WELCOME TO COMMACK HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2018 TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL

INTRODUCTION TO HIGH SCHOOL Transition to High School 4 Marking Periods No Progress Reports/Open GradeBook No Houses or Teams Homeroom

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Absences (Attendance Office – ) Leaving School Early/Arriving Late ID Cards Forgotten Items

DROP/ADD POLICY Schedule changes will be permitted only during the 2nd and 3rd week of the semester. Schedule Change Form Under no circumstances will schedules be adjusted to:  Change teachers  Change lunch periods (unless supported by medical documentation)  Change to more convenient and/or desirable periods  Group friends together in the same class

ACADEMIC EXTRA HELP Teacher Extra Help Teachers Provide Schedule Peer Tutoring (NHS) 6:45-7:20 AM Homework Helpers Before & After School - Learning Center

GETTING INVOLVED Clubs and Activities Athletics Leadership Role Community Service

Community Service & Involvement Program (CSIP) Graduation Requirement 15 Points (Grades 9, 10, 11) 20 Points (Grade 12) School & Community Involvement Contact: Physical Education Teacher & CSIP Coordinator – Mr. Boll

How is the Final Grade Calculated? The Final Grade is an average of the following: Marking Period Grades + Midterm Exam and/or Final or Regents Exam = Final Grade Refer to page 9 of Curriculum Guide for information about the growth incentive

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Minimum 22 Credits Regents Diploma Content Area Credits English4 Social Studies4 Math3 Science3 World Language1 Fine Arts1 Health 0.5 Physical Education2 Electives 3.5 Advanced Regents Diploma Content Area Credits English4 Social Studies4 Math3 Science3 World Language3 Fine Arts1 Health 0.5 Physical Education2 Electives 1.5

REQUIRED EXAMS Regents Diploma English Language Arts Algebra I Global History U.S. History & Government Science Advanced Regents Diploma English Language Arts Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Global History U.S. History & Government 2 Science (1 Life Science & 1 Physical Science) World Language (FLACS Exam)

FOUR-YEAR PLANNING Sample English 9English 10English 11English 12 Global History 1 Global History 2 US History & Gov’t Eco/Gov Biology Pre-IBChemistry Pre-IB IB Physics 1 SLIB Physics 2 HL Geometry Pre-IB Algebra II Pre- IB IB Math 1IB Math 2 HL/Calc BC Spanish 3Spanish 4IB Spanish 1 IB Spanish 2

ACT ASPIRE ACT’s College Readiness Program for 9 th Graders October 15, 2014 Students will take the Math, Reading and Writing sections of the Aspire exam Introduces students to ACT format Score report will be mailed home with instructions on how to interpret results Ninth grade counselors will meet with students in classroom setting to teach students how to interpret the score report

“OWNING UP” Violence Prevention Curriculum Uses activities, writing, and discussions to encourage respect for others. Students are empowered to stand up against bullying to make their school safe and inclusive for all people. Helps students to develop skills and seek out support to manage various situations.

NAVIANCE Web-based resource that supports course, career, and college planning On-line tool for collaboration among counselors, students, and parents A letter with parent codes will be mailed home with instructions Each student receives a code; then creates a personal account

CONTACT INFORMATION Mrs. Meyer(A - Lieb) Mrs. Russo(Liev- Z) Phone: