COUNSELOR ASSIGNMENTS
STUDENTS LAST NAME:
A-D: Mr. Freeman
E-K: Mr. Carbone
L-Q: Mrs. Bassett
R-Z: Mrs. Houghmaster
MAKING THE TRANSITION
TO HIGH SCHOOL
Goals and expectations for all High
School students:
Homework Expectations
Attendance
Parent Portal
Teaming
Mrs. Lanphear, 9th gr. Home School Coord.
DIPLOMA COURSE
REQUIREMENTS
English and Social Studies
Math and Science
Fine Art
Foreign Language
Health
Physical Education
+ 3.5 elective credits
TOTAL OF 22 CREDITS
4 credits each
3 credits each
1 credit
1 credit
½ credit
½ credit per yr.
(all 4 yrs.)
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9
GRADE
MATH
9TH GRADE MATH
For Accelerated Students:
Algebra*
in 8th Grade
to
Geometry in 9th Grade
9TH GRADE MATH
75+ avg in Math 8
to
Algebra in 9th grade
9TH GRADE MATH
Below 75 avg in Math 8
to
Algebra
(with Math lab)
in 9th grade
9TH GRADE MATH
Teacher recommendations and
performance on the NYS 8th
grade math assessment may
change placements as well
TH
9
GRADE
SCIENCE
9TH GRADE SCIENCE
For Accelerated Students:
Living Environment in 8th grade
to
Earth Science in 9th grade
9TH GRADE SCIENCE
Students will take either
Earth Science
or
Living Environment
FOREIGN
LANGUAGE
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
8th grade language:
Pass course & local exam=
1.0 credit
to
Level 2
NYS OFFERS THREE DIFFERENT
TYPES OF DIPLOMAS
Local Diploma
Regents Diploma
Advanced Regents Diploma
REGENTS DIPLOMA EXAM
REQUIREMENTS
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Algebra
Science
Global History
US History
English
(Student must score at least 65%
on all five Regents Exams.)
LOCAL DIPLOMA EXAM
REQUIREMENTS
(for students with IEPs only)
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Algebra
Science
Global History
US History
English
(Student must score at least 55% on all
five Regents Exams)
ADVANCED REGENTS EXAM
REQUIREMENTS
(Student must pass the following
Regents Exams with 65% or above)
Algebra
Geometry
Algebra
II/Trig.
Two Regents Sciences
Global History
And…
ADVANCED REGENTS EXAM
REQUIREMENTS
US
History
English
and
earn 3 credits in Foreign Language
and pass local exam*
*If not Foreign Language:
Art, Music, or Occupational Education
Sequence- 5 credits
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
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1st period- English 9
2nd period- Global Studies 9
3rd period – Foreign Language
4th period- Health/Study Hall
5th period- Learning Lab
6th period- Science
7th period- Science Lab/PE
8th period- Lunch
9th period- Math
10th period- Elective or Study Hall
WELCOME TO THE WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
1335 Washington Street
Watertown, NY 13601
Phone: (315) 785-3820 ~ Fax: (315) 785-3733
Guidance Secretaries: Cindy Bates & Sue Ellen Machuga
http://www.watertowncsd.org/domain/491
SCHEDULING PROCESS
The High School Counselors will review graduation
requirements with 8th grade students
Mrs.Vanwormer & Mrs. Foan will meet with each student for
course selection
Students will take home course selection sheet for parent
approval
Approved course selection sheet must be signed & returned
FRESHMAN FIRST DAY
 Only Freshmen will attend the first day of
school
 Students will receive their schedules, tour the
building and open locker
 Students will learn about student clubs and
activities
HONOR ROLL
Based on a minimum of
5 credits plus P.E.
“A” Honor roll = 90% - 100%
“B” Honor roll = 85% - 89.9%
HONOR SOCIETY
 Membership based on an average of
90%, calculated at the end of five
semesters
 Application requirement showing
Leadership, Service, and Character
QUESTIONS?
Thank you for coming;
we look forward to
working with you!