Graduation Information & Requirements for the Entering Class of 2011 *as of May, 2011 – subject to changes by NYSED

Diplomas  Regents  65+ on 5 Regents exams  Advanced Regents  More rigorous course work and testing requirements (65+ for 8 Regents exams)

Course Requirements Regents Diploma 22 credits total (minimum) English 4 credits Social Studies 4 credits Math 3 credits Science 3 credits Health.5 credit Art/Music 1 credit Language (LOTE) 1 credit Physical Ed. 2 credits Electives 3.5 credits

Course Requirements Advanced Regents Diploma 22 credits total (minimum) English4 credits Social Studies4 credits Math3 credits Science3 credits Health1/2 credit Art/Music1 credit Electives 1.5 credits Physical Ed.2 credits Language (LOTE)3 credits * * Or 5 credits in the arts or career and tech ed

Testing Requirements Regents Diploma (65+ on all required exams) English Comprehensive Regents Global History and Geography Regents US History and Government Regents Algebra Regents Science Regents  (Earth Science, Living Environment, Chemistry or Physics) Safety net for students with disabilities: Students may take Regents Competency Exams (RCT’s) to meet Local Diploma requirements

Testing Requirements Advanced Regents Diploma (65+ on all exams) English Comprehensive Regents Global History and Geography Regents US History and Government Regents Algebra Regents Geometry Regents Algebra/Trig Regents 2 Science Regents  (Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics)

9th Grade Required Courses 1. English (1 credit)  English 9 2. Global Studies (1 credit)  Global 9 3. Math (1 credit)  Algebra 1A  Algebra  Geometry H (accel. Students)  Other options as per IEP 4. Science (1 credit)  Living Environment  Earth Science H (Accelerated students) 5. Foreign Language (1 credit) (all students must pass either the class or the proficiency unless language exempt)  French I  Spanish I 6. Physical Education (1/2 credit)  PE or 2 Electives

9th Grade Electives 4Art  Studio in Art (1 credit) *  Drawing for Design (1 credit) *  Clay Studies (1 credit) * * This course satisfies the art/music graduation requirement.

9th Grade Electives 4Business  Career Prep/Business Law ( 1 credit and option of 1 additional credit)  Computer Literacy/BCA ( 1 credit and option of college credit)  Marketing ( 1 credit)  Law Enforcement ( 1 credit)  Digital Imaging (½ credit)  Advanced Digital Imaging (½ credit)

9th Grade Electives 4English  Acting for Theater and Film (1 credit) 4Social Studies  Film History ( 1 credit) 4Family and Consumer Sciences  Food and Nutrition (1/2 credit)  International Foods (1/2 credit)

9th Grade Electives 4Music  Chorus (1 credit) *, **  Orchestra (1 credit) *, **  Wind Ensemble (1 credit) *, **  Foundations of Music (1 credit) *  Intro to Guitar (1/2 credit) must have acoustic guitar  Intro to Piano (1/2 credit) * This course satisfies the art/music graduation requirement. ** These courses may be combined.

9th Grade Electives 4Technology  Film Making (1/2 credit)  Advanced Film Making (1/2 credit)  A+ Technology (1 credit)

9th Grade Electives 4Other  Community Mentor Program ( 1 credit)  Accelerated French (1 credit)  Adventure Education (1/2 credit)

Also to consider… Transcript begins in 9th grade! High School Grade Point Average (GPA)  Calculated at the end of 11th grade  All numeric grades from 9th-11th  Un-weighted Class Rank  End of 11th grade  All numeric grades  Weighted  AP Courses1.06  College Courses1.02  Honors Courses1.01  Regents Courses & Electives 1.00

Advance Placement Courses AP Calculus AB AP Biology AP Chemistry (every other year) AP Physics (every other Year) AP Environmental Science AP United States History AP Government and Economics AP Literature and Composition

College Level Courses BCA 171 (Business Computer Applications) Mathematics 115 English 101/102 French 201 German 201 Spanish 201 Drawing 101

Honors Level Courses zACC Math 9 (8 th grade) zACC Biology (8 th grade) zGeometry H zAlgebra II / Trig H zAlgebra II / Stats & Intro to Calc. H zIntroduction to Calculus H zEnglish 10 H zGlobal 10 H zEarth Science H zChemistry H

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How is Family Connection accessed? zOn the Web yhttp://connection.naviance.com/onteora (There is a link on the high school’s web page under the technology banner) zStudent account – Registration code attached to your welcome letter. zParent accounts yRegistration codes mailed home with welcome letter.

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Extra-Curricular Opportunities PTSO, Family, Career, & Community Leaders of America, NYSSMA, Marching Band, Diversity Club, German American Partnership Program (GAPP), Harvard Model Congress, French Club, DECA, Quiz Bowl, Students Against Violent Initiatives, Math Team, Science Olympiad, Community Mentor Program, Newspaper, Yearbook, Expanded Horizons, Student Affairs Council, SADD, STEP Program, Amnesty International, National Honor Society, Musicals, Chamber Ensemble, Sounds of Jazz, All-State Chorus, Band, Orchestra, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, & String Orchestra, All-County Chorus, Band, Orchestra & Jazz Ensemble.

Athletic Teams zBaseball zBasketball zCross-Country zField Hockey zFootball zGolf zSki Team zSoccer zSoftball z Tennis zTrack, Winter Track z Volleyball zWrestling