Columbia High Schools Parent Orientation Night Welcome Mrs. Jill - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Columbia High School’s Parent Orientation Night

Welcome

• Mrs. Jill Barker

Goff Middle School Principal

• Mr. Mike Harkin

Columbia High School Principal

Graduation Requirements

Presented by: Allison Milazzo – Guidance Dept. Chair

Regents Diploma

Required Credits (22 total)

English 4 Social Studies 4 Math 3 Science 3 Foreign Language 1 Art/Music/DDP 1 Health .5 Physical Education 2 Electives 3.5 22 total

Exams (5)

Traditional/Humanities Pathway

English Global 1 science exam Algebra US History

Advanced Regents Diploma

Required Credits (22 total)

English 4 Social Studies 4 Math 3 Science 3 Foreign Language* 3 Art/Music/DDP 1 Health .5 Physical Education 2 Electives 1.5 22 total

Exams (9)

Traditional/Humanities Pathway

English Global 2 science exams Algebra Geometry Algebra II US History Local Foreign Language

Department Presentations

English

Presented by: Meagan Asenbauer

High School Requirements:

• Four years of study
• English Common Core Regents Exam typically

taken at the conclusion of Junior year EXCEPTION: English 10H sits for the Common Core Exam at

the end of sophomore year

• Senior year:
• 1 half year Research/Writing course (.5 credit)
• 1 half year Literature course (.5 credit)

English 9 Honors Program

Qualifying Exam will be on Thursday, March 19th in the Goff Cafeteria from 1:30 - 3:45

To sit for qualifying exam students must: ❑ Maintain an academic average of 92 or above ❑

Submit a writing sample for review by the English Department

❑

Receive a recommendation by the 8th grade English teacher

❑

Submit a Statement of Interest to 8th grade English teacher by February 7th

• Handed out to students during English class during the week
• f January 6th this year).

Note: To continue in English 10H, students must sit for that qualifying exam during the Spring of 2021 and meet the other requirements.

English Electives for Grades 10 - 12

Journalism Public Speaking SAT Prep (Writing & Reading) Creative Writing Introduction to Video Game Development

Mathematics

Presented by: Frank DiDonato

Graphing Calculators

⚫ A Graphing Calculator is required on all

Regents Exams in Mathematics

Calculators are available for student use during class

We strongly recommend for students to purchase graphing calculator from the TI-83 or TI-84 families

9th Grade Mathematics Classes

For students in Math 8:

⚫ CE Introduction to Algebra IA ⚫ JS Introduction to Algebra IA ⚫ CAP Introduction to Algebra IA ⚫ Introduction to Algebra IA ⚫ Algebra I Regents

For students in Algebra I:

⚫ Geometry Regents ⚫ Geometry Honors

Electives in Mathematics

Three years of mathematics study is required, while we recommend four years. In addition to courses in Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, PreCalculus and Calculus, we offer:

⚫ Probability & Statistics ⚫ Computer Programming I and II ⚫ Computer Science

AIS Services

Algebra Extension and Literacy

Qualifying

• Students qualify based on teacher

recommendations, local & state assessments

(level 1 or 2 of NYS ELA/Math exam) and

performance in content area classes

• Notification will be given by letter if a

student qualifies for Literacy (English AIS)

• Math exam scores typically come out in

late August

LEVELS OF AIS SERVICE

• Monitoring in English
• Co-Taught classes (Jump Start, CE 9,

Push in 9)

• Literacy 9
• Algebra Extension

Social Studies

Presented by: Wendy McAlonie

High School Requirements

(Four Years of Study)

9th Grade: Global History I (Final Exam in June) 10th Grade: Global History 11 (Regents in June) 11th Grade: US History (Regents in June) 12th Grade: Participation in Government (PIG) Economics (one semester of each) Advanced Placement World History 9 & 10 is offered as a more rigorous option to students who qualify.

Advanced Placement Global 9 Program

In order to sit for the Qualifying Exam students must:

❏ Fill out a Statement of Interest form provided by their 8th grade teacher due by January 24, 2020. ❏ Maintain at least a 90% average in Social Studies at Goff. ❏ Receive the recommendation of their 8th grade Social Studies teachers.

**Qualifying exam will be given on Tuesday April 7, 2020

at 1:30 in the Goff Middle School Cafeteria**

Please Note: This course is a two-year commitment. Columbia High

School offers several other opportunities to participate in AP level and honors level course work throughout high school. This course is NOT a prerequisite to taking future honors or AP classes in Social Studies..

Junior and Senior Elective Options

• Sociology
• Psychology
• Abnormal Psychology
• Criminology
• Criminal Law
• Intro to Criminal Justice
• Intro to Security
• AP European History (seniors only)
• AP Economics (seniors only)

Science

Presented by: Tom Ross

⚫ Earth Science ⚫ Core Living Environment ⚫ Living Environment

• For those that took Earth Science in 8th grade

Science Research

• Three year program through SUNY Albany
• Starts at the beginning of 10th grade
• Science Research must be taken concurrently with core science
• Science Research application is due at end of 9th grade in order

to start the program during 10th grade

• If accepted into the program, during the summer between 9th

and 10th grade, students will have to complete a summer assignment to be handed in at the beginning of 10th grade

Physical Education

Presented by: Christopher Hosley

PE 9-12 (PE912) *Team and Individual Sports. *Bowling Unit is off campus. PERSONAL PERFORMANCE (PE 100) *Planned program based Strength and Conditioning class. *Students may choose either PE100 or PE912.

Requirements and Grading

Passing Requirements:

• Minimum to pass requires successful participation in at least ¾ of

all classes during the quarter (PE meets every other day).

Grading:

• 1. 5 Points per day in the following areas:
• Behavior, Effort, Affective, and Psychomotor (2 points).
• 2. Making Up Classes
• Students are responsible for making up all unexcused absences

and all missed work. One make up allowed per day within a 2 week period of the absence (during or after school).

• 3. Student athletes are not excused from PE the day of an athletic

event.

• Unexcused absences or being unprepared will result in

non-participation of that day's athletic event.

DRESS

• All students are required to change into

appropriate attire for PE (including sneakers).

• Clothes must be different from those worn

to school.

• No jewelry should be worn that may cause

injury to the student or others in the class.

LOCKERS

• All clothes and belongings should be

locked in the PE locker area during class.

• DO NOT bring phones or valuables to

class or the PE area.

• All clothes and belongings MUST BE

removed from the locker room at the end

• f class, as well as the lock.
• Locks are the responsibility of the student.

MEDICAL LIMITATIONS

• Students are never exempt. The PE teacher will

adapt each activity to meet the students needs.

• Activities that are modified by presenting a parent

note to the instructor are good for a maximum of

• ne week.
• A Doctor’s note is required for limitations lasting

longer than one week.

• The doctor's note should be accompanied by a long term

Adapted Physical Activity form stating the limitation and recommendation for the activity, exercise, or a modified program for the student. These notes are to be submitted to the Health Office.

• Full time Athletic Trainer Sean Leggett

World Languages

End of 8th Grade - Local Proficiency Exam

• If the student passes the Checkpoint A exam and the

class with at least a 65:

• He/she will earn 1 high school credit of the language.
• He/she is eligible to begin level 2 of their language at the

high school.

• If the student is not successful on the

Checkpoint A Exam he/she will be enrolled in Spanish 1 at CHS.

Local Proficiency Exam Study Strategies

• Study vocabulary nightly.
• Make flashcards.
• Attend review sessions.

College in the High School

• Upon successful completion of the Local

Regents Exam (end of Sophomore Year), students are eligible to participate in our College in the High School program.

• Students can earn up to 6 college credits while

still in high school.

Arts

Presented by: Andrea Neiman

Studio Art

Students will have the opportunity to strengthen their creativity muscles while experimenting and learning to use various mediums such as:

• Drawing
• Painting (acrylics, watercolors)
• Printmaking
• Ceramics
• Collage
• Sculpture

Students will earn a grade based

• n:
• The lesson criteria
• Originality
• Creativity
• Completion of the project
• EFFORT!

Additional Art Electives:

• Painting I and II
• Drawing I and II
• Advanced Art (Portfolio Refinement)*
• Computer Graphics I and II
• Photography
• Cartooning/Illustration I and II
• Ceramics/Sculpture I and II

Introduction to Video Game Development

*college credit option

Music

Presented by: Scott Halliday

9th grade course offerings:

• Chorus
• Concert Band
• String Orchestra
• Guitar

9th grade students may take band and chorus or orchestra and chorus on an alternate day schedule

Performing ensembles (chorus, band, orchestra)

Students will be graded on:

• Lesson Attendance
• Concert Attendance
• Rehearsal preparation and participation
• Quarterly playing exam

Guitar

• Open to students in grades 9-12
• Ideal for students who would like to learn

the guitar and have no experience playing the guitar.

• Fulfills arts graduation requirement

Music Theory

• Advanced music course
• Open to students in grades 10-12
• Ideal for students who wish to pursue music in

college as a major or as a minor.

• Great elective for any student that really enjoys

music and would like to have a much deeper understanding of it.

• MUST have one year of study in a performing

ensemble at CHS (band, chorus, orchestra) or must be currently studying an instrument privately outside

• f school (ie. piano or guitar).
• Students can earn college credit in this course

through SUNY Schenectady.

Additional Music Opportunities…..

Jazz Band

This performing group meets Thursday after school from 2:30- 4 pm. Students who are interested in this ensemble may audition for it in the spring.

Rock Orchestra

This performing meets Wednesday after school from 2:15-3:15 pm. It is

• pen to any string player enrolled in the orchestra program. Interested

students should contact Mrs. Chrzan in the fall.

Symphonic Band - Chamber Orchestra - Chamber Singers

These select ensembles are open to students in grades 10-12. Freshmen may audition for these groups in March of their ninth grade year.

Career & Technical Education

Recommended Freshman Courses

Business

⚫ Microsoft Word

Essentials

⚫ Career and Financial

Management

⚫ Entrepreneurship

Technology

⚫ Design and Drawing

for Production (fulfills fine arts requirement)

Special Education Services

Presented by: Tara Maney

Programs

• Consultant Teacher Services
• Instructional Support Program
• Curriculum Equivalent Classes
• Academic Skills Classes
• Life Skills Classes

Related Services

(based on need)

• Counseling
• Speech/Language Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy

Specialized Program

Jump Start

• Designed for students who need a more

consistent level of support in the transition to 9th grade

• Comprised of both large and small group

settings for core classes

Columbia’s Alternative Program (CAP)

Presented by Brian Marsh

⚫ Serves approximately 50 students ⚫ Assist students who have demonstrated a combination of

at-risk characteristics including:

• Small class sizes

⚫ Self-Leadership class

• Focuses on self-concept and teen issues

⚫ Academic remediation ⚫ Social Worker and Teaching Assistant

Course Selection

Typical 9th Grade Courses/Schedule

Courses

1.

Global 9

2.

English 9

3.

Earth Science

4.

Lab/PE

5.

Lunch

6.

Math

7.

Foreign Language

8.

Art/DDP/Music

Others Algebra Extension Literacy 9 ISP Other Electives

Scheduling

• Counselors presented to students on Jan 8-10
• Course selection runs February 3-5
• Must be scheduled for 5.5 credits per year
• Cannot honor teacher or period requests

***All course changes must be submitted in writing to the School Counselor by July 1st*** Course level changes must be made by August 1st

NCAA Eligibility Disclosure

• Prospective student athlete for competition

at the Division I, I-AA, or II levels, must go through the NCAA clearinghouse process.

• Not all CHS courses are approved for NCAA

credit

• Check www.eligibilitycenter.org for

approved/unapproved CHS courses

• We strongly urge students to meet with

their school counselor early to review the transcript and verify which courses will be accepted the NCAA

Thank you for your time! Please contact us with any questions!!