1. Good Morning!

2. Outline Role of the Counselor Graduation Requirements
Regents & Advanced Regents Diploma
Clubs/Activities/Sports

3. Role of the High School Counselor
3 Components
Social
Academic
Career/College Planning

4. Social
Work with students individually or in groups on the following topics:
Effective Decision Making
Developing Self-knowledge
Relationship Skills
Learning Healthy Choices
Resolving Conflicts
Improving Responsibility/Accountability

5. Social: Responsive Services
Crisis Counseling: Support provided to students and families facing emergency situations
Consultation: Parents, teachers, and other community agencies regarding strategies to help students
Personal Counseling: Provide on a small group or individual basis for students

6. Academic Assist Students in setting and reaching academic goals.
Collaborate with parents and teachers in developing an education plan.
Help students understand individual learning styles
Help students recognize and utilize academic strengths

7. Academics-Study Skills
4 primary Study Skills to ensure a smooth transition from MS to HS:
- Time Management skills
- Organizational Skills
- Utilize More than one binder
- Use Agenda/Calendar
Further information and resources on study skills can be found on the College Counseling Tab under “Students Tab.”

8. Career/College Planning
9th grade-NAVIANCE Career Exploration program/HS Career Fair
10thgrade-ASVAB/HS Career Fair
11th grade-PSATs/College Quick Start-College Planning
12th College Application Process

9. “9th Grade Matters”
Classes taken in 9th grade count toward graduation, your cumulative GPA (grade point average) and college entrance.
If you do not successfully complete a course (65+) that is required for graduation, you must make it up.
In your schedule for the next year OR
Summer school
(summer school may or may not be available…don’t rely on summer school for credit recovery)

10. You must pass both the courses and the Regents exams that you take in order to graduate.
For each course that you are taking you will receive a grade for each of the 4 Marking Periods, a Final Exam grade, and a Final average.
The 4 marking period grades and the Final exam grade (Regents exam or locally developed exam) will each count as 20% of your final average for the course. ( =415, divided by 5 = 83 average)
Passing grade for a course is 65. Only the Final average appear on the High School Transcript. Marking period grades do not.
Example: You pass Living Environment course with a 68 average but receive a 59 on the Living Environment Regents exam. You would not need to retake the course but you would need to retake the exam. The opposite is also true. If you have a final average in the Living Environment course of 59 but pass the exam with a 68, you would not need to retake the exam but you would need to retake the course.

11. Must complete 22 Credits 4 credits of English 3 credits of Math
4 credits of History
3 credits of Science ( 1 yr. Life, 1 yr. Physical)
2 credits of P.E. (over 4 years)
1 credit of Fine Arts (Studio Art, Computer Art, Chorus or Piano)
1 credit of Foreign Language (7th & 8th grade)
1/2 credit of Health
Elective credits to get to 22 credits or more
Must Pass the required New York State Exams with a 65 or better (Unless stated otherwise on IEP or 504 plan)

12. 4 Credits in English English 9 1 credit English 10 1 credit

13. 4 Credits in Social Studies
Global credit
Global credit
US History credit
Government & Economics 1 credit

14. 3 Credits in Mathematics
3 of the following math courses:
Pre-Algebra credit
Integrated Algebra CC credit
Geometry CC credit
Advanced Algebra & Trig. CC credit
Pre-Calculus credit
Business Math / Accounting credit

15. 3 Credits in Science 1 from a physical science (must)
Earth Science 1 credit
Chemistry 1 credit
Physics 1 credit
1 from a living environment science (must)
Biology credit
1 other science course

16. Additional Science Courses
SUNY ESF Dual Enrollment Environmental Science 1 credit
FTC Robotics

17. .5 Credit in Technology
MS Office credit
Graphic Design credit

18. 1 Credit in Fine Arts

19. Art Courses Studio in Art 1 credit Drawing 1 credit Painting 1 credit
Photography credit

20. Music Courses Music Theory 0.5 credit Piano 0.5 credit
Chorus credit
Music in our Lives credit

21. 2 credits in Physical Education
0.5 credit each year

22. Health
Health(10th Grade) 0.5 credit

23. Spanish Courses Spanish 1 1 credit Spanish 2 1 credit

24. Spanish 1 credit in Spanish for Regents Diploma
3 credits in Spanish for Advanced Regents Diploma

25. Assessments Required For A Regents Diploma
Comprehensive English
RE in Global History & Geography
RE in U. S. History
Integrated Algebra
Any Science Regents exam

26. Required Regents exams (Pathways to Graduation) as of 4/8/2015:
Students who first enter 9th grade in September 2011 and thereafter have the following options available in order to meet the assessment requirements leading to a Regents or Local Diploma:
4 REQUIRED REGENTS EXAMS: (Must pass with 65 or better unless stated on IEP or 504 plan)
ELA REGENTS EXAM (11TH Grade)
1 SCIENCE EXAM (Typically 9TH OR 10TH Grade)
1 MATH EXAM (Typically 9TH OR 10TH Grade)
1 SOCIAL STUDIES EXAM (Typically 10th or 11th grade)
PLUS ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ASSESSMENTS:
Additional Math (Geometry or Algebra II/Trig)
Additional Science (Living Env., Earth Science, Chemistry or Physics)
Additional Social Studies (US History)
Additional English approved by NYSED
NYSED approved CTE pathway assessment and program completion
NYSED approved pathway assessment in the Arts
NYSED approved pathway assessment in a Language other than English

27. Regents Diploma (65 or better on Required Assessments)
Diploma types offered by NYSDE and RACS:
Local Diploma (Use of safety net assessment for IEP/504 Students)
Regents Diploma (65 or better on Required Assessments)
Regents Diploma with Honors (Average of 90+ on Required Assessments)
Advanced Regents Diploma (65 or better on Required Assessments plus additional assessments)
Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors (Average of 90+ on Required Assessments plus additional assessments)
Advanced Regents Diploma with Mastery in Math and/or Science
Mastery in Math (3 math exams all with scores of 85 or better)
Mastery in Science (3 science exams all with scores of 85 or better)
Advanced Regents Diploma with Mastery in Math and/or Science with Honors
Average of all assessments is 90+

28. Assessments Required For An Advanced Regents Diploma
Integrated Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry
Comprehensive Spanish (3 credits and check point B test)
Comprehensive English
US History and Global History
Two Science Regents exam:
1 Physical Science (Earth Sci., Chem., Phys.)
1 Living Environment (Bio.)

29. 3rd credit in Spanish including the Comprehensive Spanish Exam
What Is The Difference Between A Regents And An Advanced Regents Diploma?
3rd credit in Spanish including the Comprehensive Spanish Exam
Geometry, and Trigonometry RE
A 2nd Science Regents Exam

30. Advanced Regents with Honors
How do you receive an Advanced Regents with Honors?
You must have an average of 90% or better on your Regents exams!

31. Go to class prepared
Attendance is extremely important to the success of any high school student!! You have to be here to learn! At 18 absences credit can be denied.
Being prepared for class is also important. Students must bring textbook, paper, pens/pencils, notebook/binder, calculator, etc.
Notebook should be organized- something your parents/guardians can help with at home if needed.
Periodically clean out backpacks and lockers.

32. Successful attitude
Not only should you be prepared for class but you need to come to class with a good attitude, and an open mind ready to learn something new!
Be on time to class
Actively listen
Be engaged (positively) in the classroom discussion
Participate in the classroom activity
Use your time wisely – if the teacher gives you time to work on an assignment/homework – USE IT!

33. Questions and Extra help
Don’t be afraid to ask questions
Teachers are there to help
If you don’t ask questions they may not know that you need the help!
Extra help is available in several ways:
Help from your teacher (before or after school or at lunch/planning) – Just check with your teacher for what works best
Learning Lab Period – see the Learning Lab teacher for the course you are struggling with.
Resource Room – specific class assigned for help
Peer-Leader tutors – request one from Ms. Reynolds

34. Daily Homework
All homework assignments should be written in your Agenda Book & completed on a daily basis.
Homework needs to be completed daily
Helps prepare you for the quizzes and tests
Like practicing an instrument or sport
If you miss school, you need to make up the work that you missed. Parents can call attendance secretary Ms. Moore and request homework.

35. Sample Planner Period Class/ Teacher Assignment 1 P.E./ Mr. Kubitz
Complete short essay 2
Living Environment/ Mrs. Bogart
Read Chapter 3 complete review questions 1-6 3
Language Arts/ Mr. Mahone
Write one paragraph about personal success story 4
Geometry/ Ms. Belfield
Complete review wksht. and Ch. 4 questions pg. 115 questions 1-5 5
Global Studies 9/ Mr. Davidson
Complete chapter 5, answer questions 1-5 7
Health/ Mr. Vleck
Read chapter 6 and complete questions 1-10 8
Learning Lab
Work on Science and Social Studies 9
Piano
Practice 20 min

36. Where to do homework? Quiet place to study
At a desk or table or place where you will have limited interruptions
No television, phone, radio, i-pod, internet, video games

37. Academic Success Survey – Self-evaluation
Take a moment and ask yourself these questions…
On average how many minutes/hours a night do you spend on homework? *Compare this to time on phone/social media, xbox, playing sports, etc.
What time do you do your homework?
Do you have a quiet place to study?
Have you ever attended tutoring?
How do you keep track of your grades?
Do I pay attention and participate in class?
Do I ask for clarification if I don’t understand something?
Have you ever asked for weekly progress reports?
Depending on the answer to these questions you may find areas where
you could make adjustments to be more successful.

38. Students Need to Stay on Track!
Failure to pass required classes not only puts the student at risk of not graduating on time, but it also limits the variety of electives available to that student.

39. Resources Available
Weekly progress reports – some teachers will print out a
weekly grade report automatically, otherwise you may ask for
one from your teacher.
Stay informed with Parent / Student Portal in AES – see
assignments and grades, teachers, etc.
Teachers are willing to help – all you need to do is ask!
Make an appointment or stop in and see…
College Guidance – Mr. Ersoz
Social Worker – Ms. Reynolds
Discipline Chair – Mr. Laskowski
Talk with your Parents/Guardians about your concerns.

40. To be a: You must have:
Sophomore credits
Junior credits
Senior credits

41. Remember the key to success over the next 4 year’s is to…
Determine a goal- “I want to… graduate, go to college, go in the military…”
Develop a tentative plan to reach that goal.
Have a backup plan.
Consider all your options and revise the plan as needed.
Work hard – always keeping your goal in mind!
Be involved in your education!
Ask for help if you need it –
use the resources available to you!!

42. 4 year plans Individual Academic plan
Based upon academic graduation requirements and career goals
NAVIANCE Career Interest Inventory
Career Fair

47. Student Support Team
Stop in the counseling offices .We can help you with any questions and concerns during this transition
Ms. Reynolds ex. 3108
Mr. Ersoz ex. 3111
Mr. Laskowski ex 3118