WELCOME CLASS OF 2020!!!

1. WELCOME CLASS OF 2020!!!

2. Presenters • Mark Brooks- High School Principal • Jennifer Zimmerman- School Counselor (A-L) • Charla Simonson- School Counselor (M-Z)

3. Shift Happens https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcZg51Il9no

4. Your child will be graduating high school in 2020. • They will be graduating college in 2024 • Then, what will your child do? • What will the job market be like? • What skills will be valued?

5. College and Career Readiness • The Common Core Standards are designed for success in entry-level, credit bearing academic college courses and in workforce training programs. • Research shows to be college and career ready and reach success in your first year of college a student in high school should score a 75 on Common Core ELA Regents and an 80 on the Common Core Algebra I Regents.

6. Research • Educational researchers have found that the greatest predictor of “college success is the academic intensity and quality of high school course-taking” • 21st Century Skills: Problem-solving, critical thinking, innovation, analysis, reasoning, interpretation, group work with oral and written communication, perseverance and leadership. Clifford Adelman, The Toolbox Revisited: Paths to Degree Completion from High School through College (Washington, D.C.: U.S Department of Education, 2006), p. 145.

7. The Potential Lives Within Us! • Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. We are all the same in this notion: The potential for greatness lives within each of us. • Wilma Rudolph

8. Show BP Pride Be: Safe Responsible Respectful Prepared and Leader

9. How To Be Successful Student Roles • Attendance • Get Involved • Be organized • Complete all homework/study • Utilize resources for help • Set goals • Be respectful of yourself and others • Self advocate

10. Study and do homework, it’s important. -Bobby

11. Focus more on school work and less on the drama. - Tessi

12. Parent Involvement According to research, the most accurate predictor of a student’s achievement in high school is not income or social status but the extent the student’s family is able to: • Create a home environment that encourages learning • Communicate expectations for child • Be involved at school and in the community.

13. Parents….We need your help! • Provide a quiet environment to do homework free of distractions • Encourage students to stay after and receive help • Expect your child to be in school, on time, everyday • Work together with the school; call or email with questions or concerns • Attend parent programs provided by the school • Set realistic academic goals with your child • Encourage your child to be involved • Talk to your child about what is happening in school • Discuss with your child about future careers and college • Encourage your child to take rigorous courses.

14. How we can help? • Provide opportunities for your child to be involved. • Give extra support in academics when needed. • Counseling for academic, social and emotional issues. • Communicate with home/family. • Provide opportunities to research careers/colleges. • Provide a safe, healthy environment in which to learn. • Introduce them to Naviance • Course advising • Building a resume • Help them understand the HS transcript

15. We cannot accomplish all that we need to do without working together. • Bill Richardson

16. Don’t be scared. It is not as scary as everyone says it is. -Ali

17. Bell Schedule The high school adheres to the following schedule: Rooms open —  7:30 a.m.Period 1 —  7:33 – 8:17 a.m.Period 2 — 8:20 – 9:01 a.m.Period 3 — 9:04 – 9:45 a.m.Period 4 — 9:48 – 10:29 a.m.Period 5A — 10:32 – 10:52 a.m.Period 5B — 10:55 – 11:15 a.m.Period 5C — 11:18 – 11:38 a.m.Period 6 — 11:41 – 12:22 p.m.Period 7 — 12:25 – 1:06 p.m.Period 8 — 1:09 – 1:50 p.m.Period 9 — 1:55 – 2:40 p.m.

18. Graduation Requirements

19. High School Course Graduation Requirements Minimum College Requirements (Community College) SUNY Schools (4 year) Selective Colleges English 4 credits 4 credits 4 credits 4 credits, including AP or college level History 4 credits 4 credits 4 credits 4 credits, including AP or college level Science 3 credits 3 credits 3-4 credits, should include chemistry and lab sciences 4 credits, including Physics Math 3 credits 3 credits 4 credits (Alg II or PreCalc) 4 credits, including AP or college level Foreign Language 1 credit 1 credit 3 credits including regents 3 credits plus college level

20. English Department

21. English: 4 credits • English 9, 10, 11, 12 • Honors English • AP Literature & Composition • AP Language & Composition • Electives: Vary by year • College Credit: • FMCC ENG 103 3 Credits • FMCC ENG 104 3 Credits

22. Social Studies Dept.

23. Social Studies: 4 Credits • Global 9 and Global 10 • U.S History 11 • Honors • PIG/ECO: 12th • AP Global History 10 • AP American History

24. Math Department

25. Math: 3 Credits

26. Math continued • AP/FMCC Statistics • Survey of Math • Math and Financial Applications • Sports Statistics • AP Computer Science • Integrated College Algebra (FMCC)

27. Science Department

28. Science: 3 Credits • Available Science courses: • Earth Science • Living Environment/Living Environment Honors • Chemistry/Chemistry Honors • Physics • SUPA Biology/AP • Adirondack Sciences • Anatomy and Physiology • Environmental Science • Forensic Science • AP Environmental Science • General Science • Possible additions: AP Chemistry, AP Physics * Student sequences in Science will vary depending on ability levels*

29. LOTESpanish or French • Grade 9: Spanish I Spanish/French II • Grade 10: Spanish/ French III • Grade 11: Spanish/French IV/V

30. Fine Arts : 1 Credit • Music 9 : 1 Credit • Chorus: 1 Credit or .5 Credit • Band: 1 Credit or .5 Credit • Studio in Art: 1 Credit • Drawing & Design for Production: 1 Credit • Music Electives: Music Theory & Piano • Art Electives: Studio Art, Painting, Sculpture, 2-D Design, Ceramics, 3D Design, Graphic Design, Yearbook, Drawing and Studio Art (FMCC) *Electives vary by year*

31. State Assessments:MANDATORY FOR GRADUATION • English: Grade 11 • Global Studies: Grade 10 • U.S. History: Grade 11 • Science: Grade 9 or 10 • Algebra: Grade 9 or 10 STUDENTS MUST PASS EXAMS WITH 65% OR HIGHER

32. STEM • Computer Programming (FMCC/AP) • Introduction to Programming • Java • Computer Security • Student Help Desk • Math for Nano Technology (DL) • Design Drawing and Production

33. Diplomas Regents Advanced Regents All Regents Exams under Regents Diploma PLUS:  2 additional Math (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II) 1 additional Science Regents Exam (Biology & 1 other Science Regents Exam), Either 3 units of LOTE w/ passing FLAC exam, or  5 unit pathway in Art, CTE or Music. 22.5 credits and Regents Exam Score of 65+ Exams needed: • English • Math • Science • Social Studies, and either a 2nd Social Studies, Math, or Science Regents, or Completion of a LOTE sequence & FLAC exam.

34. Grade Weighting! • All honors courses will be weighted as 1.02 x final average. • All college/AP courses will be weighted as 1.06 x final average. • i.e. final average of 88 in an honors class would round to 90 weighted grade, in a college class a 88 would round to 93 weighted grade.

35. Get Involved! Clubs • Masterminds • SADD • Key Club • Hobby Club • STEM Club • Rocket Club • Class Activities • Nutrition Club • Yearbook • Alliance Club • Art Club • Fishing Club • Odyssey of the Mind • Drama • Math League • School Store • Jazz Band • Vocal Ensemble

36. Stay after with teachers & get involved in school activities. - Madison

38. P.E. Department

39. Athletics Fall Sports • Football • Soccer • Volleyball • Cross Country • Cheerleading • Golf Winter Sports • Basketball • Bowling • Indoor Track • Cheerleading Spring Sports • Baseball • Softball • Track and field

40. When in doubt……. Please call! Please email! Please fax!

41. 212 Extra Degree https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7XqZxsIyks

42. Thank you for coming! WELCOME TO HIGH SCHOOL LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! GOOD LUCK CLASS OF 2020!