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Graduation Information & Requirements for the Entering Class of 2011

Graduation Information & Requirements for the Entering Class of 2011. *as of May, 2011 – subject to changes by NYSED. Diplomas. Regents 65+ on 5 Regents exams Advanced Regents More rigorous course work and testing requirements (65+ for 8 Regents exams). Regents Diploma

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Graduation Information & Requirements for the Entering Class of 2011

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  1. Graduation Information & Requirements for theEntering Class of 2011 *as of May, 2011 – subject to changes by NYSED

  2. Diplomas • Regents • 65+ on 5 Regents exams • Advanced Regents • More rigorous course work and testing requirements (65+ for 8 Regents exams)

  3. Regents Diploma 22 credits total (minimum) English 4 credits Social Studies 4 credits Math 3 credits Science 3 credits Health .5 credit Art/Music 1 credit Language (LOTE) 1 credit Physical Ed. 2 credits Electives 3.5 credits Course Requirements

  4. Advanced Regents Diploma 22 credits total (minimum) English 4 credits Social Studies 4 credits Math 3 credits Science 3 credits Health 1/2 credit Art/Music 1 credit Electives 1.5 credits Physical Ed. 2 credits Language (LOTE) 3 credits * * Or 5 credits in the arts or career and tech ed Course Requirements

  5. Regents Diploma (65+ on all required exams) English Comprehensive Regents Global History and Geography Regents US History and Government Regents Algebra Regents Science Regents (Earth Science, Living Environment, Chemistry or Physics) Testing Requirements Safety net for students with disabilities: Students may take Regents Competency Exams (RCT’s) to meet Local Diploma requirements

  6. Testing Requirements Advanced Regents Diploma (65+ on all exams) • English Comprehensive Regents • Global History and Geography Regents • US History and Government Regents • Algebra Regents • Geometry Regents • Algebra/Trig Regents • 2 Science Regents • (Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics)

  7. 1. English (1 credit) English 9 2. Global Studies(1 credit) Global 9 3. Math (1 credit) Algebra 1A Algebra Geometry H (accel. Students) Other options as per IEP 4. Science (1 credit) Living Environment Earth Science H (Accelerated students) 5. Foreign Language(1 credit) (all students must pass either the class or the proficiency unless language exempt) French I Spanish I 6. Physical Education (1/2 credit) PE 9-12 7. 1 or 2 Electives 9th Grade Required Courses

  8. 9th Grade Electives • Art • Studio in Art (1 credit) * • Drawing for Design (1 credit) * • Clay Studies (1 credit) * * This course satisfies the art/music graduation requirement.

  9. 9th Grade Electives • Business • Career Prep/Business Law ( 1 credit and option of 1 additional credit) • Computer Literacy/BCA ( 1 credit and option of college credit) • Marketing ( 1 credit) • Law Enforcement ( 1 credit) • Digital Imaging (½ credit) • Advanced Digital Imaging (½ credit)

  10. 9th Grade Electives • English • Acting for Theater and Film (1 credit) • Social Studies • Film History ( 1 credit) • Family and Consumer Sciences • Food and Nutrition (1/2 credit) • International Foods (1/2 credit)

  11. 9th Grade Electives • Music • Chorus (1 credit) *, ** • Orchestra (1 credit) *, ** • Wind Ensemble (1 credit) *, ** • Foundations of Music (1 credit) * • Intro to Guitar (1/2 credit) must have acoustic guitar • Intro to Piano (1/2 credit) * This course satisfies the art/music graduation requirement. ** These courses may be combined.

  12. 9th Grade Electives • Technology • Film Making (1/2 credit) • Advanced Film Making (1/2 credit) • A+ Technology (1 credit)

  13. 9th Grade Electives • Other • Community Mentor Program ( 1 credit) • Accelerated French (1 credit) • Adventure Education (1/2 credit)

  14. Also to consider… • Transcript begins in 9th grade! • High School Grade Point Average (GPA) • Calculated at the end of 11th grade • All numeric grades from 9th-11th • Un-weighted • Class Rank • End of 11th grade • All numeric grades • Weighted • AP Courses 1.06 • College Courses 1.02 • Honors Courses 1.01 • Regents Courses & Electives 1.00

  15. Advance Placement Courses AP Calculus AB AP Biology AP Chemistry (every other year) AP Physics (every other Year) AP Environmental Science AP United States History AP Government and Economics AP Literature and Composition

  16. College Level Courses BCA 171 (Business Computer Applications) Mathematics 115 English 101/102 French 201 German 201 Spanish 201 Drawing 101

  17. Honors Level Courses • ACC Math 9 (8th grade) • ACC Biology (8th grade) • Geometry H • Algebra II / Trig H • Algebra II / Stats & Intro to Calc. H • Introduction to Calculus H • English 10 H • Global 10 H • Earth Science H • Chemistry H

  18. What can you do on NavianceFamily Connection? • Search for and compare colleges • Track deadlines and documents • Show schedule of college visits • Search for scholarships • Receive communication from Guidance • Keep journal entries • Share your resume and game plan • Complete surveys

  19. How is Family Connection accessed? • On the Web • http://connection.naviance.com/onteora (There is a link on the high school’s web page under the technology banner) • Student account – Registration code attached to your welcome letter. • Parent accounts • Registration codes mailed home with welcome letter.

  20. Family Connection Sign-In Enter Registration Code attached to your welcome letter. Click “Register”

  21. Extra-Curricular Opportunities PTSO, Family, Career, & Community Leaders of America, NYSSMA, Marching Band, Diversity Club, German American Partnership Program (GAPP), Harvard Model Congress, French Club, DECA, Quiz Bowl, Students Against Violent Initiatives, Math Team, Science Olympiad, Community Mentor Program, Newspaper, Yearbook, Expanded Horizons, Student Affairs Council, SADD, STEP Program, Amnesty International, National Honor Society, Musicals, Chamber Ensemble, Sounds of Jazz, All-State Chorus, Band, Orchestra, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, & String Orchestra, All-County Chorus, Band, Orchestra & Jazz Ensemble.

  22. Athletic Teams • Baseball • Basketball • Cross-Country • Field Hockey • Football • Golf • Ski Team • Soccer • Softball • Tennis • Track, Winter Track • Volleyball • Wrestling

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