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Smithtown High SchoolGuidance Department presents 9th Grade Night“Making the Most of High School”November 16, 2016www.smithtown.k12.ny.us
AGENDAI. Ingrid Hrvatin –Administrator for Guidance & Related Student Services What do you need to know for your next four years?1. Graduation requirements2. Transcript3. Honor Society4. Extra-curricular/volunteer activities5. College Testing2. MaryPat Grafstein –Work Experience Coordinator How can I help you? CTE electives Smithtown Industry Advisory Board23. The GPA Game
Graduation RequirementsNew York State Graduation RequirementsCoursesAdvanced Regents DiplomaEnglish4Social uage other than English3Physical Education2Electives1.53Regents Diploma & Local Diploma4433.51123.5Advanced Regents Diploma : 22 credits and score of 65 or above on 8 Regents exams andpassing grade of a 65 on FLACS – Checkpoint B.Regents Diploma: 22 credits and score of 65 or above on 5 Regents exams. *Local Diploma: Available for students with disabilities only. 22 credits and score of 55 or aboveon 5 Regents exams. ** (As of March 2016) New Graduation Pathways (“4 1” option )- An assessment in the Arts,Languages other than English/ Biliteracy, Career & Technical Education, STEM, or meeting allthe requirements for CDOS Commencement Credential may be used to meet graduationassessment requirements in place of Global History Regents or US History ments/CurrentDiplomaCredentialSummary.pdf
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Grading Policy 5A AAB BBC CCD DF97 and above93 to 9690 to 9287 to 8983 to 8680 to 8277 to 7973 to 7670 to 7267 to 6965 to 6664 or d Placement courses add a weighting factor of 1 when APexam is taken)
HS Resources Available 1.2.3.4. 6Academics:Extra help with subject area teacherMath Lab open every period: HSW- Room G307,HSE- Room 313Extended classesAISCounseling support: psychologist, school counselor,social worker
Grade Reporting DatesQuarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 -7EndsEndsEndsEnds11/10/161/27/174/7/176/23/17
Parent Portal 8All parents have access to the Parent Portal.Parents can access daily bulletin, dailyattendance, historical grades, schedulinginformation, electronic grade book andteacher contact information.If you do not have log in information, pleasecontact the following:o Main Office 382-2905 at HSW.o Main Office 382-2701 at HSE.
Co-Curricular Clubs and Sports Why encourage students to join clubs or playa sport?Meet new people and explore new areas.– Include on a job application.– Include on a college application.– Improve time management skills.– Productive use of free time.– Maintain connection to the high school communityHSE & HSW Co-Curricular Lists are available tostudents in the Guidance Office at any time.–9
WILSON TECH 10Available for our Juniors and SeniorsWilson Tech is a Vocational Program which involves½ day at a WT Campus and a ½ day Academicprogram at the high school.Some popular programs are: Auto Tech, CulinaryArts, Cosmetology, Nurse Assisting, Vet Asst.Application Deadline April 3, 2017
NCAA 11National Collegiate Athletics AssociationClearinghouse for DIV I & II College SportsAcademic requirements (16 core courses &sliding scale for standardized testing)Approved NCAA courses indicated inCourse Catalog and on the NCAA websiteNCAA Website (www.eligibilitycenter.org)
Working Papers 12Pick up application in offices below:HSW: Attendance Office/HSE: Main OfficeBring completed application to health office fornurse’s signature on ‘physical fitness certificationsection’Bring home for parents signatureCard will be handed to student immediately whenreturned with parent’s signature.
Volunteer/Community Servicewww.longislandvolunteercenter.org 13Opportunities begin at local organizations such ashospitals, religious affiliations, Big Brothers/BigSisters, town hall, nursing homes.Begin commitment in 9th grade and stay with theorganization for 4 years. Each year take on newresponsibilities within the organization to showgrowth and leadership skills.Devote volunteer time to one or two organizationsrather than multiple organizations.Keep a list of all extra curricular/volunteer activitiesbeginning in grade 9.
National Honor Society 14Student eligible in 11th grade will be invited to applyCurrent criteria is: 3.75 GPA and above.School Involvement (Clubs, Sports, etc.)Community Service HoursMay ask for Letters of Recommendation or PersonalStatementHS West – Contact Chris Elsesserat celsesser@smithtown.k12.ny.usHS East – Contact Jeremy Melnick at 382-2729 orMorgan Tavis mtavis@smithtown.k12.ny.us 382-5202
Other Honor Societies 15Math, Foreign Language, English, SocialStudies, Art, Business, Technology & Music(Tri-M).Contact Department directly aboutrequirements and deadline dates.Advisors listed on Co-curricular List
Plan Ahead – College Testing 16AP exams are scheduled in May. Cost: 93.00PSAT is taken in October of junior year. Cost: 27.00SAT Reasoning Test and ACT are typically taken inthe spring semester of the junior year. SAT Cost: 57.00 and ACT Cost: 58.50 with writingConsider taking SAT Subject Tests after thecompletion of Honors and AP courses.Retake SAT/ACT, if necessary.College Testing Calendar available on website
College Testing: Students withDisabilities17 College Board and ACT require a separate application fortesting accommodations for students with disabilities. College Board application is completed by student’s primaryteacher as early as 9th grade. ACT application is completed when the student registers for theACT test in their junior year. Testing accommodations from College Board and ACT are notguaranteed. Testing company determines eligibility.
Visit the Career Center Assistance finding Paid&/or Unpaid Internships Assistance finding aSummer or after-schoolJob Resume Writing Self - Assessment Career Exploration18
Smithtown High SchoolCareer CenterMrs. Mary Pat GrafsteinWork Experience & InternshipCoordinator—382-5210/382-3977VISIT THE CAREER CENTER l Mrs. Grafstein atmgrafstein@smithtown.k12.ny.us19
Join the SmithtownIndustry Advisory BoardThe IAB “Enhances the Education”going on in the Smithtown Classrooms! 20Students can join as Student AmbassadorsParent can join as Members (no fees)Opportunities for Networking with Businessand Community professional
THE GPA GAMEIs the GPA the only criteria needed to get into a“good/competitive” college? 21Pre –assessmentGamePost -assessment
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9 Co-Curricular Clubs and Sports Why encourage students to join clubs or play a sport? -Meet new people and explore new areas. -Include on a job application. -Include on a college application. -Improve time management skills. -Productive use of free time. -Maintain connection to the high school community HSE & HSW Co-Curricular Lists are available to
