Welcome to wallkill senior high school Your Counselors: Mr. Derisse Mrs. Reid-apronti Mrs. Terralavoro Mrs. veach

CLASS OF 2022!!!!!

Minimum Graduation Requirements 20 Credits 4 Regents Exams Plus one Pathway 4 Years of Physical Education A class taken for a full year = 1 credit A class taken for a half year = 0.5 credit Electives = you choose *Some of you may be earning high school credits right now!!

If you do not pass a graduation requirement, you must repeat it until you do!!!!! And you cannot move on to the next level!

Regents Diploma COURSE REQUIREMENTS 4 credits of English 4 credits of Social Studies 3 credits of Math 3 credits of Science 1 credit of Foreign Language 1 credit of Art – Studio Art, Chorus, Band, Design & Drawing, Intro to Engineering Design, Digital Photo 0.5 credit of Health 3.5 credits of Electives – Art, Music, Business, Technology, any other class taken above the minimum requirements (ex: 2nd year of foreign language) 4 passing years of PE – no credit ______________________________ TOTAL = 20 credits + 4 passing years of PE

Regents Exams 1 Math 1 Science 1 Social Studies 1 ELA  1 Pathway 

Advanced Regents Diploma Requirements 3 credits in foreign language and exam or a 5 credit sequence in art, tech (PLTW), Business or BOCES Algebra, Geometry and Algebra 2 Common Core 2 lab science Regents Exams English Common Core US History Regents Global 10 Regents

Scheduling Report Card Grades will determine course selection (i.e. Am I recommended for English 9 Regents or English 9 Advanced? Algebra I or Algebra I-A?) Once you receive your high school schedule, there are minimal changes Your schedule may be changed ONLY if you have been placed in the wrong class You must fill out a drop/add form and turn into guidance Lunch periods and study halls CAN NOT be changed

Attendance Policy In order to receive credit for a course, students must acquire a certain amount of seat time (this means you must be in class!) If a student is absent 28 times from a full year course or 14 times from a half year course, they may not be eligible to receive credit for the course

Electives Available to Freshmen Classical Piano Chorus/Band Studio in Art Design & Drawing for Production Introduction to Engineering Design Business Classes

Project Lead the Way A nationally recognized program designed to offer pre-engineering courses in high school There are 5 courses in the program- students take one course each year, two in junior year The PLTW program is designed to give students interested in pursuing engineering at the college level a head start

BOCES Programs (11th grade -must have 8 credits to attend) Auto Collision Auto Technology Aviation CISCO Custom Design Criminal Justice Culinary Arts Digital Design & Program Drone Technology Early Childhood Education Electrical Construction Fashion Design Graphic & Visual Arts Health Informatics Health Occupations HVAC Cosmetology Motorcycle/Turf Mgmt Nurse Assisting Web-based Entrepreneurship Welding & Metal

New Visions (Senior Year Only) Education Careers Exploration Health Careers Exploration Music & Audio Engineering Advanced Robotics & Engineering

Sports Cheerleading Cross Country Golf Baseball Football Softball Volleyball Wrestling *Must meet academic eligibility requirements!! Nordic Skiing Tennis Indoor Track & Field Outdoor Track & Field Basketball Soccer Lacrosse Swimming

Student- Athletes NCAA = NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION www.ncaaeligibiltycenter.org There are core courses you must have SAT or ACT Requirements Register with NCAA Eligibility Center at the end of your junior year Speak to your counselor

Clubs/Activities Drama club Literary Magazine Musical Activities (Jazz Ensemble) National Honor Society VEX Team Safe Space Scholastic Match-Up/Quiz Bowl School Newspaper S.H.A.C./S.A.D.D Student Government Association W.S.B.C. (TV station) Yearbook

· What you should do when you get to the High School…… Get involved in school and the community Get to know your counselor Listen to the announcements for club and activity information Talk about future plans with your parents Choose your friends wisely…surround yourself with positive people who support your goals

Be aware of the internet Instagram Snapchat You Tube Twitter Colleges and employers are using these sites to look into your life to see what kind of person you are. Be sure to portray yourself positively (pictures, comments, etc.)! E-mail address: create an appropriate email address

We are all here to help… If you need assistance, please, just ask. Terralavoro Derisse Veach Reid-Apronti We are all here to help… If you need assistance, please, just ask.