Future FreshmenFuture Freshmen

Welcome Class of 2019Welcome Class of 2019

SCHOOL COUNSELORS

Kelly KonsulKelly KonsulStudents with Last names A – Students with Last names A –

LL

kkonsul@catskillcsd.orgkkonsul@catskillcsd.org

518-943-2300 x-2182518-943-2300 x-2182

Jean DuncanJean DuncanStudents with Last names M – Students with Last names M –

ZZ

jduncan@catskillcsd.orgjduncan@catskillcsd.org

518-943-2300 x-2181518-943-2300 x-2181

Interim High School Principal

Ms. Annemarie Barkmanabarkman@catskillcsd.org

Graduation Credit Graduation Credit RequirementsRequirementsClass of 2019Class of 2019

• 4 credits of English4 credits of English• 4 credits of S.S.4 credits of S.S.• 3 credits of Science3 credits of Science• 3 credits of Math3 credits of Math• 1 credit of Foreign 1 credit of Foreign

LanguageLanguage• 1 credit of Art or 1 credit of Art or

MusicMusic

• 2 credits of P.E. (1/2 2 credits of P.E. (1/2 credit per year)credit per year)

• ½ credit of ½ credit of Computer Computer EssentialsEssentials

• ½ credit of Health½ credit of Health• ½ credit of Human ½ credit of Human

Development / Development / ParentingParenting

• 2 ½ Elective credits2 ½ Elective credits

22 TOTAL CREDITS

Graduation Regents Exam Graduation Regents Exam RequirementsRequirementsClass of 2019Class of 2019

• 1 Science (Earth Science or Living 1 Science (Earth Science or Living Environment)Environment)

• 1 Math 1 Math (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/Trigonometry)(Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/Trigonometry)

• 1 Social Studies (Global Studies or US History)1 Social Studies (Global Studies or US History)

• English English

• A second Math, Science or Social Studies A second Math, Science or Social Studies Regents exam or a Career & Technical Regents exam or a Career & Technical Education Assessment.Education Assessment.

* All Regents exam grades must be at least 65* All Regents exam grades must be at least 65

* Pages 8-9 in Course Description Book* Pages 8-9 in Course Description Book

Advanced Regents DiplomaAdvanced Regents Diploma• In addition to the previously mentioned In addition to the previously mentioned

credits and exams:credits and exams:• Both Social Studies Regents ExamsBoth Social Studies Regents Exams• 2 additional Math Regents (Geometry & 2 additional Math Regents (Geometry &

Algebra II)Algebra II)• 1 additional Science Regents1 additional Science Regents• 2 additional Languages other than English 2 additional Languages other than English

credits*credits*• 1 Language other than English Regents*1 Language other than English Regents**Can substitute 5 unit sequence in Occupational Education*Can substitute 5 unit sequence in Occupational Education

99thth Grade Courses Grade Courses• English 9English 9

• MathMath

• Global Studies 9Global Studies 9

• Earth ScienceEarth Science

• Earth Science LabEarth Science Lab

• Physical EducationPhysical Education

• SpanishSpanish

• Computer Essentials IComputer Essentials I

• LunchLunch

ELECTIVESELECTIVES

• Band / ChorusBand / Chorus

• Culinary CookingCulinary Cooking

• Computer Essentials IIComputer Essentials II

• Human DevelopmentHuman Development

• iWorksiWorks

• Career & Financial Career & Financial ApplicationsApplications

• Design for ProductionDesign for Production

• Intro to ArtIntro to Art

• Music in Our LivesMusic in Our Lives

ADDING / DROPPING ADDING / DROPPING COURSESCOURSES

Dropping CoursesDropping Courses

• Must drop full year Must drop full year courses by the end courses by the end of the first marking of the first marking periodperiod

• Requests must be Requests must be in writing & signed in writing & signed by parentby parent

• Continue to attend Continue to attend class until a new class until a new schedule is receivedschedule is received

Adding CoursesAdding Courses

• Can add full year Can add full year courses within first 2 courses within first 2 weeks of schoolweeks of school

• After this time frame, After this time frame, a contract must be a contract must be submitted to submitted to complete missed complete missed workwork

• Continue to attend Continue to attend scheduled classes scheduled classes until a new schedule until a new schedule is received.is received.

NO SCHEDULE CHANGES OF A COSMETIC NATURE WILL BE MADE! (pg 12 of Course

Description Book)

Promotion RequirementsPromotion Requirements

• Pass English & Social Studies course Pass English & Social Studies course at each grade levelat each grade level

• Earn 5 1/2 credits per yearEarn 5 1/2 credits per year

* Page 5 in the Course Description * Page 5 in the Course Description bookbook

MERIT HONOR HIGH HONOR

AVERAGE 80-84 85-89 90-100

LOWEST GRADE

>75 >80 >85

PASSING PHYSICAL EDUCATION

YES YES YES

HONOR ROLLHONOR ROLL

HONORS AND AP COURSESHONORS AND AP COURSES(page 11 of Course Description Book)(page 11 of Course Description Book)

HONORS COURSES:HONORS COURSES:

English 9 & 10English 9 & 10Social Studies 9Social Studies 9Regents Earth Regents Earth

ScienceScienceRegents Living Regents Living

Env.Env.Regents ChemistryRegents Chemistry

A.P. COURSESA.P. COURSES

AP World HistoryAP World HistoryAP US HistoryAP US HistoryAP English 12AP English 12

College/AP PhysicsCollege/AP PhysicsAP CalculusAP 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 COLLEGE IN THE HIGH SCHOOLSCHOOL

• A.P. English Literature & A.P. English Literature & CompositionComposition

• English 101 & 102English 101 & 102• World HistoryWorld History• US HistoryUS History• PsychologyPsychology• SociologySociology• PhilosophyPhilosophy• Spanish IVSpanish IV• College PhysicsCollege Physics• College BiologyCollege Biology

• College AccountingCollege Accounting• Computer ApplicationsComputer Applications• Computer GraphicsComputer Graphics• Digital PhotographyDigital Photography• Critical Issues in HealthCritical Issues in Health• First Aid & SafetyFirst Aid & Safety

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIESCLUBS AND ACTIVITIESClubs 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 GovernmentClass Officers and Representatives

Family, Career & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)Business ClubDrama ClubStage Crew

Yellow RibbonNational Honor Society

Parent-Teacher-Student OrganizationMusic Parents Association

Booster ClubYearbook

NCAA ELIGIBILITY NCAA ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSREQUIREMENTS

• www.eligibilitycenter.org www.eligibilitycenter.org

• List of NCAA approved core coursesList of NCAA approved core courses

• Make sure your counselor knows you Make sure your counselor knows you are a student athlete in 9are a student athlete in 9thth grade grade

• Register at the beginning of your Register at the beginning of your junior yearjunior year

• $70 (fee waivers available)$70 (fee waivers available)

CHS GUIDANCE WEBSITECHS GUIDANCE WEBSITE

• www.catskillcsd.orgwww.catskillcsd.org

• K-12 SchoolsK-12 Schools

• Catskill High SchoolCatskill High School

• Click here to access CHS Guidance Click here to access CHS Guidance Department Department

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