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Naviance

• Peggy DOnofrio, College Career Advisor

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JV Sports in High School

• Fall
• Cheerleading
• Football
• Volleyball
• Golf
• Cross Country
• Field hockey
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Winter
• Basketball
• Wrestling
• Cheerleading
• Spring
• Softball
• Lacrosse
• Track and Field
• Baseball

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Clubs offered at the High School

• Student Council
• Yearbook
• International Club
• Mentoring Club
• School Newspaper
• Environmental Conservation
• Ski Club
• SADD
• Poetry Club
• Flying Model Club
• Red Hook Broadcasting Company (RHBC)
• Amnesty International
• Performing Arts Club
• Gaming Club
• Technology Club
• Art Club
• Medical Society
• Lacrosse Club
• Model UN Club

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Sample HS Resume
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High School Guidance Counselors

• Gail Volk (A-F) ext. 16100
• Nicole Schmidt- (G-O) ext. 16120
• Mary Mahony- (P-Z) ext. 16110

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• RHHS will hold an orientation for incoming 9th
  graders in late August. More information will
  come this summer.

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Online Resources

• Course Selection Sheet
• High School Website-Information
• www.redhookcentralschools.org
• This Power Point Presentation
• LAMS Website under Student Services
• www.redhookcentralschools.org

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Questions?
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Red Hook PTSA

• Please visit the
• Red Hook PTSA table