VMS Principal: Ms. Drautz School Counselor: Mrs. Lyons 8th to 9th Grade Planning VMS Principal: Ms. Drautz School Counselor: Mrs. Lyons

8th to 9th Grade Planning Timeline December 19th: HIGH SCHOOL 101 Presentation to Grade 8 January-February: Small group student meetings January/February: 8th grade teachers make core course recommendations for students January 20 th: Course Expo, grades 8-11 February 8th: Student course sheet with parent signature due to school counselor August: Final schedules posted

9th Grade Programming Sheet

CORE Course Breakdown English 9 Math: *English 9 R REGENTS EXAM: Grade 11 Math: *Algebra 1, Algebra 1A, Basic Algebra, Geometry REGENTS EXAM: Grade 8, 9, and/or 10, dependent on each student’s schedule/course load

CORE Course Breakdown SCIENCE: *Earth Science, Earth Science Lab, Biology, Bio Lab REGENTS: Earth Science or Biology, Grade 9 SOCIAL STUDIES: *Global History 9 REGENTS: Global History, Grade 10 FOREIGN LANGUAGE: (Optional) * Spanish 2, French 2 EXAM: Teacher Exam at the end Grade 9 (Checkpoint B at the end of Grade 10)

9th Grade ELECTIVES Course Credits Chorale .5 Band Music in our Lives 1 Studio Art * Students are required to choose one of the above electives to meet the Art/Music graduation requirements Intro to Engineering, Project Lead The Way Wood/Material 1 and 2 .5 each Digital Graphics 1 and 2 Baking (Principles of Baking) Foods 1 (Introduction to Food Prep and Nutrition ) Child Development

HS Graduation Requirements & The 9th Grade Team HS Principal: Laura Schmitz HS Counselors: Kristen Heyde and Tim Kelley

High School Counseling Staff Kristen Heyde (A-K) 765-3314 ext 203 kheyde@voorheesville.org Tim Kelley (L-Z) 765-3314 ext 205 tkelley@voorheesville.org

Number of Years or Credits New York State Regents Exam Total Credits 22 (Minimum) Diploma Types Regents Regents with Honors Advanced Regents Course Requirements Number of Years or Credits New York State Regents Exam English 4 Years/4 Credits English Common Core Social Studies Global History & Geography United States History & Government Mathematics 3 Years/3 Credits Algebra 1 Common Core Geometry Common Core Algebra 2 Common Core Science Earth Science Living Environment Chemistry Physics Physical Education 4 Years/2 Credits   Foreign Language 1 Credit (7th and 8th Grade) 3 Credits (Advanced Regents)* Checkpoint A (8th Grade) Checkpoint B (10th Grade) Art or Music 1 Credit Personal Finance (district requirement) ½ Credit Health Community Service (district requirement) 15 hours Senior Year Electives 3 Credits *A 5-Credit Sequence in Art, Music or CTE may replace a Foreign Language Sequence

Diploma Types Regents Advanced Regents Honors Designation 5 required exams Advanced Regents 8 required exams Honors Designation 90 average on required exams

Sample 9th Grade Schedule

English 10 English 11 English 12 English 9 English 10H English 11H or AP Language English 9 AP Literature

Global History 9 Global AP World History US History History 10 Economics/ Government AP World History AP US History AP Micro/Macro Economics Global History 9

Basic Geometry, Geometry, or Accounting Algebra IA Algebra 1B Basic Geometry, Geometry, or Accounting Basic Algebra Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Pre-Calculus and/or AP Stats Pre - Calculus AP Calculus and/or AP Statistics

Students may “double up” in science starting in 10th grade

9th Grade Expectations Academic independence Self-accountability More rigor Continued engagement in after school activities

High School Support 9th grade team Home Work Center Support Staff Discuss students at risk Home Work Center After school Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Support Staff School Counselors (Ms. Heyde & Mr. Kelley) School Social Worker (Ms. Chu) School Psychologist (Mrs. Kemp)

Transition Strategies Families: How can you help? Students: What is your responsibility? Foster organization Emphasize importance of HS courses Check parent portal and read daily announcements that are posted on the school website Attend school Use your resources: (HWC Tues-Thurs) Check student portal and advocate for yourself

Career and Technical Education (CTE) ½ day training in a specific career and tech program Attend in 11th & 12th grade Must be in good academic standing, including attendance http://www.capitalregionboces.org/CareerTech/programs_courses.cfm

Advanced Placement & CHS Courses College level courses AP exam attached to AP course Offer 10 AP courses Offer 9 CHS courses

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