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Welcome Parents
of the Class of 2022
Graduation Requirements
&
The Role of The Counselor
Agenda
I. Welcome
II. The Role of the Counselor
III. Overview of Graduation Requirements
IV. Testing (PSAT, SAT, ACT)
V. Naviance – Family Connection
VI. The Calhoun Website
I. Clubs and Activities
II. Counseling & Wellness Center and Other Updates
VII. The Dignity Act
HS Administration
Ms. Nicole Hollings, Principal
Dr. Neil Testa, Assistant Principal – Counseling & Wellness Center
Mr. Mark Melkonian, Assistant Principal – 9th and 11th Grades
Mr. Michael Gavalas, Assistant Principal – 10th and 12th Grades
Mr. Richard Diodati - Attendance Dean & Athletic Coordinator
District Chairpeople
Mr. Michael Hughes (Calhoun, MAMS) – Science
Mrs. Kate Caporusso (Calhoun, MAMS) – Social Studies
Mrs. Renee Owenburg (Calhoun, GAMS) – World Languages
Mr. James Morris (Calhoun, District) - Math
Mrs. Theresa Catalina (Calhoun) – Special Education
Ms. Kim Serpe (Calhoun, District) – English
2018-2019 Ninth
Grade Counselor
Assignments
Student’s Last Name Counselor
Abdyliji — Buono Mr. Posner
Burr — Dorfman Mrs. Cupo
Dumelle — Horowitz Mr. Resnick Iannacci — Marciano Mrs. Alexander Markey – Perez Mrs. Engel
Perrone – Sena Mrs. DeVenuto Senese – Zukoff Mrs. Tellekamp
Calhoun Website
Counseling Center Information
Clubs and Activities
National Honor Society
General Updates
New Website!
www.calscwc.weebly.com
OVERVIEW OF
SERVICES
THE ROLE OF THE
COUNSELOR
Academic Improvement and Planning: Includes the selection of a plan of study, placement into required courses and challenging programs, attendance concerns, and study skills.
Personal/Social Growth: includes counseling concerning self-esteem, developing communication skills, decision-making, and relationship-building skills.
OVERVIEW OF SERVICES
THE ROLE OF THE COUNSELOR
Crisis Intervention Services: includes counseling students in crisis and providing referrals as necessary.
Transition Services: assist students with changes from grade to grade to provide a comfortable and successful learning environment.
Career and Life Planning: increases student awareness of the career and educational planning process, as well as for the individual careers themselves. Instills in students the values and attitudes necessary for becoming a successful contributor to their families and to society.
Graduation
Requirements
All students, including students with disabilities, must take Regents exams and complete a minimum of 22 units/credits.
There are compensatory safety net options on these exams available to students with disabilities that can be discussed further with your child’s counselor
General education students must earn a 65 or above on the required Regents exams. *4 + 1 Pathways available*
Regents Diploma Requirements
(Classes)
P.E. = 2 credits (over 4 years)
Health = .5 credit
Art/Music/Drama = 1 credit
World Languages = 1 credit
Electives = 3.5 credits
Math = 3 credits
Science = 3 credits
Social Studies = 4 credits
English = 4 credits
Total of 22 Units/Credits (Minimum)
Regents Diploma
Requirements
(Exams)
Required Regents Exams
1 – English (65)
1 – Algebra Common Core (65)
1 – Science (65)
2 - Social Studies (65)
World Languages - Proficiency Exam
Regents Diploma w/
Advanced Designation
The minimum credit requirement = 22 credits + 2 additional World Languages credits or completion of an Arts or CTE sequence
Required Regents Exams:
1 English (minimum score =65)
3 Math (minimum score = 65)
2 Science (minimum score = 65)
2 Social Studies (minimum score = 65)
W.L. - District Exam (minimum score = 65)
Career and Technical Education
& Work-Based Learning
2 Year Programs are available in 11th and 12th grades. Programs are half day and complement standard academic requirements.
Barry Tech @ Nassau BOCES
Cultural Arts @ LIHSA
Cosmetology @ Calhoun HS
CDOS – Prep for the Future Café – Java Room
Retail Store – The Stable
Field Experience – Outside placements
Athletics
Student-athletes must register at the beginning of their junior year with the NCAA Eligibility Center to be eligible to play NCAA Division I or II sports in college.
Athletes playing in Division III do not have to register.
To play Div. I or II sports, the student must:
Complete a certain number of high school core courses.
Earn a certain minimum grade point average in these core courses.
Earn a certain minimum score on the SAT or ACT.
Graduate from high school.
National Standardized Exams
PSAT/NMSQT: Practice SAT which measures critical thinking skills including
critical reading, math, problem solving, and writing.
Designed for students to take in October of their Junior Year.
SAT/ACT: College readiness exams taken in the Spring semester by
Juniors and the Fall as Seniors.
SAT II (Subject Tests): Individual subject area exams taken by students applying to
highly competitive colleges after the completion of an AP course.
A web-based program that assists students with academic and post-secondary planning.
Students utilize Naviance / Family Connection throughout their 4 years at Calhoun.
Learning Style Inventory (9th Grade)
Interest Inventory (10th Grade)
Career Exploration (10th Grade)
College search and applications (11th and 12th Grades)
98% - at least a Regents
Diploma
76% - Regents Diploma
with Advanced
Designation
95% attend a 2 or 4 year
college/university
CLASS OF 2018
GRADUATION
STATS
TOP 5 COLLEGES CLASS OF
2018 APPLIED TO:
To increase student
CONNECTEDNESS
AND
“BELONGINGNESS”
to the school
community, and
promote WELLNESS.
Counseling Center
Staff
Dr. John Brull – School Psychologist
Dr. Katherine Kusterer – School Psychologist
Mrs. Cathryn Brucculeri – School Social Worker
Ms. Kiera McNally – School Social Worker
Mrs. Rivkah Halpern – TEMPO Social Workers
Mrs. Carla Funk – School Psychologist (Calhoun and MAMS)
Mrs. Cheryl Gitlitz – Transition Coordinator
The Dignity Act
The Dignity Act is a law that went into effect on July 1, 2012.
The Dignity Act prohibits the harassment (including bullying and cyberbullying) and discrimination of students by students and by school personnel
All students have the right to report harassment of any sort to an adult
Thank You!
We look forward to working with you and your children throughout their 4 years in
high school!
Remember to follow us:
@Calhounguidance
@calcounseling
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