1. Preparing for High School Richard White, M.Ed., CAGS School Guidance Counselor Gateway Regional Middle School Huntington, MA 01050 Elizabeth Roy Westfield State College BA Psychology, May 2009 Guidance Intern

2. Mission Statement Gateway Regional High School is an academic community that fosters growth, respect, honor, and spirit. We strive to provide a safe and caring learning environment where students are encouraged to share responsibilities for their learning and academic achievement. Our curriculum provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to become productive citizens in a global society.

3. Academic performance expectations The students will: –Process and communicate information effectively –Develop critical thinking skills –Develop an understanding and appreciation of the arts, humanities, sciences and technology –Develop an awareness of good health practices

4. Social Expectations The students will be encouraged to: –Be responsible for one’s behavior –Respect cultural, ethnic, and individual diversity –Make positive contributions within the school community –Develop positive interpersonal relationships within the school school community

5. Civic Expectations The students will be encouraged to: –Recognize the value of service –Become a responsible citizen in a democratic society

6. Requirements for Promotion Class of 2013 Entrance to grade 10 –40 credits Entrance to grade 11 –80 credits Entrance to grade 12 –120 credits Graduation –170 credits

7. Graduation Requirements (2013) English –30 credits Math –30 credits Science –25 credits Social Studies –25 credits Fine Arts –10 credits Physical/Health Education –20 credits School Service Project –5 credits Electives –25 credits

8. MCAS …Now they count! Must pass Science, Math and ELA MCAS tests to graduate Take Science MCAS at the end of freshman year Take Math and ELA MCAS in grade 10

9. Instructional Levels Basic –Based on testing, team/teacher recommendation. Standard –Ability to work at grade level. Advanced –Ability to work significantly above grade level. Able to work independently & self motivating. AP/Honors –Ability to work at college level. Curriculum is written on college level. Encouraged to take standardized test at end of year for potential college credit.

10. 2009-2010 Course Selection Art Department –Art Foundations 5 cr. English Department –English 1A 10 cr. –English 1 (Std.) 10 cr. –English 1 (Adv.) 10 cr. –Lang Arts Skills (A day) 2.5 cr. –Lang Arts Skills (B day)2.5 cr. –Reading (A Day) 2.5 cr. –Reading (B Day)2.5 cr.

11. Course Selection Cont. World Language Department –Spanish 1 (Std.) 5 cr. –Spanish 1 (Adv.) 5 cr. Physical Education/Health Education Department –Physical Education5 cr. –Physical Education (A)2.5 cr. –Physical Education (B)2.5 cr. –Health Education (A )2.5 cr. –Health Education (B ) 2.5 cr.

12. Course Selection Cont. Science Department –Intro. To Science, Tech, Engineering 10 cr. –Biology (Std.)10 cr. –Intro to Cell Funct/Biology (Adv.) 10 cr. Social Studies Department –World Studies 1A 10 cr. –World Studies (Std.) 5 cr. –World Studies (Adv.) 5 cr. Chapter 74 Welding Program –Metal Technology 5 cr.

13. Course Selection cont. Math Department –Integrated Math 1 10 cr. –Algebra 1 (Std.)10 cr. –Algebra 1 (Adv.) 10 cr. –Geometry (Std.) 10 cr. –Geometry (Adv.) 10 cr. Performing Arts –Concert Band (A day) 2.5 cr. –Concert Band (B day) 2.5 cr. –Show Choir (A day) 2.5 cr. –Concert Choir (A day)2.5 cr.

14. Course Selection Cont. Special Education Department –Academic support 5 cr. –Academic support (A day)2.5 cr. –Academic support (B day) 2.5 cr. –Pre-Vocational 5 cr. –Math Foundations 5 cr. –Daily Living Skills 5 cr. –Science Portfolio5 cr. –Social Studies Portfolio 5 cr. –Language Arts Portfolio 5 cr.

15. Gateway Regional High School Bell Schedule (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) 7:40Warning Bell 7:45-8:53Block 1 8:53-9:03Break 9:03-10:11Block 2 10:11-10:14Passing 10:14- 11:22Block 3 11:22-11:47Lunch 11:47-11:50Passing 11:50-12:58Block 4 12:58-1:01Passing 1:01-2:10Block 5

16. Bell Schedule for Wednesday 7:40Warning Bell 7:45-8:44Block 1 8:44-8:54Break 8:54-8:57Passing 8:57-9:56Block 2 9:56-9:59Passing 9:59-10:58Block 3 10:58-11:01Passing 11:01-11:36Advisory 11:36-12:01Lunch 12:01-12:04Passing 12:04-1:03Block 4 1:03-1:06Passing 1:06-2:10Block 5

17. Sample Schedule Fall SemesterSpring Semester Block 1 English 1 (Std.) Block 1 English 1 (Std.) 10 cr Block 2 Intro to Science, Technology and Engineering. Block 2 Intro to Science, Technology and Engineering 10 cr. Block 3 World Studies (Std.) 5 cr. Block 3 Health/ Physical Education every other day. 2.5 credits each Block 4 Algebra 1 (Std.). Block 4 Algebra 1 (Std.) 10 cr. Block 5 Concert Band (A day)/ Choir (B day) 2.5 credits each Block 5 Art Foundations (or Academic Support) 5 credits

18. Who will be my Guidance Counselor Next Year? (A-L) –Ms. Cianfrani (413) 685-1109 Ccianfrani@grsd.org (M-Z) –Ms. Laurenza (413) 685-1110 Claurenza@grsd.org Guidance Secretary –Jeanene Iglesias (413) 685-1107 Jiglesias@grsd.org