Navigating Through High School to College and Career Success Programs and Course Offerings at Rome Free Academy

Workshop Outline 1.New York State Graduation Requirements 2.Course Requirements and Options 3.Electives 4.Well Rounded Students 5.Ready for the Next Step (This presentation is available on the RFA guidance web page. Our webpage also has our course description guide and a link to Naviance.)

COURSE REQUIREMENTS  English 4 credits  Social Studies 4 credits  Science 3 credits  Life Science  Physical Science  Mathematics 3 credits  Art or Music 1 credit  Foreign Language 1 credit  Health ½ credit  PE 2 credits Required course credit total 18.5 CREDIT REQUIREMENTS= 22.0 total TEST REQUIREMENTS: 65 or higher REGENTS Diploma: ELA Regents exam Social Studies Regents exam Science Regents exam Math Regents exam One other Regents exam REGENTS with ADV. DESIGNATION: 2 nd Social Studies exam 2 nd Science Regents exam 2 nd and 3 rd Math Regents exams 3 credits of foreign language

Getting Started 8 th Grade 1. Earth Science * 2. Algebra * 3. Language 1 (Spanish, French or Italian) – one HS credit given for passing two years of Middle School language 9 th Grade 1. English 1R or 1H 2. Global History 1R or 1 H 3. Math (Algebra* or Geometry**) 4. Science (Liv Env* or Earth Sci**) 5. Science lab/ PE 6. Art or Music or DDP 7. Language 2*** 8. Study Hall or Elective or AIS or Ed Support 9. Lunch KEY *Exam required for regents diploma **Exam required for advanced regents diploma ***Three years of Foreign Language required for AR diploma # College credit class

Earth Science or Living Environment LIFE SCIENCE Plants & Animals Human body Genetics and genetic engineering Evolution Reproduction and development PHYSICAL SCIENCE Solar System and Space Energy and Earth Processes Earth’s Atmosphere Meteorology Water Cycle/Climates Weathering & Erosion Minerals and Rocks Geologic History Completion of Labs & Lab Reports are required to meet the state lab requirement and remain in the class

Art or Music Requirement – 1 credit Choose ONE of the following: Studio Art Music In Our Lives Mixed Choir Band Orchestra Drawing, Design, & Production (DDP) DDP/ Project Lead the Way (PLTW)

Physical Education Each student must take and pass PE every year PE – MUST change and participate Shorts or Sweatpants Sneakers T-shirt or Sweatshirt Lock for locker – bring from Strough or purchase at the RFA Knight Spot Swim - MUST change and participate Bathing Suit – Girls: one piece or full coverage tankini. Bikinis allowed if covered with a t-shirt. Boys: swim trunks, t-shirt optional Towel Lock for locker- bring from Strough or purchase at the RFA Knight Spot

Electives Available for Freshmen General Electives Journalism 1 & 2 JROTC 1 Personal Computer Keyboarding Business Ownership Career & Financial Management Intro to Software Tech Second Art /Music Technology Electives Basic Electronics Manufacturing/Construction CAD Tech/Arch Drawing Land Transportation/ Transportation Sys Digital/Audio Electronics

Working Through High School 11 th Grade 1. English 3R or 3H* 2. US History R* or AP*# 3. Math (Algebra II/Trig** or other math elective) 4. Science **(Chem, Physics, other science elective) 5. Science Lab/PE 6. Lunch 7. BOCES/Elective 8. BOCES/Elective 9. BOCES/Elective/SH 10 th Grade 1. English 2R or 2H 2. Global History 2R* or World History AP*# 3. Math (Geometry** or Alg II/Trig**) 4. Science **(LE, ES, Chem, or Physics) 5. Science lab/PE 6. Language 3*** 7. Health/ Elective 8. Elective/ Study Hall 9. Lunch

A Strong Finish Senior Year 1. PE 2. English 4/BOCES (Sr. English, AP Lit,# SUPA,# or electives) 3. Government and Economics or MVCC Gov/Econ# or BOCES 4. Elective or BOCES 5. Elective or BOCES 6. Lunch 7. Elective 8. Elective 9. Elective

Core Subject Electives English Journalism 1 & 2 Knight Times (Newspaper) Yearbook Senior English Choices Senior English English Literature AP # Mystery Lit/Intro to Film SUPA English # Social Studies Liberty Under Law Sociology World War I/ World War II Math Fundamentals of College Math# Adv Algebra/Statistics # Pre-Calculus # Calculus #

Science Physics or Chemistry Marine Biology Scientific Literacy AP Biology # AP Physics 1 # Adv Physics # (AP Physics 2) Advanced Chemistry # ESF Global Environment # Physical Education Beginning Swim Intermediate Swim Lifeguard Training Leadership Personal Wellness Health First Aid Core Subject Electives

Elective Programs Junior ROTC JROTC 1 JROTC 2 JROTC 3 JROTC 4 Computer Science Basic Programming Computer Science AP # Cyber Science Project Lead Way ## Design and Drawing for Production Principles of Engineering Digital Electronics Computer Integrated Manufacturing

Art and Music Electives Art Studio Art Drawing & Painting Graphics Sculpture Advertising & Design Computer Art Ceramics Advanced Drawing & Painting Music Music in our Lives Concert Band Wind Ensemble Orchestra Symphony Orchestra Choir 9 Concert Choir Music History & Literature Music Theory

Business and Technology Electives Business Career and Financial Management Personal Computer Keyboarding Financial Decision Making Business Law Accounting 1/Accounting 2 Math and Financial Applications Marketing # Business Ownership Integrated Computer Applications # Introduction to Business # Personal Finance # Technology Basic Electronics Manufacturing/Construction Computer Aided Design Technical/Architectural Drawing Land Transportation/ Transportation Sys Material Processing Digital, Audio, Communication Electronics World of Technology Design & Draw for Production

BOCES Programs Conservation Equine and Animal Science Carpentry Electricity and HVAC Heavy Equipment Operation Health Professions Pre-Nursing Nurse Assisting Auto Body Repair Automotive Technology Outdoor Power Equipment Cosmetology Criminal justice Culinary Arts Early Childhood Education Computer Programming Graphic Design Technology IT Systems/CISCO Engineering Science

BOCES programs include four integrated credits 3 rd Math 3 rd Science 4 th English 4 th Social Studies Students also earn a total of 3.5 credits for the CTE program Other BOCES programs (Seniors Only) Allied Health New Visions BOCES Programs

Other Programs of Note College Connection Bridge to College Independent Study Programs for Students with Special Needs Educational Support Smaller Classes Occupational Education Programs Speech, OT, PT, Hearing and Vision Support

GPA vs. Rigor - Most colleges would rather see students challenge themselves (80’s in honors vs. 90’s in regents) Honors, Dual Credit, Advanced placement courses prepare students for college level work As students progress and develop it is good for them to continue to challenge themselves Challenging Yourself in High School

Using Naviance Planning for the Future Welcome to Naviance Family Connection! Naviance allows counselors to share information with students about upcoming meeting & events, athletics, and military and career information. Counselors and students can use the feature to speed communications. Build a resume of activities and experiences Complete career interest inventories and research careers Complete College searches to find a college to meet your needs as well and your personality Scattergrams to help determine reach, target, & safety schools Sign up to attend college presentations with visiting college representatives Access important surveys & website links Link to the Common Application video: Request transcripts video: Colleges-and-Requesting-College-Application/ta-p/15560http://community.naviance.com/t5/College-Planning/Student-Video-Adding- Colleges-and-Requesting-College-Application/ta-p/15560 Request letters of recommendation from your teachers Complete Scholarship searches and access local applications

What Do Colleges Look For Academic Record Grades Class rank Rigor of curriculum (Source: Admissions Matters, Springer, Reader, Franck (2009) )

What Do Colleges Look For Standardized Test Scores SAT or ACT SAT Subject Tests Engagement Outside the Classroom Extracurricular activities Community service Work experience

RFA Sports Fall Football Soccer Tennis-Girls Cross Country Gymnastics Field Hockey Swimming – Girls Cheerleading Winter Hockey Indoor Track Bowling Wrestling Swimming – Boys Basketball Volleyball – Girls Cheerleading Spring Baseball Softball Lacrosse Golf Tennis - Boys Track & Field

Clubs Art Club Band Club Black History Club Block Club BSI Broadcast – announcements Chess Club Select Choir Class of 2020 Drama Club Engineering Club Future Business Leaders Club French Club Gay/Straight Alliance Key Club Italian Club Leo Club Majorettes Mathletics Mock Trial Peer Leaders Strolling Strings Recycling Club SADD Science Club Ski Club Spanish Club Speech & Debate Student Association (STASS) YES Club

Mrs. Nash Mrs. Daskiewich Mrs. Skibitski

Mr. Gzik Mr. Tuggey Ms. Spindler

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