EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT

BALDWIN HIGH SCHOOL, BUT HAVEN’T HAD A CHANCE

TO ASK!

Baldwin High School

The Parent Connection

TABLE OF CONTENTS

AN OVERVIEW……………………………………………………………

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GUIDELINES FOR APPROPRIATE ATTIRE…………………………

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EXTRACURRICULAR AND SPORTS ACTIVITIES …………………

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STUDENT SERVICES ……………………………….………………….

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RULES AND REGULATIONS ……………………………….………… Page 6

BELL SCHEDULE………………………………………………………. Page 7

ATTENDANCE POLICY ………………………………………………...

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MAKING THE GRADE: REPORT CARDS …………………..……….

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STUDENT SCHEDULE ………………………………………………… Page 12

GETTING AROUND / MAP………………………………………………

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STUDY SKILLS…………………………………………………………...

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS…………………………………. Page 18-19

GRADUATION AND ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS……………. Page 20-22

AN OVERVIEW

Baldwin High School is one of the largest in Nassau County with a faculty of approximately 170 teachers. The educational program is divided into 12 subject departments. The school is part of the Baldwin Union Free School District, which also includes Baldwin Middle School and seven elementary schools. The district is under the leadership of a Board of Education, Superintendent of Schools, the Assistant Superintendents and other central office personnel.

Ms. Caterina Lafergola Principal Dr. Stephanie Boldur Assistant Principal Dr. Arlene Guerrero

Assistant Principal

Mr. Richaud Bland Dean of Students Mr. Craig Tupot Dean of Students Mr. Jason White Dean of Students Mr. Eduardo Ramirez Director of Physical Education and Athletics

In addition to administrators, chairpersons, teachers, counselors, deans, psychologists, social workers and health personnel, our secretaries, custodial staff, aides, monitors, security guards, technicians and cafeteria workers all make a valuable contribution to our school.

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Progress Reports will be published to the parent portal on:

Report cards will be published on:

October 14, 2016 December 23, 2016

March 15, 2017 May 23, 2017

November 23, 2016 February 10, 2017

April 24, 2017 June 30, 2017

Baldwin High School GUIDELINES FOR APPROPRIATE ATTIRE

STUDENT DRESS CODE

Students have the responsibility to dress and groom in a neat manner. Specific dress guidelines are required for physical education activities and in other areas where safe and full participation are priority considerations. Any type of attire that attracts undue attention to the wearer or creates a disturbance in school is not acceptable. Therefore:

Thank you for wearing shirts that cover the midriff, shoulders, chest and back. Thank you for not wearing shirts that show flesh in the midriff area.

Thank you for not wearing shirts with straps that are less than 3 fingers -wide! Hold up 3 fingers together. If your strap is less than the width of your three fingers together, it is not to be worn to school.

Thank you for wearing clothing that does not show any undergarments.

Thank you for wearing shorts and skirts that are no shorter than your fingertips when your arms are extended at your sides.

Thank you for not wearing clothing that depicts violence of any type, drugs or alcohol use, sexual activity, weapons of any kind, hate groups or gang symbols.

Thank you for not wearing hats, hoods or head coverings in the classroom.

Thank you for not wearing any apparel that can in any way be associated with a gang. This includes but is not limited to headbands, doo-rags, bandannas, beads, flags and jewelry depicting gang symbols.

IPODS/CELL PHONES Cell phones, ipods, and any other electronic devices interfere with the scholastic operation of the school. Any device carried on school grounds may be confiscated by any staff member. For repeat offenses, a parent conference will be scheduled and the device held until the conference is completed. Any taping (audio, video or verbatim transcription) of any classroom period without the express written permission of the teacher and the administration is forbidden. SMOKING Smoking by students is prohibited inside the building, on school grounds and on school buses. Students found smoking are subject to disciplinary action that will include suspension from school.

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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND SPORTS

Our school prides itself on having a comprehensive and varied extra- curricular program.

All students are encouraged to get involved in some of these activities.

BSHS has one of the finest interscholastic sports programs in the State. You must have a sports physical if you want to try out for a team.

In addition to interscholastic sports, our school also offers a comprehensive intramural sports program, performing arts program and an array of co-curricular activities.

In addition to the regularly scheduled music performing groups, there are also several satellite ensembles which are offered on an extracurricular basis.

PA announcements every morning and bulletin boards located throughout the school (including cafeteria A) are reserved for student news and school events.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

SCHOOL SPIRIT School spirit does make a difference! Loyalty, scholarship, courtesy, pride and sportsmanship are just a few of the factors that help to promote a healthy school attitude and atmosphere. It is the responsibility of each student to uphold and promote these ideals. Students, teachers, and administrators are expected to work together toward creating and maintaining an environment that is conducive to quality education. This is our building, our community and our responsibility. Let’s make it work. EXTRACURRICULAR CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES Our extracurricular clubs and activities program is designed to link the classroom’s curriculum learning with practical experience and expression outside of the classroom. Your school experience will be enriched by participation in the activities program. JOIN NOW! Get involved from the beginning of the school year. A list of these activities is available in Guidance and DOSO. Daily announcements will also be made regarding meetings and activities.

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Students will have the opportunity to join an array of clubs that involve community service, academically and the arts. A full listing of clubs will be available in the beginning of the school year.

INTERSCHOLASTIC PROGRAM

Provides youngsters who excel in physical education the opportunity to enhance their natural abilities and compete against highly skilled youngsters from other high schools. Teams are formed on the basis of selective try-outs that are open to all students currently enrolled in high school. The following teams are provided with schedules by Section VIII of the NYS Public High School Athletic Association.

FALL SPORTS WINTER SPORTS Varsity & JV Football Boys Varsity & JV Basketball Boys Varsity & JV Soccer Girls Varsity & JV Basketball Girls Varsity & JV Soccer Varsity & JV Wrestling Girls Tennis Boys & Girls Indoor Track Varsity Field Hockey Girls Varsity & JV Volleyball

SPRING SPORTS

Varsity & JV Baseball Boys & Girls Track and Field Varsity & JV Softball Boys Tennis Boys Varsity & JV Lacrosse Badminton Girls Varsity & JV Lacrosse

If you have any questions about athletics, see Mr. Ramirez in the Athletic Director’s Office.

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STUDENT SERVICES

Our Principal, Ms. Lafergola; Assistant Principals, Dr. Stephanie Boldur, Dr. Arlene Guerrero; Deans of Students, Mr. Bland, Mr. Tupot and Mr. White are our building administrators.

In addition, there are psychologists, guidance counselors, social workers, a substance abuse specialist, nurses and teachers who are all here to help you.

Guidance Counselors assist students with course selection as well as college and/or career plans. In addition, they are here to help students adjust to high school and they can provide assistance with personal problems.

Our Deans are in charge of discipline, attendance, cutting and lateness and Academic Eligibility. They can also help you if you have a problem.

The Psychologists perform a variety of functions ranging from special testing to helping teenagers with serious personal problems. Don’t hesitate to take advantage of the services they can provide if you need them.

Responsibilities of our school Nurses include checking on immunizations to handling first aid emergencies. If you do not feel well in school, get a pass from your subject teacher and report immediately to the Health Office.

In addition to classroom responsibilities, all Teachers offer extra help and have extra help hours posted in their classrooms.

There is also a student tutoring program organized and led by members of the National Honor Society. Further information can be obtained from the Honor Society Advisors.

Our Teen to Teen program is comprised of 10th, 11th and12th grade students who are trained to help other students. They have volunteered to help new students learn about school.

Questions concerning summer school may be directed to guidance counselors.

Students are asked to make appointments with student service personnel during “off” periods only.

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RULES AND REGULATIONS

All students will receive a student planner, which lists all the rules.

All students are required to carry a student ID and schedule at all times.

Most of the rules and regulations have to do with student behavior and are generally a matter of common sense.

There are specific regulations about discipline, attendance, lateness, cutting, fighting, destroying property, smoking in the building and on school grounds and staying in the school building.

No cell phones or electronics are allowed in Baldwin High School.

It is important that all students learn the rules and regulations and the penalties for breaking these rules.

Students who are absent must submit a note to the Attendance Office within five days of their return to school. Notes must include the date(s) and reason for the absence and must be signed by a parent/guardian. Notes submitted beyond the five-day limit will be treated as a cut for eligibility purposes. The Attendance Office is located on the 2nd floor of Building 7 across from DOSO.

All students are expected to arrive to class on time. Unexcused lateness to class, up to 15 minutes will be treated as half an absence. Students who come late to school without a note will be assigned a DETENTION. If they do not have their school ID, they will receive another DETENTION.

A cut is an ILLEGAL absence.

Students who have accumulated a combination of four cuts and/or illegal absences will be ineligible to participate in extracurricular programs till the end of that marking period.

Halls should be clear after the second bell, which signals the beginning of each class period. Students in the halls after classes begin must have a hall pass.

Lockers may be accessed during passing only.

Students are not permitted to smoke anywhere in the building or on school grounds. Students who violate this rule will be suspended.

Students who become ill during the day must check in with the classroom teacher and request a pass to the Health Office. Any student leaving the campus during the scheduled classes for health-related reasons must first report to the Health Office for parental and office approval. Failure to do so will result in a cut/illegal absence.

Students are required to meet with their teachers to discuss the nature of the absence and arrange to make up missed work within FIVE school days of their return to school. Students with illegal absences will not be allowed to make up missed work and may receive a zero on missed tests/quizzes.

In School Suspension is called “ISS” and is served during the school day. Detention after school is called SAS or Separation After School. SAS hours are 2:45 – 4:45.

Regular class attendance is vital to a positive high school experience.

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Baldwin High School BELL SCHEDULE 2016-2017

Sched. I Without

Formal Homeroom

Sched. II

With Formal Homeroom*

Sched.III

Sched.IV

Warning 1

7:39

7:39

7:39

7:39

Warning 2

7:41

7:41

7:41

7:41

Homeroom

7:42-8:17

Period 1

7:42-8:23

7:42-8:22

8:22-8:59

7:42-8:20

Period 2

8:28-9:09

8:27-9:07

9:04-9:40

8:25-9:03

Homeroom

9:09-9:12

9:12-9:20

9:08-9:28

Period 3

9:17-9:58

9:25-10:05

9:45-10:22

9:33-10:11

Period 4

10:03-10:44

10:10-10:50

10:27-11:04

10:16-10:54

Period 5

10:49-11:30

10:55-11:35

11:09-11:46

10:59-11:38

Period 6

11:35-12:16

11:40-12:20

11:51-12:28

11:43-12:22

Period 7

12:21-1:02

12:25-1:05

12:33-1:10

12:27-1:06

Bus Pick-Up #1: 1:13

Period 8

1:07-1:48

1:10-1:50

1:15-1:52

1:11-1:50

Bus Pick-Up #2 1:58

Period 9

1:53-2:34

1:55-2:34

1:57-2:34

1:55-2:34

Bus Pick-Up #3 2:40

2:40

2:40

2:40

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ATTENDANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES

STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY The process of education requires continuity of instruction, student classroom participation and regular student interaction to foster academic achievement. Therefore, daily attendance and participation in all classes is necessary and encouraged. Active classroom participation in all regularly scheduled classroom learning activities is a necessary factor if students are to receive the maximum benefits of an education. In addition to subject matter, classroom lessons require and foster social interaction, development of effective communication skills and critical thinking. Textbook or make-up assignments are not an adequate substitute for classroom attendance. Students who do not attend classes regularly will be in jeopardy of failing their courses because they have missed valuable teaching and learning time. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND SUMMER SCHOOL Students must attend class a minimum of 80% of the scheduled instructional time in order to be eligible to enroll in the affected course during the summer, if it is being offered. VERIFICATION BY PARENTS OF STUDENTS’ ABSENCE Students who are absent from school must submit a note to the Attendance Office within five school days of their return to school. These notes must include the date(s) and reason for the absences and must be signed by a parent/guardian. These notes are kept on file according to state law guidelines. The attendance office will then issue an “admit to class” pass which must be shown to each subject teacher. All attendance inquiries must be attended to within five days of the return to school. Unexcused absences may be counted as illegal absences and may result in the loss of eligibility for extracurricular activities and sports. The following absences are defined as excused: sickness, funeral obligations, sickness in the family, impassable roads, religious observance, quarantine, required court appearances, attendance at health clinics, college visits, cooperative work programs and internships, military obligations, field trips and interscholastic competitions, music lessons, summons to administrative offices, approved visits to support staff offices, dismissal by nurse, in-school separation, out-of-school separation and school bus transportation problems. All other absences are considered unexcused and therefore illegal. If verification is not provided by the student’s parent/guardian, the parent/guardian shall be informed of the absence. Additionally, disciplinary action may be taken. HOME CONTACT Several procedures are used to ensure that students regularly attend school, including contacting parents of students who are absent or late, scheduling conferences between the students and one of the deans or pupil support staff, and scheduling a conference with the students and their counselors, their parents/guardians, the deans and the principal.

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MAKE-UP TESTS OR WORK Students are required to meet with their teachers to discuss the nature of the absence and arrange to make up missed work within five school days of their return to school. Students with illegal absences will not be allowed to make up missed work and may be given a zero on missed tests/quizzes. There will be no make ups for quarterly, midterm, and final exams. Students with unexcused absences for these significant exams will receive a zero. Students who are unable to attend school or a class on a given day due to participation in a school sponsored activity should pre-arrange make up work with their teachers whenever possible or arrange make-up work/tests upon their return to class. ATTENDANCE/GRADING POLICY A student’s attendance shall be counted as part of the class participation portion of the course grade each quarter (marking period). For the purpose of determining course grades, students who have unexcused absences shall not be afforded the class participation portion of the grade for that day (class). The weight of the class participation portion of the quarterly grade is prescribed in the rubric of each department, therefore, the class participation portion of the final grade will vary from department to department. EXCUSED AND UNEXCUSED ABSENCES The following ATEDs are defined as EXCUSED: Sickness Funeral obligations Sickness in the family Impassable roads Religious observance Quarantine Required to be in court Attendance at health clinics College visits Cooperative work programs & internships Military obligations School-sponsored field trips and interscholastic competitions In-school music lessons Summons to administrative offices Approved visits to support staff offices Dismissal by nurse In-school separation Out-of-school suspension School bus transportation problems Family obligations

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LATENESS TO SCHOOL/CLASS All students are expected to arrive to class on time. Those who are late to first period must report to the attendance teacher in the Commons and present their I.D. cards to obtain a “late pass.” After first period, students entering school late should report directly to their regular classroom teacher who will record lateness. Detention will be assigned to students with unexcused latenesses. Unexcused lateness to class, up to 15 minutes, will be treated as half an absence. Unexcused lateness to class over 15 minutes will be treated as a full period absence. In either case, classroom teachers will take appropriate action. LEAVING THE CAMPUS DURING SCHEDULED CLASSES Any student leaving the campus during scheduled classes for health-related reasons must first report to the Health Office for parental and office approval. Any student leaving the campus during scheduled classes for personal reasons must report to the Attendance Office for parental and office approval. Failure to do so will result in a cut/illegal absence. If a parent/guardian needs to take a student out of school for health or medical reasons, they must report to the Health Office to properly sign their child out of school. If a parent/guardian needs to take a student out of school for personal reasons, they should go to the Attendance Office so that the student can be called out of class and properly signed out. If a parent/guardian needs to take a child out of school for disciplinary reasons, they must go the Deans Office. POLICY ON INSTRUCTION DURING RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE Board of Education Policy 6410 states that the Board of Education affirms Education Law 3210(1)(b), which states, “Absence for religious observance and education shall be permitted under rules that the commissioner shall establish.” The Board recognizes its obligation to safeguard the rights of students to freely exercise their religious beliefs. School districts also have the fundamental mission to provide all students with the opportunity for a sound education. When students are absent to observe days of religious obligation, school authorities must be sure that these students are not academically penalized. At the same time, students in attendance on such days of religious observance must participate in meaningful learning activities. VACATION/SPECIAL LEAVE PASSES Vacations during school time must be considered illegal according to New York State guidelines. If a student must be out of school for special purposes, a note must be submitted to the Deans’ Office at least five days prior to the date of absence. At that time, the student will be issued a “Present Academic Status Form” to be completed by teachers and returned by the student to the Deans’ Office. Home contact will be made to inform parents/guardians of the student’s academic and attendance status. All work to be made up from special leave periods must be submitted prior to such periods unless the classroom teacher approves an extension of the time limit.

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MAKING THE GRADE: REPORT CARDS

The school year is divided into four marking periods, each about ten weeks in

length.

Progress reports are distributed to all students at the mid-point of each marking period to let students know how they are doing: October, December, March and May.

Report cards are distributed at the end of each quarter: November, February, April

and June.

Grades are numerical, given in units of one: for example, 67, 75, 83, 90, 94, etc.

The lowest passing grade is 65.

Each teacher will familiarize students with the factors that contribute to the computation of grades.

Promotion in NOT automatic. For example, freshmen need four credits in order to advance to the tenth grade.

There is a weighting factor and formula for computing courses to determine class rank, which can be found in the Course Offerings Booklet.

BHS acknowledges academic excellence through the Honor Roll and High Honor Roll. Requirements for the honor rolls are listed in the student handbook.

Students who have achieved academic excellence may also be eligible for membership in the Baldwin Chapter of the National Honor Society. The student handbook contains the specific guidelines for eligibility.

In addition to achieving scholastic excellence, students are encouraged to participate in co-curricular and interscholastic activities. Service, leadership and excellence of character are equally important components of student development.

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STUDENT SCHEDULE

There are 9 periods in a school day.

The first period begins at 7:42AM and the last regular period ends at 2:34PM.

Each period is 41 minutes in length.

There is no daily homeroom period. Attendance is taken in every class.

Three minutes are added to the 2nd period for the Pledge of Allegiance and P.A. announcements. When necessary, special homeroom periods are incorporated into the schedule (Bell Schedule II).

Special homerooms are used for guidance activities, sports physicals, special announcements and class activities.

The year is divided into two semesters: Fall (September to January) and Spring (February to June).

The school schedule is set up in a four day cycle (days A,B,A,B).

Physical Education courses meet every other day (A or B). Science labs, some reading and writing labs and music courses may meet every other day opposite Phys. Ed. class during the same period.

All incoming freshmen are scheduled for at least 40 periods weekly.

Students must attend assigned study halls. With the Study Hall teacher’s permission, students may sign up to give service in one of the offices or go to the library. Students who give service may earn school credit for

working in an office.

Schedule changes are made for good reasons only, not because you have changed your mind or want a different teacher.

For further information about schedule changes refer to your student handbook.

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GETTING AROUND

Refer to the included map of the school.

The school is large but neatly laid out, and students do not have any problems getting around the building after the first few days.

The Principal’s, two of the Assistant Principal’s and the Guidance offices are located in the main building (Building 1). The Deans’ offices are located in building 7 and one Assistant Principal’s office is located on the first floor of building 6.

Classrooms are located in each of the 7 building areas.

There are five minutes between classes which is more than enough time to get from one class to another.

Students may leave the building during their lunch period only.

School buses drop off students in the area in front of the main entrance of the school.

School buses pick students up from neighborhood bus stops at 7:15AM.

School buses depart from school daily at various times. Check posted signs each marking period for updated bus schedules.

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BLDG. 6

ENG. & SCI

BLDG. 1

MAIN OFFICE

GUIDANCE

BLDG. 3

BLDG. 4

BLDG. 5

COMMONS

GYMS

BLDG. 2 CAF.

B CAF. A

MATH – ART – PHOTO - BUSINESS

SOC. ST. &

HOME EC.

FOR. LANG.

ESL

SP. ED. MATH

HEALTH

MUSIC, TEC. & AUD.

ART – SST

–

COMPUTER

LABS –

SP. ED. -

LIBRARY

KEY:

EXITS

ATTENDANCE & DOSO ARE

ABOVE THE COMMONS AND

CAF.A ON THE 2ND FLOOR

Baldwin High School

HOW DO I FIND?

DEPARTMENTS/OFFICES LOCATION

Attendance Office 700 Building, above the Commons

Deans Office 700 Building, above the Commons

Nurses Office

100 Building, across from the Main Office

Guidance Office 100 Building, across from the Main Office

Library 100 Building – 2nd Floor

Art Department Room 418

Business Department Room 422

English Department Room 615A

ESL/Foreign Language Rooms 512 and 526

Family Consumer Science Department Room 313

Fine and Performing Arts Office Room 115C, Rear right of Commons

Health/Phys. Ed. Director District Office

Math Department Room 428

Music Department Rooms 215A, 215B and 213B

Science Department Rooms 629A, 639A and 639B

Social Studies Department Rooms 326 and 336

Special Education Room 110D

Technology Department/Office Room 610

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STUDY SKILLS Studying for Tests Tests are a way for you and your teacher to measure how well you have learned the material covered by the class. Think of them as a challenge! Here are some tips for studying for tests. Before the Test

1. Be sure to find out ahead of time:

what material the test will cover

what type of test it will be (multiple choice, true /false, short answer, essay)

how the test will be graded

how much the test will count toward the final grade 2. Study in a place that is free of distractions. Have ready all the things you will need, such

as paper, pens or a calculator. 3. Study at a time when you are alert and not hungry or sleepy. 4. Don't wait until the last minute to study! Short daily study sessions are better than one

long session the night before the test. 5. Set a goal for each study period. 6. Repetition is key! Read and reread your class notes and the relevant chapters in the

textbook. 7. While you are reviewing your notes, cover them up periodically and summarize them out

loud. Pretend that you are explaining the material to someone else. 8. Create your own study aids.

Make an outline from your notes of just the main ideas.

Make a timeline of important dates or the order of events.

Make flashcards for studying vocabulary or events and important dates.

Make up your own quiz or test based on your notes and have a friend, parent or sibling test you.

9. Do any practice exams or study sheets provided by the teacher. These will help you focus your study session and give you confidence.

10. Get help from the teacher if you do not understand something. Studying in a Group Experts say that studying in a group can be more effective than studying alone. Students say it can be more fun, too! Here are a few tips for organizing a study group.

It often works best to have just three to five people in a study group. That way, each person gets the time to talk and make sure he/ she understands the material.

Schedule a few study sessions. Whether studying alone or in a group, a few short sessions are much more useful than one long "cram" session.

Having one person act as the leader can help a group to run smoothly. The main goal of the leader is to keep everyone focused on studying so that things don't become too social.

Be prepared! A study group is a place to share your understanding of a subject. The other people in the group aren't there to teach you facts you should already know. The more you can offer the group, the more you'll get out of it.

Sticking to an agenda is important. Here's one plan for organizing your group time. 1. First, compare your notes and review old homework. If there is something you have had

trouble understanding, write down your questions about it before meeting with your study group.

2. Next, drill each other on facts you need to memorize. For example, What are the four stages of a butterfly's life cycle? You might want to give each other practice quizzes.

3. Lastly, take the time to discuss "why" questions. For example, Why do monarch butterflies migrate? One way to handle "Why" questions is to make a list of the important ones you will want to review. Then divide the questions among the group. At your next meeting, have each person present a lesson about his/her questions.

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Ten Tips for Taking Tests

1. Read the instructions carefully. Never assume you will know what they will say! Ask the teacher if you are unsure about anything.

2. Read the entire test through before starting. Notice the point value of each section. This will help you to pace yourself.

3. Answer the easiest questions first, then the ones with the highest point value. You don't want to spend 20 minutes trying to figure out a two-point problem!

4. Keep busy! If you get stuck on a question, come back to it later. The answer might come to you while you are working on another part of the test.

5. If you aren't sure how to answer a question fully, try to answer at least part of it. You might get partial credit.

6. Need to guess on a multiple-choice test? First, eliminate the answers that you know are wrong. Then take a guess. Because your first guess is most likely to be correct, you shouldn't go back and change an answer later unless you are certain you were wrong.

7. On an essay test, take a moment to plan your writing. First, jot down the important points you want to make. Then number these points in the order you will cover them.

8. Keep it neat! If your teacher can't read your writing, you might lose points.

9. Don't waste time doing things for which you will not receive credit, such as rewriting test questions.

10. Leave time at the end to look over your work. Did you answer every question? Did you proofread for errors? It is easy to make careless mistakes while taking a test.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. WHAT DO I DO IF I AM ABSENT? You will need to bring a note from home

to the attendance office within 5 days! The attendance office is located above the commons by the deans’ offices.

2. WHAT DO I DO IF I AM MISTAKENLY MARKED ABSENT? Speak to your

classroom teacher. Your teacher will submit a special form to the attendance office.

3. DO I HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO GET TO MY NEXT CLASS? Absolutely,

but you can’t stop and socialize on the way. 4. HOW DO I GET INVOLVED IN ACTIVITIES? Listen to the announcements

at the end of period 2, watch for signs in the halls, and ask! If you have any questions, see Mrs. Kellner in the main office, or Ms. Riess in the Science Department about activities.

5. WHO DO I GO TO IF I HAVE A PROBLEM? There are a lot of options if you

are seeking help! You can always make an appointment to see your guidance counselor on you lunch or free period. You can seek out the advice of Mrs. Boldur in the guidance office. She can direct you properly. Don’t forget that there are 8 administrators in the building, plus counselors, social workers and psychologists.

6. WHY AM I INELIGIBLE FOR ACTIVITIES? You may be ineligible

academically or due to attendance. If you cut classes 4 times in a marking period, you will be ineligible to participate in extracurricular activities. If you fail 3 or more classes in a marking period, you are ineligible to participate during the following marking period. . If you have questions, see Mr. Hudson DOSO for Academic eligibility questions or Mr. Miskiewicz in the Building 6 office for attendance eligibility questions.

7. WHAT IS PROBATION? If you fail 2 classes in a marking period, you must

submit a bi-weekly report card. Your coach or advisor will have blank report cards. These must be filled out by all your classroom teachers and submitted to Mr. Hudson on the dates your coach/advisor will give you. Failure to submit bi-weekly report cards will result in ineligibility. If you have questions, see Mr. Hudson in DOSO.

8. WHERE DO I GO FOR WORKING PAPERS? You can pick up working

papers from Mrs. Goehring in the guidance office. 9. HOW CAN I FIND OUT WHEN TEACHERS GIVE EXTRA HELP? Each

teacher has a sign posted in his or her classroom indicating the hours he/she gives extra help. Teachers are also available during certain periods during the day. ASK! Teachers are often available by appointment as well! In addition, a list is published which includes the hours of all teachers. See your counselor or Mrs. Kellner. -18-

10. WHO CAN I TURN TO IF SOMETHING IS UPSETTING, FRIGHTENING OR MAKING ME UNCOMFORTABLE? Your Guidance Counselor is always there for you! You may also speak to your dean, or any one of the 8 administrators. If there is something you would like to report anonymously use our reporting system via e-mail. Do to reportit.com, user name and password ‘bruins’. Information may be anonymous and is strictly confidential.

11. WHEN CAN I GO TO THE CAFETERIA? Lunch is served

during periods 4 through 8. Students may purchase food during the day, but NOT during hall passing. Only students with lunch passes will be allowed to purchase food in between periods.

12. WHEN DO THE BUSES LEAVE SCHOOL? Fall 2013 Period 1

Bus Schedule – 3:30, 4:00, 5:30, 6:00. 13. WHERE IS THE SWIMMING POOL? Just kidding! There is no pool! Don’t

let those upperclassmen fool you!

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED

(Core Subjects)

REGENTS DIPLOMA

REGENTS

WITH ADVANCED

DESIGNATION DIPLOMA

English 4 4

Social Studies 4 4

Math 3 3

Science 3 3

LOTE 1* 3**

Art/Music 1 1

Health .5 .5

Physical Education 2 2

Sequence/Electives 3.5 1.5

*Students are required to have completed two units of study in a Language Other Than English (LOTE) by the end of their 9th grade year. One unit of credit is earned either by passing the State LOTE proficiency exam or earning a unit of commencement level credit on LOTE. **Students acquiring 5 units of credit in one of the following may be exempt from the Language Other Than English Requirement: Art, Music, or Career and Technical Education. FOREIGN LANGUAGE REQUIIREMENTS Students must complete two units of study of a language other than English (LOTE) by the end of 9th grade. They must pass the course in order to apply the unit of credit toward graduation requirements. Class of 2005 must achieve one unit of credit. -20-

COMPUTER LITERACY REQUIREMENTS Effective for the Class of 2008, all students must demonstrate information technology literacy by passing a proficiency examination or by successfully completing a course in which using technology to gain and use information is a key component. The proficiency examination may be taken at any time during a student’s high school career. Please note the following courses will fulfill the computer literacy requirement. This list of courses will be amended annually as curriculum is updated to meet this new requirement.

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS COMPUTERS FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER

DESKTOP PUBLISHING CAREER PLANNING

GENERAL KEYBOARDING ADAPTIVE BCA (BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS)

COMPUTER GRAPHICS SCIENCE RESEARCH SKILLS 1H

SCIENCE RESEARCH SKILLS

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ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

PLEASE NOTE:

Classified students can still pass the Regents competency tests (subject to State Education Regulations) instead of Regents exams to earn a local diploma as well as the 55-64 score on Regents exams option.

There is a detailed appeals process in which students who score within three points of a 65 and have achieved the standards would be eligible to appeal if they meet certain criteria.

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SUBJECT

REGENTS DIPLOMA WITH

ADVANCED DESIGNATION

REGENTS DIPLOMA

ENGLISH

Pass English Language Arts Regents Exam - Score 65 or above

Pass English Language Arts Regents Exam - Score 65 or above

MATHEMATICS

Pass Algebra, Geometry and Algebra 2 and Trigonometry Regents Exam – Score 65 or above

Pass 1 Math Regents Exam – Score 65 or above

SCIENCE

Pass Biology Regents Exams and one additional Science Regents-Score 65 or above

Pass one Regents Science Exam-Score 65 or above

SOCIAL STUDIES

Pass Global Studies Regents Exam-Score 65 or above Pass U.S. History Regents Exam-Score 65 or above

Pass Global Studies Regents Exam-Score 65 or above Pass U.S. History Regents Exam-Score 65 or above

LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH (LOTE)

Pass Local Assessment-Score 65 or above

TOTAL: Pass 8 Regents Exams and 1 Local Assessment

TOTAL: Pass 5 Regents