PARENT MEETING SCHEDULING INFORMATION FEBRUARY 2010 WELCOME PARENT

PARENT MEETING SCHEDULING INFORMATION FEBRUARY 2010 WELCOME

PARENT MEETING ØScheduling timetable ØPlanning for the future ØGraduation requirements ØTypes of diplomas ØCourse selection ØModel programs ØCollege testing timetable ØNCAA eligibility for athletes ØQuestions and answers

SCHEDULING TIMETABLE Ø Counselors visit classes: February Ø Parent meeting: February Ø Teachers make recommendations: February Ø Individual conferences: February - April Ø Students turn in course selection sheets Ø Verification of course selections mailed home: April Ø Deadline for requests for changes: Early May Ø Adjustments made during the summer Ø Schedules mailed home in late August

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS Ø LEAST COMPETITIVE: 2 -year colleges Community colleges require a high school diploma and placement testing (that assesses English and math skills). Ø MORE COMPETITIVE: 4 -year colleges Admissions officials will definitely consider: Grade point average Class rank SAT or ACT scores Rigor of academic program

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS Admissions officials may also consider: Ø Activities (service activities may be a separate category) Ø Recommendation(s) Ø Essay(s) Ø SAT Subject Tests Ø Interview

BOSTON COLLEGE Most Competitive: 26% of the applicants were accepted The Admissions Office recommends that students pursue a strong college preparatory course load that includes: ØEnglish: 4 credits ØSocial Science: 4 credits ØMath: 4 credits ØLab Science: 4 credits ØForeign Language: 4 credits The admissions committee also looks at the rigor of the high school program. Students challenging themselves with honors, AP, and college-level courses tend to be more competitive.

BOSTON COLLEGE Testing Requirements for Applicants must: Ø Ø Ø Take either the SAT and two SAT Subject Tests OR the ACT with Writing; Complete all testing no later than the December administration date of their senior year; Have the test scores sent directly to BC from the testing agency The middle 50% of the SAT scores of students accepted this past year were: Ø Ø Ø Critical Reading: Math: Writing: 610 – 700 640 – 730 620 - 710

SUNY NEW PALTZ Very Competitive: 36% of the applicants were accepted Recommended high school preparation: Ø English: 4 credits Ø Social Studies/History: 4 credits Ø Math: 3 -4 years of college prep math (minimally Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II/Trigonometry) Ø Science: 3 -4 years Ø Foreign Language: 2 -4 years

SUNY NEW PALTZ ADMISSIONS The middle 50% of the SAT scores for students who were accepted this past year were: ØCritical Reading: 500 – 600 ØMath: 500 – 600 The mean high school average for the fall 2009 entering class was 91. 0

MOUNT SAINT MARY COLLEGE Competitive: 77% of the applicants were accepted Recommended high school preparation: ØEnglish: 4 credits ØSocial Studies: 4 credits ØMath: 3 credits ØScience: 3 credits ØForeign Language: 3 credits The middle 50% of the SAT scores were: ØCritical Reading: 450 – 550 ØMath: 450 – 550 ØWriting: 450 - 540

BOCES CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION Appearance Careers Business Computer Careers Construction Careers Culinary Careers Education Careers Engineering Careers Environmental Careers Health Careers Security Careers Transportation Careers Visual Arts Careers Basic Occupational Education New Vision Programs

MINIMUM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED REGENTS SUBJECTS DIPLOMA English 4 Social Studies 4 Math 3 Science** 3 Language Other Than English 2 Art/Music***** 1 Health 0. 5 Physical Education 2 (. 5/yr) Addition Courses/Electives 2. 5 TOTAL (Minimum) 22 ADVANCED REGENTS 4 4 3 3**** 1 0. 5 2 (. 5/yr) 1. 5 22

MINIMUM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED REGENTS EXAM REGENTS ADVANCED DIPLOMA REGENTS Passing Score = 65 English Language Arts Global History U. S. History Math A or Algebra Regents Science Geometry Math B or Algebra 2/Trig. 2 nd Science Language Other Than English √ √ √ Not Required √ √ √ √ √

COURSE SELECTION Ø There are 8 class periods + 1 (shorter) lunch period. Ø All students must take at least 5 credits + PE. Ø Students may carry up to 7 credits + PE, provided there are no scheduling conflicts. Ø Seniors in good standing may request late arrival/early dismissal, but there is no guarantee that these can be scheduled. Ø If students are recommended for remedial or lab help, this will take priority over an elective. Ø All Regents and AP science classes require an additional alternate day LAB period. Ø All prerequisites, as outlined in the course descriptions, must be met.

COLLEGE-LEVEL COURSES ØAdvanced Placement (AP) ØSyracuse University Project Advance (SUPA) ØOrange County Community College (OCCC)

MATH ACCELERATED/HONORS: GEOM H → MATH BH → PRECALC H → CALC AP OR ALG 2/TRIG H OR GEOM R → MATH B → PRECALC R OR ALG 2/TRIG R → CALC

MATH REGENTS/COLLEGE PREPARATORY: ALGEBRA → GEOMETRY R → MATH B → PRECALC R OR ALG 2/TRIG R OR ALGEBRA → GEOMETRY R → MATH BX 2 → PRECALC OR ALG 2/TRIG OR ALGEBRA → GEOMETRY → ALG 2/TRIG → PRECALC

SCIENCE MOST RIGOROUS: (GEOM) (ALG 2/TRIG) (PRECALC) (CALC) BIOLOGY R → CHEM R → PHYSICS R → AP SCIENCE OR OR OR EARTH SCI R CHEM AP PHYSICS R REGENTS/COLLEGE PREPARATORY: (ALGEBRA) → (GEOM) → (ALG 2/TRIG) → (PRECALC) BIOLOGY R EARTH SCI R CHEM R PHYSICS R OR ENVIR SCI

MINIMUM MATH ALGEBRA → GEOMETRY → MATH APPLICATIONS OR CTEC MATH SCIENCE BIOLOGY PREP→ BIOLOGY R → EARTH SCIENCE R OR BIOLOGY R → EARTH SCIENCE R →CTEC SCIENCE

MODEL PROGRAMS FOR GRADE 10 HONORS PROGRAM (MOST RIGOROUS): Ø English 10 H Ø World History AP or Global History 2 H Ø Algebra 2/Trigonometry H Ø Chemistry R Ø Spanish 3 R or French 3 R Ø Health (1/2 year) Ø Physical Education (alternate days all year) Ø Optional Elective(s)

MODEL PROGRAMS FOR GRADE 10 REGENTS PROGRAM (COLLEGE PREPARATORY): Ø English 10 R Ø Global History 2 R Ø Geometry R or Geometry Ø Earth Science R, Chemistry R or Environmental Science Ø Spanish, French, or Chinese (appropriate level) Ø Health (1/2 year) Ø Physical Education (alternate days all year) Ø Optional Elective(s)

MODEL PROGRAMS FOR GRADE 11 HONORS PROGRAM (MOST RIGOROUS): Ø English 11 H Ø U. S. History AP or H Ø Precalculus H Ø Physics R or Chemistry AP Ø Spanish 4 H or French 4 H Ø Physical Education (alternate days all year) Ø Chorus, Band, Studio Art, or Design/Drawing for Production (if not yet taken) Ø Optional Elective(s)

MODEL PROGRAMS FOR GRADE 11 REGENTS LEVEL (COLLEGE PREPARATORY): Ø English 11 R Ø U. S. History R Ø Algebra 2/Trig. R or Algebra 2/Trig. Ø Chemistry R, Physics R, or Environmental Science Ø Spanish or French (appropriate level) Ø Physical Education (alternate days all year) Ø Chorus, Band, Studio Art, or Design/Drawing for Production (if not yet taken) Ø Optional Elective(s)

BOCES CTEC PROGRAM FOR GRADE 11 PM CTEC Schedule: Periods 1 -5/6: Period 7: Periods 8/9 -11: English 11 R U. S. History R Math Science Physical Education Lunch BOCES CTEC Program Bus returns to morning bus stop around 4 p. m.

BOCES CTEC PROGRAM FOR GRADE 12 AM CTEC Schedule: Periods 1 -5/6: BOCES CTEC Program Period 7: Lunch Periods 8/9 -11: English 12 R Economics (1/2 yr) Participation in Gov’t (1/2 yr) Physical Education

MODEL PROGRAMS FOR GRADE 12 COLLEGE-LEVEL (MOST RIGOROUS): Ø English 12 AP or SUPA Ø Economics/Public Affairs SUPA Ø Calculus AP or Calculus Ø Physics R, Biology AP, Chemistry AP, Environmental Science AP, or Physics AP Ø Spanish 5 OCCC or French 5 H Ø Physical Education (alternate days all year) Ø Optional Elective(s) or Late Arrival or Early Dismissal

MODEL PROGRAMS FOR GRADE 12 REGENTS LEVEL (COLLEGE PREPARATORY): Ø English 12 R Ø Economics/Participation in Government Ø Precalculus R, Precalculus or Algebra 2/ Trigonometry R Ø Physics R or Environmental Science Ø Spanish or French (appropriate level) Ø Physical Education (alternate days all year) Ø Optional Elective(s) or Late Arrival or Early Dismissal

ELECTIVES ENGLISH: Ø Journalism (10 -12) Ø Public Speaking (10 -12) Ø Shakespeare (11 -12) Ø Social Criticism (11 -12) JROTC I, III, & IV MATH: Ø Math Applications Ø Statistics Ø Introduction to Computer Science Ø AP Computer Science Ø Computer Applications

ELECTIVES SCIENCE: Ø Forensic Science Ø Science in Society SOCIAL STUDIES: Ø World History AP Ø The 1960’s Ø Introduction to Psychology Ø World War II

ELECTIVES ART: Ø Studio in Art Ø Drawing I & II/Painting I & II Ø Advanced & AP Studio Art Ø Ceramics 1 & 2 Ø Digital Photography & Yearbook Design MUSIC: Ø Band Ø Chorus and Chamber Singers/Select Chorus Ø Music Theory 1 & 2 TECHNOLOGY: Ø Design & Drawing for Production Ø 3 -D Design

COLLEGE TESTING TIMETABLE October of 10 th Grade: Sophomores invited to take the PSAT October of 11 th Grade: Juniors encouraged to take the PSAT May/June of 11 th Grade: Juniors should take the SAT and/or the ACT with Writing June of 9 th, 10 th, or 11 th grade(s) and/or fall of 12 th grade: SAT Subject Tests, IF appropriate October or November of 12 th grade: Seniors should take the SAT and/or ACT again

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE SAT & ACT The SAT has 3 scores: Ø Critical Reading Ø Math Ø Writing The ACT has 4 scores + a composite score: Ø English Ø Math Ø Reading Ø Science Reasoning Ø Composite Ø (Optional Writing Test)

SAT & ACT REGISTRATION �Register at www. collegeboard. com or www. actstudent. org (or pick up the paper registration materials in the Guidance Office) �Be careful of registration deadlines. You can register now. �We offer the following exams at O’Neill this spring: May 1 st SAT (registration deadline: March 25 th) June 12 th ACT (registration deadline: May 7 th)

NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER If a student intends to participate in Division I or II athletics as a college freshman, the student must register and be certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center. To be eligible students must: (1) Complete a set number of CORE courses; (2) Earn a minimum required grade point average in those core courses; and (3) Earn a combined SAT or ACT sum score that matches the core-course grade point average and test score sliding scale

NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER Please refer to the NCAA’s website at www. eligibilitycenter. org. Note that NOT ALL COURSES COUNT AS CORE COURSES. Students should ask their guidance counselor to do an NCAA worksheet with them and discuss the registration process.

NOTES Monday, April 14 th at 7 PM: College Planning Workshop for Parents of 10 th and 11 th Graders Wednesday, May 5 th (7 – 9 PM): College Night at Orange County Community College Please check the school district’s website at www. hffmcsd. org under O’Neill Guidance for the Program Guide for 2010 -11 and for our Guidance Newsletters.

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