1. Welcome
Canajoharie Class of 2023

2. Introductions Ms. Rebecca Gleason – HS Principal
Mrs. Deana Lenz – School Counselor
Ms. Bianca Bojarczuk – Art Education
Ms. Tracy Evans – Business Education
Mrs. Tammy Jones – CSI/Media Center
Mrs. Talene Schaffer – FACS Education
Mr. Tim Field – Music Education
Mr. Dwayne Heroth – Technology Education

3. High School Expectations
Be On Time
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Be Safe

4. Graduation Requirements

5. Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation
Credit Requirement
Regents/ Testing Requirement
English 4
English Language Arts
Social Studies
Global History and U.S. History
Global History and U.S. History
Math 3
Algebra
Algebra, Geometry and Algebra 2
Science
One Regents Exam in Science
Two Regents Exams in Science
Foreign Language 1 3*
One Foreign Language Exam*
Art/Music
Health .5
Physical Education 2
Electives
Total Credits/
Exams
22.5 5 9
* Students acquiring a 5 credit sequence in the Arts or CTE may be exempt from the additional Foreign Language credits and exam for the Advanced Regents Diploma.

6. Scheduling Information
Minimum courses
Must be enrolled in 6.5 credits each year 9-11th
Four day rotation (A, B, C, D)
Guided Studies (GS)
Provides students access to their teachers for additional help
GS periods can be changed throughout the year as many times as necessary to meet student needs

7. Scheduling Information
Advanced English 9 / Global 9
Students are scheduled into a Regents course section (class period)
Students are scheduled for a Guided Studies day to complete additional/research assignments
A summer assignment may be required - information will be provided in the Spring
Course adjustments
Course selections can be changed until the end of April
Course adds - changes limited to first two weeks of the school year
Course drops – Course drops must take place before September 1st.
Changes made after deadline will result in “W” on permanent transcript with “P” – Pass or “F” – Fail

8. Bell Schedule
Period 1
7:50 – 8:35
Period 2
8:38 – 9:21
Period 3
9:24 – 10:07
Period 4
10:10 – 10:53
Period 5
10:56 – 11:56
Period 5A
10:56 – 11:16 – Junior/Senior Lunch *
Period 5B
11:16 – 11:36 – Sophomore Lunch*
Period 5C
11:36 – 11:56 – Freshman Lunch*
Period 6
11:59 – 12:42
Period 7
12:45 – 1:28
Period 8
1:31 – 2:14
Period 9
2:17 – 3:00
* Lunch schedule is subject to change each year based on the enrollment in each grade level

9. Sample 9th Grade ScheduleB C D
Period 1
Earth Science
Period 2
Lab Earth Science
Phys Ed.
Period 3
English 9
Period 4
Global 9
Period 5
GS English / Lunch
GS Global / Lunch
Freshman Health Seminar / Lunch
GS Technology / Lunch
Period 6
Choir
Band
Period 7
Algebra
Period 8
Spanish 2
Period 9
DDP

10. Grade Advancement
In order to advance to the next grade level in high school you MUST earn enough credits each year
Grade Level
Cumulative Credits
Grade 9
5.5
Grade 10 11
Grade 11
16.5
Grade 12
22.5

11. Don’t Risk An On Time Graduation
The student above failed 2 courses in 9th grade, 1 course in 10th grade and 2 courses in 11th grade. The student is planning to take a full schedule during their senior year but unfortunately, all of their classes will not fit in their schedule!!

12. Program Planning Individual meeting with counselor each year
Review required and elective course options
Review testing requirements & recommendations
Discussion of academic progress or concerns
Exploration of careers and potential colleges

13. Program of Studies Guide

14. Sample Course Registration Worksheet

15. Career Pathways – New for 19-20

16. Career Pathway Options
What does this mean for me?
It means that you will be part of a unique high school program in which coursework and the business world are integrated in way that specifically prepares you both for college and careers in these fields.
What pathway options are available for me?
There will be two pathways at the high school from which you can choose.
The pathway of Construction Technology: Renewable Energy and Sustainable Building is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills for successful entry to a career or further college study in sustainable construction and renewable energy.
The pathway of Computer Science/Information Technology is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills for successful entry to a career or further college study in information support, network systems, web/digital communications, and programming/software development.

17. High School Planning CHALLENGING COURSES LONG-TERM GOALS
GET INVOLVED!!

18. Extra-Curricular & Athletics
Make yourself STAND OUT and have some FUN!
Athletic Association
Computer Internship Volunteer
Drama Club
History Club
International Club
Math Club
NADA
National Honor Society
SADD
Science Club
STAR
Student Council
Technology Club
Yearbook
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Nordic Skiing
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Track
Volleyball
Wrestling

19. Post-Secondary Planning
The time to start planning for your FUTURE is right now!!
Students and parents together should be investigating career options and the training or education needed to pursue a particular CAREER.
It’s never too early to start looking at COLLEGES and post-secondary plans.
Be sure to see your counselor as OFTEN as necessary so you are ready to make some of the most important decisions of your life!

20. Transition/Program Planning Meetings
Mrs. Lenz will be in the middle school on scheduled dates to conduct individual meetings…
Sign up before you leave tonight
Meetings will take approximately 30 minutes
If you wish to schedule a time to meet beyond the middle school days, please call the high school for a meeting there.
If you have older children and would like to conduct all meetings on the same day, please call the high school to schedule multiple meetings back to back.
If you are unable to attend a meeting at school, I would be glad to include you via conference call during the time you schedule your child.

21. Tours of the High School
Please check your parent questionnaire to locate the colored sticker indicating your tour group.
Please bring completed questionnaire to the your child’s scheduled meeting or have your child return it to the middle school office.
Thank you for coming!

22. Group Leader Introductions
Red Group –
Green Group –
Silver Group –
Blue Group –
Gold Group –

23. RED
GREEN
SILVER
BLUE
GOLD
Business
CSI/Media Ctr.
Technology
FACS
Art
Music