1. to the Locust Valley High School Guidance Department
WELCOME
to the Locust Valley High School Guidance Department
10th Grade Parent Night
October 18, 2011

2. Introductions Mrs. Rebecca Gottesman Mrs. Jillian Celli
Assistant Principal
Mrs. Jillian Celli
Mrs. Kelly Reno
Mrs. Faith Keenan
Ms. Lisa Marie Pasquale

3. Required Courses 22 Credits Minimum
Advanced Regents Diploma
Regents Diploma
English 4
Social Studies
Math 3
Science
Foreign Language 1
Art/Music/DDP
Health
0.5
Phys. Ed. 2
(0.5/year)
2 (0.5/year)
Electives
At least
1.5
At least

4. Graduation Regents Exam Requirements
Subjects
Advanced Regents
Diploma
Regents Diploma
English
Regents (65 and above)
Math
Regents Int. Algebra 1
& Int. Geometry & Int.
Algebra 2 w/ Trig. (65
and above in all)
Regents Integrated Algebra
(65 and above)
Science
Regents in any TWO
Sciences (65 and above)
one from the Physical
Setting and one from Life
US History
Global History
LOTE
Checkpoint B F.L. Assessment
Total
9 Regents (65 and above)
5 Regents (65 and above)

5. Grade Point Average
Final GPA is calculated based on the first six semesters - Grades 9, 10, 11 and high school courses taken in middle school
Highly significant for college admissions
LVHS does not rank
Regents exams or final exams count as 20% of the yearly grade
Physical Education and Drivers Education are not factored into the final GPA

6. International Baccalaureate
College level classes offered in grades 11 and 12
Self-selection policy
LV graduates report IB classes prepared them for college better than any other course they took in high school.
Students may qualify to earn advanced standing in college upon successful performance on the mandatory IB internal and external exams administered in May
*Mr. Buonaspina will be hosting an IB Parent Information Night ext. 5157

7. International Baccalaureate
Requirements of IB Diploma
Minimum of three higher level (HL) courses and three standard level (SL) courses
Theory of Knowledge (junior year and senior year)
Junior Research (for Extended Essay)
Creativity/Action/Service
Students may opt to take IB Certificates

8. Advanced Placement College-level classes Self-selection policy
Students may earn advanced standing in college upon successful performance on mandatory AP exams administered in May
Students may elect to take AP exams in a variety of subjects. Please speak to your classroom teacher if interested.

9. Grade Weighting
We encourage all students to challenge themselves at the highest level possible
All four years count!
Academic rigor is a substantial factor in college admissions decisions
IB, AP, and Honors courses are weighted as per Board Policy
Options are:
International Baccalaureate (IB)– Grade 11 & 12
HL courses wt. 1.15
SL courses wt
Advanced Placement (AP) – Grade 10, 11 & 12
AP courses wt. 1.15
Honors, Accelerated, Research-wt. 1.10
Regents

10. Honor Roll Honor Roll High Honor Roll
Quarterly average must be 89.5 or higher
No incomplete grades
No failures
Honor Roll
Quarterly average must be 84.5 or higher
No incomplete grades
No failures

11. National Honor Society (induction in grades 11 or 12)
Consideration for membership is based on sliding scales of the following:
Scholarship (students must earn a minimum weighted GPA of 85 to be considered)
Service
Leadership
Character
Please see for details.

12. NAVIANCE: Family Connection
Explore colleges and majors
College Statistics and scattergrams
Track activities and build resume
Create college list
Take career interest, learning styles & personality inventories
Check announcements from guidance
Submit official school records (grade 12)

13. Resume Building Clubs, Sports, Community Service Use Summer wisely:
- Summer Programs at College
- Internships, Job Shadowing
- Travel, Exchange Programs
Volunteer: Students who contribute are seen as leaders and innovators to school and community - - -
Quality over quantity
Find your passion
Take on leadership roles

14. Service Credit
Service forms are available in the Assistant Principal’s office and the school website under the high school page
Be aware of deadlines May 1st
Contact the AP’s office for more information

15. Standardized Testing
PSAT-October of the Sophomore & Junior Year –results will be available in mid December
-PSAT/NMSQT: National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
SAT Reasoning Test-Spring of the Junior Year
-Critical Reasoning, Math and Writing
SAT Subject Tests-Typically after finishing the highest level of preparation for particular subject
ACT-Skill Areas: English, Math, Reading, Science and Suggested Writing
-Spring of Junior Year
How to Prepare?
-READ…READ…READ
- Word & Question of the Day -

16. SAT Subject Tests http://www. lvcsd. k12. ny
SAT Subject Tests may be required by colleges
Each test is one hour in length
Up to three Subject Tests may be taken on the same day (for available dates see
SAT Reasoning Test and SAT Subject Tests may NOT be taken on the same day
See handout for recommended timeline for SAT Subject Tests (also on LV website)
Students will be able to select which scores they send by individual test for the Subject Tests to score choice friendly schools
It is important to consult with classroom teacher, as well as Guidance Counselor, to determine if a particular subject test is appropriate based on curriculum.

17. Accommodations
Students with an IEP or 504 Plan may qualify for accommodations for College Board (PSAT/SAT Reasoning Test/SAT Subject Tests/AP), ACT, and IB exams
Students must APPLY for these accommodations – they are not granted automatically!
If a student is approved for accommodations for College Board exams, (s)he may not necessarily be approved for ACT accommodations and vice versa. There is a separate application process for each!
When a child is approved by College Board, (s)he is given an SSD #, which must be indicated each time the student registers for any College Board exam.

18. Accommodations
If your child has not yet begun the application process for College Board accommodations, please contact Mary Jane Mulstay SSD Coordinator, or the Guidance Office to begin this process.
Students may apply for ACT accommodations in fall of 11th grade

19. College Application Components
Common Application
Objective Criteria
Strength of coursework
Grades
Test scores
Subjective Criteria
Essays
Activities outside of the classroom
Individuality - what makes you unique, special, different from all of the other exceptional applicants?

20. The GPA Game