Future Freshmen Welcome Class of 2019

Interim High School Principal Ms. Annemarie Barkman abarkman@catskillcsd.org SCHOOL COUNSELORS Kelly Konsul Students with Last names A – L kkonsul@catskillcsd.org 518-943-2300 x-2182 Jean Duncan Students with Last names M – Z jduncan@catskillcsd.org 518-943-2300 x-2181

Graduation Credit Requirements Class of 2019 4 credits of English 4 credits of S.S. 3 credits of Science 3 credits of Math 1 credit of Foreign Language 1 credit of Art or Music 2 credits of P.E. (1/2 credit per year) ½ credit of Computer Essentials ½ credit of Health ½ credit of Human Development / Parenting 2 ½ Elective credits 22 TOTAL CREDITS

Graduation Regents Exam Requirements Class of 2019 1 Science (Earth Science or Living Environment) 1 Math (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/Trigonometry) 1 Social Studies (Global Studies or US History) English A second Math, Science or Social Studies Regents exam or a Career & Technical Education Assessment. * All Regents exam grades must be at least 65 * Pages 8-9 in Course Description Book

Advanced Regents Diploma In addition to the previously mentioned credits and exams: Both Social Studies Regents Exams 2 additional Math Regents (Geometry & Algebra II) 1 additional Science Regents 2 additional Languages other than English credits* 1 Language other than English Regents* *Can substitute 5 unit sequence in Occupational Education

9th Grade Courses English 9 Math Global Studies 9 Earth Science Earth Science Lab Physical Education Spanish Computer Essentials I Lunch ELECTIVES Band / Chorus Culinary Cooking Computer Essentials II Human Development iWorks Career & Financial Applications Design for Production Intro to Art Music in Our Lives

ADDING / DROPPING COURSES Must drop full year courses by the end of the first marking period Requests must be in writing & signed by parent Continue to attend class until a new schedule is received Adding Courses Can add full year courses within first 2 weeks of school After this time frame, a contract must be submitted to complete missed work Continue to attend scheduled classes until a new schedule is received. NO SCHEDULE CHANGES OF A COSMETIC NATURE WILL BE MADE! (pg 12 of Course Description Book)

Promotion Requirements Pass English & Social Studies course at each grade level Earn 5 1/2 credits per year * Page 5 in the Course Description book

HONOR ROLL MERIT HONOR HIGH HONOR AVERAGE 80-84 85-89 90-100 LOWEST GRADE >75 >80 >85 PASSING PHYSICAL EDUCATION YES

HONORS AND AP COURSES (page 11 of Course Description Book) HONORS COURSES: English 9 & 10 Social Studies 9 Regents Earth Science Regents Living Env. Regents Chemistry A.P. COURSES AP World History AP US History AP English 12 College/AP Physics AP Calculus

Catskill High School students have an opportunity to take Columbia-Greene Community College courses on our campus and potentially earn an Associate’s Degree from Columbia-Greene Community College while completing high school graduation requirements. In order to be eligible for college courses, students must maintain an overall average of 80 in core academic courses. Students who would like to earn an Associates Degree must commit to taking courses during summer school and meet with their school counselor in 9th grade to develop their sequence of courses.

COLLEGE IN THE HIGH SCHOOL A.P. English Literature & Composition English 101 & 102 World History US History Psychology Sociology Philosophy Spanish IV College Physics College Biology College Accounting Computer Applications Computer Graphics Digital Photography Critical Issues in Health First Aid & Safety

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES Clubs and Activities are an important part of your high school career and considered for all college applications and scholarships. Students should join clubs in addition to any sports teams. Interact Student Government Class Officers and Representatives Family, Career & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Business Club Drama Club Stage Crew Yellow Ribbon National Honor Society Parent-Teacher-Student Organization Music Parents Association Booster Club Yearbook

NCAA ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS www.eligibilitycenter.org List of NCAA approved core courses Make sure your counselor knows you are a student athlete in 9th grade Register at the beginning of your junior year $70 (fee waivers available)

CHS GUIDANCE WEBSITE www.catskillcsd.org K-12 Schools Catskill High School Click here to access CHS Guidance Department http://teachers.catskillcsd.org/chs/kkonsul%20website/main2.htm