Class of 2017

A-F G-O P-Z

Mr. Gzik Mr. Tuggey Mrs. Bentley

Graduation Requirements

COURSE REQUIREMENTS English 4 credits Social Studies 4 credits Science 3 credits

Life Science Physical Science

Mathematics 3 credits Art or Music 1 credit Foreign Language 1 credit Health ½ credit PE 2 credits

CREDIT REQUIREMENTS= 22.0 total

TEST REQUIREMENTS: 65 or higher

REGENTS Diploma:ELA Regents examGlobal History Regents US History Regents

examScience Regents examMath exam

REGENTS with ADV. DESIGNATION:2nd Science Regents exam2nd and 3rd Math Regents exams3 credits of foreign language

New York State

CREDITS

Must pass a course with a 65 or higher to earn credit

If a class meets every day, all year…. 1 creditIf a class meets every day for ½ year…. ½ creditPE meets every other day all year …… ½ credit

Promotion is determined by the number of credits earned. Students must earn 4 credits for promotion to 10th grade. Students must earn 10 credits for promotion to 11th grade.

9 Period Day 7:30 – 2:001. English 1R or 1H2. Global History 1R or 1H3. Integrated Algebra or Geometry4. Living Environment or Earth Science5. Lab / PE or Swim6. Art or Music Requirement7. Foreign Language or Elective8. Academic Support, AIS, Elective or Study Hall9. LUNCH

Students that score level one or level two on the NYS ELA or Math exams will be scheduled for AIS Reading, AIS ELA, or AIS Math. These supports help students increase their skills so they can succeed at the high school level.

Earth Science or Living EnvironmentLIFE SCIENCE• Plants & Animals• Human body• Genetics and genetic engineering• Evolution• Reproduction and development

PHYSICAL SCIENCE• Solar System and Space• Energy and Earth Processes• Earth’s Atmosphere• Meteorology• Water Cycle/Climates• Weathering & Erosion• Minerals and Rocks• Geologic History

Completion of Labs & Lab Reports are required to meet the state lab requirement and remain in the class

Art or Music Requirement – 1 creditChoose ONE of the following:• Studio Art• Music In Our Lives• Mixed Choir• Band• Orchestra• Drawing, Design, & Production (DDP)• DDP/ Project Lead the Way (PLTW)

PE… To Swim or Not to SwimNeed ONE PE class for the Fall and ONE for the Spring¼ credit of Swim is required for graduation – 9th or 10th grade

PE – MUST change and participateShorts or SweatpantsSneakersT-shirt or SweatshirtLock for locker – bring from Strough or

purchase at the RFA Knight Spot

**Some student take swim all year, every year to earn their 2 PE credits

Swim - MUST change and participateBathing Suit –

Girls: one piece or full coverage tankini. Bikinis allowed if covered with a t-shirt.Boys: swim trunks, t-shirt optional

TowelLock for locker- bring from Strough or purchase at the

RFA Knight Spot

RFA SportsFall• Football• Soccer• Girls Tennis• Cross Country• Gymnastics• Field Hockey• Swimming – Girls• Cheerleading

Winter• Hockey• Indoor Track• Bowling• Wrestling• Swimming – Boys• Basketball• Volleyball – Girls• Cheerleading

Spring

• Baseball

• Softball• Lacross

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• Golf• Tennis - Boys• Track & Field

Clubs• Art Club• Band Club• Black History Club• BSI Broadcast – announcements• Chess Club• Select Choir• Class of 2016• Drama Club• Engineering Club• French Club• Key Club

• Majorettes• Mathletics• Strolling Strings• Recycling Club• Science Club• Ski Club• Spanish Club• Speech & Debate• Stage Band• Student Association (STASS)• YES Club

Skills for Success

AttendanceOrganization – purchase an agendaBe on time to school and classes – 4 minutes passingBe prepared- You are allowed to carry your backpacksPlan your time wisely– homework needs to be a priorityAsk QuestionsGet extra help as soon as you begin to struggle- everyone will need help at some time.-After School Program – help from a different teacher-Stay after school with your teacher-Talk to your guidance counselor and your parentsGet Involved in extracurricular clubs, sports, activities

Have Fun!