1. Hauppauge High School
Welcome Class of 2021

2. Graduation Requirements: Credits
Regents Diploma
Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation
Content Area
Credits
English 4
Social Studies
Math 3
Science
(1 Life Science & 1 Physical Science)
LOTE 1*
LOTE (Level 3)
3**
Art/Music 1
Health .5
Physical Ed 2
Technology
1***
Business
Electives
2.5
Total: 23
*Students must complete 2 units of study in a language other than English (LOTE) by the end of their freshmen year. One unit of credit is earned by passing the state LOTE local exam or earning a unit of commencement level credit in LOTE.
**Students acquiring 5 credits in Art, Music, Business, Technology or Career & Technical education may use the sequence to replace the LOTE requirement for a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation.
*** Technology and/or Business will be waived for any student who substitutes any of the following courses:
A 5th credit in English or Social Studies
A 4th credit in LOTE, mathematics or science.
Completion of an additional sequence beyond the minimum requirement for graduation

3. Graduation Requirements: Testing
Regents Diploma
Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation
5 Regents Exams
8 Regents Exams
Common Core ELA
One Math Regents:
Common Core Algebra
Common Core Geometry
Common Core Algebra 2
Three Math Regents
Common Core Algebra 2
Global History & Geography
US History & Government
One Science Regents:
Living Environment
Earth Science
Chemistry
Physics
Two Science Regents:
(1 Life Science & 1 Physical Science)
LOTE Local Exam (not a Regents Exam)

4. Change regarding Regents Exam in Global History and Geography II
The first administration will be in June Administered at the end of grade 10 and cover only the content from year 2
Students entering grade 9 in September 2016 will be subject to the changes in this exam.

5. 9th Grade Schedule Template
Typical 9th Grade Options
Schedule Template
English (4 years required)
Honors English 9
English 9 1
Social Studies (4 years required)
AP World I
Global Studies I 2
Math (3 years required, 4 years recommended)
Algebra
Honors Geometry 3
LOTE (4 years of LOTE recommended)
Honors Spanish, French, German 2
Spanish, French, German 2 4
Science (3 years of required, 4 years of recommended)
Refer to Course Guide for course information
Biology/Living Environment
Honors Biology/Living Environment
Honors Chemistry 5 PE
Every other day (usually opposite science lab or AIS) 6
Art/Music Requirement 7
Health(1/2 yr)/Elective (1/2 year)
or AIS-Global I, English 9, Algebra 8
Lunch 9

6. Recommended Science Sequencing
Grade 8
Recommended Grade 9 Course
Science 8
Living Environment, Honors Living Environment
Earth Science
Honors Living Environment
Honors Chemistry
Recommended only if Students should have achieved mastery level, 85% or above, in Algebra I, and the respective Common Core Regents exam. Eighth grade students coming from accelerated Earth Science should have achieved a grade of 95% or above in Earth Science and on the Earth Science Regents exam.

7. Elective Options Math (3 years required, 4 years recommended)
English (4 years required)
Full-year courses:
Journalism I (alt days)
Journalism II (alt days)
Half-year courses:
Creative Writing
Social Studies (4 years required)
College Psychology
College Sociology
Criminal Justice
History Through Pop Culture
History Through Film
Everyday Law
Math (3 years required, 4 years recommended)
AP Statistics (full year)
LOTE (4 years of LOTE recommended)
Accelerated French I (full year)
Accelerated German I (full year)
Science (3 years of required, 4 years of recommended
Science Research/College Science Research (full year)
IB Computer Science SL-NEW!!!
Astronomy
Oceanography
Environmental Studies
Forensic Science

8. Elective Options Fine Art Full-year courses: Studio in Art
Studio in Media
Drawing & Painting
IB Visual Arts HL & SL
AP Studio in Art
Half-year courses:
Cartooning
Sculpture
Interior Design
Fashion Illustration
Creative Crafts
Digital Photography
Advanced Digital Photography
Computer Graphics
Advanced Computer Graphics
Television/Video Production
IB Film HL & SL
Television Broadcast
TV Production I
TV Production II
Performing Arts
Concert Band
Concert Chorus
Concert Orchestra
Honors Wind Ensemble
Honors Chamber Singers
Honors Chamber Orchestra
Treble Choir
Music Theory
AP Music Theory
Music Recording Technology
Dance I
Dance II
Introduction to Theatre
Acting Ensemble
Advanced Acting Ensemble
IB Theatre HL & SL
Musical Theatre

9. Elective Options Business Full-year courses:
IB Business Management SL &HL
College Accounting
College Business Law
College Marketing
College Sports & Entertainment Marketing
Career and Financial Management
Half-year courses:
Fashion Marketing
Fashion Apparel & Accessories
Wall Street & Beyond
Web Wizards
Computer Applications
Microsoft Computer Applications
Technology
Design and Drawing for Production
Computer Aided Design
Architectural Drawing
World of Technology
IB Design Technology SL
Materials Processing I
Materials Processing II
Robotics
Family and Consumer Science
Career and Consumer Readiness
CTE Options
Cosmetology Periods 1-4 at Hauppauge HS
BOCES Programs Periods 1-5 Off-site

10. Get Involved! Over 30 co-curricular clubs available
A wide array of athletic teams
Events are ongoing throughout the school year

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

12. GPA Calculation The final grade for every course is:
Multiplied by the credit value
Added together
Divided by the total number of credits attempted
Numeric grades are issued for PE but are not calculated into the quarterly averages

13. Rank 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 (3 pts), 5 (6pts) & 6 (9 pts)
A weighted GPA is calculated based on credit value and quality points
Rank will be calculated in the fall of 12th grade

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

15. Ignition: 9th Grade Transition Program
Purpose
The Ignition program is designed to support the transition of students into the high school. The purpose of the program is to provide students with a support system while teaching them how to use the resources at the high school and advocate for themselves.
Structure
All 9th grade students are assigned an upper classman mentor who will provide them support in structured and unstructured settings throughout the school year. Mentors undergo a rigorous selection process and are trained.
A full day Freshman Orientation takes place annually at the end of August. Incoming Freshman meet their mentors and participate in a day of team building activities to acquaint them with the high school and help them develop relationships.
Ignition teams are grouped by their 9th grade PE classes. The Ignition advisor pushes into their PE classes and runs workshops with them throughout the school year.
Results
Feedback from students and parents has been overwhelmingly positive. Students feel connected to the school community early in their freshman year, are comfortable advocating for themselves and seek available resources as needed.

16. Instructional Support Team (IST)
Purpose and Structure
The purpose of the Instruction Support Team (IST) is to ensure all students receive the support needed to help them succeed academically, socially and emotionally. The committee consists of content area teacher representatives, guidance counselors, social workers and administrators and meets daily. The content area teachers act as the liaison for their assigned curricular department(s).
Process
The IST reviews and analyzes student data (such as attendance, real-time and longitudinal grades, assessments, behavior, nurse and guidance/social worker visits, etc.) From this analysis, recommendations are made using the RTI model.
A meticulous RTI plan and referral process is in place, articulated at the beginning of the school year annually at the opening faculty meeting and followed up in writing by administration.
Student progress is monitored frequently. If the student fails to show significant improvement through the recommended interventions, the IST may refer the student for Level 1 testing with the school psychologist if deemed appropriate.
Results
Many student issues are discovered, discussed and action plans implemented regarding students’ academic, social and emotional success.  Student grades, assessments, attendance and behavior data are periodically reviewed after the initial referral and documented and acted upon accordingly.
The Instructional Support Team (“IST”) meets daily to discuss and address a wide range of student concerns. The IST is designed as a first period duty for content area teacher representatives, guidance counselors and social workers and meets in a designated conference room. A meticulous referral process is in place, where staff members can access a detailed referral form and transmit to all adults in contact with the individual student. The IST reviews and analyzes student data (such as attendance, real-time and longitudinal grades, assessments and other State measures, behavior, nurse and guidance/social worker visits, etc.) From this analysis, recommendations are made using the RTI model. The IST gives teachers instructional and behavioral strategies to use with the referred student. Student progress is monitored frequently to determine if those interventions are sufficient to help the student meet with success. If the student fails to show significant improvement through intervention, the IST will refer the student for Level 1 testing with the school psychologist. Daily analysis of student data assists in the diagnosis of educational and/or social emotional disabilities that allow Hauppauge High School to intervene early to meet the needs of struggling students.

17. Natural Helper Program
Purpose and Selection:
Natural Helpers has been a key form of support for students in grades Students are selected for this program through a process that involves a confidential survey. The results of the survey are compiled and student officers assist in the selection process. Natural Helpers are not only selected based upon votes. They do not accept multiple members of the same social group. The goal is to identify potential student leaders from many social groups within the high school that others would go to if they needed advice or were in crisis.
Training:
Students selected attend an orientation, along with their parents, in June.
Students also attend an intensive, three day long overnight training. Students learn to identify and assist others in crisis. They learn about resources available to help others and how to assist others in accessing those resources.
Ongoing training and reflection takes place throughout the school year.
Results:
This program has proven to be successful as students involved in Natural Helpers have brought many important student situations forward including cutting issues, misuse of social media, drug use, depression and students with suicidal ideations. As a result, appropriate support staff was able to intervene and provide the students and their families with proper support and resources both internally and externally.

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

19. Infinite Campus Parent Portal
Excellent school to home connection
Provides access to attendance, grades, behaviorand report cards
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

20. Naviance Tracking HS activities for the College Activity Resume
Resource for:
Tracking HS activities for the College Activity Resume
Self-awareness
Career exploration
College exploration
Entire college application process