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Freshman Information Packet
Welcome toJohnson City High School
Important Phone NumbersAdministrationMs. Kim Beukema-Principal 763-1256
Mr. Robert Fauver-Assistant Principal 763-1256
Mr. Paske-Assistant Principal 763-1256
Counselor AssignmentsMrs. Sally Phillips A-C
Mr. Chris Phillips D-J
Mrs. Kelly Sedore K-P
Mrs. Lynette Menichelli Q-Z
Click on www.jcschools.stier.org - home page Guidance
Guidance Secretaries Mrs. Ginny Bahnuk 763-1210
Mrs. Barb Carpenter 763-1215
DepartmentOffices Dial 763-1200, press “1” and then extension:
Attendance 2232 Ms. Julie Burdick Art 2248 - Mr. Dave Robinson Business 2223 - Mr. Dave Robinson English 2206 - Mrs. Katie Bierworth Family & Consumer Science 3274 - Mr. Dave Robinson Foreign Language 2201 - Mrs. Karen S. Larnerd Health 3131 - Mr. Eric Race Library 2221 - Mrs. Tillapaugh Math 2208 - Mr. Mike McGill Music 2155 - Mr. Mike Carbone Nurse 2233 - Mrs. Linda Monico; Suzanne Ruminski Physical Education 2226 - Mr. Eric Race Science 2207 - Ms. Charm Foster Social Studies 2209 - Mrs. Cathy Hayes Special Education 3148 - Mrs. Jeanette Wertz Speech 3133 - Mrs. Christine McGill Technology 2271 - Mr. Dave Robinson Transportation 763-1249 - Mr. Lou Castellucci If you would like to speak with a teacher, call the department office for that subject.
Is there a good website to visit that explains the New York state graduation requirements?
Yes. One in particular is: http http://usny.nysed.gov/parents/ . This is a New York State Education De-partment website and has great information on requirements and resources.
How many credits are needed to graduate?
All students must have a minimum of twenty-three (23) units of credit.
Are there specific credits that must be earned for graduation?
Yes. Students must earn specific units of credits in subject areas to graduate. Students must have 4 credits of English, 4 credits of social studies, 3 credits of math, 3 credits of science, .5 credit in health,
1 credit in art and/or music, and 2 credits in physical education. Students must also have at least 1 credit of a foreign language.
Graduation RequirementsSubject
Credits NYS Exams Credits NYS ExamsEnglish 4 • Comprehensive
English Regents Examination
4 • Comprehensive English Regents Examination
Social Studies 4 • Regents Exam in U.S. History
• Regents Exam in Global History & Geography
4 • Regents Exam in U.S. History
• Regents Exam in Global History & Geography
Mathematics 3 • One Regents Exam
3 • Integrated Algebra
• Geometry• Algebra 2 and
TrigonometryScience 3 • Science Regents
Exam (1)3 • Science Regents
Exam (2)Second Language 1 No Regents Exam 3 No Regents Exam
Health .5 No Regents Exam .5 No Regents ExamArt and/or Music 1 No Regents Exam 1 No Regents Exam
Physical Education 2 No Regents Exam 2 No Regents ExamElectives 4.5 2.5
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Regents Diploma Advanced Designation RegentsDiploma
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How many Regents exams are needed?
To receive a Regents Diploma, students must pass 5 Regents exams with a score of 65 or above. English Math (1 exam - Integrated Algebra or Geometry) Global History & Geography U.S. History & Government Science (1 exam – Living Environment, Chemistry, Earth Science, or Physics).
To receive a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation, students must pass 8 Regents exams with a score of 65 or above. English Math (3 exams - Integrated Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/Trigonometry) Global History & Geography U.S. History & Government Science (2 exams –Living Environment and choose one from Chemistry, Earth Science, or Physics) *A 5-unit sequence in Related Arts may replace Foreign Language
If my child has a learning disability, how many exams are needed to graduate?
High school students with disabilities must take and pass 5 high school Regents exams with a passing grade of 65 in order to receive a Regents Diploma. Students with disabilities who do not pass one or more required Regents exam with a score of 65 or better have two options for receiving a local diploma:
A student may be able to receive a local diploma by passing the required Regents exams with a score of 55–64.
Students with disabilities who entered 9th grade prior to 2011 may also earn a local diploma by passing Regents Competency Tests. Students with disabilities who fail a required Regents exam may take the Regents Competency Test (RCT) or the equivalent in that subject. If the student passes the RCT this will meet testing requirements for a local diploma. In all cases, the student must take the
required Regents exams as well as the Regents Competency Test. Source: http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/parents/disabilitiesfs.shtml
Do all kids need to take a foreign language?
Yes. All students must have at least 1 credit in foreign language to graduate.
One exemption to the required credit can be if the Committee on Special Education waived the re-quirement on the student’s IEP. Advanced students may be recommended to earn the 1 credit of
Foreign Language in 8th grade. All others will earn this credit by taking 1 year of Foreign Language in 8th grade and 1 year in 9th grade.
Do I need three units of credit in foreign language to earn an Advanced Designation Diploma?
No. Students acquiring five units of credit in occupational studies or arts may be exempted from the 3 unit requirement in a second language.
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Eleven tips for parents and guardians1. Come to Open House scheduled in the fall. Check the district calendar for the date.
2. Carefully read and review each teacher’s course expectations. Ask questions if something is not clear.
3. Get to know your child’s teachers and guidance counselors (see the phone # page).
4. Call the Attendance office when your child is absent or to check your child’s attendance record. Mrs. Burdick 763-1232-attendance office, Mrs. Ruminski, Mrs. Monico-school nurses-763-1233.
Do we have your work number? Do we have your home phone number? Do we have an emergency contact number?
5. Look for communication from JCHS in the mail. We mail information (interim reports, report cards and let- ters from the principal) from the school every 5 weeks. Check the district calendar for the dates.
6. Be aware that we have a writing and math lab to help students with assignments. We also have review ses- sions after school for all Regents exams.
7. Monitor your child’s whereabouts. Know who his/her friends are and where he/she is going on weekends. Don’t be afraid to call other parents.
8. Talk with your child every day about what they learned at school - be positive and encourage your child.
9. Be aware that as a parent - you are absolutely critical to the academic and personal success of your child.
10. Visit the school’s web page at www.jcschools.com and look at the school district calendar for important dates.
11. ID and password for Parent Portal will be mailed to you by Information Services to view your child’s atten- dance and grades. The Parent Portal is located on the Johnson City School District web page.
Highschoolorganizations,activitiesandsportsADSIPArt ClubBaseballBasketballBasketball Cheerleading BowlingBoys VolleyballChorus/ChoirColor GuardConcert BandCross Country Dance TeamFootballFootball CheerleadingFrench ClubFreshmen ClassGolf
Hello ClubJazz BandsJunior ClassKey ClubLacrosseMarching BandMathletes National Honor SocietyNews TeamOrchestraPep ClubPhilosophy ClubPlays and MusicalsRed Cross Blood DrivesScience Club Science OlympiadSenior Class
Ski ClubSoccerSoftballSophisticatsSophomore ClassSpanish ClubSpecial OlympicsStudent GovernmentSwimmingTennisTrackTri-M Music Honor SocietyVarsity ClubVolleyballWildcat Reading Den WrestlingYearbook
Fine Arts Diploma ProgramOn October 26, 2004, the Johnson City Central School District Board of Education approved the implementation of a proposed program in the fine and performing arts at Johnson City High School, leading to the awarding of a Fine Arts Diploma. Diplomas are now awarded in one of four specific arts areas: Music, Theater and Drama, Dance, and Visual Art. A fine Arts Diploma in General Arts will also be conferred upon students who may have a less specific artistic interest, and meet the requirements in more than one arts area. The program has been developed in con-junction with the general guidelines for doing so established by the New York State Education Department.
The purpose of the fine Arts Diploma program is to provide a formal, organized and intentional sequence of instruc-tion for students who have a serious interest in pursuing advanced study in the arts. The five (5) unit sequence in the arts required by this program can also be used in partial fulfillment of the requirements necessary to receive an Advanced Designation Regents Diploma. The program is also intended to provide a wider range of arts course options for those students who need one (1) unit of arts study to meet the requirements for receiving a standard Regents Diploma.
The chart which follows provides details related to the requirements, course offerings and the current plan for the implementation of this program.
*Fine Arts Diploma designation available through Johnson City Schools.**Fine Arts Diploma designation available through New York State Education Department.
Requirements Course OfferingsMusic* A sequence consisting of a
minimum of 5 units of credit whichmust include the following:Vocal or Instrumental PerformingEnsemble - 2 unitsMusic Theory - 1 unitPiano - 1 unitDigital Music Composition andProduction – 1 unit
Piano - 1 unitSymphonic Band - 1 (R)Concert Band - 1 (H)Concert Choir - 1 (R)Chamber Singers - 1 (H)Digital Music Composition andProduction – 1 Unit (R)Orchestra - 1 R (H)Pit Orchestra - ½ (R)Jazz Ensemble I - ½ (H)Jazz Ensemble II - ½ (R)Marching Band - ½ (R)Show Choir - ½ (H)Applied Music - ½ (R)Music Theory - 1 (R)Guitar - ½ or 1 (R)Piano Lab - ½ or 1 (R)
Applied Theater* A sequence consisting of a mini-mum of 5 units of credit which must include the following:Musical Theatre – 1 unit – not cur-rently offeredApplied Theater /Performance - 2 unitsApplied Theater /Tech / Design – 1 unit Music Electives - 2 units
Applied Theater/ Performance - ½ (R) (H)Applied Theater Design / Tech - ½ (R)(H)Music Electives - ½ or 1 (see music)
Requirements Course OfferingsDance* A sequence consisting of a mini-
mum of 5 units of credit which must include the following:Musical Theatre – 1 unit – not cur-rently offeredApplied Theater/ Performance – 2 unitsMusic Elective - 1 unitDance Class - 2 unitsApplied Dance - 1 unit
Musical Theatre – 1 (R)Applied Theater/Performance - ½ (R) (H)Music Electives - ½ or 1 (see music)Dance I - 1 (R)Dance II - 1 (R) (H)Applied Dance - ½ (R) (H)
Art** A sequence consisting of a mini-mum of 5 units of credit which must include the following:Studio Art - 1 unitDrawing - 1 unitPainting - 1 unitElective / Senior Studies - 2 units
Studio Art - 1 (R)Drawing - 1 (R)Honors Drawing - 1 (H)Painting - 1 (R)Creative Crafts - 1 (R)Advanced Crafts - 1 (R)Ceramics - 1 (R)Jewelry - ½ (R)Advertising, Design & Illustration - 1 (R)Senior Studio - 1 (R)
Isthereahighschoolelectiveprogramavailableforallincoming9th grade students?Johnson City offers a well-rounded education for your incoming 9th grade student. An elective program is also available for all students at the high school. This program allows the students to explore various offerings by using available free time, instead of study hall time during his or her daily schedule.
The elective program is offered by each of the following departments for all 9th grade students including the Art, Business, Computer Science, Family and Consumer Science, Music, and Technology Education Depart-ments.
The departments and courses are offered as follows. Actual course descriptions are available in the high school Guidance Curriculum Guide:
Art - Studio ArtBusiness - Sports Marketing, Intro to Occupations, and Keyboarding*Family and Consumer and Science - Parenting*, Teen Living*, and Creative CookingMusic - Symphonic Band, Orchestra, Concert Choir, Piano FA, Piano*, Dance 1 and Dance 2Technology Education - Mechanical Drawing, Basic Woods*, Basic Metals*, Small Engines*, Car Care*, Video Comm Graphics, and Production Systems*denotes ½ year courses
College AdmissionsThe process of selecting and being accepted into college is ongoing. Students should begin in the ninth grade to browse through catalogs, visit colleges, and develop a shopping list of important considerations when choosing a college. This list should normally consist of such things as size of the college, distance away from home, academic offerings, annual costs, extracurricular offerings, admission requirements, community atmo-sphere, SAT or ACT scores, financial aid available, calendar plan, dorm facilities, cars on campus, ROTC pro-grams and special programs and services.
The guidance office is an excellent place to begin gathering information. Students should start with a broad list of schools that meet their interests. As they approach their senior year, this list should be narrowed down to 4 or 5 which best meet the student’s needs. At this point, applications should be obtained and sent to the various colleges. During the junior year, PSAT’s are offered. At the end of the junior year and beginning of the senior year, the student should arrange to take the SAT’s and/or ACT’s, tests which colleges use to determine admissions. Campus visitations are strongly recommended. Please refer to our newly published College and Career Planning Guide, also online on our website.
Howdocollegesselectstudentsforadmissions?The decision to admit a student into a particular college is based on several factors:
1. The most important factor in the admissions process is the quality of the high school program that a stu-dent is taking. Greater consideration is given to those taking AP, Honors or Regents level classes.
2. Overall grade point averages and class rank are also indicators weighed by colleges.
3. Recommendations from faculty and community members. Included with this would be outside activities, clubs and sports.
4. SAT or ACT scores.
In addition to the items mentioned above, special consideration maybe given to students’ talents or unusual circumstances.
Students who are strongly motivated toward attending college will normally be successful in being admitted into a college program.
It is highly recommended that students take as rigorous a course of study as their ability allows. With the value of some form of higher education becoming increasingly necessary, it is important that students take courses required to prepare themselves for this need.
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