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
Somers High School 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 9 th 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 21 st 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 ALL of the following: English Language Arts 11 th Grade Mathematics (Typically Algebra I) 8 th or 9 th Grade Global History and Geography 10 th Grade US History & Government 11 th Grade Lab Science 8 th or 9 th 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.
Core Academic Subjects Somers High School Course of Study 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)
Somers High School 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 9 th Grade Counselor who will follow the students for all four years. 9 th 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 15 th Course Request Verification Schedule release Mid-August
FALL Athletics Roman Catalino, Director Sports Offerings and Starting Dates 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 31 st 2-5 PM
Somers High School Academics
Somers High School Co-curricular Activities Fashion Show STAT Club Festa di Colombo French Club
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