Welcome Parents

of the Class of 2022

Graduation Requirements

&

The Role of The Counselor

Agenda

I. Welcome

II. The Role of the Counselor

III. Overview of Graduation Requirements

IV. Testing (PSAT, SAT, ACT)

V. Naviance – Family Connection

VI. The Calhoun Website

I. Clubs and Activities

II. Counseling & Wellness Center and Other Updates

VII. The Dignity Act

HS Administration

Ms. Nicole Hollings, Principal

Dr. Neil Testa, Assistant Principal – Counseling & Wellness Center

Mr. Mark Melkonian, Assistant Principal – 9th and 11th Grades

Mr. Michael Gavalas, Assistant Principal – 10th and 12th Grades

Mr. Richard Diodati - Attendance Dean & Athletic Coordinator

District Chairpeople

Mr. Michael Hughes (Calhoun, MAMS) – Science

Mrs. Kate Caporusso (Calhoun, MAMS) – Social Studies

Mrs. Renee Owenburg (Calhoun, GAMS) – World Languages

Mr. James Morris (Calhoun, District) - Math

Mrs. Theresa Catalina (Calhoun) – Special Education

Ms. Kim Serpe (Calhoun, District) – English

2018-2019 Ninth

Grade Counselor

Assignments

Student’s Last Name Counselor

Abdyliji — Buono Mr. Posner

Burr — Dorfman Mrs. Cupo

Dumelle — Horowitz Mr. Resnick Iannacci — Marciano Mrs. Alexander Markey – Perez Mrs. Engel

Perrone – Sena Mrs. DeVenuto Senese – Zukoff Mrs. Tellekamp

Calhoun Website

Counseling Center Information

Clubs and Activities

National Honor Society

General Updates

New Website!

www.calscwc.weebly.com

OVERVIEW OF

SERVICES

THE ROLE OF THE

COUNSELOR

Academic Improvement and Planning: Includes the selection of a plan of study, placement into required courses and challenging programs, attendance concerns, and study skills.

Personal/Social Growth: includes counseling concerning self-esteem, developing communication skills, decision-making, and relationship-building skills.

OVERVIEW OF SERVICES

THE ROLE OF THE COUNSELOR

Crisis Intervention Services: includes counseling students in crisis and providing referrals as necessary.

Transition Services: assist students with changes from grade to grade to provide a comfortable and successful learning environment.

Career and Life Planning: increases student awareness of the career and educational planning process, as well as for the individual careers themselves. Instills in students the values and attitudes necessary for becoming a successful contributor to their families and to society.

Graduation

Requirements

All students, including students with disabilities, must take Regents exams and complete a minimum of 22 units/credits.

There are compensatory safety net options on these exams available to students with disabilities that can be discussed further with your child’s counselor

General education students must earn a 65 or above on the required Regents exams. *4 + 1 Pathways available*

Regents Diploma Requirements

(Classes)

P.E. = 2 credits (over 4 years)

Health = .5 credit

Art/Music/Drama = 1 credit

World Languages = 1 credit

Electives = 3.5 credits

Math = 3 credits

Science = 3 credits

Social Studies = 4 credits

English = 4 credits

Total of 22 Units/Credits (Minimum)

Regents Diploma

Requirements

(Exams)

Required Regents Exams

1 – English (65)

1 – Algebra Common Core (65)

1 – Science (65)

2 - Social Studies (65)

World Languages - Proficiency Exam

Regents Diploma w/

Advanced Designation

The minimum credit requirement = 22 credits + 2 additional World Languages credits or completion of an Arts or CTE sequence

Required Regents Exams:

1 English (minimum score =65)

3 Math (minimum score = 65)

2 Science (minimum score = 65)

2 Social Studies (minimum score = 65)

W.L. - District Exam (minimum score = 65)

Career and Technical Education

& Work-Based Learning

2 Year Programs are available in 11th and 12th grades. Programs are half day and complement standard academic requirements.

Barry Tech @ Nassau BOCES

Cultural Arts @ LIHSA

Cosmetology @ Calhoun HS

CDOS – Prep for the Future Café – Java Room

Retail Store – The Stable

Field Experience – Outside placements

Athletics

Student-athletes must register at the beginning of their junior year with the NCAA Eligibility Center to be eligible to play NCAA Division I or II sports in college.

Athletes playing in Division III do not have to register.

To play Div. I or II sports, the student must:

Complete a certain number of high school core courses.

Earn a certain minimum grade point average in these core courses.

Earn a certain minimum score on the SAT or ACT.

Graduate from high school.

National Standardized Exams

PSAT/NMSQT: Practice SAT which measures critical thinking skills including

critical reading, math, problem solving, and writing.

Designed for students to take in October of their Junior Year.

SAT/ACT: College readiness exams taken in the Spring semester by

Juniors and the Fall as Seniors.

SAT II (Subject Tests): Individual subject area exams taken by students applying to

highly competitive colleges after the completion of an AP course.

A web-based program that assists students with academic and post-secondary planning.

Students utilize Naviance / Family Connection throughout their 4 years at Calhoun.

Learning Style Inventory (9th Grade)

Interest Inventory (10th Grade)

Career Exploration (10th Grade)

College search and applications (11th and 12th Grades)

98% - at least a Regents

Diploma

76% - Regents Diploma

with Advanced

Designation

95% attend a 2 or 4 year

college/university

CLASS OF 2018

GRADUATION

STATS

TOP 5 COLLEGES CLASS OF

2018 APPLIED TO:

To increase student

CONNECTEDNESS

AND

“BELONGINGNESS”

to the school

community, and

promote WELLNESS.

Counseling Center

Staff

Dr. John Brull – School Psychologist

Dr. Katherine Kusterer – School Psychologist

Mrs. Cathryn Brucculeri – School Social Worker

Ms. Kiera McNally – School Social Worker

Mrs. Rivkah Halpern – TEMPO Social Workers

Mrs. Carla Funk – School Psychologist (Calhoun and MAMS)

Mrs. Cheryl Gitlitz – Transition Coordinator

The Dignity Act

The Dignity Act is a law that went into effect on July 1, 2012.

The Dignity Act prohibits the harassment (including bullying and cyberbullying) and discrimination of students by students and by school personnel

All students have the right to report harassment of any sort to an adult

Thank You!

We look forward to working with you and your children throughout their 4 years in

high school!

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@Calhounguidance

@calcounseling