1. 8th Grade Parent Meeting
February 1, 2017

2. Regents Diploma Requirements
ENGLISH 4
SOCIAL STUDIES 4
MATH
SCIENCE 3
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (LOTE) 1
ART/MUSIC 1
HEALTH
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2
ELECTIVES
TOTAL CREDITS

3. Advanced Regents Diploma Requirements
ENGLISH 4
SOCIAL STUDIES 4
MATH (Alg/Geo/Alg II) 3
SCIENCE 3
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (LOTE) 3
ART/MUSIC 1
HEALTH
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2
ELECTIVES
TOTAL CREDITS

4. Typical 9th Grade Student Schedule
1. English 9
2. Spanish I
3. Design Drawing Production I
4. Concert Orchestra
5. Lunch
6. Earth Science
7. Earth Science Lab (1,3,5)
7. Physical Education (2,4,6)
8. Algebra
9. Global History I

5. Honors/Advanced 9th Grade Schedule
1. Design Drawing Production
2. Physical Education (1,3,5)
2. Biology H Lab (2,4,6)
3. Biology Honors
4. Lunch
5. English 9 Honors
6. Geometry Honors
7. Global History I
8. Comprehensive Musicianship
9. Spanish II

6. Course Offerings (9th Grade)
Honors/advanced
Academic support
English 9 Honors
Biology Honors
Geometry Honors
English 9 Workshop
Biology A
Algebra Extended 9
Global History I Workshop

7. Course Offerings (9th Grade– Special Education)
English 9 SC/ICT
Global History I SC/ICT
Algebra Extended 9 SC/ICT
Biology A SC/ICT

8. Typical 9th Grade Report Card (Quarter 1)

9. Typical Transcript (Mid-11th Grade)

10. Required Regents Exams* for Graduation
English Regents
Global Studies Regents
US History Regents
Math Regents
Science Regents
PASSING REGENTS GRADE IS 65
*Students must have a combined 90 average in the 5 Regents exams listed above for a Regents Honors Diploma.

11. Exams* Required For Advanced Regents Diploma
English Regents
Global Studies Regents
US History Regents
Algebra Regents
Geometry Regents
Trigonometry Regents
Any 2 Science Regents (1Life/1Physical)
Foreign Language Local Assessment
PASSING REGENTS GRADE IS 65
*Students must have a combined 90 average in the 8 Regents exams listed above for a Regents Honors Diploma with Advanced Designation.

12. Attendance Policy 24/12 absences maximum CDA Regular Notifications
Documentation
Appeals

13. Free Periods Lunch Elective Courses as available
Library/Academic Center
10th Period Extra Help

14. School Culture/Transition
Dedicated 9th Grade Counselor
Mentor Program
PLC Meetings: teachers/students
9th Grade Orientation: activities/sports
Administrative assignments
Eligibility/Tutorial

15. Clubs/Activities

16. Clubs/Activities Art Club Best Buddies FBLA National Honor Society
Human Rights Club
Italian American Club
Peer Support Group
Rock Club
Science Club
Spanish Club
Student Organization
Yearbook
Student Mentors