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