Graduation Requirements
What are electives classes?
These are classes outside the required curriculum that you get to choose. You may find elective classes in subjects such as art, music, journalism, computer programming and business.
How many extracurricular activities you need?
There's not limit
What is High School?
-Secondary school, where teenagers are educated before starting college or getting jobs.
What are study habits?
Habits that help you process and retain learned information from a class.
Students must achieve a score of 65 or higher to earn a Regents diploma
True or False
True
What are 3 types of Extracurricular activities?
Community service
Sports
Jobs/Internships
Clubs
Volunteer work
Summer Programs
What are "Traditional Public High Schools"? Provide the name of a school that fits into this category.
-No tuition (Free)
-Government curriculum is followed
-International School for Liberal Arts (Example)
What can you do to study effectively?
-Select a consistent place to study
-Study ahead of time
-Buy an agenda
How many credits do you need to graduate from High School?
44
"Extracurricular activities can't help you to Develop Networking Skills and Improved Academic Performance"
True or False
False
Extracurricular activities CAN help you to Develop Networking Skills and Improve Academic Performance
What are "Magnet Schools"? Provide the name of a school that fits into this category.
-Specialize in a specific area
-Highly competitive and selective
-Require admission tests
-The Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (Example)
If you detest noise, where can you go to study?
-Library
-Cafe
What type of certificate you can receive if you don't finish high school?
JAD Certificate
What are extracurricular activities?
Programs outside the regular school curriculum
What are "Boarding Schools"? Provide the name of a school that fits into this category.
-School where pupils live within premises (school property) while being given formal instruction.
-Institut Le Rosey (Example)
How can you apply these tips in your daily life as a student?
-Neither right nor wrong answer
What are the five exams you need to take to earn a Regents diploma?
English Language Arts (ELA)
Any math exam (Algebra I, Geometry, or Algebra II/Trigonometry)
Any social studies exam (Global History and Geography or U.S. History and Government)
Any science exam (Living Environment, Chemistry, Earth Science, or Physics)
Any additional Regents exam, or another option approved by the State
Name 5 benefits of taking extracurricular activities
Create Broader Perspectives
Higher Self-esteem
Resumes
Social Opportunities
Which factors can help you to decide which type of High School to attend?
-Affordability
-Location
-Extracurricular Activities/ Clubs
-Educational Philosophy
Which/Who are reliable and helpful sources to study successfully?
-Parents
-Friends
-Index Cards