1. VMS Principal: Ms. Drautz School Counselor: Mrs. Lyons
8th to 9th Grade Planning
VMS Principal:
Ms. Drautz
School Counselor:
Mrs. Lyons

2. 8th to 9th Grade Planning Timeline
December 19th: HIGH SCHOOL 101 Presentation to Grade 8
January-February: Small group student meetings
January/February: 8th grade teachers make core course recommendations for students
January 20 th: Course Expo, grades 8-11
February 8th: Student course sheet with parent signature due to school counselor
August: Final schedules posted

3. 9th Grade Programming Sheet

4. CORE Course Breakdown English 9 Math: *English 9 R
REGENTS EXAM: Grade 11
Math:
*Algebra 1, Algebra 1A, Basic Algebra, Geometry
REGENTS EXAM: Grade 8, 9, and/or 10, dependent on each student’s schedule/course load

5. CORE Course Breakdown SCIENCE:
*Earth Science, Earth Science Lab, Biology, Bio Lab
REGENTS: Earth Science or Biology, Grade 9
SOCIAL STUDIES:
*Global History 9
REGENTS: Global History, Grade 10
FOREIGN LANGUAGE: (Optional)
* Spanish 2, French 2
EXAM: Teacher Exam at the end Grade 9
(Checkpoint B at the end of Grade 10)

6. 9th Grade ELECTIVES Course Credits Chorale .5 Band Music in our Lives1
Studio Art
* Students are required to choose one of the above electives to meet the Art/Music graduation requirements
Intro to Engineering, Project Lead The Way
Wood/Material 1 and 2
.5 each
Digital Graphics 1 and 2
Baking (Principles of Baking)
Foods 1 (Introduction to Food Prep and Nutrition )
Child Development

7. HS Graduation Requirements & The 9th Grade Team
HS Principal:
Laura Schmitz
HS Counselors:
Kristen Heyde and Tim Kelley

8. High School Counseling Staff
Kristen Heyde (A-K)
ext 203
Tim Kelley (L-Z)
ext 205

9. Number of Years or Credits New York State Regents Exam
Total Credits
22 (Minimum)
Diploma Types
Regents
Regents with Honors
Advanced Regents
Course Requirements
Number of Years or Credits
New York State Regents Exam
English
4 Years/4 Credits
English Common Core
Social Studies
Global History & Geography
United States History & Government
Mathematics
3 Years/3 Credits
Algebra 1 Common Core
Geometry Common Core
Algebra 2 Common Core
Science
Earth Science
Living Environment
Chemistry
Physics
Physical Education
4 Years/2 Credits
Foreign Language
1 Credit (7th and 8th Grade)
3 Credits (Advanced Regents)*
Checkpoint A (8th Grade)
Checkpoint B (10th Grade)
Art or Music
1 Credit
Personal Finance (district requirement)
½ Credit
Health
Community Service (district requirement)
15 hours Senior Year
Electives
3 Credits
*A 5-Credit Sequence in Art, Music or CTE may replace a Foreign Language Sequence

10. Diploma Types Regents Advanced Regents Honors Designation
5 required exams
Advanced Regents
8 required exams
Honors Designation
90 average on required exams

11. Sample 9th Grade Schedule

12. English 10 English 11 English 12 English 9 English 10H English 11H or
AP Language
English 9
AP Literature

13. Global History 9 Global AP World History US History History 10
Economics/
Government
AP World
History
AP US History
AP Micro/Macro
Economics
Global History 9

14. Basic Geometry, Geometry, or Accounting
Algebra IA
Algebra 1B
Basic Geometry, Geometry, or Accounting
Basic
Algebra
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Pre-Calculus
and/or
AP Stats
Pre -
Calculus AP
Calculus and/or
AP Statistics

15. Students may “double up” in science starting in 10th grade

16. 9th Grade Expectations Academic independence Self-accountability
More rigor
Continued engagement in after school activities

17. High School Support 9th grade team Home Work Center Support Staff
Discuss students at risk
Home Work Center
After school Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Support Staff
School Counselors (Ms. Heyde & Mr. Kelley)
School Social Worker (Ms. Chu)
School Psychologist (Mrs. Kemp)

18. Transition Strategies
Families:
How can you help?
Students:
What is your responsibility?
Foster organization
Emphasize importance of HS courses
Check parent portal and read daily announcements that are posted on the school website
Attend school
Use your resources:
(HWC Tues-Thurs)
Check student portal and advocate for yourself

19. Career and Technical Education (CTE)
½ day training in a specific career and tech program
Attend in 11th & 12th grade
Must be in good academic standing, including attendance

20. Advanced Placement & CHS Courses
College level courses
AP exam attached to AP course
Offer 10 AP courses
Offer 9 CHS courses

21. Thank you for attending…and don’t let this be you! 