to provide an overview of the scheduling process
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• To provide an overview of the scheduling process for the 2018-2019 school year
• To provide information related to the college application process
• To provide information related to the preparation for career readiness
• To provide an opportunity at the conclusion of the presentation for parents and guardians to meet with representatives of the various departments at the high school to learn more about courses that will be offered for the 2018-2019 school year
Agenda
• Overview of scheduling and course selection process:
Tim O’Connor, Assistant Principal▫ Timeline
▫ Forms that are used
• Overview of graduation requirements and diploma types: Amy Gillett, High School Counselor
• The college perspective on course selection: Megan Sarkis, Admissions Counselor, SUNY Brockport
• Career Readiness overview, Robert Hill, Assistant Principal, Career & Technical Education
• Department displays in cafeteria: Teacher Leaders and department members
• Commonly Asked Questions: Amy Gillett and Tim O’Connor
▫ November 29& November 30 Scheduling assemblies and distribution of course
selection books to students
▫ November 30 Scheduling information meeting for parents (grades 8-11) in the High School Auditorium from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
▫ December 1 & 4 Course recommendation days
▫ December 5-15 Students meet individually with counselors to select courses.
▫ February 5-9 Recommendations Viewable in Infinite Campus
▫ April 23 Verification forms are sent home, signed and returned
▫ April 24– May 24 Students and parents meet with counselors if there are concerns with the courses selected by students
June 1, 2018– Deadline for all course request changes
November Four-year plan overview
December Course selection for current eighth graders
December 13 Course selection forms due to Cosgrove Counseling Office
On November 29th and November 30th, students at the high school attended a scheduling information assembly. The presentation focused on:
▫ Maximizing scheduling opportunities (up to 7 ½ credits)
▫ Making informed course selections
▫ Explaining the course selection process
Timeline
Add/drop process
Teacher
Recommendations
• Teachers make recommendations in IC
• Students meet with counselors to review recommendations and course requests
• Contact your child’s teacher with questions regarding a recommendation
Example of a student’s schedule
Time A Day B Day C Day D Day
Period 17:25-8:50 a.m.
Algebra I Studio Art Algebra I Studio Art
8:55-9:25 a.m. Advisement Advisement Advisement Advisement
Period 29:25-10:45
English Global History
English GlobalHistory
Period 3 & Lunch10:50 a.m. -12:45 p.m.
Teen Living Spanish II Teen Living Spanish II
Period 412:50-2:10 p.m.
Earth ScienceLab
Earth Science Physical Ed. Earth Science
Advisement
Activity Period
Homework Helpers (NHS tutors)
Learning Labs
Academic Intervention Services
23 credits are required to graduate, in addition to successful completion of the Senior Project and Personal Financial Literacy course
7.50 credits = maximum amount of courses in a schedule
5 credits = minimum amount of courses allowed for seniors
• 11th and 12th grade students
• Variety of ½ day programs such as: Carpentry,
Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Automotive Technology,
Engineering & Fabrication Academy, etc.
• Students must complete all of their required courses
during their 9th and 10th grade years to be able to
participate
Regents DiplomaRegents with Advanced Designation
English 4 unitsSocial Studies 4 unitsMath 3 unitsScience 3 unitsLOTE 1 unitArt/Music 1 unitHealth .5 unitPhysical Education 2 unitsElectives 4.5 unitsPersonal Fin. Literacy ***Senior Project ***
English 4 unitsSocial Studies 4 unitsMath 3 unitsScience 3 unitsLOTE (a) 3 unitsArt/Music 1 unitHealth .5 unitPhysical Education 2 unitsElectives 4.5 unitsPersonal Fin. Literacy ***Senior Project ***
(a) – may be fulfilled by earning 5-units of credit in Art, Music, Business, Technology, FACS or WeMoCo
Personal Financial LiteracyGraduation Requirement
Budgets Banking Credit Insurance Investing
• Required for the Class of 2020• Preferably completed during sophomore or junior year• Course will not impact the ability of student to take
electives• Offered in two different formats
Instructional Models
Traditional Model
Scheduled during instructional day
Semester Course, awards
.5 Credit
Online Model
100% online, Support facilitated
in the online environment
Semester Course, satisfies
graduation requirement
Course Selection Guide is available on-line on the High School page at www.spencerportschools.org
Parents take time to review Course Selection Guide and discuss at home
Questions regarding specific course recommendations: please contact current teacher
Questions regarding course selection process: please contact current counselor
Signed course selection report returned in April
• Any student who does not pass a required Regents exam must re-take the exam to satisfy graduation requirements.
• Any improved score looks great on a transcript
• Counselors encourage students to attain the highest possible diploma type
• Take advantage of opportunities by scheduling the maximum amount of courses
• Remember, students will need to stay in the courses they select, so please encourage your child to choose wisely
• Counselors will be meeting with students individually
• Current counselors move with students to the next grade level
• Incoming 9th grade counseling team
▫ Mrs. Morgan A-K
▫ Mrs. Gillett L-Z
▫ Mrs. DiNatale 15:1, Academy
SPENCERPORT HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULING NIGHT
Megan Sarkis
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions
The College at Brockport, SUNY
COLLEGE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Rigor, Rigor, Rigor
World Languages (LOTE)
Colleges have individual course requirements
Examples:
Clarkson University – Precalculus
University of California – Fine Arts Credit (1)
Specific majors/programs may have requirements
Nursing students – must have chemistry
Engineering students – chemistry, physics
COLLEGE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Most important factors in college admissions:
Grades in college preparatory classes
Rigor of course of study
Colleges will often recalculate GPAs
awarding extra points for Honors and AP classes
Removing PE, Music, Electives
OTHER FACTORS IN ADMISSIONS DECISIONS
Strength of senior year classes
Extension of academic interests outside the classroom
Leadership in work, volunteer, clubs/sports/drama/music
The college essay -initiative, motivation, self-discipline, persistence, ability to overcome hardships, strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, creativity, special talents …
Letters of recommendation Who to ask?
WHY CHALLENGE YOURSELF IN HIGH SCHOOL?
Increasing (with balance) rigor throughout high school is critical for starting strong as a college freshman. Your GPA in the first two years of college is often the primary factor in determining whether or not you are accepted into your chosen major
Math is a gate-keeper for many majors and needs to be taken all four years in high school
Biology, Chemistry and Physics are minimum science requirements for many colleges
Colleges view World Language (LOTE) as a core academic subject
The quality and rigor of your coursework will usually result in strong ACT/SAT scores
COLLEGE COURSEWORK TAKEN WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL
The College at Brockport’s 3-1-3 Program
Earn Brockport credit during senior year at Spencerport HS.
Academic Enrichment – jumpstart college career
Social Enrichment – access to all college facilities
Financial Savings
Transferability of coursework
New Visions
Career Exploration (Health & Justice)
Dual Credit available through MCC & GCC
Transferable skills
COURSE SELECTION CONSIDERATIONS
Student Interests and Passion
Math and World Language Teacher Recommendations
Prerequisites
Graduation Requirements
Post-Secondary Plans and Requirements
College Credit - Advanced Placement Courses, Dual Credit, 3-1-3
NCAA Requirements- http://eligibilitycenter.org
Rigor, Rigor, Rigor
Career and Technical Education
Career and Technical Education at
WEMOCO• Career Exploration and Readiness
• A career path with family sustaining wages is the goal
• Students should be employable at every education transition point
Career and Technical Education at
WEMOCO• Majors and Courses
• Communication and Visual Arts
• Construction
• Human and Public Service
• Information Technology
• Manufacturing
• Transportation
• 21 Courses offered within the 6 Majors
Career and Technical Education at
WEMOCO• Dual Enrollment and Integrated Academics
• Applied Academics
• Work Based Learning
• Field Trips
• Shadowing
• Paid and non-paid co-ops
Career and Technical Education at
WEMOCO• Interested?
• See your School Counselor for more information
• CTE Open House at WEMOCO
• February 1st from 6-7:30 PM
• Contact a CTE Counselor at WEMOCO
Art & Music: Deb Rogala
Business Deborah Loughlin
Technology: Vince Falbo
English: Christina Beeley
Health & Physical Education: Jackie Nentarz
LOTE: Melanie Thomas
Math: Jake Lenhard
Science: Christopher Crowell
Social Studies: Kelly Daly
Special Education: Joe DiTucci