WELCOME TO THE BEGINNING OF THE REST OF

YOUR LIFE

Freshman Orientation

Class of 2015

FALCON FUNDAMENTALS

BE RESPECTFUL

BE RESPONSIBLE

BE SAFE

BE RESPECTFUL In the classroom

Respect the teachers, students, school, and most importantly, yourself

Listen ATTENTIVELY Use appropriate language and voice level Raise your hand APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR

Your Person NO hats, sunglasses, bandanas, or

undergarments showing GOLDEN RULE- Treat others how you want to be

treated

BE RESPONSIBLE In the classroom

Be on TIME to class Be PREPARED with all materials Complete ALL homework and class work ON TIME Return all borrowed materials

Your Person ALL electronic devices TURNED OFF and put in

locker Grades are EARNED not given Socialize with peers during non-class times

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Subject Regents Regents with A.D.

English 4 4

Social Studies 4 4

Math 3 3

Science 3 3

Art/Music 1 1

Health .5 .5

PE 2 2

LOTE**can do 5 credits in Business, Tech, Art, Music or BOCES

1 3

Electives 3.5 1.5

Total 22 Credits 22 credits

REGENTS EXAMS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATIONSubject Regents Regents w/ A.D.

English 1- ELA 11 1- ELA 11

Social Studies 2- Global & US 2- Global and US

Math 1-Math 3- Algebra, Geometry and Trig

Science 1-any science 2- Living Env. & Chemistry or Earth Science, or Physics

LOTE 0 1

Total 5 exams 9 Exams

COLLEGE CREDIT IN HIGH SCHOOL! Niagara Wheatfield offers many classes that you can take to

earn college credit

Advanced Placement NCCC

World History (10th) Topics in Leadership (10th, 11th, 12th) 3 credits

U.S. History (11th) Precalculus (11th, 12th) 4 credits

Statistics (11th, 12th) French 4 (11th, 12th) 3 credits

Studio in Art (11th, 12th) French 5 (12th) 3 credits

Physics (11th, 12th) Spanish 4 (11th, 12th) 3 credits

Biology (11th, 12th) Spanish 5 (11th, 12th) 3 credits

Chemistry (11th, 12th) Intro/ Adv. Marketing (12th) 3 credits

English: Literature and Composition (12th) College Composition I (12th) 3 credits

Macroeconomics (12th) College Composition II (12th) 3 credits

Government and Politics (12th) Calculus (12th) 4 credits

Calculus (12th)

TOP FACTORS IN COLLEGE ADMISSIONS DECISIONS (NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGE ADMISSIONS COUNSELING, 2008)

Factors Percentage

Grades in College Prep Courses 80%

Strength of Curriculum 64%

Standardized Tests 58%

Grades in All Courses 52%

Essay/Writing Sample 26%

Demonstrated Interest 22%

Counselor Recommendation 21%

Teacher Recommendation 20%

Interview 11%

Student Activities 7%

Subject Tests (AP, etc) 7%

DID YOU KNOW?

College graduates earn substantially more money than high school graduates? Here is a breakdown of the average 2007 earnings by college degree:

(U.S. Census Bureau)Average Annual Earnings Level of Education

$120,978 Professional Degree

$  95,565 Doctoral Degree

$  70,186 Master’s Degree

$  57,181 Bachelor’s (4-year) Degree

$  39,746 Associate’s (2-year) Degree

$  31,286 High School Diploma or GED

$  21,484 No High School Diploma

THE 4-YEAR PLAN

Take academics seriously and keep your grades up.

Get to know your teachers, counselor and principal.

Get involved. School clubs/organizations, community

service, part-time work Make your summers count- attend a summer

camp, read, commit hours to volunteer work, GAIN EXPERIENCE

WHAT’S A TRANSCRIPT?

A copy of a student's permanent academic record

Transcripts include: All classes that you have taken in high school Your final grade in every class Your Regents exams grades SAT/ACT scores Class rank Your information Your school’s information

BE SAFE

In the classroom Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself Only enter classroom if a teacher/adult is present Be alert

Your Person Practice personal hygiene Make good personal choices Practice good nutrition Get enough sleep NO DRUGS, NO ALCOHOL, NO TOBACCO

WHERE CAN I TURN TO FOR HELP?

Parents

Teachers

Counselor

FINAL THOUGHTS

• It’s never too early to start thinking about your future, visit Ms. Reed in the Career Center and EXPLORE!

• Join as many clubs and organizations as possible.• Enjoy the journey!• Stay balanced

Make Memories!!!and remember….

Once a falcon, always a falcon!

Play Ball!