1. Future Freshmen
Welcome Class of 2019

2. Interim High School Principal
Ms. Annemarie Barkman
SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Kelly Konsul
Students with Last names A – L
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Jean Duncan
Students with Last names M – Z
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3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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)

8. 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

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

11. 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

12. 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.

13. 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

14. 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

15. NCAA ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
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)

16. CHS GUIDANCE WEBSITE www.catskillcsd.org K-12 Schools
Catskill High School
Click here to access CHS Guidance Department