1. Oh the places you’ll go . . .

2. Know What to Expect More: Courses to choose from
New teachers & classmates
Extracurricular activities
Independence = responsibility
Emphasis on academic achievement
Social events
Consequences of failing
Need for time management

3. 1.) Understand your Academic Record
Diplomas
Advanced vs. regents
4-year plan
Grade point average (GPA)
Average of grades on 4.0 scale
Class Rank
Shows where stand in relation to other students in same grade
Transcript
Details academic achievement in grades 9-12

4. Advanced Regents Requirements
 Subjects
Number of
Units
Regents
Exams
Regent Exams (65%)
English 4 1
English-11th Grade
Social Studies 2
Global History-10th grade
US History and Government-11th grade
Mathematics 3
Integrated Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra/Trigonometry
Science
One Physical Setting and One Living Environment
Art/Music
Health
0.5
Physical Ed.
Second Language
LOTE (Language Other Than English)-10th grade
Electives/Sequences
1.5
Total 22 9

5. Regents Requirements English-11th grade Global History-10th grade
Subjects
Number of Units /
Credits
Number of
Regents
Exams
Regent Exams (65 %)
English 4 1
English-11th grade
Social Studies 2
Global History-10th grade
US History and Government-11th grade
Mathematics 3
Integrated Algebra- 9th Grade
Science
One Physical Setting or One Living Environment
Art/Music
Health
0.5
Physical Ed.
Second Language
Electives/Sequences
3.5
Total 22 5

6. Example 4 Year Plan 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12
Global 9
Global 10
U.S. History and Government
Economics and Government
Math
Math elective
Science / Lab
Science elective
LOTE
LOTE elective
Art or Music
Health (1/2 credit)
elective
Phys. Ed (1/2 credit)
Phys. Ed (1/2 credit)
Phys. Ed (1/2 credit)
Study Hall / elective

7. Freshman vs. Senior Transcript

9. 2.) Know your School Calendar Attendance/tardy policies
Ex: when each grading period ends, holidays, etc.
Attendance/tardy policies
You are expected to be in school every day, on time, unless ill
Request & make-up missed assignments & assessments
Code of conduct/school rules
So school will run smoothly & everyone will be safe
Athletic eligibility
Grade/attendance requirements to play sports

10. 3.) Be in School Everyday
To succeed in high school, you must have good attendance
If you know you’re going to miss school, try to get assignments ahead of time

11. 4.) Know how to get Good Grades
Be organized
Ex: use your agenda, have phone numbers for classmates, etc.
Manage your time well
Ex: create a study plan that works for you, make a “to do” list, etc.
Be successful in the classroom
Ex: learn how to adapt to different teaching styles, don’t leave class with unanswered questions, etc.
Take good notes
Ex: take notes that are neat & easy to read, etc.
Know how to read a textbook
Ex: before you start, look over the headings and words in bold & italic, etc.
Study smart
Ex: find a good place to study, focus on one thing at a time, etc.
Use test-taking strategies
Ex: mark questions you want to return to, etc.

12. 5.) Set Goals Set both short & long-term goals
Helps to determine where you want to go & what you want to accomplish
SMART: specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic, & timed
Ex: Try harder in math vs. get a B in math this semester

13. 6.) Get Involved The more you put into it, the more you get out of it
Spend time with friends & meet new ones
Enjoy school more
Become a leader
Relieve stress
Provide a valuable service
Volunteer
Try something new
Have activities to put on applications
Develop a variety of skills & talents
Have Fun
Outside of school & over summers
Focus & prioritize activities
Depth of involvement

14. 7.) Make Good Choices/Decisions
Determine choices
Write down positives & negatives
Make sure you have all the information
Think & decide
Evaluate & adjust

15. 8.) Know how to Handle Stress
Take a deep breath
Starting at the top of your head, flex and then relax each part of your body
Think of a place where you feel very relaxed & calm
Visualize being there
Talk to friends & family
Keep a sense of humor
Take a hot bath

16. 9.) Use Available Services
Teacher office hours
Tutors
Teachers, coaches, counselors, etc.

17. 10.) Plan & Prepare for your Future
Choose courses carefully
Challenge yourself
Advanced placement vs. honors vs. regents courses
Choose a career that’s right for you
Consider skills/abilities, values/interests, job market, etc.
Prepare for your career
Meaningful courses, internships, etc.
High school career/technology programs
BOCES

18. 10.) Plan & Prepare for your Future Continued
4-year college/university (Bachelor)
Public vs. private
2-year community/technology college (Associates)
Career/trade school
Military
Apprenticeship
Graduate school (Master/Doctorate)

19. 10.) Plan & Prepare for your Future Continued
Why important?
Income
Options
Explore
Expectation
The better your education, the more opportunities you will have & the better choices you will make

20. Education vs. Income

21. Final Thoughts Freshman year counts Use abstract thinking
Expect grades to fall & classes to get tougher
So increase your efforts & discover your routine
You will succeed!