Your Guidance Staff: Mrs. Poerio: Mr. Lombardi: Mrs.Galvin Director Students Me-Z Mr. Lombardi: Students A-Mc Mrs.Galvin Administrative Asst.

What Your Counselors Do: Our Job Is To Help You Some One To Talk To Monitor Your Academic Progress Prepare You For Life After High School

Graduation Requirements Classes Religion 4 Credits English 4 Credits Social Studies 4 Credits Mathematics 3 Credits Science 3 Credits Foreign Language 3 Credits Phys. Ed. (½ per year for 4 years) 2 Credits The Arts 1 Credit Health ½ Credit Electives 4 Credits *

Graduation Requirements Regents Exams Regents Diploma: - Int. Algebra (Common Core) - Global History & Geography - U.S. History & Government - English (Common Core) - One Science Advanced Regents Diploma: - Second Science - Geometry (Common Core) - Alg. 2/Trig. (Common Core) - Foreign Language (FLACS) *Please note that students with special needs may have other options bases on their Individual Education Plan Diploma With Honors: Students who achieve at least a 90% average on all Regents Exams used toward their diploma will receive an Honors designation. Diploma With Mastery: - Math: 85 or better on three Math exams - Science: 85 or better on three Science exams

Honors & A.P. Requirements Non-Honors to Honors: - Final grade of 92% or better Stay in Honors: - Final grade of 85% or better Non-Honors to A.P.: - Final grade of 95% or better Honors to A.P.: Stay in A.P.:

Honors and A.P. Weighting Higher level classes are worth more towards your final grade point average but do not affect quarterly grades Think of it as earning extra credit or bonus points Weights: Non-Honors x1, Honors x1.05, A.P. x1.10 Example: Non-Honors; 85 x 1= 85, Honors; 85 x 1.05= 89, A.P.; 85 x 1.10= 94

A.P. Offerings 2016-2017 A.P. U.S. History A.P. Government A.P. Language and Composition A.P. Literature and Composition A.P. Calculus A.P. Living Environment A.P. Spanish Language and Culture A.P. Chemistry

Project Lead The Way 3 course Engineering program Students may take any or all classes, based on availability and students schedule. Introduction To Engineering Design is offered to all students 10th-12th. Upper classmen have priority when filling the class. Principles of Engineering and Computer Software Engineering is offered to all 11th and 12th grade students. Classes are taken as electives.

College Testing PSAT: - Given at McGann-Mercy H.S. in mid- October of sophomore and junior year - Think of it as a “practice” SAT SAT: - Tests math, critical reading, and writing - Must sign up through the College Board - Should take by May of junior year, can take earlier and as many times as you want SAT II: - Subject specific tests - Some colleges or college majors require ACT: - Tests English, math, reading, writing, science - Some colleges require in addition to or instead of SAT

N.C.A.A Requirements www.eligibilitycenter.org Division I: SAT/ACT and GPA on a sliding scale Minimum GPA of 2.30 to compete and 2.00 to be eligible to practice and receive athletic aid 16 core courses: - 4 yrs. English - 3 yrs. Math - 2 yrs. Science - 2 yrs. S.S. - 1 yr. of additional English, math, or science - 4 yrs. of additional courses from any area above or foreign language Division II: SAT/ACT now also on a sliding scale Minimum GPA of 2.20 to compete and 2.00 to be eligible to practice and receive athletic aid 16 core courses: - 3 yrs. of English - 2 yrs. of Math - 2 yrs. of Science - 2 yrs. of S.S. - 3 yrs. of additional English, math, or science - 4yrs. of additional courses from any area above or foreign language

Extracurricular Activities Club Wednesday Key Club National Honor Society French/Spanish Honor Society Mercy on a Mission McGann-Mercy Theatre Group Jazz Band Chamber Choir School Paper Yearbook MSG Varsity Voices of Mercy-Chamber Choir Student Organization (S.O.)

Extracurricular Activities Crew Football Soccer Volleyball Basketball Track Baseball Softball Lacrosse Tennis Golf Cross Country

Helpful Tips Be In School Everyday: - If you miss school you miss lectures, notes, class discussions, homework explanations, assignments, tests, and quizzes - If you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed and to make up your work Be Organized: - Use your student planner - Use separate binders for each class - Keep lockers, backpack, and binders neat

Helpful Tips Manage Your Time: - Balance time between school assignments, extracurricular activities, and leisure - Create a study plan that works for you - Break larger assignments into smaller parts Be Successful In The Classroom: - Be in class on time - Have everything you need with you - Do your homework - Participate in class - Treat others with courtesy and respect

Helpful Tips Take Good Notes: - As you listen think about what is said - Recognize and write down important info - Take notes that are easy to read Study Smart: - Find a good place to study - Organize your study time - Use tricks to help you memorize things Use Test Taking Strategies: - Have everything you need for the test - Look over the test and develop a plan - Check your answers and use all of your time