2. COUNSELOR ASSIGNMENTS STUDENTS LAST NAME: A-D: Mr. Freeman E-K: Mr. Carbone L-Q: Mrs. Bassett R-Z: Mrs. Houghmaster R-Z: Mrs. Houghmaster

3. MAKING THE TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL Goals and expectations for all High School students:  Homework Expectations  Attendance  Parent Portal  Teaming  Mrs. Lanphear, 9 th gr. Home School Coord.

4. HONOR SOCIETY  Membership based on an average of calculated at the end of five semesters  Membership based on an average of 90%, calculated at the end of five semesters  Application requirement showing  Application requirement showing Leadership, Service, and Character

5. HONOR ROLL Based on a minimum of 5 credits plus P.E. “A” Honor roll = 90% - 100% “B” Honor roll = 85% - 89.9%

6. DIPLOMA COURSE REQUIREMENTS English and Social Studies 4 credits each Math and Science 3 credits each Fine Art 1 credit Foreign Language 1 credit Health ½ credit Physical Education ½ credit per yr. (all 4 yrs.) + 3.5 elective credits TOTAL OF 22 CREDITS

7. 9 TH GRADE MATH

8. For Accelerated Students: Algebra* in 8 th Grade to Geometry in 9 th Grade

9. 9 TH GRADE MATH 75+ avg in Math 8 to Algebra in 9 th grade

10. 9 TH GRADE MATH Below 75 avg in Math 8 to Algebra (with Math lab) in 9 th grade

11. 9 TH GRADE MATH Teacher recommendations and performance on the NYS 8th grade math assessment may change placements as well

12. 9 TH GRADE SCIENCE

13. For Accelerated Students: Living Environment in 8 th grade to Earth Science in 9 th grade

14. 9 TH GRADE SCIENCE Students will take either Earth Science or Living Environment

15. FOREIGN LANGUAGE

16. 8 th grade language: Pass course & local exam= 1.0 credit to Level 2

17. NYS OFFERS THREE DIFFERENT TYPES OF DIPLOMAS  Local Diploma  Regents Diploma  Advanced Regents Diploma

18. REGENTS DIPLOMA EXAM REQUIREMENTS  Integrated Algebra  Science  Global History  US History  Comprehensive English (Student must score at least 65% on all five Regents Exams.)

19. LOCAL DIPLOMA EXAM REQUIREMENTS (for students with IEPs only)  Algebra  Science  Global History  US History  Comprehensive English (Student must score at least 55% on all five Regents Exams)

20. ADVANCED REGENTS EXAM REQUIREMENTS (Student must pass the following Regents Exams with 65% or above)  Integrated Algebra  Geometry  Algebra II/Trig.  Two Regents Sciences  Global History And…

21. ADVANCED REGENTS EXAM REQUIREMENTS  US History  Comprehensive English and earn 3 credits in Foreign Language and pass local exam* *If not Foreign Language: Art, Music, or Occupational Education Sequence- 5 credits

22. SAMPLE SCHEDULE  1 st period- English 9  2 nd period- Global Studies 9  3 rd period – Foreign Language  4 th period- Learning Lab  5th period- P.E./Science Lab or SH  6 th period- Science  7 th period- Lunch  8 th period- Health/Study Hall  9 th period- Math  10 th period- Elective or Study Hall

23. SCHEDULING PROCESS The High School Counselors will review graduation requirements with 8 th grade students Mrs. Vanwormer & Mrs. Foan will meet with each student for course selection Students will take home course selection sheet for parent approval Approved course selection sheet must be signed & returned

26. WELCOME TO THE WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT 1335 Washington Street Watertown, NY 13601 Phone: (315) 785-3820 ~ Fax: (315) 785-3733 Guidance Secretaries: Cindy Bates & Sue Ellen Machuga GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT WEB PAGE

27. FRESHMAN ORIENTATION  Held approximately one week before school opens for freshman & new students  Date & times will be mailed home prior  Day or evening session available  After presentation, students and parents can tour the building

28. FRESHMAN FIRST DAY  Only Freshman will attend the first day of school  Students will receive their schedules, tour the building and open locker  Students will learn about student clubs and activities

29. QUESTIONS? Thank you for coming; we look forward to working with you!