Course Selection

1. Course Selection 2017-2018 school year

2. Scheduling Process • Parent information night – November 30th in CCPAC • Teacher recommendations • Classroom presentations • Course selection with Counselors over the next month • Roster of course selections mailed home in Spring

3. Graduation Requirements • 4 units English • 4 units Social Studies • 3 units Math • 3 units Science • 2 units Physical Education • LOTE – At least 1 unit required for all diplomas • ½ unit Health • 1 unit Art/Music • 1 unit of Art/Music credit may be selected from: Studio in Art, Media Arts, DDP, Digital Music, Band, or Chorus • Elective credits Total Credits Needed for Graduation: 22

4. Types of Diplomas There are 3 major types of diplomas: • Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation • Regents Diploma • Local Diploma (for students with an IEP)

5. Required Exams Regents Diploma 5 Regents exams: ELA Global History* US History* 1 Math exam 1 Science exam *or one Pathway assessment All 5 Regents exams >65

6. Required Exams Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation 8 Regents exams + LOTE assessment: ELA Global History* US History* 3 Math exams 2 Science exams ** LOTE Assessment *or one Pathway assessment ** (or 1 unit LOTE + 5 units in Art/Music/CTE) All 8 Regents exams plus LOTE Assessment > 65

7. Additional distinctions on diplomas… • Regents diploma with honors/Regents diploma with Advanced Designation with honors = required Regents exams have an average combined score of 90% or higher. • Mastery in Math distinction: meet all requirements for the Regents diploma with Advanced Designation, and in addition score an 85 or higher on each of the 3 Regents exams in math. • Mastery in Science distinction:meet all requirements for the Regents diploma with Advanced Designation, and in addition score an 85 or higher on each of 3 Regents exams in science.

8. Academic Planning • Choose your course selections based on career goals and interest areas. This is a great time to explore! • Make course selections thoughtfullyand carefullyas changes will only be approved for extenuating circumstances. • A well planned schedule does not require changes , as schedule changes can be disruptive to the learning process.

9. 10th and 11th grade scheduling process

10. Dual Credit Courses Art • Studio in Art • Digital Imaging • Photo 2 LOTE • French IV & V • Spanish IV & V Business • Accounting • Computer Applications • Microsoft Office • Business Management • Money Management Technology • Design & Drawing for Production • Computer Integrated Manufacturing • Digital Electronics • Civil Engineering and Architecture • Principles of Engineering

11. International Baccalaureate (IB) Program IB Diploma Student Certificate Student • Will take 6 IB courses: • 3 HL and 3 SL • Will take 1 course from each group: • Can replace a Group 6 choice with another class from Groups 2 - 5 • Must complete the 3 core: • TOK, CAS, and Extended Essay • Earns 24 points to acquire the Diploma: • Maximum is 45 • Select courses based on interest and/or strengths • Earns marks for individual courses, which may translate into college credit. EVERY studentcan benefit from taking at least one IB course!

12. AP vs. IB • AP courses are for students in the United States.  IB courses are for students worldwide. Both are advanced, rigorous courses that require diligence and critical thinking on the part of the student! Both are highly regarded by college admissions! • In general, IB tends to focus on fewer topics and go more into depth,while AP tends to cover more topics, but not as much in depth. • APhas a single assessment - an exam in May at the end of the course.IB has multiple assessments - an exam in May at the end of the course and Internal Assessments geared towards each class (creating a lab experiment, writing a paper, doing a presentation, etc.) • APcourses have a final score of 1-5;IB courses have a final score of 1-7 • AP has several individual course options, IB has several individual course options and the IB diploma program which is designed to work all of the classes together.

13. We-M0-C0Career & Technical EducationJunior & Senior Year *Advertising Design & Multi-Media Academy *Auto Body/Collision *Automotive Technology *Baking *Building Trades *Carpentry *Certified Nurse Assistant *Child & Family Development *Computer Automation & Cyber Security *Computer Technology *Cosmetology *Culinary Arts *Dental Assisting *Engineering & Metal Fabrication *Food Service *Health & Exercise Science *Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning *Heavy Equipment Operation *Industrial/Residential Electricity *Introduction to Construction Trades *Laboratory Technology *Outdoor Powersports Technology *Personal Services *Plumbing and Heating

14. New Visions • “Interdisciplinary Immersion Program” for Seniors: Places students in actual work environment of desired career! • Health Professions: Monroe Community Hospital/SUNY Brockport (Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physician’s Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Physician) • Emerging Professions: SUNY Brockport (Education, Finance/Accounting, Veterinarian, Business Management, Journalist, Computer Specialist, Theatre/Art/Dance) • Justice Professions: Monroe County Hall of Justice (Lawyer, Police Officer, Social Worker) Interest meeting in the Library Lab on December 8th at 10:30 am – sign up in the Career Center!

15. Ultimate Goal Choose wisely! Make decisions that will positively impact your future!