Preparing for High School

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Preparing for High School

• Richard White, M.Ed., CAGS
• School Guidance Counselor
• Gateway Regional Middle School
• Huntington, MA 01050

Elizabeth Roy Westfield State College BA
Psychology, May 2009 Guidance Intern
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Mission Statement

• Gateway Regional High School is an academic
  community that fosters growth, respect, honor,
  and spirit. We strive to provide a safe and
  caring learning environment where students are
  encouraged to share responsibilities for their
  learning and academic achievement. Our curriculum
  provides students with the skills and knowledge
  needed to become productive citizens in a global
  society.

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Academic performance expectations

• The students will
• Process and communicate information effectively
• Develop critical thinking skills
• Develop an understanding and appreciation of the
  arts, humanities, sciences and technology
• Develop an awareness of good health practices

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Social Expectations

• The students will be encouraged to
• Be responsible for ones behavior
• Respect cultural, ethnic, and individual
  diversity
• Make positive contributions within the school
  community
• Develop positive interpersonal relationships
  within the school school community

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Civic Expectations

• The students will be encouraged to
• Recognize the value of service
• Become a responsible citizen in a democratic
  society

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Requirements for Promotion Class of 2013

• Entrance to grade 10
• 40 credits
• Entrance to grade 11
• 80 credits
• Entrance to grade 12
• 120 credits
• Graduation
• 170 credits

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Graduation Requirements (2013)

• English
• 30 credits
• Math
• 30 credits
• Science
• 25 credits
• Social Studies
• 25 credits

• Fine Arts
• 10 credits
• Physical/Health Education
• 20 credits
• School Service Project
• 5 credits
• Electives
• 25 credits

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MCAS

• Now they count!
• Must pass Science, Math and ELA MCAS tests to
  graduate
• Take Science MCAS at the end of freshman year
• Take Math and ELA MCAS in grade 10

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Instructional Levels

• Basic
• Based on testing, team/teacher recommendation.
• Standard
• Ability to work at grade level.
• Advanced
• Ability to work significantly above grade level.
  Able to work independently self motivating.
• AP/Honors
• Ability to work at college level. Curriculum is
  written on college level. Encouraged to take
  standardized test at end of year for potential
  college credit.

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2009-2010 Course Selection

• Art Department
• Art Foundations 5 cr.
• English Department
• English 1A 10 cr.
• English 1 (Std.) 10 cr.
• English 1 (Adv.) 10 cr.
• Lang Arts Skills (A day) 2.5 cr.
• Lang Arts Skills (B day) 2.5 cr.
• Reading (A Day) 2.5 cr.
• Reading (B Day) 2.5 cr.

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Course Selection Cont.

• World Language Department
• Spanish 1 (Std.) 5 cr.
• Spanish 1 (Adv.) 5 cr.
• Physical Education/Health Education Department
• Physical Education 5 cr.
• Physical Education (A) 2.5 cr.
• Physical Education (B) 2.5 cr.
• Health Education (A ) 2.5 cr.
• Health Education (B ) 2.5 cr.

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Course Selection Cont.

• Science Department
• Intro. To Science, Tech, Engineering 10 cr.
• Biology (Std.) 10 cr.
• Intro to Cell Funct/Biology (Adv.) 10 cr.
• Social Studies Department
• World Studies 1A 10 cr.
• World Studies (Std.) 5 cr.
• World Studies (Adv.) 5 cr.
• Chapter 74 Welding Program
• Metal Technology 5 cr.

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Course Selection cont.

• Math Department
• Integrated Math 1 10 cr.
• Algebra 1 (Std.) 10 cr.
• Algebra 1 (Adv.) 10 cr.
• Geometry (Std.) 10 cr.
• Geometry (Adv.) 10 cr.
• Performing Arts
• Concert Band (A day) 2.5 cr.
• Concert Band (B day) 2.5 cr.
• Show Choir (A day) 2.5 cr.
• Concert Choir (A day) 2.5 cr.

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Course Selection Cont.

• Special Education Department
• Academic support 5 cr.
• Academic support (A day) 2.5 cr.
• Academic support (B day) 2.5 cr.
• Pre-Vocational 5 cr.
• Math Foundations 5 cr.
• Daily Living Skills 5 cr.
• Science Portfolio 5 cr.
• Social Studies Portfolio 5 cr.
• Language Arts Portfolio 5 cr.

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Gateway Regional High SchoolBell Schedule
(Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)

• 740 Warning Bell
• 745-853 Block 1
• 853-903 Break
• 903-1011 Block 2
• 1011-1014 Passing
• 1014- 1122 Block 3
• 1122-1147 Lunch
• 1147-1150 Passing
• 1150-1258 Block 4
• 1258-101 Passing
• 101-210 Block 5

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Bell Schedule for Wednesday

• 740 Warning Bell
• 745-844 Block 1
• 844-854 Break
• 854-857 Passing
• 857-956 Block 2
• 956-959 Passing
• 959-1058 Block 3
• 1058-1101 Passing
• 1101-1136 Advisory
• 1136-1201 Lunch
• 1201-1204 Passing
• 1204-103 Block 4
• 103-106 Passing
• 106-210 Block 5

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Sample Schedule
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Who will be my Guidance Counselor Next Year?

• (A-L)
• Ms. Cianfrani [phone]
• Ccianfrani_at_grsd.org
• (M-Z)
• Ms. Laurenza [phone]
• Claurenza_at_grsd.org
• Guidance Secretary
• Jeanene Iglesias [phone]
• Jiglesias_at_grsd.org