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COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

COUNSELING DEPARTMENT. Welcome to our Parent Information Night. NORTH SYRACUSE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL. Counselor Breakdown. A-DEJ Mr. Scullion DEK-JAC Mr. Whittico JAD-NES Mrs.Murphy NET-STA Mrs . Asch STE-Z Mr . Kulakowski. The students must pass four out of five

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COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

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  1. COUNSELING DEPARTMENT Welcome to our Parent Information Night NORTH SYRACUSE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

  2. Counselor Breakdown A-DEJMr. Scullion DEK-JACMr. Whittico JAD-NESMrs.Murphy NET-STAMrs. Asch STE-ZMr. Kulakowski

  3. The students must pass four out of five 40-week Units of Study (full year courses) • 40-week Units of Study • English • Mathematics • Social Studies • Science • German, French, or Spanish Eighth Grade Promotion Policy

  4. Graduation Requirements Requirement Regents Advanced Regents English 4 4 Social Studies 4 4 Math 3 3 Science 3 3 Second Language 1 3** Health ½ ½ Art and/or Music 1 1 Physical Education 2 2 A total of 22 units are required to graduate from CNS High School

  5. Are you really considering dropping foreign language in high school? • Many colleges (including SUNY schools) deny admission to students that do not have a three credit sequence in a Language Other Than English (LOTE). • The most important aspect colleges look for in applicants is a high school curriculum that challenges the student. This curriculum is equivalent to a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation which includes at least 3 credits in LOTE. • If a student intends to pursue a college education, 3 credits in LOTE is essential.

  6. Regents Exams Needed to Graduate REGENTS DIPLOMA Students must pass the following Regents exams with a score of 65or above: 5 Exams in total • 1 Regents Exam in English (11th Grade) • 1 Regents Exam in Science • 1 Regents Exam in Math • 2 Regents Exams in Social Studies (10th & 11th Grade)

  7. Additional Regents Exams Needed for: REGENTS DIPLOMA WITH ADVANCED DESIGNATION Students must pass the following Regents exams with a score of 65or above: 9 Exams in total • 1 Additional Regents Exam in Science • 2 Additional Regents Exams in Math • State Comprehensive Exam in a Second Language

  8. 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)

  9. SpecialNote============= 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.

  10. Requirements for Honors Level Courses in 9th Grade: • English • 8th grade teacher recommendation. • Should have a final overall average of 90 or above in 8th grade English. • Must pass the 8th grade English final exam with a minimum score of 90. • Social Studies • 8th grade teacher recommendation and placement in English 9H. • Should have a final overall average of 90 or above in 8th grade Social Studies. • Must pass the 8th grade Social Studies final exam with a minimum score of 90. • Science • Must have a final average of 90 or better in 8th grade science.

  11. Special Education Students • Students who receive special education services will each have an individualized program that is determined by their IEP. • If you have any questions regarding your child’s course placements, please see his or her academic support teacher.

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  13. Course Description Sheet Last3 pages of your handout Business Art Family and Consumer Science Technology Music

  14. Art Electives

  15. 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.

  16. Media Arts • 40 weeks = 1 credit • Fee: $25 • Exploring art through the use of traditional, digital, & 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.

  17. Creative Crafts • 40 weeks = 1 credit • Fee: $15 • A fine arts craft class that concentrates on creating original works of art that are handmade and exceptionally well crafted. • Polymer clay, Handmade Book, Silk Painting, Ceramic Vessel, Beadwork Bracelet, Metal Bracelet, Wire Jewelery. • Fulfills the Graduation Requirement in Art/Music.

  18. 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 will be used. • A Technology Elective that will Fulfill the Graduation Requirement in Art/Music

  19. Design & Drawing for Production B • 40 weeks = 1 Credit • Fee: $15 • Exploring various engineering systems and manufacturing processes. Gaining experience through theory as well as hands-on, problem-solving activities. • 1st Course in Project Lead the Way. • Possible R.I.T. College Credit available. • A Technology Elective that will Fulfill the Graduation Requirement in Art/Music

  20. 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 = ½ Credit • Fee: $7.50 • Creating Fashions (sewing projects). Housing and Environment • 20 Week Course = ½ Credit • Fee: $7.50 • Architecture & Interior Design/Decorating.

  21. Music Electives

  22. 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 a musical selection; utilize recording and other types of electronic musical equipment.

  23. AdditonalELECTIVES Business Technology Family and Consumer Science

  24. BUSINESS ELECTIVES All 20 Week Courses Worth ½ 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 Communications 2 • Designed to enhance business communication and presentation skills using Word, Publisher, and PowerPoint. • Fashion Marketing • An introduction to the marketing strategies used to showcase today’s fashions (merchandising and sales verses the production of fashions).

  25. FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE ELECTIVES All 20 Week Courses Worth ½ 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)

  26. Technology Electives • Production • Design and construct a product. (20 week course, $9.50 fee) • Communication • Various communication technologies. (20 week course, $9.50 fee) • Transportation • 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)

  27. NSCSD PRE-ENGINEERING COURSES OFFERED 9TH THROUGH 12TH DEVELOPED BY THE ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (RIT) • Introduction to Engineering Design (Design and Drawing for Production B) • Digital Electronics • Principles of Engineering • Computer Integrated Manufacturing • Civil Engineering • Engineering Design and Development • - A Capstone Technology Research Experience

  28. Recommendations for 9th Grade • English • Global History • Math • Science Teacher Recommendation Period: January 6th to January 15th

  29. Course Selection Sheet • Prepared in school by student and School Counselor • Sent home WITH STUDENT • Look form over • if you approve, please sign and return the form • if you do not approve, please write comments on the comment line and return form to school, or call your child’s school counselor • If we do not receive the signed form back from students, we will use what we have. • Student schedules will arrive home at the end of summer

  30. DO take the college preparatory track • DO take challenging electives • DO take algebra (Math 9) • DO continue to take a foreign language • DO become an avid reader • DO take advantage of our computer courses - particularly Microsoft word • DO get involved in activities • DO volunteer work • DO NOT wait until senior year to start thinking about college PREPARING for College Now!

  31. Scheduling Timeline • October 21st-24th Counselors meet with 8th grade students in large groups to discuss High School and scheduling information. • October 25th-December 20th Counselors meet with students individually to plan their 9th grade coursesand discuss the four year plan. • January 6th-15th Teacher recommendation period. • On or About February 28th 8th grade students receive course selection sheets in homeroom to be brought home for parent approval. • On or About March 7th Deadline for 8th grade students to return signed course selection sheet to counselors.

  32. English Language Arts April 1st – 3rd Math April 30th – May 2nd Science Performance Test – Week of May 21st Written Test – June 2nd 8th Grade State Exams

  33. Broadcast Team Tech Crew Builders Club Class of 2017 Drama Club Family Career & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Media Arts Club National Junior Honor Society Student Ambassadors Student Government Science Olympiad Spelling Bee Tech Crew Yearbook Clubs and Activities at NSJHS

  34. CNS Field Band Northstars JV Winterguard Jazz Ensemble NSJHS Musical Vocal Jazz Select Band Chamber Orchestra Informal Small Ensembles Music Organizations

  35. Sports FallWinter Spring ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Football Basketball Baseball Swimming Bowling Softball Tennis Cheerleading Golf Volleyball Indoor Track Tennis Cheerleading Volleyball Lacrosse Soccer Wrestling Track Field Hockey Swimming Cross Country Ice Hockey Golf WinterGuard

  36. The NSJHS Counseling Department thanks you for coming!!!! Parents Make A Difference!

  37. Questions and Answers

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