Putnam Valley High School Course Selection Process

Grade 8 Parent Meeting

March 12, 2013

Welcome Parents!

• Purpose of Meeting– Introduce the 2013 – 2014 Course Selection

Guide– Criteria for Honors & Advanced Placement

courses– Review Graduation Requirements– Extra Curricular Opportunities– Examine the Grade 9 Program– Discuss the Course Selection Process

Welcome Parents

• Introduction of Guidance Staff:– Mrs. Paige Davino: Students A - F– Mrs. Laura Kilduff: Students G –

Mi– Mr. David Campion: Students Mo - Z

Graduation Requirements: Regents DiplomaSubject Area Credits State Examination

• English 4 Credits English Regents• Social Studies 4 Credits Global History & Geography

Regents US History & Govt. Regents

• Math 3 Credits Algebra Regents• Science 3 Credits One Science Regents • LOTE 1 Credit• Art or Music 1 Credit• Health ½ Credit• Physical Education 2 Credits• Electives 3 ½ Credits• Total Credits 22 Credits

• Community Service Requirement:– 40 approved hours

Graduation Requirements: Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation

Subject Area Credits State Examination• English 4 Credits English Regents• Social Studies 4 Credits Global History & Geography

Regents

US History & Govt. Regents• Math 3 Credits Three Math Regents • Science 3 Credits Two Science Regents • LOTE 3 Credits Comprehensive Language Examination• Art or Music 1 Credit• Health ½ Credit• Physical Education 2 Credits• Electives 1.5 Credits• Total Credits 22 Credits

• Community Service Requirement:– 40 approved hours

Advanced Placement Courses

• Art: AP Studio Art• English: AP Language & Composition,

AP Literature• Math: AP Calculus, AP Statistics• Music: AP Music Theory• Social Studies: AP American History, AP Government

& Politics, AP Macro Economics, AP Psychology, & AP World History

• Spanish: AP Language • Science: AP Biology, AP Chemistry,

AP Environmental & AP Physics

Recommended Guidelines for Enrollment in Honors & AP Courses

• Students must complete the necessary course prerequisites.

• Student performance in the subject area must be strong as measured by the AP / Honors Matrix.– Performance in subject area from previous years.– Performance in subject area from current year.– Current year’s teacher assessment of student.– Performance on Standardized Test (8th grade).– Performance on Final Exam/Regents (9th – 11th grade).

• A student appeal process is available to address special circumstances and individual needs.

Opportunities to Learn• High School is a journey, not a destination.

– Goal is to graduate in 4 years and continue the learning journey to college, work, technical school, military & beyond.

• Student Support– Select Skills Program– Teachers are available to assist students during 10th period – After School Academic Eligibility Program– Writing 9– Math Labs– Peer Tutoring

Grade 9 Student Program

• Nine Period Instructional Day• Regular School Day: 7:10 AM – 1:50 PM• Clubs are held from 1:55 – 2:25 PM• Sports Program begins at 2:30 PM• Teachers collaborate in a team setting• A systematic approach to implementing

interventions• Student Progress is monitored every three weeks• Lunch Bunch Program

Grade 9 Student Program• English 9 / 9H – 1 Credit• Math – 1 Credit

– Accelerated: Geometry R / H: June 2014 Regents– Integrated Algebra: June 2014 Regents– Integrated Algebra with Lab: June 2014 Regents– Integrated Algebra Extended*: June 2015 Regents

• *2 Credits Total: 1 Credit each year

• Science – 1 Credit– Living Environment R / H: June 2014 Regents

Grade 9 Student Program• Social Studies – 1 Credit

– Global History & Geography I– World History (Pre – AP Course)

• Foreign Language – 1 Credit– Spanish I / Spanish II

• Electives– Art, Chorus, Band – 1 Credit– Art – ½ Credit

• Physical Education – ½ Credit• Writing 9 – ½ Credit • Academic Study / Support Period (Select Skills or

Learning Center)

Course Selection Process

• Parent Meeting • Counselors meet with groups of students to

discuss course options• Students receive a copy of their course

requests• Student schedules will be available in late

August through Power School. • http://iapps.pvcsd.org/PVIWEB/hsguidance

/HS_Student_Services/Welcome.html

Grade 9 Orientation

• Student Visitation Day• 8th Graders Visit the High School in late May• Tour the School• Community Meeting with Student Representatives,

Building Administrators, PPS Staff & Athletic Director

• Meeting with Guidance Counselors

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