Welcome Class of 2024

9th Grade Transition Parent Education & Information Night

Our “Why:”We have an obligation to prepare our students to be responsive to a continually changing world and take agency of themselves, their communities, and society as a

whole.

SHS

Transitional Why:We have an obligation to support learners during

different developmental milestones as we prepare them to take agency of themselves and their futures.

We have an obligation to prepare students with a challenging, balanced program.

HBT SW

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Core Beliefs

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● Syosset High School has something for everyone.

● Every child can maximize their potential and build a schedule that recognizes and builds upon individual strengths.

● Remind your students to be kind to themselves in 9th grade!

Core Beliefs

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●Create a balanced schedule

●Syosset High School has four years of opportunity, with multiple “on ramps” to advanced coursework.

●Listen to the teachers and counselors – they know and love your child and the academic program!

Balance

Interests Progress Future Goals

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“Any transition is easier if you believe in yourself and your talent.”

-Priyanka Chopra

Timeline

December● Tonight’s program● December 9th - January 14th:

○ MS teachers recommend core courses● Week of December 9th:

○ MS Guidance classroom lessons■ Programming “How-To’s”■ Elective Options/Graduation

Requirements

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Timeline

January-March● January 8th:

○ Incoming Grade 9 Student/Parent Orientation and Elective Fair

● January 15th:○ Verifications in Campus Backpack○ Teacher Reacher opens for conference bookings

● January 17th○ SEPTA Meeting focused on Transition

● January 22nd - February 14th○ Guidance conferences with parents and students○ Daytime and evening sessions available

● February 25th and March 3rd:○ Parent/Teacher Conferences

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Welcome Class of 2024

Lunch

English:

English 9 Enriched

English 9 Honors

TYPICAL PROGRESSION OF ENGLISH COURSES

Social Studies:

AP World History 1

Global History and Geography 9 Enriched

AP World History

Science:

LE/Biology

LE Biology Honors/Research

PS/Earth Science

TYPICAL PROGRESSION OF SCIENCE COURSES

Mathematics: Geometry H Geometry

Geometry LabAlgebra

TYPICAL PROGRESSION OF MATHEMATICS COURSES

Other pathways may be best for some students. Students should discuss academic plans with their teacher, guidance counselor, and coordinator.

World Language:

Spanish

French

Italian

Physical Education:

9th Grade General PE

► Something for Everyone

► Be Kind to Yourself in 9th Grade and Create a Balanced Schedule

► Syosset High School has four years of opportunity, with multiple “on ramps” to advanced coursework

► Listen to your teachers and counselors – they know and love your child and the academic program

Syosset High School Curriculum Manual

www.syossetschools.org

Thank You!See you with your children on January 8 for the Incoming Grade 9 Orientation/Elective Fair