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Class of 2017 & 2018 Parent Meeting sewanhaka.k12.ny

Class of 2017 & 2018 Parent Meeting www.sewanhaka.k12.ny.us. Class of 2017 & 2018 Course Requirements. REGENTS DIPLOMA ADVANCED REGENTS DIPLOMA. English 4 credits Social St. 4 credits Math 3 credits Science 3 credits

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Class of 2017 & 2018 Parent Meeting sewanhaka.k12.ny

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  1. Class of 2017 & 2018 Parent Meeting www.sewanhaka.k12.ny.us

  2. Class of 2017 & 2018 Course Requirements REGENTS DIPLOMA ADVANCED 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 TOTAL22.0 credits English 4 credits Social St. 4 credits Math 3 credits Science 3 credits For. Lang. 3 credits Art/Music 1 credit Health .5 credit Phys. Ed. 2 credits Electives 1.5 credits TOTAL 22.0 credits

  3. Required Exams for the Class of 2017& 2018 Advanced Regents Diploma Regents Diploma English (Common Core) Algebra (Common Core) Global Studies U.S. History 1 Science English (Common Core) 3 Math - Algebra (Common Core) Geometry (Common Core) Algebra 2/Trigonometry Global Studies U.S. History 2 Science Foreign Language

  4. Everything from 9th grade on counts SAMPLE TRANSCRIPT

  5. 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

  6. The Scheduling Process (Cont.) • March-June Master schedule is created, scheduling conflicts resolved, teacher recommend- ations updated • Late August Schedule posted to Parent Portal

  7. 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.

  8. Advanced Placement Program (Cont.) • $93 per exam. • Courses are taught to a nationally recognized standard. • AP Night: January 6, 2015 at 7pm, Café A

  9. SewanhakaCareer & Technical Programs 3-year 1-year • Architecture • Instrumentation & Automation • A+ Computer Tech • Networking 2-year • Beauty Culture • CCDI • Automotive • Construction Trades

  10. 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

  11. 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.

  12. 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

  13. 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 Testswww.collegeboard.com

  14. College Entrance Exams (Cont.) ACT Examwww.actstudent.org The American College Test English, Math, Reading, Science & Writing (optional) (Composite Score 11-36)

  15. 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.COM – 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

  16. Naviance:Family Connection • Career Interest Profiler • Resume Builder • College Search Tools www.connection.naviance.com/nhpmhs * See your counselor for log-in assistance

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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

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