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9th & 10 th Grade Parent Meeting

9th & 10 th Grade Parent Meeting. Classes of 2015 & 2016 WWW.SEWANHAKA.K12.NY.US. English 4 Social St. 4 Math 3 Science 3 For. Lang. 1 Art/Music 1 Health .5 Phys. Ed. 2 Electives 3.5 TOTAL 22.0. English 4 Social St. 4

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9th & 10 th Grade Parent Meeting

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  1. 9th & 10th Grade Parent Meeting Classes of 2015 & 2016 WWW.SEWANHAKA.K12.NY.US

  2. English 4 Social St. 4 Math 3 Science 3 For. Lang. 1 Art/Music 1 Health .5 Phys. Ed. 2 Electives 3.5 TOTAL 22.0 English 4 Social St. 4 Math 3 Science 3 For. Lang. 3 Art/Music 1 Health .5 Phys. Ed. 2 Electives 1.5 TOTAL 22.0 Course Requirements for the Class of 2015 & 2016 REGENTS DIPLOMAADVANCEDREGENTS DIPLOMA

  3. English 1 Math Integrated Algebra Global Studies U.S. History 1 Science English 3 Math Integrated Algebra Geometry Algebra 2 / Trigonometry Global Studies U.S. History 2 Science Foreign Language Required Exams for the Class of 2015 & 2016 Regents Diploma Advanced Regents Diploma

  4. Points To Remember for HS • Transcript • Extracurricular activities • Part-time jobs • Volunteering

  5. The SchedulingProcess • January Counselors meet with all students. **Students make their initial course selections at this time and SHOULD bring home a copy of courses selected! • February Meet individually with each student to go over their course selections • March-June Teachers’ recommendations • Spring-Summer Finalized course list mailed home

  6. Advanced Placement Program • Advanced Placement courses are offered to students in all academic areas by recommendation only. • Courses are extremely challenging. • Courses culminate in mandatory AP exams. • $90 per exam. • Course is taught to a nationally recognized standard. • AP Night: Thursday, January 3rd

  7. SewanhakaCareer & Technical Programs 1-year 2-year3-year

  8. 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

  9. College Entrance Exams • PSAT/NMSQT • National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test • SAT • Math, Critical Reading, Writing • (200-800 on each section) • SAT Subject Tests • ACT Exam • The American College Test • English, Math, Reading, Science & Writing (optional) • (Composite Score 11-36)

  10. NavianceFamily Connection • Cluster Finder • Career Interest Profiler • Resume Builder • College Search Tools www.connection.naviance.com/nhpmhs

  11. NCAA • Division 1 & Division 2 athletes must be certified through the NCAA Clearinghouse to participate. • Core course requirements and SAT/ACT scores determine certification. • Register during Junior year at www.eligibiltycenter.org

  12. 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 • Big Brother/Big Sister Program • Conflict Mediation

  13. 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

  14. DATES TO REMEMBER • December 14, 2012  MP2 Progress Reports mailed home. • December 12, 2012  Career Education Orientation @ SHS • January 3, 2013  AP Night @ NHP

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