WelcomeWelcometo theto the

High School for High School for Math, Science, & Math, Science, &

Engineering @ City Engineering @ City CollegeCollege

Mr. William Dugan, PrincipalMr. William Dugan, Principal

AGENDAAGENDA

Student Placement Student Placement ExamsExams

10-11 Math10-11 Math11-12 Spanish11-12 Spanish

Parent Information SessionParent Information SessionWelcome: Mr. William Welcome: Mr. William

DuganDuganIntroduction: Dawn Introduction: Dawn

RobertsonRobertsonPTA Co-President- April PTA Co-President- April

FefferFefferPupil Personnel Secretary: Pupil Personnel Secretary:

Ms. Cheryl DuckMs. Cheryl DuckCollege Advice: Mr. KleinCollege Advice: Mr. KleinAcademic Support: Mr. Academic Support: Mr.

Burgan Burgan

New Student New Student OrientationOrientation

8/30/068/30/068:00-9:25 8:00-9:25 WELCOMEWELCOME

9:30-10:55 HSMSE 9:30-10:55 HSMSE 101101

11:00-11:45 Q & 11:00-11:45 Q & AA

12:00-12:35 12:00-12:35 LUNCH LUNCH

12:40-2:05 SCAVENGER 12:40-2:05 SCAVENGER HUNT HUNT

2:05-3:35 STUDY 2:05-3:35 STUDY SKILLSSKILLS  

SUMMER SUMMER READING READING

ASSIGNMENTASSIGNMENTFRESHMEN:FRESHMEN:

The Catcher in the RyeThe Catcher in the RyeJ.D. SalingerJ.D. Salinger

Surviving the Surviving the High School High School

yearsyearsHelping your child make a Helping your child make a

successful transition to the successful transition to the High School for Math, Science, & High School for Math, Science, &

EngineeringEngineering

Welcome to their world….Welcome to their world….“Normal” Adolescent Development “Normal” Adolescent Development

Search for identitySearch for identity Focus on SelfFocus on Self MoodinessMoodiness Improved ability to express one’s selfImproved ability to express one’s self Complaints about parentsComplaints about parents Parent/Child Relationship Parent/Child Relationship Struggle for independenceStruggle for independence Testing of Boundaries/RulesTesting of Boundaries/Rules Peer relationshipsPeer relationships

(American Academy of Child & Adolescent (American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)Psychiatry)

Points to considerPoints to consider

Open communication, open questions Open communication, open questions Encourage exploration of interestsEncourage exploration of interests Recognize their sensitivity.Recognize their sensitivity. Its not easy! Its not easy! Be a resource, not a monitorBe a resource, not a monitor

DID YOU DO YOUR HOMEWORK?DID YOU DO YOUR HOMEWORK? Take advantage of support systems.Take advantage of support systems. GUIDANCEGUIDANCE

Stay ConnectedStay Connected

Make sure your contact information is Make sure your contact information is accurate and up to dateaccurate and up to date Folder items to complete and submit today:Folder items to complete and submit today:

Blue CardsBlue Cards PTA DirectoryPTA Directory Internet Consent formInternet Consent form Residency QuestionnaireResidency Questionnaire

Immunizations and Medical form to be mailed Immunizations and Medical form to be mailed in enclosed envelopein enclosed envelope

PTAPTA

Co-President April FefferCo-President April Feffer Get involved with PTA Get involved with PTA

Yahoo Group:Yahoo Group:Hsmse_pta-subscribe@yahoogroups.comHsmse_pta-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

PTA Newsletter can be found on PTA Newsletter can be found on www.hsmse.orgwww.hsmse.org

Monthly PTA MeetingsMonthly PTA Meetings PTA Website PTA Website www.hsmse-pta.orgwww.hsmse-pta.org

Know your Know your surroundings….surroundings….

Help your child get comfortable Help your child get comfortable with their new environment.with their new environment. Take a practice run this summer to help Take a practice run this summer to help

your child learn subway/bus routes during your child learn subway/bus routes during rush hourrush hour

Know the physical layout of CCNY campusKnow the physical layout of CCNY campus See map: NAC, Baskerville, MarshakSee map: NAC, Baskerville, Marshak

www.hopstop.comwww.hopstop.com CCNY shuttle bus scheduleCCNY shuttle bus schedule

CCNY SHUTTLE BUS:CCNY SHUTTLE BUS:

Runs from 7:00 a.m. Runs from 7:00 a.m. through 9:55 p.m., through 9:55 p.m., Monday–Friday, and Monday–Friday, and from 8:45 a.m. through from 8:45 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. on weekends 4:00 p.m. on weekends and holidays, with stops and holidays, with stops at both the 145th and at both the 145th and 137th subway stations 137th subway stations and along Convent and along Convent Avenue. Avenue.

Approximately every 15 Approximately every 15 minutesminutes

The The PermanentPermanent Record Record

Grades will remain on transcript for Grades will remain on transcript for academic careeracademic career

Obtain records from middle school of Obtain records from middle school of any regents exams taken and high any regents exams taken and high

school credits earned- check records school credits earned- check records for accuracyfor accuracy

Talk to middle school guidance Talk to middle school guidance counselor about transcriptcounselor about transcript

BELL SCHEDULEBELL SCHEDULEA Day/ B DayA Day/ B Day

Period 1Period 1 8:00-9:258:00-9:25

Period 2Period 2 9:30-10:559:30-10:55

Period 3Period 3 11:00-11:4511:00-11:45

Period 4Period 4 11:50-12:3511:50-12:35

Period 5Period 5 12:40-2:0512:40-2:05

Period 6Period 6 2:10-3:352:10-3:35

Dean of Students: Evan Dean of Students: Evan HershinsonHershinson

Assistant Dean: Vanessa Assistant Dean: Vanessa DiPaoloDiPaolo

Cell phonesCell phones Campus RegulationsCampus Regulations Dress CodeDress Code

99thth 1010thth 1111thth 1212thth

MathMath Algebra/Algebra/GeometryGeometry

TrigonomeTrigonometrytry

Calculus I Calculus I & II& II

Calculus IIICalculus III

ElectiveElective

ScienceScience BiologyBiology ChemistryChemistry PhysicsPhysics ElectiveElective

EngineeringEngineering Intro to Intro to Engineering Engineering

Design Design

Civil Civil EngineerinEngineerin

g& g& ArchitecturArchitectur

ee

Digital Digital ElectronicsElectronics

POEPOE

Or Or

Mt. SinaiMt. Sinai

Thesis Thesis Project Project

(PLTW)(PLTW)

Or Or

Mt. SinaiMt. Sinai

HistoryHistory World World Civilizations I Civilizations I

World World CivilizationCivilization

s IIs II

American American HistoryHistory

Economics Economics

GovernmentGovernment

EnglishEnglish English I & IIEnglish I & II English English III& IVIII& IV

English V & English V & VI VI

English VII English VII & VIII & VIII

Physical Physical EducationEducation

PE I & IIPE I & II PE III & IVPE III & IV

Health & Health & MusicMusic

PE IV & VPE IV & V PE VI & VIIPE VI & VII

LOTELOTE German I & II German I & II or Spanish III or Spanish III

& IV& IV

German III German III & IV or & IV or

Spanish V Spanish V & VI& VI

German V German V & VI or & VI or CCNY CCNY

Spanish Spanish

Optional Optional ElectiveElective

Elective CoursesElective Courses Junior Varsity Math TeamJunior Varsity Math Team Varsity Math TeamVarsity Math Team AstronomyAstronomy Introduction to ResearchIntroduction to Research Cancer in SocietyCancer in Society Sports Medicine (HEAL)Sports Medicine (HEAL) Adv. Sports Medicine Adv. Sports Medicine

(HEAL 2)(HEAL 2) Intro. to PsychologyIntro. to Psychology Intro. Chemical Intro. Chemical

EngineeringEngineering BandBand ChorusChorus Ballroom DancingBallroom Dancing

Intro. to ArtIntro. to Art Advanced ArtAdvanced Art Photography Web Photography Web

DesignDesign MOUS (Microsoft MOUS (Microsoft

Office User Specialist)Office User Specialist) Engineering 101Engineering 101 PoetryPoetry DramaDrama YearbookYearbook NewspaperNewspaper Science FictionScience Fiction

ACADEMIC ACADEMIC CHALLENGES:CHALLENGES:

Time ManagementTime Management 8-3:35 school day8-3:35 school day A/B dayA/B day HomeworkHomework

Ego ManagementEgo Management Academic rigor Academic rigor Natural talent Natural talent

Things to look out for:Things to look out for:

““no homework”no homework” Excessive use of computerExcessive use of computer Papers!!!!!Papers!!!!! LatenessLateness Change in behavior :Change in behavior :

Excessive sleepExcessive sleep IrritabilityIrritability IsolationIsolation

What can you do to help?What can you do to help? Help your child create good habitsHelp your child create good habits

Designate a time/place for homeworkDesignate a time/place for homework Teach effective Time Management skillsTeach effective Time Management skills

Use of student planners, homework books, Use of student planners, homework books, bindersbinders

Student planners, binders, time managementStudent planners, binders, time management Contact teachers/ guidance counselorContact teachers/ guidance counselor

What is working?- Identifying strengthsWhat is working?- Identifying strengths Encourage your child to take advantage of Encourage your child to take advantage of

the support services available .the support services available . Ensure your child is maintaining a healthy Ensure your child is maintaining a healthy

balance.balance.

HSMSE Support ServicesHSMSE Support Services Progress ReportsProgress Reports

Peer tutorsPeer tutors Lunch and after-school tutoringLunch and after-school tutoring

Advisory GroupsAdvisory Groups CounselingCounseling

Saturday ProgramSaturday Program Grade AdvisorsGrade Advisors

Academic ProbationAcademic Probation Parent Teacher ConferencesParent Teacher Conferences

Mandatory Study HallMandatory Study Hall

Encourage IndividualityEncourage Individuality

200 Hour Community 200 Hour Community Service RequirementService Requirement

EXPLORE INTERESTS!EXPLORE INTERESTS! Students are responsible for keeping Students are responsible for keeping

track of their own hours.track of their own hours. Community Service WorksheetCommunity Service Worksheet Letter from OrganizationLetter from Organization

Include total hours workedInclude total hours worked Job responsibilitiesJob responsibilities Must be on official letterheadMust be on official letterhead

HSMSE AthleticsHSMSE Athletics

Girls Varsity Girls Varsity BasketballBasketball

Girls Varsity Girls Varsity SoccerSoccer

Girls Varsity Girls Varsity SwimmingSwimming

Boys Varsity Boys Varsity SoccerSoccer

Boys Varsity Boys Varsity BasketballBasketball

Boys Varsity Boys Varsity VolleyballVolleyball

Boys Varsity Boys Varsity FootballFootball

Extra Curricular ClubsExtra Curricular Clubs

FIRST FIRST RoboticsRobotics

Film ClubFilm Club Ichthyology Ichthyology

Club (Fish)Club (Fish) Junior Junior

Statesman of Statesman of AmericaAmerica

Key ClubKey Club

Mock Trial Mock Trial TeamTeam

Model United Model United NationsNations

NYC UnveiledNYC Unveiled Ping Pong ClubPing Pong Club Stock Market Stock Market

GameGame

FAQFAQChange of AddressChange of Address Pupil Accounting SecretaryPupil Accounting SecretaryLunch FormsLunch Forms Pupil Accounting SecretaryPupil Accounting SecretaryBus or Train PassBus or Train Pass Pupil Accounting Secretary Pupil Accounting SecretaryIf your’re feeling illIf your’re feeling ill Counselor or School Counselor or School

AdministratorAdministratorQuestions About Program Questions About Program Counselor or Grade Counselor or Grade

AdvisorAdvisorGraduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements Counselor or Grade Counselor or Grade

AdvisorAdvisorCollege/Career InformationCollege/Career Information College AdvisorCollege AdvisorPersonal Problems Personal Problems CounselorCounselorTutoring Help Subject Teacher/ Tutoring Help Subject Teacher/

CounselorCounselorAthletic Teams Athletic Teams Athletic DirectorAthletic DirectorStudent GovernmentStudent Government COSACOSASchool activities or clubsSchool activities or clubs COSACOSA

Keep in touchKeep in touch

Main Office…………………(212) 281-6490Main Office…………………(212) 281-6490Fax……………………………..(212) 281-6918Fax……………………………..(212) 281-6918School Website…………www.hsmse.orgSchool Website…………www.hsmse.org

PTA Website……………..PTA Website……………..www.hsmse-pta.orgwww.hsmse-pta.org

Dawn Robertson, School CounselorDawn Robertson, School Counselordrobertson@hsmse.orgdrobertson@hsmse.org