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)

Course Requirements

Regents Diploma22 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

Advanced Regents Diploma22 credits total (minimum)

English 4 creditsSocial Studies 4 creditsMath 3 creditsScience 3 credits Health 1/2 creditArt/Music 1 creditElectives 1.5 creditsPhysical Ed. 2 creditsLanguage (LOTE) 3 credits *

* Or 5 credits in the arts or career and

tech ed

Testing Requirements

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)

Safety net for students with disabilities: Students may take Regents Competency Exams (RCT’s) to meet Local Diploma requirements

Safety net for students with disabilities: Students may take Regents Competency Exams (RCT’s) to meet Local Diploma requirements

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)

9th Grade Required Courses

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 Electives

Art

Studio in Art (1 credit) *

Drawing for Design (1 credit) *

Clay Studies (1 credit) *

* This course satisfies the art/music graduation requirement.

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)

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)

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.

9th Grade Electives

Technology

Film Making (1/2 credit)

Advanced Film Making (1/2 credit)

A+ Technology (1 credit)

9th Grade Electives

Other

Community Mentor Program ( 1 credit)

Accelerated French (1 credit)

Adventure Education (1/2 credit)

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

Advance Placement Courses

AP Calculus ABAP BiologyAP Chemistry (every other year)AP Physics (every other Year)AP Environmental ScienceAP United States HistoryAP Government and EconomicsAP Literature and Composition

College Level Courses

BCA 171 (Business Computer Applications)Mathematics 115English 101/102French 201German 201Spanish 201Drawing 101

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

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Extra-Curricular Opportunities

PTSO, Family, Career, & CommunityLeaders of America, NYSSMA, Marching Band, DiversityClub, German American Partnership Program (GAPP),Harvard Model Congress, French Club, DECA, Quiz Bowl,Students Against Violent Initiatives, Math Team, ScienceOlympiad, Community Mentor Program, Newspaper,Yearbook, Expanded Horizons, Student Affairs Council,SADD, STEP Program, Amnesty International, NationalHonor Society, Musicals, Chamber Ensemble, Sounds ofJazz, All-State Chorus, Band, Orchestra, Vocal JazzEnsemble, & String Orchestra, All-County Chorus, Band,Orchestra & Jazz Ensemble.

Athletic Teams

Baseball Basketball Cross-Country Field Hockey Football Golf Ski Team Soccer Softball Tennis Track, Winter Track Volleyball Wrestling