Freshmen Orientation – Phase I PHASE ONE Welcome Class Of 2021!

Director of College & Career Counseling Introductions SIS Principal Mr. Tim Frazier SIS Counselors Mrs. Patsy Germain & Mrs. Jorgine Buccio SHS Administration Brian Zahn, Ed.D., Principal Mrs. Susan Wright, Assistant Principal SHS Counselor Mrs. Jessica Zay Director of College & Career Counseling Kim H. Rodriguez, Ph.D.

Graduation Requirements Credits required for Credits required for Local*/Regents Diploma Advanced Regents Diploma English 4 4 Social Studies 4 4 Math 3 3 Science 3 3 LOTE 1 3 Art/Music 1 1 PE 2 2 Health ½ ½ Electives 3 ½ 1 ½ ___________________________________________________________________ Total Credits Required 22 22 *Local Diploma is only available to Special Education students, ELLs or through Regents Appeal.

NYS REGENTS EXAM REQUIREMENTS Students must complete the following New York State Regents Exam requirements: Regents Diploma (5) Advanced Regents Diploma (9) English Language Arts (1) English Language Arts (1) Math (1) Math (3) American History (1) American History (1) Science (1) Science (2 ) Global History (1) Global History (1) Foreign Language (1)

Courses for HS Credit (prior to SHS) Students must pass BOTH the course and the Regents* exam to earn credit. SIS TCSD Algebra 1 Living Environment French 1 Latin 1 Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 3H Algebra 1 Earth Science French 1, French 2 Spanish 1, Spanish 2 Studio in Art I.0 high school credit each *or locally developed proficiency/Regents exam

SHS Sample Transcript

Points to Consider NYS Assessments: Some results may necessitate adding a support period, thus changing a student’s schedule. Grading & Ranking Policy: Courses are not weighted. The rigor of the course is indicated by course title (i.e., Honors/Advanced Placement). Although courses taken prior to high school will not be calculated into your cumulative high school GPA, all credit-bearing courses, final grades and Regents exams will appear on your high school transcript. (Colleges may use these grades when determining GPA for admission/scholarship purposes).

Sample 9th Grade Schedule Typical 9th grade schedule Period Class 1 English 2 Math 3 Social Studies 4 Science 5 Lab/PE 6 Lunch 7 Language 8 Elective/Support 9 Elective

Teacher Recommendations You will receive recommendations from your child’s teachers with respect to leveled courses for next year. Criteria to move from non-honors to honors /AP Class achievement: 92 or greater subject average in previous course Recommendation from teacher of previous course Meet all course prerequisites

SHS AP / Honors Course Access Protocol Southampton Public Schools believe that the entire student body should have access to all courses offered and have the opportunity to challenge themselves academically through a variety of rigorous, multi-leveled classes available. In the event that a student chooses to enroll in an Honors or Advanced Placement (AP) course without meeting the prerequisite classes and/or teacher recommendations listed in this catalog, admission can be sought through the SHS Course Access Protocol which begins with a formal request to the principal NO LATER THAN June 1st.

SHS AP / Honors Course Access Protocol (con’t) Students will be obligated to attended weekly 10th period sessions at the discretion of the classroom teacher. Progress meetings will take place with parents, student, and staff to determine if placement is the best “fit” for student.

Course Selection A Message from Dr. Zahn: The scheduling process is an opportunity for you to review past accomplishments and establish future goals. Reflect upon your current progress and consider carefully how you will take maximum advantage of the courses we offer. I ask that you please plan carefully, as your choices will drive the development of our master schedule. When you choose classes, you are making a commitment that we expect you will honor. Please be advised that your course selections will be final. No course changes will be accepted after the scheduling process is complete. I encourage you to ask many questions throughout this process.

English Courses (based on grades and teacher recommendation) English 9 Honors English 9 Lab

Social Studies Courses (based on grades and teacher recommendation) Global History & Geography 1 AP World History 1

Math Courses (based on grades and teacher recommendation) Algebra (possibly with additional lab period on alternating days) Geometry Geometry Honors

Science Courses (based on grades and teacher recommendation) Earth Science (with additional lab period on alternating days) Living Environment (with additional lab period on alternating days)

LOTE Courses (based on grades and teacher recommendation) Spanish Spanish 1, 2, 3, ISA 4 Honors ISA Hispanic Culture 1 French French 2 ASL ASL 1 Latin Latin 1

Elective Course Offerings Southampton High School offers a wide array of unique learning opportunities for our students. We offer an extensive list of core academic courses as well as a variety of electives. Elective Content Areas Art Music STEM Family & Consumer Sciences Business Health

Art Studio in Art Media Arts 1 & 2 Creative Arts 1 & 2

Family & Consumer Science Basic Food Preparation Food Preparation & Nutrition Healthy Foods Interior Design

Music Band Chorus Strings Guitar 1 Piano/Keyboarding

STEM PLTW Drawing & Design for Production PLTW Introduction to Computer Science

Additional Choices Accounting Health

Transition to high school Transitioning to high school is a process, not a single event.

Freshmen Orientation: Phase One Graduation Requirements & Course Selection SIS: Overview of course options - Monday February 6th. Course selections on February 9th & 10th TCSD: Overview of course options on Friday, March 3rd Course selections begin March 6th

Freshmen Orientation: Phase Two Individual Scheduling Meetings with Mrs. Zay Parents are invited to individual meeting with Mrs. Zay, to review students’ academic progress, interests, goals and course options.

Freshmen Orientation (con’t) SHS Freshmen Orientation Phase Three: Visitor’s Day at SHS on May 19, 2017 8th grade student visit SHS following a mock schedule, meet faculty and staff SHS Freshmen Orientation Phase Four: Welcome Back Event on August 31 New 9th grade students receive their schedules, lockers Parent presentation about the SHS school community

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