High School Transition Jeopardy

Getting Organized

100

What are some things you highlighted in your new student profile?

This is your chance to talk about your strengths, what you enjoy, are most proud of, achievements, goals, affirmations, and lessons. 

200

What is a summer bridge program? 

-Summer bridge programs gives incoming 9th graders, an introduction to high school and their new school. 

300

What are 3 steps you can take to prepare for the transition to high school? 

-Plan what your commute will look like

-Decide what you need to take with you

-Figure out what you need to wear

-Find out if there are materials/supplies you need to buy

-Speak with your family 

-Attend a new student orientation

400

What is covered in a summer bridge program/new student orientation?

-Introductions to teachers and new students

-Credit requirements for HS

-Regents requirements for HS

-School tour

-Student expectations & responsibilities 

500

Name at least 3 forms you will need to complete when you transition to high school

-New student/current student enrollment form

-Emergency contact form 

-Family inquiry form 

-Health form/immunizations 

Key People To Know

100

Name at least three teachers that were included in the 'Guess Who' game. 

Hutt, McAllister, Reyes, Vinson, Novack, Casado, Miranda, McNamee, Nguyen, Schlagel, Schelley, Mota, Wittrock

200

What key people do you need to know in your high school community?

-School Counselors 

-Teachers

-College Counselors 

300

Name 3 ways a school counselors can help you

-Letters of recommendation

-Social-emotional support

-Getting your work permit

-Schedule Planning 

400

Name 2 ways teachers can help you

-Letters of recommendation 

-Community service hours

-Classroom teaching/guidance

500

Name 2 ways College Counselors can help you. 

-FASFA Application

-College application process

-Career planning

Employment

100

What are the requirements for a working permit?

-must be at least 14 

-Need to reapply at 16

200

What documents are needed for a working permit?

-Permit Application

-Birth Certificate

-Social Security Card

-Physical/Medical Form 

300

What is SYEP?

• Is a youth employment program that connects you to paid career opportunities each summer. 

• Good opportunity to explore different interests/career pathways, develop workplace skills, and learn social, civic and leadership skills. 

400

When is the 2023 SYEP application deadline?

Friday, March 31st

500

What are the hours and pay for SYEP 2023?

• Youth ages 14-15:

  • Work 12.5 hrs/week for 6 weeks. 

  • Can earn up $700

HS Credits

100

What are the two types of HS diplomas you can earn?

-Regents Diploma

-Advanced Regents Diploma

200

How many HS credits do you need to earn a regents diploma and an advanced regents diploma?

-44 credits 

300

What are the main credits differences between a regents and advanced regents diploma?

Everything is the same EXCEPT for language credits and elective credits 

Advanced Regents Diploma: 6 language 3 elective

Regents Diploma: 2 language 7 elective 

400

Name at least 5 electives offered at TYWLS Bronx. 

Journalism

Writing Intensive

Freshman Seminar

Senior Seminar

Peer Group Collaborative

Software Engineering

Art/Music

500

Name how many credits you need in 3 main subjects, to get a regents diploma.  

• 8 credits in core English

• 8 credits in social studies

• 6 credits in math

• 6 credits in science
• 2 credits in Languages Other Than English (LOTE)

• 4 credits in physical education, every year in specific ways

• 1 credit in health education

• 2 credits in arts education, including visual arts, music, dance, and theater

• 7 credits in electives

Regents Diploma

100

What's the minimum grade you must score on each regents exam to earn a regents diploma and an advanced regents diploma?

-65 or higher

• 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

200

How many regents exams do you need to take for a regents diploma?

-5 exams 

• 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

300

How many regents exams do you have to take to earn an advanced regents diploma?

-9 exams

• English Language Arts (ELA)

• Three math exams (Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II/Trigonometry)

• One social studies exam (Global History and Geography or U.S. History and Government)

• Two science exams (Living Environment and one of these: Chemistry, Earth Science, or Physics)

• Any additional Regents exam, or another option approved by the State

• Any NYC Languages Other Than English (LOTE) exam

400

Name the regents you must 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

500

What months do regents exams occur?

-January

-June

-August