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Welcome Class of 2018

Four Years from today….. Regents exams will have been taken PSAT, ACT and SAT will be behind you College Applications will be done Memories of clubs, sports and other activities will be recorded in your yearbook It all takes planning, self exploration, a desire to do, to become, and seeing opportunity to learn and grow. The journey continues here….

At Hauppauge High School

Now is the Time to Dream …. Dream …. Set goals….. Set goals….. Plan….. Plan….. Find support….. Find support….. Use your summers wisely…… Use your summers wisely……

Graduation Requirements

Total Credits: 23

How is credit earned in HS? Attendance rate of 90% in the class Attendance rate of 90% in the class Final grade of 65 Final grade of 65

Credit Distribution for Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation English4 English4 Social Studies4 Social Studies4 Mathematics 3 Mathematics 3 Science3 Science3 LOTE3 LOTE3 PE2 PE2 Technology1 Technology1 Business1 Business1 Art/Music1 Art/Music1 Health.5 Health.5

High School Regents Exams English English –English Social Studies Social Studies –Global History & Geography –US History & Government Mathematics Mathematics –Integrated Algebra –Geometry –Algebra 2 & Trigonometry Science Science –Living Environment –Earth Science –ChemistryPlus 1 Physical Science –Physics

Regents Exams Students must pass all regents exams with a 65 for a Regents Diploma

It all starts with a Hauppauge High School schedule…

Student Schedule consists of: A nine period day 7.5 credits or units of study and lunch

Schedule will include: 1. English 2. Global History 3. Mathematics 4. Science 5. Lab/PE 6. LOTE 7. Lunch 8. Health/Elective 9. Course to meet Art/Music requirement

Schedule Adjustments AIS/Academic Intervention Services AIS/Academic Intervention Services Special Education Service Special Education Service

Scheduling Process Ms. Moran will be in LOTE classroom 1/21-1/24 to describe the academic requirements for a high school diploma.Ms. Moran will be in LOTE classroom 1/21-1/24 to describe the academic requirements for a high school diploma. Students will complete a worksheet with the academics they consider to be a best fit for them.Students will complete a worksheet with the academics they consider to be a best fit for them. Ms. Moran will be back in the classroom in February to describe the electives available to students.Ms. Moran will be back in the classroom in February to describe the electives available to students. Course selections will be added to Infinite Campus during this session.

Parents and students will be able to view course selections on Infinite Campus. Changes can be made! Parents and students will be able to view course selections on Infinite Campus. Changes can be made! Teacher recommendations will be completed after the second marking period. Teacher recommendations will be completed after the second marking period. Parents and students will be invited to an individual scheduling meeting with Mr. Foster in order to review course selections in March or April. Parents and students will be invited to an individual scheduling meeting with Mr. Foster in order to review course selections in March or April.

Course Selection Challenge Balance Choice

Grade Point Average / GPA Unweighted Unweighted Physical Ed & Pass/Fail are not included Physical Ed & Pass/Fail are not included All numerical final grades are included in the GPA and class rank All numerical final grades are included in the GPA and class rank

GPA Calculation The final grade for every course is: Multiplied by the credit value Multiplied by the credit value Added together Added together Divided by the total number of credits attempted Divided by the total number of credits attempted

International Baccalaureate A two-year diploma program for students beginning in grade 11 A two-year diploma program for students beginning in grade 11 A six-discipline integrated program that requires students to apply learned skills A six-discipline integrated program that requires students to apply learned skills IB program includes: Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and Creativity, Action, & Service IB program includes: Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and Creativity, Action, & Service Allows each student to design a program of study based on his/her strengths Allows each student to design a program of study based on his/her strengths Develops skills in all content areas Develops skills in all content areas

Rank Each course is assigned a level in the course guide. Each course is assigned a level in the course guide. –Level 3: Regents –Level 4: Honors –Level 5: College –Level 6: AP/IB There are quality points added to each final grade for course in Levels 4, 5 & 6 There are quality points added to each final grade for course in Levels 4, 5 & 6 A weighted GPA is calculated based on credit value and quality points A weighted GPA is calculated based on credit value and quality points Rank will be calculated in the Fall of the 10 th, 11 th, and 12 th grades Rank will be calculated in the Fall of the 10 th, 11 th, and 12 th grades

National Honor Society Scholarship- Academic eligibility requires a minimum average of 87 or higher for six consecutive quarters. Grades are not rounded up. Service Leadership Character Recommendation Selection

Infinite Campus Parent Portal View attendance, grades, behavior, transcript, & report cards View attendance, grades, behavior, transcript, & report cards

Teacher Websites Teacher Websites can be found on the district site by: 1.Going to 2. Clicking on High School 3. Clicking on Teacher Websites 4. Find the teacher by last name

Extra Help and Teacher Contact All teachers provide time for extra help All teachers provide time for extra help Occurs before or after school Occurs before or after school National Honor Society Extra Help Club tutors students needing extra help twice a week National Honor Society Extra Help Club tutors students needing extra help twice a week

Support Services School Counselor: Mr. Greg Foster School Counselor: Mr. Greg Foster Teachers Teachers Social Workers: Ms. Shannon Griffin Ms. Colleen Ruffini Social Workers: Ms. Shannon Griffin Ms. Colleen Ruffini Special Education students are assigned a case manager Special Education students are assigned a case manager Psychologist: Dr. Annie Huang Psychologist: Dr. Annie Huang School Nurse: Ms. Gloria Kuzminski School Nurse: Ms. Gloria Kuzminski All Administration All Administration

Instructional Support Team (IST) Committee consists of teachers, social workers, psychologist, counselors, and administrators Committee consists of teachers, social workers, psychologist, counselors, and administrators Meet on a regular basis to support students who are struggling for a variety of reasons Meet on a regular basis to support students who are struggling for a variety of reasons The committee collaborates to offer ideas, support and interventions to faculty, parents and students The committee collaborates to offer ideas, support and interventions to faculty, parents and students

Testing College Board College Board –PSAT –SAT –Subject Tests –Advanced Placement –International Baccalaureate American College Testing American College Testing –ACT

Ignition Designed to make transition a positive experience for every incoming 9 th grader All about making connections to other peers and positive upper classmen Get students involved early – create a sense of school spirit, inclusion, and pride right from the start

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Requirements CoreCourseGPA.com 33% of your course work is satisfied in your freshmen year 33% of your course work is satisfied in your freshmen year Changes in Division I requirements for the class of 2016 and beyond Changes in Division I requirements for the class of 2016 and beyond at the end of junior year at the end of junior year

Naviance Hauppauge’s website for: Tracking HS activities for the College Activity Resume Tracking HS activities for the College Activity Resume Self-awareness Self-awareness Career exploration Career exploration College exploration College exploration Entire college application process Entire college application process

Skills For Success Critical thinking and problem-solving Critical thinking and problem-solving Ethics and social responsibility Ethics and social responsibility Communication Communication Teamwork and collaboration Teamwork and collaboration Lifelong learning and self-direction Lifelong learning and self-direction Leadership Leadership Global awareness Global awareness Source: Partnership for 21 st Century Skills

Expectations Be in school every day all day on time Be in school every day all day on time Attend every class Attend every class Respectful cooperative attitude Respectful cooperative attitude Work hard Work hard Seek help as needed Seek help as needed Get involved in your school & community Get involved in your school & community

“ “ Always continue the climb. It is possible for you to do whatever you choose, if you first get to know who you are and are willing to work with a power that is greater than ourselves to do it.” Ella Wheeler Wilcox