1. Welcome to Southwestern Central High School
8th Grade Parent
Orientation Meeting
March 2, 2016

2. Introductions Suzie Lindquist – MS Counselor
Robin Kayner – HS Counselor (L-Z)
Chelsey Winchester– HS Counselor (A-K)
Liza Babcock- HS Psychologist 9-12
Mike Cipolla- High School Principal
Kristen Hada Assistant Principal

3. Review of the Scheduling Process
HS Electives Preview, March 3rd
Receive recommendations from 8th grade teachers for student placement
Consideration for Advanced Classes
Student will meet individually with counselor to make course selections
Students will register for a minimum of 6.5 credits and a maximum of 7.5 credits

4. Scheduling Process Continued
Copies of student schedules will be given to students prior to school year.
Schedule changes can be made during the designated times.
Counselors will be available periodically during summer months

5. Graduation requirements Freshman year
Art/Music Credit
Studio in Art
DDP
Band/Choir/Orchestra
Foreign Language
French
Spanish

6. Freshman Electives Gourmet Career & Financial Management First Aid/CPR
Drama
Sports & Entertainment Marketing
Psychology
Wood I
Financial Planning
Accounting
Business & Personal Law
*Electives offered are based on course requests and are subject to change without notice

7. High School Diplomas Class of 2020
Advanced Regents with Honors
Advanced Regents
Regents

8. Regents Diploma Total Credits 24 5 Exams Subject Credits Testing
English ELA (After English 11)
Math Integrated Algebra
*Minimally Integrated Algebra & Geometry
S.S Global/US HistORY Regents
Science (1)Regents Exam
*Need 2 lab science including Living Environment
French/Spanish
Health
Art/Music 1
Phys. Ed
Electives
Total Credits Exams

9. Advanced Regents Diploma
Subject Credits Testing
English ELA (After English 11)
Math Integrated Algebra
Geometry & Algebra II
S.S Global/US History Regents
Science (2)Regents Exams
*including Living Environment
French/Spanish LOTE Exam
Health
Art/Music 1
Phys. Ed
Electives
Total Credits Exams

10. *If students pass the Accuplacer exam, college credit may be awarded.
English
English 9 English 9 ADV
English 10 English 10 ADV*
English 11 English 11 ADV*
English 12* English 12 AP*
Graduate with 3 college credits Graduate with 9 college credits
*If students pass the Accuplacer exam, college credit may be awarded.
English 12 AP: ENG 1540 through Jamestown Community College
English 12: ENG 1510 through Jamestown Community College
English 11ADV: ENG 1530 through Jamestown Community College
English 10 ADV: ENG 1510 through Jamestown Community College

11. Math Algebra 8th grade algebra Geometry Geometry ADV
Algebra II/*Problem Solving math Algebra II ADV/*Problem Solving math
Pre-Calculus/Statistics Pre-Calculus ADV/*Statistics
ap Calculus/*Statistics AP Calculus*/*Statistics
Elementary Statistics: College course through JCC; MAT This course can be take after the completion of Algebra II or Algebra II ADV.
*AP Courses: Student will sit for the AP exam in May. Students who perform well may receive college credit at thousands of Universities worldwide.

12. Social Studies
Global I Global I ADV Global II Global II ADV US History AP US History* Economics/Government *AP Government/Economics
*AP Courses: Student will sit for the AP exam in May. Students who perform well may receive college credit at thousands of Universities worldwide.

13. ** Counts as the 3rd science credit required for graduation
8th grade Le Earth Science Earth Science Living Environment Chemistry Chemistry /**Environmental Science Physics Physics *AP Bio/AP Chem/AP Physics
After the completion of LE, Chemistry and/or Physics, students may register for AP Chemistry, AP Physics, and/or AP Biology.
*AP Courses: Student will sit for the AP exam in May. Students who perform well may receive college credit at thousands of Universities worldwide.
** Counts as the 3rd science credit required for graduation

14. Vocational Opportunities Beginning Junior Year
Auto Body
Auto Mechanics
Cosmetology
Conservation
Nursing
Criminal Justice
Carpentry
Computer Information Technology

15. Vocational Careers Continued
Culinary Arts
Electronics
Diesel Mechanics
Graphic Arts
Health Assisting
Public and Private Security
Small Animal Science

16. Class Rank
Class rank is calculated using 6 credits (courses with the highest grades will be used)
Initial Class Rank is calculated at the conclusion of the sophomore year (4 semesters)
College applications will include rank through the junior year (6 semesters)
A student should carry at least 6.5 credits per year

17. Attendance Policy
In order for students to be eligible to take tests, submit papers, homework, projects, etc… students must be in attendance a minimum of 85% of the total days a course is scheduled to be in session.
14 days 1.0 credit classes
7 days .5 credit courses

18. Freshman Orientation
Freshman will have the opportunity to attend orientation before school starts
Schedules/Lockers & combinations
Schedule changes/course requests

19. Academic Intervention Services (AIS) Eligibility
Multiple Measures: 8th Grade State Assessments & iready data
Scoring below the approved passing grade 65 on any Regents exam required for graduation in ELA, Mathematics, Science and/or Social Studies
Recommendations by classroom teacher, counselor, administrator, parent, school staff
Parent Notification occurs every time a student enters and/or exits AIS

20. Resources Educational Enrichment Time After School Time – same as MS
Peer Tutoring

21. We want you involved in your child’s education
Stay in contact with school staff
Visit our webpage:
Schedule Planning Guide
Join the PTSO
PowerSchool Parent Portal
Enjoy the extra-curricular events at SWCS
This PPT can be found on our website

24. Questions? A-K Winchester L-Z KAYNER For accuracy and accountability
Counselor assignments are done alphabetically
A-K Winchester
L-Z KAYNER