10th 11th Grade Student Parent Informational Program

1. 10th & 11th Grade Student & Parent Informational Program Class of 2009 & Class of 2010

2. The purpose of tonight�s program is to inform parents & students of diploma requirements and other relevant information for their grade level.

3. Topics for Tonight Diploma Requirements NYS Testing Requirements AP Exams Course Selection Career & Technical Education Educational & Career Planning NCAA

4. Graduation Requirements Regents Diploma English 4 Social Studies 4 Math 3 Science 3 LOTE 1 Health .5 Art/Music 1 P.E. 2 Electives 3.5 22 Adv Regents Diploma English 4 Social Studies 4 Math 3 Science 3 LOTE 3 Health .5 Art/Music 1 P.E. 2 Electives 1.5 22

5. NYS Testing Requirements Regents Diploma ELA (65) Global Studies (65) US History (65) Math A (65) Science (65) Local diploma available with 55-64 score Adv Regents Diploma ELA (65) Global Studies (65) US History (65) Math A & B (65) Science I & II (65) LOTE (65)

6. AP Exam Schedule May 5 � 9, 2008 May 12 � 16, 2008 * Fee waivers available - see your counselor for info

7. Senior Status In order to be considered a 12th grader the student must have earned 16 credits.

8. Junior Status In order to be considered an 11th grader, the student must have earned 11 credits.

9. Course Selection for Seniors English Electives Participation in Government Economics P.E. Electives* Must have a total of 5 � credits

10. Course Selection for Juniors English 11 US History & Govt Math Science P.E. Electives* Must have a total of 5 � credits

11. Career & Technical Education Nancy Fish - TST Career & Tech Counselor Perry Dewey - TST Career & Tech Principal

12. Course Selection Process Lisa Bustamante, Counselor (A-G) Cassie Sullivan, Counselor (H-P) Laszlo Engel, Counselor (Q-Z) Linda Quinlan 844-8694 X 31

13. Educational Planning Ideally depends on your career goal PLAN - Grade 10 ASVAB - Grade 11 PSAT - Grade 11 ACT/SAT - Grade 11/12 Course selection process ACT/SAT Prep Courses

14. National Honor Society Overall 89.5 average Application Process Committee Review Induction Ceremony Advisor: Margaret Grace

15. Career Planning Self Assessment Investigate Career Options Make a Match

16. Where will life take you after Dryden? Work? Armed Services? College?

17. The World of Work Assess your skills Prepare a resume Secure recommendations

18. The Military Army Army National Guard Navy Air Force Marines Coast Guard

19. United States Army Sergeant S. F. Bradley U.S. Army Recruiter

20. College Options Community Colleges (TC3, Broome, Herkimer) 2/4 Year Technical Colleges (Morrisville, Cobleskill, Delhi) 4 Year Colleges (Cortland State, Cornell University, Ithaca College)

21. College Degrees Certificate Programs Associates Degrees Bachelors Degrees Advanced Degrees (Masters, Doctorate)

22. College Admissions Requirements Testing (SAT & ACT) Transcripts Recommendations

23. NCAA Updates/Changes Academic Eligibility Register with the NCAA Clearinghouse

24. Counseling Assistance Consultation Information & Referral Opportunities

25. What now? Call the Counseling Department Secretary, Mrs. Linda Quinlan at 844-8694 X31 to set up an appointment if you want to be included in your child�s scheduling meeting. Juniors - register and study for the ACT &/or SAT Gather information Talk with other students, alumni and parents

26. Department Updates Linda Bruno - Business & Computer Department Kathleen Hall - Art Department

27. THANKS for Coming!