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2. Outline • Role of the Counselor • Graduation Requirements • Regents & Advanced Regents Diploma • Clubs/Activities/Sports

3. Role of the High School Counselor • 3 Components • Social • Academic • Career/College Planning

4. Social • Work with students individually or in groups on the following topics: • Effective Decision Making • Developing Self-knowledge • Relationship Skills • Learning Healthy Choices • Resolving Conflicts • Improving Responsibility/Accountability

5. Social: Responsive Services • Crisis Counseling: Support provided to students and families facing emergency situations • Consultation: Parents, teachers, and other community agencies regarding strategies to help students • Personal Counseling: Provide on a small group or individual basis for students

6. Academic • Assist Students in setting and reaching academic goals. • Collaborate with parents and teachers in developing an education plan. • Help students understand individual learning styles • Help students recognize and utilize academic strengths

7. Academics-Study Skills • 4 primary Study Skills to ensure a smooth transition from MS to HS: - Time Management skills - Organizational Skills - Utilize More than one binder - Use Agenda/Calendar Further information and resources on study skills can be found on the College Counseling Tab under “Students Tab.”

8. Career/College Planning • 9th grade-NAVIANCE Career Exploration program/HS Career Fair • 10thgrade-ASVAB/HS Career Fair • 11th grade-PSATs/College Quick Start-College Planning • 12th College Application Process

9. “9th Grade Matters” • Classes taken in 9th grade count toward graduation, your cumulative GPA (grade point average) and college entrance. • If you do not successfully complete a course (65+) that is required for graduation, you must make it up. • In your schedule for the next year OR • Summer school (summer school may or may not be available…don’t rely on summer school for credit recovery)

10. You must pass both the courses and the Regents exams that you take in order to graduate. • For each course that you are taking you will receive a grade for each of the 4 Marking Periods, a Final Exam grade, and a Final average. • The 4 marking period grades and the Final exam grade (Regents exam or locally developed exam) will each count as 20% of your final average for the course. (70+85+92+88+80=415, divided by 5 = 83 average) • Passing grade for a course is 65. Only the Final average appear on the High School Transcript. Marking period grades do not. • Example: You pass Living Environment course with a 68 average but receive a 59 on the Living Environment Regents exam. You would not need to retake the course but you would need to retake the exam. The opposite is also true. If you have a final average in the Living Environment course of 59 but pass the exam with a 68, you would not need to retake the exam but you would need to retake the course.

11. Must complete 22 Credits • 4 credits of English • 3 credits of Math • 4 credits of History • 3 credits of Science ( 1 yr. Life, 1 yr. Physical) • 2 credits of P.E. (over 4 years) • 1 credit of Fine Arts (Studio Art, Computer Art, Chorus or Piano) • 1 credit of Foreign Language (7th & 8th grade) • 1/2 credit of Health • Elective credits to get to 22 credits or more • Must Pass the required New York State Exams with a 65 or better (Unless stated otherwise on IEP or 504 plan)

12. 4 Credits in English • English 9 1 credit • English 10 1 credit • English 11 1 credit • English 12 1 credit

13. 4 Credits in Social Studies • Global 9 1 credit • Global 10 1 credit • US History 1 credit • Government & Economics 1 credit

14. 3 Credits in Mathematics • 3 of the following math courses: • Pre-Algebra 1 credit • Integrated Algebra CC 1 credit • Geometry CC 1 credit • Advanced Algebra & Trig. CC 1 credit • Pre-Calculus 1 credit • Business Math / Accounting 1 credit

15. 3 Credits in Science • 1 from a physical science (must) • Earth Science 1 credit • Chemistry 1 credit • Physics 1 credit • 1 from a living environment science (must) • Biology 1 credit • 1 other science course

16. Additional Science Courses • SUNY ESF Dual Enrollment Environmental Science 1 credit • FTC Robotics

17. .5 Credit in Technology • MS Office 0.5 credit • Graphic Design 0.5 credit

18. 1 Credit in Fine Arts

19. Art Courses • Studio in Art 1 credit • Drawing 1 credit • Painting 1 credit • Photography 0.5 credit

20. Music Courses • Music Theory 0.5 credit • Piano 0.5 credit • Chorus 0.5 credit • Music in our Lives 0.5 credit

21. 2 credits in Physical Education • 0.5 credit each year

22. Health • Health(10th Grade) 0.5 credit

23. Spanish Courses • Spanish 1 1 credit • Spanish 2 1 credit • Spanish 3 1 credit

24. Spanish • 1 credit in Spanish for Regents Diploma • 3 credits in Spanish for Advanced Regents Diploma

25. Assessments Required For A Regents Diploma • Comprehensive English • RE in Global History & Geography • RE in U. S. History • Integrated Algebra • Any Science Regents exam

26. Required Regents exams (Pathways to Graduation) as of 4/8/2015: • Students who first enter 9th grade in September 2011 and thereafter have the following options available in order to meet the assessment requirements leading to a Regents or Local Diploma: • 4 REQUIRED REGENTS EXAMS:(Must pass with 65 or better unless stated on IEP or 504 plan) • ELA REGENTS EXAM (11TH Grade) • 1 SCIENCE EXAM (Typically 9TH OR 10TH Grade) • 1 MATH EXAM (Typically 9TH OR 10TH Grade) • 1 SOCIAL STUDIES EXAM (Typically 10th or 11th grade) • PLUS ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ASSESSMENTS: • Additional Math (Geometry or Algebra II/Trig) • Additional Science (Living Env., Earth Science, Chemistry or Physics) • Additional Social Studies (US History) • Additional English approved by NYSED • NYSED approved CTE pathway assessment and program completion • NYSED approved pathway assessment in the Arts • NYSED approved pathway assessment in a Language other than English

27. Diploma types offered by NYSDE and RACS: • Local Diploma (Use of safety net assessment 55-64 for IEP/504 Students) • Regents Diploma (65 or better on Required Assessments) • Regents Diploma with Honors (Averageof 90+ on Required Assessments) • Advanced Regents Diploma (65 or better on Required Assessments plus additional assessments) • Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors (Average of 90+ on Required Assessments plus additional assessments) • Advanced Regents Diploma with Mastery in Math and/or Science • Mastery in Math (3 math exams all with scores of 85 or better) • Mastery in Science (3 science exams all with scores of 85 or better) • Advanced Regents Diploma with Mastery in Math and/or Science with Honors • Mastery in Math (3 math exams all with scores of 85 or better) • Mastery in Science (3 science exams all with scores of 85 or better) • Average of all assessments is 90+

28. Assessments Required For An Advanced Regents Diploma • Integrated Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry • Comprehensive Spanish (3 credits and check point B test) • Comprehensive English • US History and Global History • Two Science Regents exam: • 1 Physical Science (Earth Sci., Chem., Phys.) • 1 Living Environment (Bio.)

29. What Is The Difference Between A Regents And An Advanced Regents Diploma? • 3rd credit in Spanish including the Comprehensive Spanish Exam • Geometry, and Trigonometry RE • A 2nd Science Regents Exam

30. Advanced Regents with Honors • How do you receive an Advanced Regents with Honors? • You must have an average of 90% or better on your Regents exams!

31. Go to class prepared • Attendance is extremely important to the success of any high school student!! You have to be here to learn! At 18 absences credit can be denied. • Being prepared for class is also important. Students must bring textbook, paper, pens/pencils, notebook/binder, calculator, etc. • Notebook should be organized- something your parents/guardians can help with at home if needed. • Periodically clean out backpacks and lockers.

32. Successful attitude Not only should you be prepared for class but you need to come to class with a good attitude, and an open mind ready to learn something new! • Be on time to class • Actively listen • Be engaged (positively) in the classroom discussion • Participate in the classroom activity • Use your time wisely – if the teacher gives you time to work on an assignment/homework – USE IT!

33. Questions and Extra help • Don’t be afraid to ask questions • Teachers are there to help • If you don’t ask questions they may not know that you need the help! • Extra help is available in several ways: • Help from your teacher (before or after school or at lunch/planning) – Just check with your teacher for what works best • Learning Lab Period – see the Learning Lab teacher for the course you are struggling with. • Resource Room – specific class assigned for help • Peer-Leader tutors – request one from Ms. Reynolds

34. Daily Homework • All homework assignments should be written in your Agenda Book & completed on a daily basis. • Homework needs to be completed daily • Helps prepare you for the quizzes and tests • Like practicing an instrument or sport • If you miss school, you need to make up the work that you missed. Parents can call attendance secretary Ms. Moore and request homework.

35. Sample Planner

36. Where to do homework? • Quiet place to study • At a desk or table or place where you will have limited interruptions • No television, phone, radio, i-pod, internet, video games

37. Academic Success Survey – Self-evaluation Take a moment and ask yourself these questions… • On average how many minutes/hours a night do you spend on homework? *Compare this to time on phone/social media, xbox, playing sports, etc. • What time do you do your homework? • Do you have a quiet place to study? • Have you ever attended tutoring? • How do you keep track of your grades? • Do I pay attention and participate in class? • Do I ask for clarification if I don’t understand something? • Have you ever asked for weekly progress reports? Depending on the answer to these questions you may find areas where you could make adjustments to be more successful.

38. Students Need to Stay on Track! • Failure to pass required classes not only puts the student at risk of not graduating on time, but it also limits the variety of electives available to that student.

39. Resources Available • Weekly progress reports – some teachers will print out a weekly grade report automatically, otherwise you may ask for one from your teacher. • Stay informed with Parent / Student Portal in AES – see assignments and grades, email teachers, etc. • Teachers are willing to help – all you need to do is ask! • Make an appointment or stop in and see… College Guidance – Mr. Ersoz Social Worker – Ms. Reynolds Discipline Chair – Mr. Laskowski • Talk with your Parents/Guardians about your concerns.

40. To be a: You must have: Sophomore 5 credits Junior 10 credits Senior 16 credits

41. Remember the key to success over the next 4 year’s is to… • Determine a goal- “I want to… graduate, go to college, go in the military…” • Develop a tentative plan to reach that goal. • Have a backup plan. • Consider all your options and revise the plan as needed. • Work hard – always keeping your goal in mind! • Be involved in your education! • Ask for help if you need it – use the resources available to you!!

42. 4 year plans • Individual Academic plan • Based upon academic graduation requirements and career goals • NAVIANCE Career Interest Inventory • Career Fair

47. Student Support Team • Stop in the counseling offices .We can help you with any questions and concerns during this transition 467-9201 Ms. Reynolds 9-10 ex. 3108 Mr. Ersoz 11-12 ex. 3111 Mr. Laskowski 9-12 ex 3118