Class of 2017 & 2018 Parent Meeting www.sewanhaka.k12.ny.us Class of 2017 & 2018 Course Requirements REGENTS DIPLOMA English 4 credits Social St. 4 credits Math 3 credits Science 3 credits For. Lang. 1 credit Art/Music 1 credit Health .5 credit Phys. Ed. 2 credits Electives 3.5 credits TOTAL 22.0 credits ADVANCED REGENTS DIPLOMA English Social St. Math Science For. Lang. Art/Music Health Phys. Ed. Electives TOTAL 4 credits 4 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 1 credit .5 credit 2 credits 1.5 credits 22.0 credits Required Exams for the Class of 2017& 2018 Regents Diploma English (Common Core) Algebra (Common Core) Global Studies U.S. History 1 Science Advanced Regents Diploma English (Common Core) 3 Math Algebra (Common Core) Geometry (Common Core) Algebra 2/Trigonometry Global Studies U.S. History 2 Science Foreign Language Everything from 9th grade on counts SAMPLE TRANSCRIPT The Scheduling Process January Teachers make level recommendations for following school year. January - February Counselors meet individually with each student to go over their course selections. Course Requests will be posted to Parent Portal The Scheduling Process (Cont.) March-June Master schedule is created, scheduling conflicts resolved, teacher recommendations updated Late August Schedule posted to Parent Portal Advanced Placement courses • Advanced Placement courses are offered to students in all academic areas by recommendation only. • Courses are college-level and are extremely challenging. • Courses culminate in mandatory AP exams. Scores range from 1-5. Advanced Placement Program (Cont.) • $93 per exam. • Courses are taught to a nationally recognized standard. • AP Night: January 6, 2015 at 7pm, Café A Sewanhaka Career & Technical Programs 3-year 1-year A+ Computer Tech Networking Architecture Instrumentation & Automation 2-year Beauty Culture CCDI Automotive Construction Trades Career Ed – Important Dates • Wednesday, November 19 - Career Ed EXPO at NHP (Students only) • Thursday, December 4 - Career Ed Informational Night at SHS (Parents and Students) • Friday December 5 – Career Ed applications available in Guidance • Friday January 30 – Deadline to return Career Ed applications to Guidance Junior Honor Society Students become eligible for membership in the Junior National Honor Society upon accumulation of: •A grade point average of 90 or higher by the end of the third marking period, in 8th, 9th or 10th grade. •A faculty committee will review the application for academic, service, leadership and teacher recommendation for each candidate. Scholar Incentive Medals • Points are accumulated from grades 9-12 based on Honor Rolls • High Honor Roll = 2 points • Honor Roll = 1 point • Principal’s List = 0 points • Highest medal earned will be awarded to student during the spring of senior year College Entrance Exams PSAT/NMSQT (October of Junior Year) National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (20-80 on each section) - Register in NHP Main office SAT (Spring of Junior Year & Fall of Senior Year) Math, Critical Reading, Writing (200-800 on each section) www.collegeboard.com SAT Subject Tests www.collegeboard.com College Entrance Exams (Cont.) ACT Exam www.actstudent.org The American College Test English, Math, Reading, Science & Writing (optional) (Composite Score 11-36) College Entrance Exam Prep websites ***Method Test Prep on Castle Learning*** Word of the Day Web Sites WWW.M-W.COM – Will text word of the day to your cell phone for free. Go to website or text “MW” to 27563. WWW.PRINCETONREVIEW.COM Word du jour on Facebook. WWW.INCREASEMYVOCABULARY.CO M – Will email or text word of the day to cell phone for free. WWW.MNEMONICDICTIONARY.COM – Free email, text message, Twitter or Facebook “Word of the Day” alerts. WWW.WORDSMART.COM – Word will be mailed daily for free. SAT Practice Sites WWW.COLLEGEBOARD.COM – Question of the Day, practice tests. They also offer an online SAT course for only $69.95! WWW.NUMBER2.COM - Free vocabulary builder, question of the day, word of the day, practice test with immediate feedback on incorrect responses! WWW.VOCABULARY.COM – puzzles, word lists, test prep WWW.KAPTEST.COM - Also has a math teaser question Naviance: Family Connection Career Interest Profiler Resume Builder College Search Tools www.connection.naviance.com/nhpmhs * See your counselor for log-in assistance Strive to Reach your Potential Learn about yourself & set goals Challenge yourself Get Involved in school and community activities Learn to budget your time Learn to be your own advocate Take on leadership roles NCAA Division 1 & Division 2 athletes must be certified through the NCAA Clearinghouse. Core course requirements and SAT/ACT scores determine eligibility. Register during Junior year at www.eligibilitycenter.org Support Services Offered at NHP Teacher e-mail Eg: Gerri Cookler (gcookler@sewanhaka.k12.ny.us) Teacher’s Extra Help Schedule Homework Center Operation Success National Honor Society Tutor Peer Tutors DISTRICT ATTENDANCE POLICY Credit will be denied to any student who exceeds: 12 absences in ½ credit course 24 absences in full credit course 3 lates = 1 absence Cutting class = no appeal process EVEN EXCUSED ABSENCES COUNT DATES TO REMEMBER Parent Teacher Conferences on Monday November 3rd at 12:30 PM Dec. 5th - Career Ed applications available in Guidance. Deadline to return Career Ed Applications is January 30th, 2015 Report Cards available on Parent Portal on November 14th