th 8 GRADE TRANSITION NIGHT Wednesday, April 15th WELCOME CLASS OF 2019 Presenters: ELIZABETH HALVORSEN - COUNSELOR (A-LA) JAYMES WHITE - COUNSELOR (LE-Z) MARISSA LOMBARDO - ENGLISH 9 KAREN KANARKIEWICZ - GLOBAL 9 ALISON FIORINI - 9TH GRADE STUDENT MOLLY TODD - 9TH GRADE STUDENT SCHEDULING PROCESS STUDENT REQUESTS ENTERED INTO COMPUTER MASTER SCHEDULE IS CREATED STUDENTS SCHEDULE: FUTURE 12, 11, 10 & THEN 9 IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL THE SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE AT 518-8955350. Miss Hayen ext. 227 Mrs. Halvorsen ext. 226 Mr. White ext. 261 Freshmen Core Scheduling Requirements        ENGLISH 9 GLOBAL 9 LIVING ENVIRONMENT OR HONORS BIOLOGY W/ JUNE REGENTS ALGEBRA OR GEOMETRY W/ JUNE REGENTS PHYSICAL EDUCATION (EVERY OTHER DAY) FOREIGN LANGUAGE (IF NOT COMPLETED IN 8TH GRADE) HEALTH (IF AVAILABLE) Freshmen Elective Areas MOST FRESHMEN CAN TAKE UP TO TWO ELECTIVE CREDITS CATEGORIES: ART/MUSIC (NEED 1 CREDIT BEFORE . GRADUATION) BUSINESS/COMPUTER SCIENCE FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY STUDY HALL MINIMUM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CREDITS: 22 ENGLISH 4 SOCIAL STUDIES 4 MATH 3 SCIENCE 3 FOREIGN LANGUAGE 1 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2 HEALTH .5 ART 1 ELECTIVES 3.5 What is required to take ? 9th grade English Math SS Science Health & PE Language Electives 10th grade English Math SS Science PE Health (if not completed) Language* 11th grade English Math SS Science PE Health (if not completed) 12th grade English Math* PIG/ECON or AP GOV’T Science* PE Electives Required Subjects Regents Diploma Advanced Regents English 4 credits 4 credits Social Studies 4 4 Math 3 3 Science 3 3 LOTE (lang. other than English) 1 3 yr. sequence or 5 Credits in Art/Music, Technology, or Business Health DCS Graduation Requirements 0.5 0.5 Art or Music 1 1 PE 2 (0.5 each semester) 2 (0.5 each semester) Electives 3.5 1.5 TOTAL 22 22 4 Year Plan Overview of College Entrance Requirements Four-Year Degree-Granting Colleges: 4 years of the 5 subject areas: (i.e., math, English, science, social studies, and foreign language) English: 4 years College Preparatory, Honors, or AP Math: Minimum 3 years (Algebra I and II and Geometry). Many want 4 years depending on major desired. Science: Minimum 3 years with at least two laboratory courses Foreign Language: 2 years minimum of one language, 3 to 4 years of one language desired. Social Studies 3 years minimum, including U.S. History Two-Year Junior and Community College Transfer Programs (Associate Degrees) * Requirements generally follow those listed for 4-year colleges since a transfer is made after a major is selected for the final two years. Engineering Colleges (4 or 5 year programs) English Math Science Social Studies Foreign Language 4 years, college preparatory 4 years – through pre-calculus Biology, Chemistry, and Physics 3 years, including U.S. History 2 years minimum Two-Year Technical Institutes and Schools (Associate Degree) English Math Science 4 years 3 years 3 years Nursing Majors – Collegiate Programs (B.S. & R.N.) English Math Science Social Studies Foreign Language 4 years At least 3 years preferred Biology, Chemistry & Physics or Anatomy (if available) 3 years, including U.S. Hist 2 years of one language, minimum Career & Technical Schools 2 CAMPUSES: ALBANY & SCHOHARIE PROGRAM FOR JUNIOR AND SENIOR STUDENTS SOPHOMORES MUST BE PASSING ACADEMIC CLASSES TO BE ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND FIELD TRIPS TO SCHOHARIE & ALBANY CAMPUSES – TAKE PLACE IN WINTER FOR 9TH AND 10TH GRADERS VARIETY OF CLASSES: AUTO, COSMETOLOGY, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, ELECTRICAL, CULINARY ARTS, HVAC DIPLOMA OPTIONS Types English Social Studies Science Regents X 11th gr. Global & US History Living Environ Algebra OR OR Earth Science Geometry Advanced Regents X 11th gr. Global & US History Living Environ Algebra & (1 of) Geo ES/Chem/Phy Alg2/Trig sics Honors 90% or above 90% or above 90% or above 90% or above Mastery Science Mastery Math Math 85% or above 85% or above LOTE Electives X N/A X 3 Years or 5cr. in art/music/tech 90% or above THINGS TO BE AWARE OF TRANSCRIPTS:  OFFICIAL DOCUMENT OF ACADEMIC RECORDS Weighted GPA- final grade in all courses, multiplied by the credit each is individually worth, added together and divided by the total number of credits Regular course = 1.0 quality points UHS or Honors = 1.025 quality points AP courses = 1.050 quality points START GETTING INVOLVED!!   Community Service Important for College, Scholarship & National Honor Society  Start volunteering the summer between 8th & 9th grade and then continue  Join a sport or an extracurricular activity (Leo Club, Drama Club, Student Newspaper, etc.) NAVIANCE  COLLEGE CAREER RESOURCE SOFTWARE  COUNSELORS WILL BE INTRODUCING FRESHMEN TO THE PROGRAM’S RESOURCES  CAREER CLUSTERS, PERSONALITY ASSESSMENTS, RESUME BUILDER WHAT TO EXPECT IN 9th GRADE  Q&A with Teachers & Students  Expectations  Overview of content  Middle school vs. High school