WelcomeClassof2017

Mount Sinai High School 2013 Parent / Freshman Orientation  Welcome/Introduction  Academic Presentation – Counselors  Core Course Curriculum Scope & Sequence - Directors  Speak with Principals, Directors and Counselors  Questions and Answers  Tour High School Building

A Community of Learners A Community of Learners

Instruction and Assistance Instruction and Assistance

There is something for everyone at Mount Sinai High School.

Academic and Behavioral Expectations of the High School Academic – Students should:  Attend school and instruction consistently.  Be prepared for class; complete class and home assignments.  Be curious - ask questions and participate in class activities.  Attend extra help when necessary.  Think – independently and critically.  Graduate and be College/Work ready. Behavioral/Social – Students should:  As expected, demonstrate consideration and respect for others.

Mount Sinai High School Guidance Department Mr. Matthew Dyroff, Director of Guidance The Guidance Department assists with:  Communication between parents and teachers.  Monitoring students’ academic performance.  Course selections.  College applications.  BOCES liaison.  Concerns related to school or otherwise.  Requesting Instructional Team Meetings as necessary.  Serving as a resource for students/parents as necessary.

Scheduling Calendar January: Counselors meet with students to select courses for February:Course selections entered into system. March:Students’ requests mailed home to parents. April/May:Counselors resolve scheduling conflicts and notify parents of any changes concerning course selections. June:Schedules for are finalized. August:Schedules are mailed home.

English 4 credits Social Studies 4 credits Mathematics 3 credits Science 3 credits LOTE 3 credits Health ½ credit Art and/or Music 1 credit Electives 2 ½ credits Physical Education 2 credits Advanced Regents Diploma with Designation

Beginning with the Class of 2012 Beginning with the Class of 2012 Required Regents Exams (Passing Score: 65) English Language Arts Algebra Geometry Algebra II & Trigonometry Global History U. S. History Biology Regents Science Regents (Chemistry/Earth Science/Physics) LOTE Local Assessment

Sample Freshman Schedule Period 1English 9 2Global History 9 3Geometry 4Earth Science 5Lab/Physical Education 6LOTE 7Lunch 8Elective 9Elective

ENGLISH

LOTE

SOCIAL STUDIES

SCIENCE (Regents)

SCIENCE (Accelerated)

MATH (Regents)

MATH (Regents – Accelerated)