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Welcome To Corinth High School!

Graduation Requirements

• 1. Required Number of Units
• 2. Competency Demonstrated

• 1. Required Number of Units

Diploma 22 Units of Credit (minimum)

Possible Credit Fulfillment

 English

4 units

 Social Studies 4 units  Mathematics 3 units  Science 3 units  Second Lang. 1 unit  Art or Music 1 unit  Physical Ed. 2 units  Health ½ unit  Sequence requirements

And/or Electives 3 ½ units

Regents Total 22 units

 English 4 units  Social Studies 4 units  Mathematics 3 units  Science 3 units  Second Lang. 3 units  Art or Music 1 unit  Physical Ed. 2 units  Health

½ unit

 Sequence requirements

And/or Electives 1 ½ units

Advanced Regents Total 22 units

English

 At least 4 credits  English 12 H (offered through Syracuse

University for 6 college credits)

 Electives

– Speech – Film Studies – Adirondack Studies – Creative Writing – SAT Prep – *English 9 Project Based Learning Option

Math

 At least 3 credits  Algebra 111  Algebra 121  Algebra 122  Applied Math  Geometry 211  Geometry 221  Algebra/Trigonometry 311  Algebra/Trigonometry 321  Pre-Calculus (offered through SUNY Adirondack for College Credit-

College Algebra and College Trigonometry)

 Calculus (offered through SUNY Adirondack for College Credit)  Probability and Stats (offered through SUNY Adirondack for College

Credit)

Science

 At least 3 credits  Earth Science  Living Environment  BESI  Chemistry  Physics  Environmental Science  Forensic Science  Anatomy and Physiology  Bio-Ethics (.5 Credit)

Social Studies

 At least 4 credits  Global History 1  Global History 2  U.S. History & Government  AP US History  Economics & Government  Latin American Studies (SUNY Plattsburgh)  Civil War  History of Film  *Global 9 Project Based Learning Option

PBL English 9 and Global 9

 New for next year! …..students will have an

• pportunity to take English 9 and Global 9 as a

blocked Project Based Learning class. This course will allow students to study the Global 9 and English 9 curriculum through projects and hands

• n learning much like your current 8th grade
• course. Space is limited, so be sure to complete a

questionnaire if you are interested in being considered for this class.

Foreign Language

 3 Credits for Advanced Regents Diploma

 1 Credit for a Regents Diploma  French Levels 1-4  Spanish Levels 1-4

Art and Music

 At least 1 Credit in either Art or Music  Studio Art (1)  Fashion (½) and Interior Design (½)  Band (½ or 1)  Chorus (½ or 1)  Piano/ Music Theory  History of Music/ History of Rock  Music in Our Lives

Additional Art and Music Classes

 Drawing and Painting  Photography 1 and 2  Ceramics 1 and 2  Advertising and Design  Senior Portfolio  Guitar  Creative Crafts

Health and Physical Education

 ½ Credit in Health (Required) ½ Healthy Life Choices (Elective credit) Weightlifting (Elective credit)  2 Credits in Physical Education (Required)

Technology Courses

 Introduction to Engineering  Additional Courses Offered at Hadley Luzerne

 Residential Structures  Energy  Materials  Production  Nano Science

Business Courses

• Career and Financial Management (½ credit)
• Essential Technical Skills (½ credit)
• E-Marketing (½ credit)
• Financial Math (1 credit) *
• Accounting I (1 credit) *
• Business Law (1 credit)
• Sports Marketing
• College and Career Planning
• CEIP

* May be used for a 3rd credit of Math ** Two Job Shadow experiences are required for graduation

Family and Consumer Science

 Introduction to Foods  Gourmet Foods  Introduction to Fashion  Interior Design  General Psychology  Contemporary Families  Adolescent Psychology  Early Childhood  Childhood Psychology  Food, Fitness, and Nutrition  International Foods

Distance Learning Courses

 Each year we offer different courses through the distance learning

• network. Courses offered in the past have included:

 AP US History  Vietnam ~ Debating the Issues  French IV  Marine Science  Animal Science  Veterinary Science  Meteorology  Astronomy  The Holocaust  Exploring Agri-Science

Our Typical Course Load Freshman Year

• English 9 R

1 Unit

• Global 1 R

1 Unit

• Math( Algebra 121 or 111, Geometry 211 )

1 Unit

• Living Environment, Earth Science, or BESI

1 Unit

• P.E. / Science Lab

½ Unit

• Art or Music Elective

1 Unit

• Language

1 Unit

• Study Hall, AIS Lab, Resource Room,
• r Elective

0-1 Unit

Total Of 6 ½-7 ½ Units or Credits

• 2. Competency Demonstrated

Testing for a Regents Diploma

 English Language Arts (65 or above)  Integrated Algebra (65 or above)  Regents Global History (65 or above)  Regents U.S. History (65 or above)  Regents Science (65 or above)

(Students with an IEP or 504 Plan may qualify for the safety net.)

Testing for an Advanced Regents Diploma

 English Language Arts (65 or above)  Math Regents exams in Algebra, Geometry, and

Algebra/Trigonometry (65 or above)

 Regents Global Studies Exam (65 or above)  Regents U.S. History Exam (65 or above)  Two Regents Science Exams (65 or above)  Must also pass the final exam in French 3 or Spanish 3*

Additional Diploma Distinctions

 Regents or Advanced Regents with Honors:

Eligible students will have an average of 90 or above on required Regents exams.

• Mastery in Science: 85 or higher on all 3 science

Regents exams

• Mastery in Math: 85 or higher on all 3 math

Regents exams.

• CTE Endorsement: BOCES/CTE students who

have earned a 65 on all Regents exams and passed all CTE required assessments.

AIS – Academic Intervention Services

 AIS courses are offered in ELA, Writing, Math, Science,

Global History and U.S. History & Government

 Inclusion in these classes is mandated based upon

performance on standardized tests and the state assessments

 Students remain in these classes until they demonstrate the

ability to pass the Regents in ELA, Math, Science, Global History and U.S History & Government

 AIS courses are not credit bearing

8th Grade Testing

Take your time and do your best! Your results on these tests may impact your high school schedule.

• 3. Additional Information

Vocational Education

Career and technical programs are available for High School Juniors and Seniors at the Myers Educational Center in Saratoga. Students must be

• n track to graduate with their class and have a strong attendance

record to be considered for these programs. Some of the possible choices include:

• Automotive Technology
• Building Trades
• Criminal Justice
• Early Childhood Education
• Horticulture
• New Visions Pre-Professional Programs available to qualified students

in their senior year (Engineering/Health Care)

Scheduling

 Classes may be offered in a single period,

all year long (40 minutes/day)

 Courses may be offered as semester classes

• r full year classes

 PE and some elective classes are offered

every other day throughout the year

Scheduling High School Classes

 Course Request Sheet (initially completed

in 8th grade classes)

 Parent Conferences (to be scheduled by the

High School Counselor )

 Guidance Booklet (course descriptions and

honors policy…can be found on our school website www.corinthcsd.com)

 Class Rank Procedure  Graduation Contract!

NCAA Clearinghouse

 Student-athletes wishing to play Division I or Division II

athletics must be cleared by the NCAA in order to be eligible to participate

 This process involves completing an application at the

start of the student’s senior year in high school

 A student’s transcript, including rigorous coursework and

SAT/ACT scores are evaluated to determine eligibility

Questions …

 Mrs. Lynne Jenkins (L - Z)

– jenkinsl@corinthcsd.com

 Mrs. Sarah Rust (A-K)

– rusts@corinthcsd.com

 Mrs. Chandice Bills (Guidance Secretary)

– billsch@corinthcsd.com – 654-9005 ext. 3450