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How to
reach us:
7-9
Guidance Counselor
Virginia Austin 237-0800 ext. 3313
10-12
Guidance Counselor
Jessica DiFabio 237-0800 ext. 3322
Guidance Secretary
Sandra Gorham 237-0800 ext. 3314
Testing
Information
Attention
Juniors and Seniors:
Don’t forget to sign up
for the SAT or the ACT
CEEB Code: 335-800
Students may register
online at
www.collegeboard.com
Juniors
the PSAT will be given on: Wednesday, October 15, 2008
in school.
2008 - 2009 SAT Program Test
Calendar
2008-09
Test Dates |
Test |
U.S. Registration Deadlines* |
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Regular |
Late
(a fee applies) |
| October 4, 2008 |
SAT &
Subject Tests |
September 9, 2008 |
September 16, 2008 |
| November 1, 2008 |
SAT &
Subject Tests |
September 26, 2008 |
October 10, 2008 |
| December 6, 2008 |
SAT &
Subject Tests |
November 5, 2008 |
November 18, 2008 |
| January 24, 2009 |
SAT &
Subject Tests |
December 26, 2008 |
January 6, 2009 |
| March 14, 2009 |
SAT only |
February 10, 2009 |
February 24, 2009 |
| May 2, 2009 |
SAT &
Subject Tests |
March 31, 2009 |
April 9, 2009 |
| June 6, 2009 |
SAT &
Subject Tests |
May 5, 2009 |
May 15, 2009 |
2008–2009 ACT Test Dates
| Test Date |
Registration Deadline |
(Late
Fee Required)** |
| September 13, 2008 |
August 12, 2008 |
August 13–22, 2008 |
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October 25, 2008 |
September 19, 2008 |
September 20–October 3, 2008 |
| December 13, 2008 |
November 7, 2008 |
November 8–20, 2008 |
| February 7, 2009* |
January 6, 2009 |
January 7–16, 2009 |
| April 4, 2009 |
February 27, 2009 |
February 28 – March 13,
2009 |
| June 13, 2009 |
May 8, 2009 |
May 9–22, 2009 |
* No test centers scheduled in
New York for February test day.
** If you miss the regular deadline, you can
register during the late period, but must pay the
additional nonrefundable late fee.
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Senior Information
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Scholarship information comes
into the guidance office on a regular basis.
Information will be given out regarding any new
scholarships that come in during homeroom.
College representatives are
starting to make their visits to our school.
Announcements are made the morning of a visit, if
you would like to meet with the representative and
have a class please come to the guidance office for
a pass.
The guidance office has college
catalogues and books that are available for student
use. We also have access to a computer program that
allows you to do college searches based on major,
geographic location, size, etc. Make an appointment
with Miss DiFabio for help with your college search
and application process. |
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS OF 2005 AND
AFTER |
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Regents Diploma
Courses needed and number of
credits required
- English 4 years
- Social Studies 4 years
- Math 3
- Science 3
- Foreign Language 1*
- Art/Music 1
- Health .5
- Physical Education 2
- Electives 3.5
Total Credits: 22.0
Required Exams
(passing score of 65 and above)
- English Comprehensive Exam
- Math A Exam
- Regents Global History Exam
- Regents U.S. History Exam
- Regents Science Exam
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Advanced
Designation Regents Diploma
Courses needed and number of
credits required
- English 4 years
- Social Studies 4 years
- Math 3
- Science 3
- Foreign Language 3**
- Art/Music 1
- Health .5
- Physical Education 2
- Electives 1.5
Total Credits: 22.0
Required Exams
(passing score of 65 and above)
- English Comprehensive Exam
- Math A and Math B Exam
- Regents Global History Exam
- Regents U.S. History Exam
- 2 Regents Science Exams
- ** Regents Foreign Language Exam
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| * Students
are required to have completed one unit of
study in a Foreign Language either by
passing the state proficiency or a Level 1
Foreign Language course. ** Students acquiring 5 units in one of
the following may be exempt from the three
unit Language Other Than English
requirements: Art, Music, Business,
Technology or Votec.
LOCAL DIPLOMA WILL BE GRANTED TO
STUDENTS SCORING 55 - 64 ON REGENTS EXAMS
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Required Examinations
Freshman Entering in 2001
and Those Entering Thereafter
Regents Diploma
**
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English |
ELA
Regents |
Minimum 65 |
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Social Studies |
Global History & Geography Regents
US
History Regents |
Minimum 65
Minimum 65 |
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Mathematics |
Math
A or Integrated Algebra |
Minimum 65 |
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Science |
Any 1
Science Regents |
Minimum 65 |
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Second Language |
Second Language
Proficiency Exam |
Minimum 65 |
Advanced Regents Diploma **
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English |
ElA
Regents |
Minimum 65 |
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Social Studies |
Global History & Geography Regents
US
History Regents |
Minimum 65
Minimum 65 |
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Science |
Any 2
Science Regents |
Minimum 65 |
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*Second Language |
Second Language Regents |
Minimum 65 |
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Mathematics |
Integrated Algebra or Math A, and Geometry and
Algebra 2/Trigonometry; or Math A and B or
Algebra 2/Trigonometry |
Minimum |
*An exception to this requirement
exists for students who earn a 5-credit Occupational or Arts
sequence
**Students entering grade 9 in
September 2008 must achieve a score of 65 or above on the 5
required Regents exams. Students entering grade 9 in
September 2005 must have at least two scores of 65 or above
on the five required Regents exams and all scores at 55 or
above to earn a local diploma. Students entering grade
9 in September 2006 must have at least three scores of 65 or
above on the five required Regents exams and all scores at
55 or above. Students entering grade 9 in September
2007 must have at least four scores of 65 or above on the
five required Regents exams and all scores at 55 or above.
The requirements for a Regents and an Advanced Regents
Diploma remain the same as listed above. |
