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Future Freshmen

Future Freshmen. Welcome Class of 2016. Kelly Konsul Last names A – L kkonsul@catskillcsd.org 518-943-2300 x-2182. Beth Daly Last names M – Z bdaly@catskillcsd.org 518-943-2300 x-2181. SCHOOL COUNSELORS. FRESHMAN PLAN FOR SUCCESS. 9 th Grade Teaming Academic Seminar

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Future Freshmen

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  1. Future Freshmen Welcome Class of 2016

  2. Kelly Konsul Last names A – L kkonsul@catskillcsd.org 518-943-2300 x-2182 Beth Daly Last names M – Z bdaly@catskillcsd.org 518-943-2300 x-2181 SCHOOL COUNSELORS

  3. FRESHMAN PLAN FOR SUCCESS • 9th Grade Teaming • Academic Seminar • 8th grade Spring Tour of CHS • Parent – Teacher Conferences • Success Program • After-school Program • ACT EXPLORE

  4. English 9 Math Global Studies 9 Earth Science Earth Science Lab Physical Education Academic Seminar Spanish or French Keyboarding I Lunch ELECTIVES Band / Chorus Food Core Keyboarding II Human Development 9th Grade Courses

  5. HONORS COURSES: English 9, 10 & 11Social Studies 9Regents Earth ScienceRegents Living Env.Regents Chemistry A.P. COURSES AP European HistoryAP US HistoryAP English 12College/AP PhysicsAP BiologyAP Calculus HONORS AND AP COURSES(page 16)

  6. A.P. English Literature & Composition Psychology Sociology Philosophy Criminal Justice Spanish IV French IV College Accounting College Physics Computer Essentials II Computer Graphics Digital Photography Music Theory Music Appreciation Critical Issues in Health First Aid & Safety COLLEGE IN THE HIGH SCHOOL

  7. Dropping Courses Must drop full year courses by the end of the first marking period Requests must be in writing & signed by parent Continue to attend class until a new schedule is received Adding Courses Can add full year courses within first 2 weeks of school After this time frame, a contract must be submitted to complete missed work Continue to attend scheduled classes until a new schedule is received. ADDING / DROPPING COURSES NO SCHEDULE CHANGES OF A COSMETIC NATURE WILL BE MADE! (pg 17)

  8. 4 credits of English 4 credits of S.S. 3 credits of Science 3 credits of Math 1 credit of Language other than English 1 credit of Art or Music 2 credits of P.E. (1/2 credit per year) ½ credit of Keyboarding ½ credit of Health ½ credit of Human Development / Parenting 2 ½ Elective credits Graduation Credit RequirementsClass of 2016 22 TOTAL CREDITS

  9. Graduation Regents Exam RequirementsClass of 2016 • 1 Science (Earth Science or Living Environment) • Algebra I • Global Studies (Grade 10) • English (Grade 11) • US History (Grade 11) * All Regents exam grades must be at least 65 * Page 8 in Course Description Book

  10. Advanced Regents Diploma • In addition to the previously mentioned credits and exams: • 2 additional Math Regents (Geometry & Algebra II) • 1 additional Science Regents • 2 additional Languages other than English credits* • 1 Language other than English Regents* *Can substitute 5 unit sequence in Occupational Education

  11. Promotion Requirements • Pass English & Social Studies course at each grade level • Earn 5 1/2 credits per year * Page 5 in the Course Description book

  12. ACADEMIC SEMINAR • Supported with an aide • Help with homework • Help with organization • Not a social study hall • Must have work to do • Can use the library

  13. NCAA ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS • www.eligibilitycenter.org • List of NCAA approved core courses • Register at the beginning of your junior year • $65 (fee waivers available)

  14. Resources Where to find resources: CHS Guidance Website Most Frequently Used Resources: www.CollegeBoard.com NCAA - www.ncaa.org Common Application -www.commonapp.org FAFSA - www.fafsa.ed.gov

  15. CHS GUIDANCE WEBSITE • www.catskillcsd.org • K-12 Schools • Catskill High School • Click here to access CHS Guidance Department http://teachers.catskillcsd.org/chs/kkonsul%20website/main2.htm

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