1. Course Selection
school year

2. Scheduling Process Parent information night – November 30th in CCPAC
Teacher recommendations
Classroom presentations
Course selection with Counselors over the next month
Roster of course selections mailed home in Spring

3. Graduation Requirements
4 units English
4 units Social Studies
3 units Math
3 units Science
2 units Physical Education
LOTE – At least 1 unit required for all diplomas
½ unit Health
1 unit Art/Music
1 unit of Art/Music credit may be selected from: Studio in Art, Media Arts, DDP, Digital Music, Band, or Chorus
Elective credits
Total Credits Needed for Graduation: 22

4. Types of Diplomas There are 3 major types of diplomas:
Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation
Regents Diploma
Local Diploma (for students with an IEP)

5. *or one Pathway assessment
Required Exams
Regents Diploma
5 Regents exams:
ELA
Global History*
US History*
1 Math exam
1 Science exam
*or one Pathway assessment
All 5 Regents exams > 65

6. Required Exams Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation
8 Regents exams + LOTE assessment:
ELA
Global History*
US History*
3 Math exams
2 Science exams
** LOTE Assessment
*or one Pathway assessment
** (or 1 unit LOTE + 5 units in Art/Music/CTE)
All 8 Regents exams plus LOTE Assessment > 65

7. Additional distinctions on diplomas…
Regents diploma with honors/Regents diploma with Advanced Designation with honors = required Regents exams have an average combined score of 90% or higher.
Mastery in Math distinction: meet all requirements for the Regents diploma with Advanced Designation, and in addition score an 85 or higher on each of the 3 Regents exams in math.
Mastery in Science distinction: meet all requirements for the Regents diploma with Advanced Designation, and in addition score an 85 or higher on each of 3 Regents exams in science.

8. Academic Planning
Choose your course selections based on career goals and interest areas. This is a great time to explore!
Make course selections thoughtfully and carefully as changes will only be approved for extenuating circumstances.
A well planned schedule does not require changes , as schedule changes can be disruptive to the learning process.

9. 10th and 11th grade scheduling process
November 23
Our course handbook will be posted on the District’s website
November 6:30 p.m.
Scheduling Information Night in the CCPAC
December 1 – December 6
Scheduling presentations to all 10th and 11th grade students in Social Studies classes
December 12 – December 16
Counselors will meet with all Juniors and Dance Excel students in PE classes
December 10:30 a.m.
New Visions information session for Juniors in the Library Lab
Spring
Roster of course selections will be mailed to parents.
Rescheduling of students will be done if courses will not be offered due to low enrollment.

10. Dual Credit Courses Art Studio in Art Digital Imaging Photo 2 LOTE
French IV & V
Spanish IV & V
Business
Accounting
Computer Applications
Microsoft Office
Business Management
Money Management
Technology
Design & Drawing for Production
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Digital Electronics
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Principles of Engineering

11. International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
IB Diploma Student
Certificate Student
Will take 6 IB courses:
3 HL and 3 SL
Will take 1 course from each group:
Can replace a Group 6 choice with another class from Groups 2 - 5
Must complete the 3 core:
TOK, CAS, and Extended Essay
Earns 24 points to acquire the Diploma:
Maximum is 45
Select courses based on interest and/or strengths
Earns marks for individual courses, which may translate into college credit.
There are 2 routes: The IB Diploma Student
or the Certificate Student
Parents and students should discuss all their options.
If you have questions, consult with counselors and/or teachers,
Then decide what is best for your child.
IB Courses are open to ALL students!!
EVERY
student can benefit from taking at least one IB course!

12. AP vs. IB
AP courses are for students in the United States.  IB courses are for students worldwide.
 Both are advanced, rigorous courses that require diligence and critical thinking on the part of the student!
Both are highly regarded by college admissions!
In general, IB tends to focus on fewer topics and go more into depth, while AP tends to cover more topics, but not as much in depth.
AP has a single assessment - an exam in May at the end of the course. IB has multiple assessments - an exam in May at the end of the course and Internal Assessments geared towards each class (creating a lab experiment, writing a paper, doing a presentation, etc.)
 AP courses have a final score of 1-5; IB courses have a final score of 1-7
AP has several individual course options, IB has several individual course options and the IB diploma program which is designed to work all of the classes together.

13. We-M0-C0 Career & Technical Education Junior & Senior Year
*Advertising Design & Multi-Media Academy *Auto Body/Collision *Automotive Technology *Baking *Building Trades *Carpentry *Certified Nurse Assistant *Child & Family Development *Computer Automation & Cyber Security *Computer Technology *Cosmetology
*Culinary Arts *Dental Assisting *Engineering & Metal Fabrication *Food Service *Health & Exercise Science *Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning *Heavy Equipment Operation *Industrial/Residential Electricity *Introduction to Construction Trades *Laboratory Technology *Outdoor Powersports Technology *Personal Services *Plumbing and Heating

14. New Visions
“Interdisciplinary Immersion Program” for Seniors:
Places students in actual work environment of desired career!
Health Professions: Monroe Community Hospital/SUNY Brockport (Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physician’s Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Physician)
Emerging Professions: SUNY Brockport (Education, Finance/Accounting, Veterinarian, Business Management, Journalist, Computer Specialist, Theatre/Art/Dance)
Justice Professions: Monroe County Hall of Justice (Lawyer, Police Officer, Social Worker)
Interest meeting in the Library Lab on December 8th at 10:30 am – sign up in the Career Center!

15. Make decisions that will positively impact your future!
Ultimate Goal
Choose wisely!
Make decisions that will positively impact your future!