Classes & Credits
8
What is a passing grade on the regent's exam?
65+
What is code-switching?
Changes the way you speak to make it appropriate for the situation/surroundings.
What is one tip for studying?
Plan study groups, have a self-reward so you can focus, limit distractions, find a quiet place, etc.
If you school doesn't have a club for your interest what can you do?
Start your own
What will your 8 periods consist of in 9th grade?
English, Science (x2), Math, Social Studies, Gym, Lunch, Language
How many regents exams do you have to pass to graduate high school?
5
Who code-switches?
Everyone
How much time should you spend studying and reading?
An hour - studying
30 mins - reading
This movie is set in high school and has actor Donald Glover in it.
Spider-Man Homecoming
What are the 2 ways you can obtain college credits in high school?
Take AP classes or college classes
What regents do you have to take to get an advanced regents diploma?
A language regents
Where might a person need to code-switch?
Everywhere (i.e. work, interview, talking to parents vs friends, etc.)
What are 3 note-taking strategies?
Cornell Notes, Listing, Outlines, Concept maps
What is something we know is real but the world denies?
Global Warming
How many credits do you need to graduate high school?
44
What colleges might care about the regent's scores?
New York colleges only.
Finish the saying, "There's a time and place..."
There's a time and place for everything.
How can you make your notes easier to use?
Organize them, highlight, use abbreviations and symbols, write clearly, etc
This actor started their career at 14-yrs-old with the show Shake It Up.
Zendaya
What is an elective course?
A class that is outside of the 5 main subjects (i.e. art, health, computer science, etc.)
During regents week how is the schedule for high schoolers different than for younger grades?
High School students only go to school if they have an exam and they can leave after they take it.
What changes about someone when they code-switch?
Their language, tone, facial expressions, etc.
What kinds of essays might you need notes for? (Name 2)
He started playing soccer when he was 17, won the FA cup twice, and retired in 2013.
David Beckham