Class of 2021 Workshop The Road to Graduation

Questions to Ponder How do I earn a High School Credit? What happens if I fail a class? How many credits do I need to graduate with a SOTA diploma? How many credits do I need in each subject (English, Social Studies, Math, Science, PE, LOTE, Health and Arts) in order to graduate? What is the minimum score required to pass a regents exam? Which Regents exams are required in order to graduate? What types of Diplomas are offered? What things do colleges look for in high school students? What is a high school transcript? What is it used for? How can I get involved in activities in high school? Who can I go to in school if I need help?

How do I earn a high school credit? Pass the class with at least a 65 average 65 = D If final average falls below a 65, student must attend summer school to make-up credit If student does not pass summer school or chooses not to attend he/she must repeat the class the next school year

How do I determine how much credit a class is worth? Class Meets: Schedule Meeting Pattern: Credit: 1 period every day, all year FY 1ABCD 1 credit 1 period every other day, all year FY 1AC .5 credit half the year S1 1ABCD 2 periods every other day, all year FY 3AC/4AC 2 periods every other day, half the year S1 3AC/4AC

Credits Required for Graduation Students must earn 25.5 credits to receive a SOTA diploma For a RCSD diploma, students must earn 22 credits must meet same core academic requirements as SOTA diploma 4 English 4 Social Studies 3 Math 3 Science 8 Arts 1 LOTE (Languages Other Than English) 2 Physical Education ½ Health

Diploma Types ~ Regents Diploma All students who started 9th grade in September 2008 and beyond must meet Regents diploma standards: 65+ on the following 5 exams… 1 English Regents exam 1 Math Regents exam 1 Science Regents exam 1 Social Studies Regents exam 1 Additional Regents exam

Diploma Types ~ Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation Must meet Regents diploma requirements, including also passing the following five exams: Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II Language Checkpoint B** **Exemption if completion of 5 credit sequence in fine arts 2nd Science Regents exam 1 exam must be Living Environment

Diploma Types ~ Mastery in Math & Science Regents with Advanced Designation with an annotation that denotes… Mastery in Math Score 85+ on THREE Math Regents Exams Mastery in Science Score 85+ on THREE Science Regents Exams

Diploma Types ~ Regents Diploma w/Advanced Designation w/Honors or Regents w/Honors Must meet the requirements for the diploma and achieve an average score of 90+ on the required exams

Your Individual High School Graduation Plan

Sample Graduation Plan Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 English I or English I H English II or English II H English III R or AP Eng Lang English IV or AP Eng Lit Global I or Global I H Global II R or AP World History US History R or AP US History PIG/Econ or AP PIG/Econ Algebra R or Geometry R Geometry R or Algebra II Algebra II or Pre Calc Pre Calc or AP Calc Liv Env R or Earth Sci R Earth Sci R or Chemistry R Chemistry R or Physics R Physics R or AP Bio/Chem Spanish II Spanish III Health Phys Ed or Dance Arts (2 credits) Remember, these are just some examples, we will make your plan together!

Grade Promotion 10th Grade: 11th Grade: 12th Grade: Earn at least 5 credits by the end of 9th grade 11th Grade: Earn at least 11 credits by the end of 10th grade 12th Grade: Earn at least 16 credits by the end of 11th grade and have a schedule to graduate in June 2021

High School Transcript Official Record of your High School grades and coursework Official document reviewed for college admission Examples of transcripts…

What do Colleges Look for in High School Students?

Make the Most of High School at SOTA Get involved!!!! Art Productions Athletics Clubs Student Government National Honor Society Urban League Black Scholars Community Service Explorers The list goes on…

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Quiz

Quiz 5) What is the required score to pass a Regents exam? 65 1) How do I earn a High School Credit? Pass the class with at least a 65 final average 2) What happens if I fail a course? Attend Summer School 3) 4) How many credits do I need to graduate with a SOTA diploma? 25.5 4) How Many Credits do I need in each subject area? English 4 Social Studies 4 Math 3 Science 3 LOTE 1 Art 8 Health ½ PE 2 5) What is the required score to pass a Regents exam? 65

Quiz Continued… 6) What 5 Regents exams must you pass? 1 English, 1 Math, 1 Social Studies, 1 Science and 1 Additional 7) What 4 additional exams are needed for a Regents with Advanced Designation? 2 additional Math, 1 Language**, 1 additional Science 8) What types of diplomas are offered? School of the Arts Rochester City School District Regents (w/honors) Regents w/ Advanced Designation (w/honors) Annotation with Mastery in Math/Science 9) What is a high school transcript? Official record of your grades and coursework

Quiz….Last Page (We Promise) 10) What things do colleges look for in high school students? Challenging schedule; grades and improvement; PSAT, SAT and ACT scores; extra-curricular and outside of school activities; community service; well- written admissions essay; letters of recommendation; what makes you unique and special 11) How can you get involved during high school? Productions, Athletics, Clubs, National Honor Society, Community Service, Jobs, etc…. 12) Who is at least one person in school you can go to if you need help? Hint hint… Your counselor!