Class of 2024 Workshop THE ROAD TO GRADUATION

Class of 2024 Workshop THE ROAD TO GRADUATION

The Goal… . . . earning your SOTA diploma!!

First: what do you need to know to successfully get to this goal and be prepared for life after high school? ❖ How to earn high school credits ❖ What happens if you do not pass a class ❖ How many credits are required to graduate with a SOTA diploma ❖ How many credits are required in each subject in order to graduate ❖ What is the minimum score required to pass a regents exam ❖ Which Regents exams are required in order to graduate ❖ What types of Diplomas are offered ❖ What things do colleges look for in high school students ❖ What a high school transcript is and what it is used for ❖ How to get involved in activities in high school ❖ Who you can go to in school if you need help

How do I earn a high school credit? ► Pass the class with at least a 65 average ► 65 =D ► If the final average falls below a 65, student will need to attend summer school to make up the credit ► If student does not pass summer school or chooses not to attend he/she must repeat the course during the next school year

How do I determine how much credit a class is worth? Class Meets: Schedule Meeting Pattern: Credit: 1 period every day, all year FY 1 ABCD 1 credit 1 period every other day, all year FY 1 AC . 5 credit 1 period every day, half the year S 1 1 ABCD . 5 credit 2 periods every other day, all year FY 3 AC/4 AC 1 credit 2 periods every other day, half the year S 1 3 AC/4 AC . 5 credit

Credits Required for Graduation Students must earn 25. 5 credits to receive a SOTA diploma ► For a RCSD diploma, students must earn 22 credits ► ► must meet same core academic requirements as SOTA diploma ► ► ► ► 4 English 4 Social Studies 3 Math 3 Science 8 Arts 1 LOTE (Languages Other Than English) 2 Physical Education ½ Health

Diploma Types ~ Regents Diploma ► Regents ► diploma standards: 65+ on the following 5 exams… ► 1 English Regents exam ► 1 Math Regents exam ► 1 Science Regents exam ► 1 Social Studies Regents exam ► 1 Additional Regents exam

Diploma Types ~ Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation ► Must meet Regents diploma requirements, including also passing the following five exams: ► Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II ► Language Checkpoint B** **Exemption if completion of 5 credit sequence in fine arts ► 2 nd ► 1 Science Regents exam must be Living Environment

Diploma Types ~ Mastery in Math & Science ► Regents with Advanced Designation with an annotation that denotes… ► Mastery in Math ► Score 85+ on THREE Math Exams ► Mastery in Science ► Score 85+ on THREE Science Regents Exams Regents

Diploma Types ~ Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation with Honors or Regents with Honors ► Must meet the requirements for the diploma and achieve an average score of 90+ on the required exams

Your Individual High School Graduation Plan

Sample Graduation Plan Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 English I or English I H English II or English II H English III R or AP Eng Lang English IV or AP Eng Lit Global I or Global I H Global II R or AP World History US History R or AP US History PIG/Econ or AP PIG/Econ Algebra R or Geometry R or Algebra II or Pre Calc or AP Calc Liv Env R or Earth Sci R or Chemistry R or Physics R or AP Bio/Chem Spanish III Health Phys Ed or Dance Arts (2 credits) Remember, these are just some examples, we will make your plan together!

Grade Promotion ► 10 th Grade: ► ► 5 credits by the end of 9 th grade 11 th Grade: ► ► Earn at least 11 credits by the end of 10 th grade 12 th Grade: ► 16 Earn at least credits by the end of 11 th grade and have a schedule to graduate in June

High School Transcript ► Official Record of your High School grades and coursework ► Official document reviewed for college admission ► Examples of transcripts…

What do Colleges Look for in High School Students?

Make the Most of High School at SOTA Get involved!!!! • Art Productions • Athletics • Clubs • Student Government • National Honor Society • Urban League Black Scholars • Community Service • Explorers The list goes on…

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