Somers High School

Life at Somers High School

SHS: A Community of Learners

Somers High School

“Life and Learning at Somers High School”

An Introduction

For SHS Class of 2020

February 25, 2016

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Mark E. Bayer, Principal

Philip E. Campbell, Assistant Principal

Kevin Guidotti, Assistant Principal

Deborah Hardy, EdD. Director of K-12 Counseling

Roman Catalino, Director of Athletics

Tonight’s Agenda

Introduction to SHS

SHS PTSA

Graduation and State Requirements

Course of Study Planning

Expectations for students

9th Grade Courses

Typical 9th grade schedule/Scheduling Timeline

Counseling Services

Tonight’s Agenda (cont’d)

Athletic Program

Peer Leadership & Peer Mentoring

Questions?

Somers High School PTSA

Kathy Cucchiarella and Christine Spencer

Co-Presidents

www.somersptacouncil.org

Programs/Projects Sponsored by SHS PTSA

• Parent Coffees – with guidance and Principal

• Parent and Student programs

• Student Scholarships

• SAT/ACT Boot Camp

• College Essay Writing Workshop

• Grade-Level Parent Committees to support class activities (e.g.

Prom, Senior Breakfast, Senior Picnic, Senior Trip)

Expectations for Students

Independent, responsible learners.

Develop students as problem solvers, critical thinkers,

communicators and collaborators.

Encourage creativity.

Focus on becoming global citizens for the 21st Century.

Course specific expectations.

Responsible and ethical users of technology.

Encourage service to school and community.

State Assessments:Requirements for Class of 2020

Students must take Regents Exams in ALLof the following: English Language Arts – 11th Grade

Mathematics (Typically Algebra I) – 8th or 9th Grade

Global History and Geography – 10th Grade

US History & Government – 11th Grade

Lab Science – 8th or 9th Grade

Requirements for Class of 2020

In order to earn a Regents Diploma,

students must pass the 5 required

exams with grades of 65 or higher.

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Course of Study Core Academic Subjects

Regents and Honors level courses

Advanced Placement and College Level courses

IB Courses – Beginning in 2017 with

approval from IBO.

World Languages

Spanish, Italian, French

Technology

Project Lead the Way

Principles of Engineering

Introduction to Engineering Design

Civil Engineering and Architecture

New course: Digital Electronics (Grades 10-12)

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Course of Study

Arts

Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Guitar

Studio Arts, Graphic Arts, Fashion Arts

Media Arts

Physical Education & Wellness

Electives

SHS Counseling Department

Dr. Deborah Hardy, Ed. D

Configuration of Counseling Department

Developmental approach – The Four Year Program

9th Grade Counselor who will follow the students for all four years.

9th Grade Assistant Principal – Philip Campbell

Graduation Requirements

Required (“Core”) Subjects Regents Diploma

Advanced Regents Diploma

English 4 Units 4 Units

Social Studies 4 Units 4 Units

Mathematics 3 Units 3 Units

Science 3 Units 3 Units

Second Language 1 Unit 3 Units*

Wellness 1/2 Unit 1/2 Unit

Art and/or Music 1 Unit 1 Unit

Electives/Sequence 3.5 Units 1.5 Units

Physical Education 2 Units 2 Units

TOTALS: Minimum of 22 Minimum of 22

Total Regents Exams

5

9

Grade 9 Counseling Program

Group programs

Transition Concerns

4-Year Plan

Academic Assistance

Social/Emotional Issues

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Typical Ninth Grade Schedule

English 9 (R or H)

Global History and Geography 9 (R or H)or

World History Advanced (Pre-AP)

Science with lab - Earth Science or Biology (R or H)

Math - Algebra, Geometry (R or H), or

A2T (R or H)

World Language (Level 1 or 2)

Physical Education 9

Options

Art: Studio in Art

Music: Band, Chorus, String Orchestra

Tech: Introduction to Engineering Design

Lunch, Study Hall, Support Classes, Student Success Center

Peer Mentoring Class

Student Assistance

Mr. Timothy Pellegrin, Student Assistance Counselor

Goals of Student Assistance

Awareness raising and education around drug and

alcohol use

Resource for Students

Resource for Parents

Scheduling Process and Timeline

Course Recommendation Process

Selection of Classes

Deadline for Requesting a Course Level

Change – April 15th

Course Request Verification

Schedule release – Mid-August

Athletics – Roman Catalino, Director

Sports Offerings and Starting Dates

FALL

Football August 15

Boys and Girls Soccer August 22

Boys and Girls Cross Country August 22

Field Hockey August 22

Girls Volleyball August 22

Girls Tennis August 22

Athletics – Roman Catalino, Director

WINTER Start Date

Varsity ice hockey November 7

Boys and girls basketball November 9

Modified ice hockey November 14

Boys and girls indoor track November 9

Wrestling November 9

Cheerleading November 9

Athletics – Roman Catalino, Director

SPRING: Starting Date for all is March 13

Boys and girls track

Baseball

Softball

Boys and girls lacrosse

Golf

Boys Tennis

Academic Enrichment Program (AEP)

NCAA Eligibility

Peer Leadership Program Goals

Personalize high school experience

Ease transition from middle to high school

Provide freshmen with opportunities to interact regularly in a

positive way with upperclass leaders

Freshman Orientation – August 31st 2-5 PM

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Academics

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Co-curricular Activities

Fashion Show STAT Club

French ClubFesta di Colombo

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THANK YOU!