• 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 29 th 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 Algebra I Studio Art Algebra I Studio Art 7:25-8:50 a.m. 8:55-9:25 a.m. Advisement Advisement Advisement Advisement Period 2 English Global English Global 9:25-10:45 History History Period 3 & Teen Living Spanish II Teen Living Spanish II Lunch 10:50 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Period 4 Earth Science Earth Science Physical Ed. Earth Science 12:50-2:10 p.m. Lab
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
• 11 th and 12 th 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 9 th and 10 th grade years to be able to participate
Regents with Advanced Regents Diploma Designation English 4 units English 4 units Social Studies 4 units Social Studies 4 units Math 3 units Math 3 units Science 3 units Science 3 units LOTE 1 unit LOTE (a) 3 units Art/Music 1 unit Art/Music 1 unit Health .5 unit Health .5 unit Physical Education 2 units Physical Education 2 units Electives 4.5 units Electives 4.5 units Personal Fin. Literacy *** Personal Fin. Literacy *** Senior Project *** 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 Online Model Model 100% online, Scheduled during Support facilitated instructional day in the online environment Semester Course, Semester Course, satisfies awards graduation .5 Credit 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 9 th 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
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