Different Diplomas
The name of the most common type of diploma students graduate with in New York State:
Regents Diploma
The number of Fine Arts credits needed to graduate.
1
The passing score to gain credit for any course or assessment (exam).
65%
What course does Ms. Sullivan and Mr. Lorentz recommend for early in high school to improve an important lifelong skill?
Keyboarding
Will accept Computers & the Internet
This alternative Ken-Ton school focuses on passion, project exhibitions, and learning through internships.
Big Picture
-Regents diploma program
-Same required credits/exams
-Students still “belong” to Kenmore West for athletics, dances, activities, etc.
In addition to 4+1, how many more Regents exams do you need to pass for a Regents with Advanced Designation.
3 Additional Regents Exams
8 total:
English
Mathematics (all three)
Global History + US History
Science (one physical and one life science)
The number of Health credits needed to graduate.
.5 credits
(Health 8 doesn't count.)
Number of credits needed to graduate.
22 credits
What course did the seniors recommend for all students to take in 12th grade?
Colleges, Careers, & Finances and/or Internship
This BOCES program focuses on career and technical education and project-based learning in grades 9-12.
EDGE Academy
*Will give points for MiddleTech Academy
The "with honors" designation is added your Regents Diploma if you earn an average score of ___ or higher on all required Regents exams.
90% or higher
The number of Physical Education credits needed to graduate.
2 credits
(every year, every-other-day)
What is the maximum number of credits an 8th grader can earn?
4 credits:
1 credit - LOTE / World Language
1 credit - Living Environment
1 credit - Algebra
1 credit - Elective (Studio Art, Multimedia, DDP, Computers & the Internet, Foods 1 & 2)
Name at least three electives that would fulfill the Fine Arts requirement for graduation.
Studio in Art
Multimedia Studio Art
Band / Orchestra / Chorus
DDP (Design & Drawing for Production)
Theater
Symphonic Winds (auditions only)
A student can do BOCES Career and Technical Eduation (CTE) in these grades:
10th - Career Exploration
11th + 12th - full CTE programs for technical experience and industry certifications
***On February 7th, we will have a "Taste of Tech" field trip for 8th graders to check out BOCES!***
If not completing a World Language sequence, the number of credits you need in an approved pathway to earn a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation.
5 credits
ELA and SS each require ___ credits.
ELA and SS each require 4 credits
The 4 exam subjects you need to pass in the 4+1 Regents requirement:
ELA
Math
Science
Social Studies
What is the term for a sequence of courses in arts or technology which can give you an additional certification at graduation?
Pathway (arts) or Academy (tech)
Describe the IB program:
Key words:
-additional diploma
-International Baccalaureate
-college-level work in six subject areas
-11th + 12th grade
It also requires an independently written research paper of 4,000 words; extracurricular activities and community service; and a course in Theory of Knowledge.
Two-Part Question:
The number of World Language credits you need for a Regents Diploma.
The number of World Language credits* you need for a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation.
Regents: 1 credit (including Checkpoint A exam!)
Advanced Regents: 3 credits*
*or an approved sequence in another subject
Math and Science each require ___ credits.
Math and Science each require 3 credits.
The "+1" in 4+1 stands for:
Passing any fifth Regents Exam after the core four.
OR an additional assessment through CDOS or a department pathway
The number of pages in the Kenmore West curriculum handbook, which shows all of your course options for 8th-12th.
42 pages
On the Kenmore West website, we will give you time to browse this if time at end of class.
Name at least three programs offered at BOCES for Career and Technical Education.
Animal Science
Automotive Collision Repair
Building Trades
Cosmetology
Health Careers and Nursing
Automotive Technology
Baking and Pastry Arts
Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts
Sports Science
Welding
*Join us for "TASTE OF TECH" in February 2019!