WELCOME TO COMMACK HIGH SCHOOL

CLASS OF 2018TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL

INTRODUCTION TO HIGH SCHOOL

• Transition to High School

• 4 Marking Periods

• No Progress Reports/Open GradeBook

• No Houses or Teams

• Homeroom

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

• Absences (Attendance Office – 912-2112)

• Leaving School Early/Arriving Late

• ID Cards

• Forgotten Items

DROP/ADD POLICY

• Schedule changes will be permitted only during the 2nd and 3rd week of the semester.

• Schedule Change Form

• Under no circumstances will schedules be adjusted to:

Change teachers Change lunch periods (unless supported

by medical documentation) Change to more convenient and/or

desirable periods Group friends together in the same class

ACADEMIC EXTRA HELP

• Teacher Extra Help Teachers Provide Schedule

• Peer Tutoring (NHS) 6:45-7:20 AM

• Homework Helpers Before & After School - Learning Center

GETTING INVOLVED

• Clubs and Activities

• Athletics

• Leadership Role

• Community Service

Community Service &Involvement Program

(CSIP)• Graduation Requirement

• 15 Points (Grades 9, 10, 11)

• 20 Points (Grade 12)

• School & Community Involvement

• Contact: Physical Education Teacher & CSIP Coordinator – Mr. Boll

How is the Final Grade Calculated?

• The Final Grade is an average of the following:

Marking Period Grades + Midterm Exam and/orFinal or Regents Exam =Final GradeRefer to page 9 of Curriculum Guide for

information about the growth incentive

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSMinimum 22 Credits

Regents DiplomaContent Area CreditsEnglish 4Social Studies 4Math 3Science 3World Language 1Fine Arts 1Health 0.5Physical Education 2Electives 3.5

Advanced Regents DiplomaContent Area CreditsEnglish 4Social Studies 4Math 3Science 3World Language 3Fine Arts 1Health 0.5Physical Education 2Electives

1.5

REQUIRED EXAMS

Regents Diploma

• English Language Arts• Algebra I• Global History• U.S. History & Government• Science

Advanced Regents Diploma

• English Language Arts• Algebra I• Geometry• Algebra II• Global History• U.S. History & Government• 2 Science (1 Life Science & 1

Physical Science)• World Language (FLACS

Exam)

FOUR-YEAR PLANNINGSample

English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12

Global History 1

Global History 2

US History & Gov’t

Eco/Gov

Biology Pre-IB

ChemistryPre-IB

IB Physics 1 SL

IB Physics 2 HL

GeometryPre-IB

Algebra II Pre-IB

IB Math 1 IB Math 2 HL/Calc BC

Spanish 3 Spanish 4 IB Spanish 1

IB Spanish 2

ACT ASPIREACT’s College Readiness Program for 9th

Graders

October 15, 2014

• Students will take the Math, Reading and Writing sections of the Aspire exam

• Introduces students to ACT format• Score report will be mailed home with

instructions on how to interpret results• Ninth grade counselors will meet with

students in classroom setting to teach students how to interpret the score report

“OWNING UP”Violence Prevention Curriculum

• Uses activities, writing, and discussions to encourage respect for others.

• Students are empowered to stand up against bullying to make their school safe and inclusive for all people.

• Helps students to develop skills and seek out support to manage various situations.

NAVIANCE

• Web-based resource that supports course, career, and college planning

• On-line tool for collaboration among counselors, students, and parents

• A letter with parent codes will be mailed home with instructions

• Each student receives a code; then creates a personal account

CONTACT INFORMATION

• Mrs. Meyer (A - Lieb)

• Mrs. Russo (Liev- Z)

• Phone: 912-2121

• Email: jrusso@commack.k12.ny.us

cmeyer@commack.k12.ny.us