FRESHMAN PARENT MEETING SEPTEMBER 27 2017 SCHREIBER HIGH

FRESHMAN PARENT MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 SCHREIBER HIGH SCHOOL HANK HARDY-DIRECTOR OF GUIDANCE

Graduation Requirements: 2021 Graduating Classes (and Beyond) n Regents Diploma • • • English History Math Science LOTE Health Phys. Ed The Arts Electives • Total 4 Credits 3 Credits 1 Credit 2 Credits 1 Credit 3. 5 Credits 22. 5 Credits n Adv. Regents Dipl. • • • English History Math Science LOTE Health Phys. Ed The Arts Electives • Total 4 Credits 3 Credits 1 Credit 2 Credits 1 Credit 1. 5 Credits 22. 5 Credits

REGENTS EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS (65 or Better) n Regents Diploma • English • Global History • US History • Mathematics (CC Alg 1) • Science • Cumulative average of 90 or higher on the 5 regents exams earns the honors designation. n Adv. Regents Diploma • English 11 • Global History • US History • Mathematics (CC Alg 1, Geometry & Alg 2) • Science (Biology & Chem or Physics or Earth Science + LOTE FLACS B local exam (Sp, Lat, It, Fr. ) • Cumulative average of 90 or higher on the 8 regents exams earns the honors designation.

MULTIPLE PATHWAYS 4 + 1 n HUMANITIES STEM LOTE CDOS n GLOBAL/US HISTORY n n

One Last Rule n n Students may appeal one regents exam and earn a regents diploma. Criteria: • • • Official appeal filed Taken exam at least twice One score falls within 60 -64 Passed the course Review by building committee n n Students may appeal two regents exams and earn a local diploma. Criteria: • Official appeal filed • Taken each exam at least twice • One score for each exam falls within 60 -64 • Passed the course • Review by building committee

Other Substitutions for Regents Diplomas n n English Global History US History Algebra 1 n n n n n Geometry Algebra 2 Physics Chemistry Biology n n n AP English - 3 AP World Hist- 3 AP-3, SAT II-560 SAT II– 470 (1), 510 (2), AP- 3 SAT II- 550, AP-3 SAT II- 530 SAT II- 540 SAT II- 520, AP-3

Substitutions for FLACS B Exams n LOTE (FLACS B) • French • Latin • Spanish • Italian • Korean • Chinese • Japanese • Hebrew n n n n n SAT II Scores (out of 800) 500 470 460 450 560 480 490 All of these exams, with the exception of Italian, Latin, and Modern Hebrew must be taken in November.

World Language Substitution n 5 Unit Sequence in • Art • Music • Technology • Business • CTE • Interdisciplinary

Local Diploma Requirements n n n Same course requirements as Regents diploma (Ex. LOTE) 55 rule is still in place for CSE students. Option 2: • ELA and Math-55 to 64 (minimum score) • Global, US, Science- 45 to 54 (65 rule: For every 45 to 54 exam score, there must be a corresponding exam with a 65 or better. Two exams maximum) • 52 -54 appeal rule • Superintendent’s review

CDOS & SACC n n n Certificates awarded by the High School CDOS- Students who meet the CTE and Work requirements SACC- Students who meet IEP goals but not requirements for a high school diploma

As a Freshman, be sure ton n n n Establish a solid rapport with your teachers. Get to know your Assistant Principal Get to know your counselor, let your counselor get to know you. Know your rights and responsibilities (Handbook). Know graduation requirements. Learn the building. Have a challenging schedule. (Honors Options/Research) Selectives that interest you. Chose activities that interest you. Manage your time wisely: Do not overextend yourself. Listen to the announcements. Begin thinking about your plans after high school. Start compiling your extracurricular resume. Naviance Be a kid and enjoy your freshman year. Become familiar with the student/parent portal

As a Sophomore, you shouldn n n n Continue to have a challenging schedule. Know graduation requirements. Enhance your relationship with your counselor. Become familiar with testing requirements. Get to know your teachers. Continue to take electives that you have an interest in. Continue to participate in electives that interest you. Take on leadership roles. Intensify career exploration and options. Add to your resume file. Continue to refine your time management skills. Know your rights and responsibilities (Handbook). Review your credits and gpa. Listen to the announcements. Ask questions. Have fun. It’s your Sophomore year.

As a Junior, you shouldn n n n Remain in a challenging schedule that meets your needs. Take on more leadership roles. Continue to work closely with your counselor. Begin exploring and refining your college/career choices. Know yourself and your needs/wants. Increase involvement (level) in extracurricular activities. Work closely with your teachers. Get to know them, let them know you. Refine your activities resume. Review the handbook. Manage your time wisely. Listen to the announcements. Check the bulletin boards. PSAT/SATs/ACTs. Review transcript. Know graduation requirements. Have a great time. Do not stress so much. You are a Junior.

As a Senior, you shouldn n n Still have a challenging schedule. Not catch senioritis. Finalize your activities resume. Refine your college search. Complete application process. Work closely with your counselor and teachers. Double check your graduation requirements. Listen to the announcements. Read the bulletin boards. Check employment/financial aid opportunities. Manage your time wisely. Take care of graduation issues (Name on Diploma, College forms, Coursework, invitations, etc. ) Look at the Handbook. Have the best time of your life. You’re a senior.

TESTS For the FUTURE n n PSATS SATs- I and Subject n n n (Biology, Math) ACTs TOEFL REGENTS QUALIFYING EXAMS- (January) RESEARCH/ENGLISH

CAREER AND COLLEGE n CAREER • NAVIANCE-CAREER EXPLORATION • FIND OUT WHO YOU ARE • INTERESTS • RESUME • JOBS/VOLUNTEER • SKILLS • COURSEWORK • ATTENDANCE • PERSONAL INVENTORY n COLLEGE • NAVIANCE-COLLEGE INFO AND SEARCH • COLLEGE VISITS • ACADEMIC PROFILE • STANDARDIZED TESTS • RESUME • PERSONAL FILE • WRITING SKILLS • ATHLETICS-NCAA • FINANCES • SCHREIBER WEBSITE

RESOURCES NAVIANCE (FAMILY CONNECTION) PROGRAM PLANNING GUIDE COLLEGE PLANNING GUIDE WEBSITES (NCAA, FAFSA, FAIRTEST, ETC. ) COLLEGEBOARD/ ACT COACHES/ ATHLETICS COUNSELORS GRADE LEVEL ADMINSTRATO RS TEACHERS FRIENDS/OLD ER SIBLINGS BUILDING/ DISTRICT ADMIN. COLLEGES: REPS COLLEGES: ALUMNI PRESENTATIONS COLLEGE FAIRS CAREER DAYS MOCK INTERVIEWS ASPEN PORTAL SCHOOL WEBSITES FINANCIAL AID SEMINARS

QUESTIONS TO PONDER n n n n WHEN & WHY SHOULD MY CHILD TAKE THE PSAT/SAT REASONING OR SUBJECT TESTS/ACT? WHAT IF MY CHILD NEEDS TESTING MODS FOR THESE TESTS? WHEN SHOULD WE START THINKING ABOUT COLLEGES? HOW DO WE EXPLORE CAREER OPTIONS? WHEN DO WE SIGN UP FOR MOCK INTERVIEWS, JOB FAIRS, ETC. HOW DO WE FIND OUT THIS INFORMATION? WHO SHOULD GO TO THE COLLEGE CONSORTIUM? WHAT IF MY SCHEDULE NEEDS TO BE CHANGED? HOW DO I GET STARTED? WHOM CAN I SPEAK TO ABOUT THESE ISSUES? WHAT IF MY CHILD WISHES TO PLAY COLLEGE SPORTS? HOW DO WE MAKE APPOINTMENTS? HOW CAN WE CONTACT TEACHERS? STAY IN THE LOOP? WHAT IF MY CHILD NEEDS TO ADJUST THEIR PLANS?

Guidance Counselors n n n n n Laurie Jacobson Nori Cerny Diana Rafferty Elias Gomez Karen Linsner Joseph Lorge Jessica Ludwig Debra Strell Hank Hardy-Director n n n n n 767 -5826 767 -5815 767 -5816 767 -5829 767 -5818 767 -5824 767 -5825 767 -5812 767 -5814

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