1. FRESHMAN PARENT MEETING
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
SCHREIBER HIGH SCHOOL
HANK HARDY-DIRECTOR OF GUIDANCE

2. Graduation Requirements: 2021 Graduating Classes (and Beyond)
Regents Diploma
English Credits
History Credits
Math Credits
Science Credits
LOTE Credit
Health Credit
Phys. Ed Credits
The Arts Credit
Electives Credits
Total Credits
Adv. Regents Dipl.
English Credits
History Credits
Math Credits
Science Credits
LOTE Credits
Health Credit
Phys. Ed Credits
The Arts Credit
Electives Credits
Total Credits

3. REGENTS EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS (65 or Better)
Regents Diploma-
English
Global History
US History
Mathematics (CC Alg 1)
Science
Cumulative average of 90 or higher on the 5 regents exams earns the honors designation.
Adv. Regents Diploma
English 11
Global History
US History
Mathematics (CC Alg 1, Geometry & Alg2)
Science (Biology & Chem or Physics or Earth Science +
LOTE FLACS B local exam (Sp, Lat, It, Fr.)
Cumulative average of 90 or higher on the 8 regents exams earns the honors designation.

4. MULTIPLE PATHWAYS 4 + 1 HUMANITIES STEM LOTE CTE CDOS
GLOBAL/US HISTORY

5. One Last Rule
Students may appeal one regents exam and earn a regents diploma-
Criteria:
Official appeal filed
Taken exam at least twice
One score falls within 60-64
Passed the course
Review by building committee
Students may appeal two regents exams and earn a local diploma-
Criteria:
Official appeal filed
Taken each exam at least twice
One score for each exam falls within 60-64
Passed the course
Review by building committee

6. Other Substitutions for Regents Diplomas
English
Global History
US History
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra2
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
AP English
AP World Hist- 3
AP-3, SAT II-560
SAT II–470 (1), 510 (2),
AP- 3
SAT II- 550, AP-3
SAT II- 530
SAT II- 540
SAT II- 520, AP-3

7. Substitutions for FLACS B Exams
LOTE (FLACS B)-
French
Latin
Spanish
Italian
Korean
Chinese
Japanese
Hebrew
SAT II Scores (out of 800)
500
470
460
450
560
480
490
All of these exams, with the exception of Italian, Latin, and Modern Hebrew must be taken in November.

8. World Language Substitution
5 Unit Sequence in
Art
Music
Technology
Business
CTE
Interdisciplinary

9. Local Diploma Requirements
Same course requirements as Regents diploma (Ex. LOTE)
55 rule is still in place for CSE students.
Option 2:
ELA and Math-55 to 64 (minimum score)
Global, US, Science- 45 to 54 (65 rule: For every 45 to 54 exam score, there must be a corresponding exam with a 65 or better. Two exams maximum)
52-54 appeal rule
Superintendent’s review

10. CDOS & SACC Certificates awarded by the High School
CDOS- Students who meet the CTE and Work requirements
SACC- Students who meet IEP goals but not requirements for a high school diploma

11. As a Freshman, be sure to-
Establish a solid rapport with your teachers.
Get to know your Assistant Principal
Get to know your counselor, let your counselor get to know you.
Know your rights and responsibilities (Handbook).
Know graduation requirements.
Learn the building.
Have a challenging schedule. (Honors Options/Research)
Select electives that interest you.
Chose activities that interest you.
Manage your time wisely: Do not overextend yourself.
Listen to the announcements.
Begin thinking about your plans after high school.
Start compiling your extracurricular resume. Naviance
Be a kid and enjoy your freshman year.
Become familiar with the student/parent portal

12. As a Sophomore, you should-
Continue to have a challenging schedule.
Know graduation requirements.
Enhance your relationship with your counselor.
Become familiar with testing requirements.
Get to know your teachers.
Continue to take electives that you have an interest in.
Continue to participate in electives that interest you. Take on leadership roles.
Intensify career exploration and options.
Add to your resume file.
Continue to refine your time management skills.
Know your rights and responsibilities (Handbook).
Review your credits and gpa.
Listen to the announcements.
Ask questions.
Have fun. It’s your Sophomore year.

13. As a Junior, you should-
Remain in a challenging schedule that meets your needs.
Take on more leadership roles.
Continue to work closely with your counselor.
Begin exploring and refining your college/career choices.
Know yourself and your needs/wants.
Increase involvement (level) in extracurricular activities.
Work closely with your teachers. Get to know them, let them know you.
Refine your activities resume.
Review the handbook.
Manage your time wisely.
Listen to the announcements. Check the bulletin boards.
PSAT/SATs/ACTs.
Review transcript. Know graduation requirements.
Have a great time. Do not stress so much. You are a Junior.

14. As a Senior, you should- Still have a challenging schedule.
Not catch senioritis.
Finalize your activities resume.
Refine your college search. Complete application process.
Work closely with your counselor and teachers.
Double check your graduation requirements.
Listen to the announcements. Read the bulletin boards.
Check employment/financial aid opportunities.
Manage your time wisely.
Take care of graduation issues (Name on Diploma, College forms, Coursework, invitations, etc.)
Look at the Handbook.
Have the best time of your life. You’re a senior.

15. TESTS For the FUTURE PSATS SATs- I and Subject ACTs TOEFL REGENTS
(Biology, Math)
ACTs
TOEFL
REGENTS
QUALIFYING EXAMS- (January) RESEARCH/ENGLISH

16. CAREER AND COLLEGE CAREER- COLLEGE- NAVIANCE-CAREER EXPLORATION
FIND OUT WHO YOU ARE
INTERESTS
RESUME
JOBS/VOLUNTEER
SKILLS
COURSEWORK
ATTENDANCE
PERSONAL INVENTORY
COLLEGE-
NAVIANCE-COLLEGE INFO AND SEARCH
COLLEGE VISITS
ACADEMIC PROFILE
STANDARDIZED TESTS
RESUME
PERSONAL FILE
WRITING SKILLS
ATHLETICS-NCAA
FINANCES
SCHREIBER WEBSITE

17. RESOURCES NAVIANCE (FAMILY CONNECTION) PROGRAM PLANNING GUIDE
COLLEGE PLANNING GUIDE
WEBSITES
(NCAA, FAFSA,
FAIRTEST, ETC.)
COLLEGEBOARD/ACT
COACHES/
ATHLETICS
COUNSELORS
GRADE LEVEL ADMINSTRATORS
TEACHERS
FRIENDS/OLDER SIBLINGS
BUILDING/
DISTRICT ADMIN.
COLLEGES:
REPS
ALUMNI
PRESENTATIONS
COLLEGE FAIRS
CAREER DAYS
MOCK INTERVIEWS
ASPEN PORTAL
SCHOOL WEBSITES
FINANCIAL AID SEMINARS

18. QUESTIONS TO PONDER
WHEN & WHY SHOULD MY CHILD TAKE THE PSAT/SAT REASONING OR SUBJECT TESTS/ACT?
WHAT IF MY CHILD NEEDS TESTING MODS FOR THESE TESTS?
WHEN SHOULD WE START THINKING ABOUT COLLEGES?
HOW DO WE EXPLORE CAREER OPTIONS?
WHEN DO WE SIGN UP FOR MOCK INTERVIEWS, JOB FAIRS, ETC.
HOW DO WE FIND OUT THIS INFORMATION?
WHO SHOULD GO TO THE COLLEGE CONSORTIUM?
WHAT IF MY SCHEDULE NEEDS TO BE CHANGED?
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
WHOM CAN I SPEAK TO ABOUT THESE ISSUES?
WHAT IF MY CHILD WISHES TO PLAY COLLEGE SPORTS?
HOW DO WE MAKE APPOINTMENTS?
HOW CAN WE CONTACT TEACHERS? STAY IN THE LOOP?
WHAT IF MY CHILD NEEDS TO ADJUST THEIR PLANS?

19. Guidance Counselors Laurie Jacobson Nori Cerny Diana Rafferty
Elias Gomez
Karen Linsner
Joseph Lorge
Jessica Ludwig
Debra Strell
Hank Hardy-Director

20. NOTES