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North Syracuse Junior High Counselors Slide 2 Counselor Breakdown A-DAY Mr. Scullion MAP-ROB Mrs. Asch DAZ-HOU Mr. Whittico ROC-Z Mr. Kulakowski HOV-MAO Mrs. Murphy There will be POP QUIZZES throughout this presentation! Slide 3 Annual Review Your annual review is a one-on-one meeting with your counselor where you plan classes for next year. Meeting times will be from October 27 th through December 19 th. You will receive a Yellow Pass in homeroom on the morning of your review. Slide 4 Your Yellow Pass Slide 5 Eighth Grade Promotion Policy The student must pass four out of five 40 week Units of Study (full year courses) 40-week Units of Study EnglishMathematics Social Studies Science German, French, or Spanish Slide 6 Whats Different About 9 th Grade? It is the beginning of High School, even though you are at the Junior High!. Every class you take is credit-bearing, including Physical Education. It is the beginning of your Permanent Record (Transcript). Everything Counts! Slide 7 Slide 8 Graduation Requirements A total of 22 units are required to graduate from CNS High School RequirementRegents Adv. Regents English 4 4 Social Studies 4 4 Math 3 3 Science 3 3 Second Language 1 3** Health Art and/or Music 1 1 Physical Education 2 2 Slide 9 Graduation Requirements 1. REGENTS DIPLOMA - Students must pass Regents exams with a score of 65 or above in: 4 1 Regents Exam in English 4 2 Regents Exams in Social Studies 4 1 Regents Exam in Math 4 1 Regents Exam in Science 2. ADVANCED DIPLOMA - Students must meet all of the exam requirements above plus : 4 An additional Regents Exam in Science 4 Two additional Regents Exams in Math 4 State Comprehensive Exam in a Second Language Slide 10 In Summary To Graduate, a student must: 1) Earn a total of 22 credits 2) Pass all required courses 3) Pass all required Regents exams (varies depending on type of diploma) Slide 11 Students may achieve the Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation by completing a 5 credit sequence in either Art, Music, or Occupational Education (Business, Technology, Family and Consumer Science, or Career-Technical Prep at OCM BOCES). Students pursuing a 5 credit sequence in one of these areas still need 1 LOTE credit to graduate. Special Note: Slide 12 Slide 13 POP QUIZ #1 True or False 1. If you pass all of your classes except for Foreign Language and Math you will be promoted to 9 th grade. 2. If you pass Foreign language in 7 th, 8 th, & 9 th grade you have qualified for the advanced diploma. 3. In order to graduate with a Regents Diploma a student must pass at least 5 Regents exams with a 65 or higher. Slide 14 Art Electives Studio in Art 1 40 weeks = 1 credit Fee: $15 Learn about various techniques and skills, as well as current trends in art. Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Cartooning, Art History, Sculpture, Collages, Ceramics & Clay, Design, Art Careers. Fulfills the Graduation Requirement in Art/Music. Slide 15 Media Arts 40 weeks = 1 credit Fee: $25 Exploring art through the use of traditional, digital, and video photography; learn how to use photographic, digital, and computer equipment; create your own digital portfolio. Must own or have access to a 35mm camera. Fulfills the Graduation Requirement in Art/Music. Slide 16 Creative Crafts 40 weeks = 1 credit Fee: $15 A fine arts craft class that concentrates on creating original works of art that are both handmade and exceptionally well crafted. Polymer Clay, Handmade Book, Silk Painting, Ceramic Vessel, Beadwork Bracelet, Metal Bracelet, Pendant, Sterling Silver & Stone Setting, Wire Jewelry Fulfills the Graduation Requirement in Art/Music. Slide 17 Design & Drawing for Production A 40 weeks = 1 Credit Fee: $15 Architectural based class. Develop free hand sketching and technical drafting techniques to analyze and describe constructible objects and shapes (blue prints). AUTOCAD software is used as a media for maximizing skill and knowledge. A Technology Elective that will Fulfill the Graduation Requirement in Art/Music. Slide 18 Design & Drawing for Production B 40 weeks = 1 Credit Fee: $15 Exploring various engineering systems and manufacturing processes. Experience through theory as well as hands-on, problem-solving activities what engineering is all about. 1 st Course in Project Lead the Way Courses. Possible R.I.T. College Credit available. A Technology Elective that will Fulfill the Graduation Requirement in Art/Music. Slide 19 The following 2 half year FACS courses will fulfill the Graduation Requirement in Art/Music when taken together. Fashion in Our Lives 20 Week Course = Credit Fee: $7.50 Creating Fashions (sewing projects). Housing and Environment 20 Week Course = Credit Fee: $7.50 Architecture & Interior Design/Decorating. Slide 20 Music Electives All of these courses will fulfill the Art/Music Graduation Requirement: Band Orchestra Chorus Music in Our Lives Listen to all genres of music; perform on instruments; compose and arrange your own musical selection; utilize recording and other types of electronic musical equipment. Slide 21 POP QUIZ #2 Multiple Choice 1. In which class will you create your own digital portfolio? A. Studio Art B. DDP B C. Media Art D. DDP A 2. This class explores engineering? A. DDP A B. Housing & Env. C. DDP B D. Studio Art 3. Which two year courses will fulfill the art/music credit? A. Fashion in Our Lives & Personal Relationships B. Housing and Environment & Food and Nutrition C. Culture and Foods & Fashion in Our Lives D. Fashion in Our Lives & Housing and Environment Slide 22 Slide 23 Slide 24 Business Electives 20 Week Courses Worth Credit Each Career and Financial Management Learning skills employers are looking for such as time management, personal budgeting, etc. Introduction to Business Marketing Describes the role of workers and consumers in our economic society; provides an overview of the business world. Microsoft Word 1 Developing skills in keyboarding and formatting documents. Digital Communication II Designed to enhance business communication and presentation skills using Word, Publisher, and PowerPoint. Slide 25 FACS Electives 20 Week Courses Worth Credit Each Food and Nutrition for Life Basic food preparation skills and nutrition awareness. ($10 fee) Culture and Foods Experience preparing and tasting foods from other countries. ($10 fee) Personal Relationships Explore the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development that occurs over a lifespan. Fashion in Our Lives Select and construct a garment and several accessories. ($7.50 fee) Housing and Environment Explore interior design/decorating and architecture. ($7.50 fee) Slide 26 Technology Electives 20 Week Courses Worth Credit Each Production Systems Design and construct a product. (20 week course, $9.50 fee) Communication Systems Visual/audio/multimedia communication technologies. (20 week course, $9.50 fee) Transportation Systems Working with small engines. (20 week course, $9.50 fee) Computer Aided Technologies Computers and the technology field. (20 week course, $9.50 fee) Design and Drawing for Production A Architectural based course. (40 week course, $15 fee) Design and Drawing for Production B Pre-engineering course. (40 week course, $15 fee) Slide 27 Keep up with your classes by Getting all of your homework done Studying for your tests Stay after for extra help See your counselor if you need help Start a Weekly Progress Report if you are falling behind Pass all of your classes Earn your first credit by passing a foreign language Slide 28 Preparing for College Now DO take challenging courses, including electives. DO continue to take a foreign language. DO get involved in school or community-based activities. Remember, its quality not quantity. DO ask your counselor which Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available and whether you are eligible. DO take the career project in Home and Careers seriously, it is a great opportunity to find out more about careers you may be interested in. DO create a dedicated study time & turn off your phone. DO keep a list of your awards, honors, volunteer work and extracurricular activities. Update it throughout high school. This will be helpful when you apply for colleges. Slide 29 Pop Quiz #3 Fill in the blank 1. If you want to improve your keyboarding skills the best class to take would be ___________________. 2. __________________ is a class where you explore human development over a lifespan. 3. In the course_________________, you work with small engines and explore marine, land, and aerospace technologies. Slide 30 Slide 31