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Page 1: 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

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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

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▫ 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

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November Four-year plan overview

December Course selection for current eighth graders

December 13 Course selection forms due to Cosgrove Counseling Office

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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

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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

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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

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Advisement

Activity Period

Homework Helpers (NHS tutors)

Learning Labs

Academic Intervention Services

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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

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• 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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• 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

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• 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

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SPENCERPORT HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULING NIGHT

Megan Sarkis

Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions

The College at Brockport, SUNY

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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Career and Technical Education

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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

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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

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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

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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

[email protected]

[email protected]

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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

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