Welcome to 8 th Grade Parent Night! February 5, 2019
High School Staff • Principal - Brian Read • Assistant Principal - Matt Wendel • Athletic Director - Robyn Roberts-Grant • Counselor (A-K) - Amy Beresford • Counselor (M-Z) - Sean Van Laeken
Cougar Pride Be Respectful Be Responsible Be a Learner
High School Graduation Requirements
Diploma Options 1. Regents 2. Regents with Honors 3. Advanced Regents 4. Advanced Regents with Honors “85 is the Goal” * Future Story
Courses Required to Graduate Regents / Advanced Regents / Regents with Advanced Regents Honors with Honors English 4 4 Social Studies 4 4 Math 3 3 Science 3 3 Health 0.5 0.5 Music/Art 1 1 Spanish 1 3 PE 2 2 Electives 3.5 1.5 Total 22 22
Regents Exams Passing score 65; Mastery score 85 Regents / Advanced Regents / Regents with Advanced Regents Honors with Honors English 1 1 Social Studies 1 2 Math 1 3 Science 1 2 Spanish 0 1 Other 1 0 5 9 SWD can earn a local diploma by scoring a combination of scores between 55-64
“Typical” Freshman Courses Living Environment Lab / PE English 9 World History 9 Algebra Spanish 2 42-minute, Studio Art 9-period day Study Hall or Elective Algebra / ELA Extension
Academic Support • Activity Period (2:25 – 2:55): Mon., Tue., Thu. • Period 7 • Extended School Day/LIFT • Lab Sections • Study Halls
Courses for College Credit CAP/FLCC classes either $5 per credit hour or Free • • AP Literature FLCC Computer Applications • FLCC Pre Calculus • AP World History • FLCC US History • AP Government & Politics • FLCC Business Organization • AP Calculus • FLCC Money Management • AP Computer Science • CAP Photography • • AP Art (2D, 3D, Drawing) CAP Essential of Art • FLCC College Studies • FLCC Biology • FLCC Business Math • FLCC Spanish 4 • FLCC Spanish 5 • FLCC English 101 • FLCC English 103
Wayne Technical & Career Center Vocational Programs (BOCES) New Visions • Animal Science • Veterinary Science • Auto Body Repair • Medical • Auto Technology • Nursing • Carpentry • Computer Programming • Conservation • Cosmetology • Criminal Justice • Culinary Arts • Education Professionals • Electrical Trades • Health Dimensions • Manufacturing Technology • Network Technician • Power Mechanics • Health Informatics
BOCES Requirements • Must match students career goal • Attendance must be 90% • Demonstrate positive behaviors • MUST have the following 11 credits: 1 Foreign Language credit, 1 art/music credit, .5 Health credit, 1 Physical Education credit AND 7 of your 8 core classes must be completed. • MUST pass Algebra, one Science, AND World History Regents Exams.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Athletics Soccer, baseball, softball, tennis, track & field, cross country, golf, volleyball, bowling, basketball, cheerleading, swimming, wrestling and indoor track Clubs Cougar Cupboard , Student Council, National Honor Society, Outdoor Club, Art Club, Interact, Masterminds, Ski Club, Audio Visual Club, Musical, FBLA, Varsity Club and Speak Out, Peer Mentoring, Science Club, PRISM Eligibility Policy
Post Secondary Planning Freshman: Focus on good grades and getting involved Sophomore: ASVAB/PreACT, Interest Inventory & Career Workshop – Future Story! Junior: PSATs, SATs, seminars & college searches Senior: Applications, FAFSA, scholarships, Armed Forces recruiters, resume writing, and other training
Communication is Vital!!! • Parent Portal System • 5 week progress reports • Staff emails / call 594-3100 • Call Counseling Office at 594-3106 • Call/note (or email) when your child is sick • http://www.nrwcs.org/hs • http://www.twitter.com/nrwhs
Sign Out Procedures • For safety reasons, students will only be permitted to sign out and leave the building if an adult who appears on their contact list in the student management system physically presents himself/herself in the high school main office and provides appropriate identification. • The departure must be confirmed by the student’s parent/guardian via a signed note, email, or a phone conversation with the main office staff. • Students must provide unique signed notes to leave for each departure, as indicated above, and should only be leaving for excused/legal reasons (see Attendance/Tardiness section).
Electronic Devices • When used properly, electronic devices can enhance learning in a variety of ways. It is important for students to learn and demonstrate appropriate use of such devices. • Students must adhere to teacher instructions to determine whether electronic use is allowed in a particular setting. • Electronic device usage will be permitted in the cafeteria during breakfast/lunch and between classes in the hallways (one earbud rule). • Any student who uses an electronic device in an inappropriate way will be subject to disciplinary consequences and risks losing all electronic device privileges.
Tips to Help Teens Transition to High School • Listen and encourage • Get involved • Help your child problem solve • Help your child set goals • Eliminate stress by focusing on details • Prepare for the summer brain drain • Know when to seek help
What have we been doing at the Middle School to prepare for the transition to the HS? Ms. Sweeney • Future Story Projects in Social Studies (December) • Wayne Technical and Career Center & P-Tech presentations (February) • Visit the High school for a tour and visit to learn about course offerings (February) • Classroom instruction & overview of HS requirements, options and begin working on HS 4 year plan and freshman courses (February). • Individual/or group sessions with counselor to complete HS plan (March) • MS Skills competition at BOCES (April) • Summer orientation at the High School(August) • After completing your HS plan, your parents/guardians will be invited to meet with Ms. Sweeney to review your plan.
Questions? Thank you for coming!!!
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