1. Your Guidance Staff: Mrs. Poerio: Mr. Lombardi: Mrs.Galvin Director
Students Me-Z
Mr. Lombardi:
Students A-Mc
Mrs.Galvin
Administrative Asst.

2. What Your Counselors Do:
Our Job Is To Help You
Some One To Talk To
Monitor Your Academic Progress
Prepare You For Life After High School

3. Graduation Requirements Classes
Religion Credits
English Credits
Social Studies 4 Credits
Mathematics 3 Credits
Science Credits
Foreign Language Credits
Phys. Ed. (½ per year for 4 years) 2 Credits
The Arts Credit
Health ½ Credit
Electives Credits *

4. Graduation Requirements Regents Exams
Regents Diploma:
- Int. Algebra (Common Core)
- Global History & Geography
- U.S. History & Government
- English (Common Core)
- One Science
Advanced Regents Diploma:
- Second Science
- Geometry (Common Core)
- Alg. 2/Trig. (Common Core)
- Foreign Language (FLACS)
*Please note that students with special needs may have other options bases on their Individual Education Plan
Diploma With Honors:
Students who achieve at least a 90% average on all Regents Exams used toward their diploma will receive an Honors designation.
Diploma With Mastery:
- Math: 85 or better on three Math exams
- Science: 85 or better on three Science exams

5. Honors & A.P. Requirements
Non-Honors to Honors:
- Final grade of 92% or better
Stay in Honors:
- Final grade of 85% or better
Non-Honors to A.P.:
- Final grade of 95% or better
Honors to A.P.:
Stay in A.P.:

6. Honors and A.P. Weighting
Higher level classes are worth more towards your final grade point average but do not affect quarterly grades
Think of it as earning extra credit or bonus points
Weights: Non-Honors x1, Honors x1.05, A.P. x1.10
Example: Non-Honors; 85 x 1= 85, Honors; 85 x 1.05= 89, A.P.; 85 x 1.10= 94

7. A.P. Offerings 2016-2017 A.P. U.S. History A.P. Government
A.P. Language and Composition
A.P. Literature and Composition
A.P. Calculus
A.P. Living Environment
A.P. Spanish Language and Culture
A.P. Chemistry

8. Project Lead The Way 3 course Engineering program
Students may take any or all classes, based on availability and students schedule.
Introduction To Engineering Design is offered to all students 10th-12th. Upper classmen have priority when filling the class.
Principles of Engineering and Computer Software Engineering is offered to all 11th and 12th grade students.
Classes are taken as electives.

9. College Testing
PSAT:
- Given at McGann-Mercy H.S. in mid- October of sophomore and junior year
- Think of it as a “practice” SAT
SAT:
- Tests math, critical reading, and writing
- Must sign up through the College Board
- Should take by May of junior year, can take earlier and as many times as you want
SAT II:
- Subject specific tests
- Some colleges or college majors require
ACT:
- Tests English, math, reading, writing, science
- Some colleges require in addition to or instead of SAT

10. N.C.A.A Requirements www.eligibilitycenter.org
Division I:
SAT/ACT and GPA on a sliding scale
Minimum GPA of 2.30 to compete and 2.00 to be eligible to practice and receive athletic aid
16 core courses:
- 4 yrs. English
- 3 yrs. Math
- 2 yrs. Science
- 2 yrs. S.S.
- 1 yr. of additional English, math, or science
- 4 yrs. of additional courses from any area above or foreign language
Division II:
SAT/ACT now also on a sliding scale
Minimum GPA of 2.20 to compete and 2.00 to be eligible to practice and receive athletic aid
16 core courses:
- 3 yrs. of English
- 2 yrs. of Math
- 2 yrs. of Science
- 2 yrs. of S.S.
- 3 yrs. of additional English, math, or science
- 4yrs. of additional courses from any area above or foreign language

11. Extracurricular Activities
Club Wednesday
Key Club
National Honor Society
French/Spanish Honor Society
Mercy on a Mission
McGann-Mercy Theatre Group
Jazz Band
Chamber Choir
School Paper
Yearbook
MSG Varsity
Voices of Mercy-Chamber Choir
Student Organization (S.O.)

12. Extracurricular Activities
Crew
Football
Soccer
Volleyball
Basketball
Track
Baseball
Softball
Lacrosse
Tennis
Golf
Cross Country

13. Helpful Tips Be In School Everyday:
- If you miss school you miss lectures, notes, class discussions, homework explanations, assignments, tests, and quizzes
- If you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed and to make up your work
Be Organized:
- Use your student planner
- Use separate binders for each class
- Keep lockers, backpack, and binders neat

14. Helpful Tips Manage Your Time:
- Balance time between school assignments, extracurricular activities, and leisure
- Create a study plan that works for you
- Break larger assignments into smaller parts
Be Successful In The Classroom:
- Be in class on time
- Have everything you need with you
- Do your homework
- Participate in class
- Treat others with courtesy and respect

15. Helpful Tips Take Good Notes: - As you listen think about what is said
- Recognize and write down important info
- Take notes that are easy to read
Study Smart:
- Find a good place to study
- Organize your study time
- Use tricks to help you memorize things
Use Test Taking Strategies:
- Have everything you need for the test
- Look over the test and develop a plan
- Check your answers and use all of your time