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• To provide an overview of the scheduling process

for the 2018-2019 school year

• To provide information related to the college

application process

• To provide information related to the preparation

for career readiness

• To provide an opportunity at the conclusion of the

presentation for parents and guardians to meet with representatives of the various departments at the high school to learn more about courses that will be offered for the 2018-2019 school year

Agenda

• Overview of scheduling and course selection process:

Tim O’Connor, Assistant Principal

▫ Timeline ▫ Forms that are used

• Overview of graduation requirements and diploma types: Amy

Gillett, High School Counselor

• The college perspective on course selection: Megan Sarkis,

Admissions Counselor, SUNY Brockport

• Career Readiness overview, Robert Hill, Assistant Principal, Career

& Technical Education

• Department displays in cafeteria: Teacher Leaders and department

members

• Commonly Asked Questions: Amy Gillett and Tim O’Connor

▫ November 29 & November 30 Scheduling assemblies and distribution of course selection books to students ▫ November 30 Scheduling information meeting for parents (grades 8-11) in the High School Auditorium from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ▫ December 1 & 4 Course recommendation days ▫ December 5-15 Students meet individually with counselors to select courses. ▫ February 5-9 Recommendations Viewable in Infinite Campus ▫ April 23 Verification forms are sent home, signed and returned ▫ April 24– May 24 Students and parents meet with counselors if there are concerns with the courses selected by students June 1, 2018– Deadline for all course request changes

• November

Four-year plan overview

• December

Course selection for current eighth graders

• December 13

Course selection forms due to Cosgrove Counseling Office

On November 29th and November 30th, students at the high school attended a scheduling information assembly. The presentation focused on:

▫ Maximizing scheduling opportunities (up to 7 ½ credits) ▫ Making informed course selections ▫ Explaining the course selection process  Timeline  Add/drop process

Teacher Recommendations

• Teachers make

recommendations in IC

• Students meet with

counselors to review recommendations and course requests

• Contact your child’s

teacher with questions regarding a recommendation

Example of a student’s schedule

Time A Day B Day C Day D Day Period 1

7:25-8:50 a.m.

Algebra I Studio Art Algebra I Studio Art

8:55-9:25 a.m.

Advisement Advisement Advisement Advisement Period 2

9:25-10:45

English Global History English Global History Period 3 & Lunch

10:50 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Teen Living Spanish II Teen Living Spanish II Period 4

12:50-2:10 p.m.

Earth Science Lab Earth Science Physical Ed. Earth Science

• Advisement
• Activity Period
• Homework Helpers (NHS tutors)
• Learning Labs
• Academic Intervention Services

• 23 credits are required to graduate, in

addition to successful completion of the Senior Project and Personal Financial Literacy course

• 7.50 credits = maximum amount of courses

in a schedule

• 5 credits = minimum amount of courses

allowed for seniors

• 11th and 12th grade students
• Variety of ½ day programs such as: Carpentry,

Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Automotive Technology, Engineering & Fabrication Academy, etc.

• Students must complete all of their required courses

during their 9th and 10th grade years to be able to participate

Regents Diploma Regents with Advanced Designation

English 4 units Social Studies 4 units Math 3 units Science 3 units LOTE 1 unit Art/Music 1 unit Health .5 unit Physical Education 2 units Electives 4.5 units Personal Fin. Literacy *** Senior Project *** English 4 units Social Studies 4 units Math 3 units Science 3 units LOTE (a) 3 units Art/Music 1 unit Health .5 unit Physical Education 2 units Electives 4.5 units Personal Fin. Literacy *** Senior Project ***

(a) – may be fulfilled by earning 5-units of credit in Art, Music, Business, Technology, FACS or WeMoCo

Personal Financial Literacy Graduation Requirement

Budgets Banking Credit Insurance Investing

• Required for the Class of 2020
• Preferably completed during sophomore or junior year
• Course will not impact the ability of student to take

electives

• Offered in two different formats

Instructional Models

Traditional Model

Scheduled during instructional day Semester Course, awards .5 Credit

Online Model

100% online, Support facilitated in the online environment Semester Course, satisfies graduation requirement

• Course Selection Guide is available on-line on the

High School page at www.spencerportschools.org

• Parents take time to review Course Selection

Guide and discuss at home

• Questions regarding specific course

recommendations: please contact current teacher

• Questions regarding course selection process:

please contact current counselor

• Signed course selection report returned in April

• Any student who does not pass a required

Regents exam must re-take the exam to satisfy graduation requirements.

• Any improved score looks great on a transcript
• Counselors encourage students to attain the

highest possible diploma type

• Take advantage of opportunities by scheduling

the maximum amount of courses

• Remember, students will need to stay in the

courses they select, so please encourage your child to choose wisely

• Counselors will be meeting with students

individually

• Current counselors move with students to the

next grade level

• Incoming 9th grade counseling team

▫ Mrs. Morgan A-K ▫ Mrs. Gillett L-Z ▫ Mrs. DiNatale 15:1, Academy

SPENCERPORT HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULING NIGHT

Megan Sarkis Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions The College at Brockport, SUNY

COLLEGE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

 Rigor, Rigor, Rigor  World Languages (LOTE)  Colleges have individual course requirements Examples: Clarkson University – Precalculus University of California – Fine Arts Credit (1)  Specific majors/programs may have requirements Nursing students – must have chemistry Engineering students – chemistry, physics

COLLEGE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Most important factors in college admissions:  Grades in college preparatory classes  Rigor of course of study  Colleges will often recalculate GPAs  awarding extra points for Honors and AP classes  Removing PE, Music, Electives

OTHER FACTORS IN ADMISSIONS DECISIONS

 Strength of senior year classes  Extension of academic interests outside the classroom  Leadership in work, volunteer, clubs/sports/drama/music  The college essay -initiative, motivation, self-discipline, persistence, ability to overcome hardships, strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, creativity, special talents …  Letters of recommendation

 Who to ask?

WHY CHALLENGE YOURSELF IN HIGH SCHOOL?

 Increasing (with balance) rigor throughout high school is critical for starting strong as a college freshman. Your GPA in the first two years of college is often the primary factor in determining whether or not you are accepted into your chosen major  Math is a gate-keeper for many majors and needs to be taken all four years in high school  Biology, Chemistry and Physics are minimum science requirements for many colleges  Colleges view World Language (LOTE) as a core academic subject  The quality and rigor of your coursework will usually result in strong ACT/SAT scores

COLLEGE COURSEWORK TAKEN WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL

The College at Brockport’s 3-1-3 Program

 Earn Brockport credit during senior year at Spencerport HS.  Academic Enrichment – jumpstart college career  Social Enrichment – access to all college facilities  Financial Savings  Transferability of coursework

New Visions

 Career Exploration (Health & Justice)  Dual Credit available through MCC & GCC  Transferable skills

COURSE SELECTION CONSIDERATIONS

 Student Interests and Passion  Math and World Language Teacher Recommendations  Prerequisites  Graduation Requirements  Post-Secondary Plans and Requirements  College Credit - Advanced Placement Courses, Dual Credit, 3-1-3  NCAA Requirements- http://eligibilitycenter.org

 Rigor, Rigor, Rigor

Career and Technical Education

Career and Technical Education at WEMOCO

• Career Exploration and Readiness
• A career path with family sustaining wages is the

goal

• Students should be employable at every education

transition point

Career and Technical Education at WEMOCO

• Majors and Courses
• Communication and Visual Arts
• Construction
• Human and Public Service
• Information Technology
• Manufacturing
• Transportation
• 21 Courses offered within the 6 Majors

Career and Technical Education at WEMOCO

• Dual Enrollment and Integrated Academics
• Applied Academics
• Work Based Learning
• Field Trips
• Shadowing
• Paid and non-paid co-ops

Career and Technical Education at WEMOCO

• Interested?
• See your School Counselor for more

information

• CTE Open House at WEMOCO
• February 1st from 6-7:30 PM
• Contact a CTE Counselor at WEMOCO
• mkillip@monroe2boces.org
• dmancuso@monroe2boces.org

Art & Music: Deb Rogala Business Deborah Loughlin Technology: Vince Falbo English: Christina Beeley Health & Physical Education: Jackie Nentarz LOTE: Melanie Thomas Math: Jake Lenhard Science: Christopher Crowell Social Studies: Kelly Daly Special Education: Joe DiTucci