Welcome to Corinth High School 8th Grade Parents Night
Graduation Requirements Required Number of Units/Credits ➔ Competency Demonstrated ➔
Required Number of Units Diploma = 22 units of credit (minimum units required)
Possible Credit Fulfillment ● English 4 units ● English 4 units ● Social Studies 4 units Social Studies 4 units ● ● Mathematics 3 units ● Mathematics 3 units ● Science 3 units ● Science 3 units ● Second Language 3 unit ● Second Language 1 unit ● Art 0r Music 1 unit Art 0r Music 1 unit ● ● Physical Education 2 units ● Physical Education 2 units ● Health ½ unit ● Health ½ unit ● Sequence requirements and/or electives 1 ½ units ● Sequence requirements and/or electives 3 ½ units Advanced Regents 22 units Regents Diploma 22 units
English At least 4 credits ● English 12H (offered through Syracuse University for 6 college credits) ● Electives: ● Public Speaking ○ Children’s Literature ○ Young Adult Literature ○ Murder/Mystery Novels and Films ○ The World of Harry Potter ○ Creative Writing ○ * English 9, 10, & 11 Project Based Learning option (PBL)
Math At least 3 credits ● Algebra (121) ● Algebra (122) ● Algebra 1 (111) ● Pre-Geometry (221) ● Geometry (211) ● Pre-Algebra 2 (321) ● Algebra 2 (311) ● Pre-Calculus* (College Algebra & College Trigonometry) ● Calculus* ● Probability & Statistics* ● Applied Math ● Coding/JavaScript (Elective) ● * Offered through SUNY Adirondack for college credit
Science At least 3 credits ● Introduction to Earth Science ● Introduction to Living Environment ● Earth Science ● Living Environment ● Chemistry ● Physics ● Environmental Science ● Forensic Science ● Anatomy & Physiology ● Marine Science (DL) ● Introduction to Agriculture (DL) ●
Social Studies At least 4 credits ● Global History 1 ● Global History 2 ● AP World History (9th and 10th Grade Honors) ● United States History & Government ● AP United States History & Government ● Economics & Government ● Latin American Studies (LAS through SUNY Plattsburgh) ● Electives ● Civil War ○ * Global History 1 & 2 and USH Project Based Learning option (PBL)
PBL English & Social Studies Opportunity to take English & Global History 9 & 10 as a blocked ● P roject B ased L earning class, as well as, USH and ELA 11. Students will study the curriculum through projects and hands ● on learning Space is limited, so be sure to complete a questionnaire if ● interested Strong attendance is a must ● Teacher recommendation is required ●
Foreign Language ● 1 credit for Regents Diploma ● 3 credits for Advanced Regents Diploma ● French (levels 1 - 4) ● Spanish (levels 1 -4) ● Italian I/II (College-11th/12th grade)
Art & Music At least 1 credit in either art or music ● Studio Art (1) ● Creative Crafts (1) ● Fashion (1/2 ) and Interior Design (½) ● Band (½ or 1) ● Chorus (½ or 1) ● Piano/Music Theory (1) ● History of Music/History of Rock (1) ● Music in Our Lives (1) ●
Additional Art & Music Classes ● Drawing & Painting ● Photography 1 & 2 ● Ceramics 1 & 2 ● Advertising & Design ● Senior Portfolio ● Guitar
Health & Physical Education 2 credits in Physical ● Education ½ credit of Health ● Electives ● Weightlifting ○
Technology Coding/JavaScript ● Nano Technology (DL) ●
Clean Tech and Early College in the High School Clean Technologies & Sustainable Industries ECHS is a program that prepares students for college and careers in the fields of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and advanced technology including semiconductor manufacturing. Courses take place on the Hudson Valley CC campus in Malta. Early College and Career Academy is also available through SUNY Adirondack and BOCES. These programs are pathways to higher education that leads to careers in STEM fields through rigorous academic programming and a collaborative approach to learning. Interested students should see Mr. Castrio or their high school Counselor today!
Business Career & Financial Management (½ credit) ● Keyboarding (½ credit) ● Financial Math* (1 credit) ● Accounting I* (1 credit) ● Business Law (1 credit) ● Sports Marketing (½ credit) ● * May be used as 3rd math credit ** Two job shadow experiences are required for graduation
Family & Consumer Science Introduction to Foods ● Gourmet Foods ● International Foods ● Food, Fitness & Nutrition ● Interior Design ● Fashion ● General Psychology ● Childhood Development ● Adolescent Psychology ● Early Childhood ●
Distance Learning Courses Each year we offer different courses through the distance learning network. Courses offered in the past have included: Vietnam - Debating the issues ○ World War II ○ Italian 1 & 2 ○ Marine Science ○ Animal Science ○ Veterinary Science ○ Meteorology ○ Astronomy ○ The Holocaust ○ Developmental Psychology (HVCC) ○ General Psychology (HVCC) ○
Typical Freshman Course Load English 9R 1 unit ● Global History 1R 1 unit ● Math (Algebra 121 or Geometry 211) 1 unit ● Introduction to ES/LE, Living Environment 1 unit ● or Earth Science PE/Science Lab ½ unit ● Art or Music Elective 1 unit ● Foreign Language 1 unit ● AIS Lab, Resource Room, Elective, or Study Hall 0-1 unit ● Total: 6 ½ - 7 ½ units
Competency Demonstrated
Testing for a Regents Diploma English Language Arts (65 or above) ● Integrated Algebra/Geometry (65 or above) ● Global History (65 or above) ● United States History Regents (65 or above) ● Science - Earth Science/Living Environment (65 or above) ● * It is possible to substitute another exam for either Global History or United States History (Pathways to Graduation).
Testing for an Advanced Regents Diploma ● English Language Arts (65 or above) Math - Integrated Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/Trigonometry (65 or above) ● ● Global History (65 or above) ● United States History Regents (65 or above) ● Science - Earth Science and Living Environment (65 or above) * Must also pass the final exam in French 3 or Spanish 3
Additional Diploma Distinctions Regents or Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors Designation ● Eligible students will have an average of 90 or above on required Regents exams Mastery in Science ● 85 or higher on all 3 science Regents exams Mastery in Math ● 85 or higher on all 3 math Regents exams CTE Endorsement ● BOCES/CTE students who have earned a 65 on all Regents exams and passed all CTE required assessments
Additional Information
AIS - Academic Intervention Services AIS courses are offered in English, Math, Science, Global History, and ● United States History Inclusion in these classes is mandated based upon performance on ● standardized tests and the state assessment Students remain in these classes until they demonstrate the ability to ● pass the Regents in English, Math, Science, Global History, and United States History AIS courses are not credit bearing ●
8th Grade Testing Take your time and do your best! Your results on these tests may impact your high school schedule!!
Vocational Education - BOCES-SUNY Adirondack Career & Technical Education programs are available for High School Juniors & Seniors at ❖ the Myers Center in Saratoga. Students must be on track to graduate with their class and have a strong attendance record to be considered for these programs. Some of the possible choices for a CTE program include: ❖ Automotive Technology ● Building Trades ● Criminal Justice ● Early Childhood Education ● Cosmetology ● Culinary ● New Visions Pre-Professional Programs available to qualified students in their ❖ senior year (Engineering/Health Care) Early College in the High School programs through BOCES and SUNY Adirondack ❖ in Business Entrepreneurship, IT Computer Networking, New Media and Electrical Technology/Advanced Manufacturing.
Scheduling Classes may be offered in a single period, all year long (40 ● minutes/day) Courses may be offered as semester classes or full year ● classes PE, Science labs, and some elective classes are offered ● every other day throughout the year.
Scheduling High School Courses Course Requests (initially completed in 8th grade ● classes) Parent Conferences (to be scheduled by the High ● School Counselor) Course Offering Booklet (course descriptions and ● honors policy - can be found on our school website (www.corinthcsd.org) Graduation Contracts ●
NCAA Clearinghouse Student-athletes wishing to play Division I or Division II athletics ● must be cleared by the NCAA in order to be eligible to participate This process involves completing an application at the start of ● the student’s senior year in high school A student’s transcript, including rigorous coursework and ● SAT/ACT scores are evaluated to determine eligibility
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