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WELCOME TO COMMACK HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS OF 2018TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL
INTRODUCTION TO HIGH SCHOOL
• Transition to High School
• 4 Marking Periods
• No Progress Reports/Open GradeBook
• No Houses or Teams
• Homeroom
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
• Absences (Attendance Office – 912-2112)
• Leaving School Early/Arriving Late
• ID Cards
• Forgotten Items
DROP/ADD POLICY
• Schedule changes will be permitted only during the 2nd and 3rd week of the semester.
• Schedule Change Form
• Under no circumstances will schedules be adjusted to:
Change teachers Change lunch periods (unless supported
by medical documentation) Change to more convenient and/or
desirable periods Group friends together in the same class
ACADEMIC EXTRA HELP
• Teacher Extra Help Teachers Provide Schedule
• Peer Tutoring (NHS) 6:45-7:20 AM
• Homework Helpers Before & After School - Learning Center
GETTING INVOLVED
• Clubs and Activities
• Athletics
• Leadership Role
• Community Service
Community Service &Involvement Program
(CSIP)• Graduation Requirement
• 15 Points (Grades 9, 10, 11)
• 20 Points (Grade 12)
• School & Community Involvement
• Contact: Physical Education Teacher & CSIP Coordinator – Mr. Boll
How is the Final Grade Calculated?
• The Final Grade is an average of the following:
Marking Period Grades + Midterm Exam and/orFinal or Regents Exam =Final GradeRefer to page 9 of Curriculum Guide for
information about the growth incentive
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSMinimum 22 Credits
Regents DiplomaContent Area CreditsEnglish 4Social Studies 4Math 3Science 3World Language 1Fine Arts 1Health 0.5Physical Education 2Electives 3.5
Advanced Regents DiplomaContent Area CreditsEnglish 4Social Studies 4Math 3Science 3World Language 3Fine Arts 1Health 0.5Physical Education 2Electives
1.5
REQUIRED EXAMS
Regents Diploma
• English Language Arts• Algebra I• Global History• U.S. History & Government• Science
Advanced Regents Diploma
• English Language Arts• Algebra I• Geometry• Algebra II• Global History• U.S. History & Government• 2 Science (1 Life Science & 1
Physical Science)• World Language (FLACS
Exam)
FOUR-YEAR PLANNINGSample
English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12
Global History 1
Global History 2
US History & Gov’t
Eco/Gov
Biology Pre-IB
ChemistryPre-IB
IB Physics 1 SL
IB Physics 2 HL
GeometryPre-IB
Algebra II Pre-IB
IB Math 1 IB Math 2 HL/Calc BC
Spanish 3 Spanish 4 IB Spanish 1
IB Spanish 2
ACT ASPIREACT’s College Readiness Program for 9th
Graders
October 15, 2014
• Students will take the Math, Reading and Writing sections of the Aspire exam
• Introduces students to ACT format• Score report will be mailed home with
instructions on how to interpret results• Ninth grade counselors will meet with
students in classroom setting to teach students how to interpret the score report
“OWNING UP”Violence Prevention Curriculum
• Uses activities, writing, and discussions to encourage respect for others.
• Students are empowered to stand up against bullying to make their school safe and inclusive for all people.
• Helps students to develop skills and seek out support to manage various situations.
NAVIANCE
• Web-based resource that supports course, career, and college planning
• On-line tool for collaboration among counselors, students, and parents
• A letter with parent codes will be mailed home with instructions
• Each student receives a code; then creates a personal account
CONTACT INFORMATION
• Mrs. Meyer (A - Lieb)
• Mrs. Russo (Liev- Z)
• Phone: 912-2121
• Email: [email protected]