Welcome Parents of the Class of 2016 - Bellmore-Merrick Central ...

Welcome Parents
of the Class of 2016
Graduation Requirements
&
The Role of The Counselor

HS Administration
Mr. David Seinfeld, Principal
Mr. Eric Gómez, Assistant Principal – Guidance
Ms. Nicole Hollings, Assistant Principal – 9 th and 11 th Grades
Mr. Kenneth Zisel, Assistant Principal – 10 th and 12 th Grades
Mrs. June Spruyt – Athletic Coordinator
Mr. Richard Diodati – Attendance Dean
District Chairpeople
Ms. Rochelle Battersby (Calhoun, MAMS, Mepham) – Science
Mrs. Robyn Einbinder (Mepham, Calhoun, GAMS) – Social Studies
Mrs. Rosa Kaplan (Calhoun, Mepham, MAMS) – LOTE
Mrs. Emily Paluseo (Calhoun) – Special Education
Ms. Kim Serpe (Calhoun, MAMS, JFK) – English

Mr. Eric Gómez Assistant Principal of PPS
2012-2013 Ninth Grade Counselor Assignments
Student’s Last Name
Aberman - Charkowick
Chowdhury - Gazizov
Gerbasio - LaClaustra
LaForm – Morales
Mormoris - Schneider
Scopo - Zuniga
Counselor
Ms. Jacabacci
Mrs. Cupo
Mrs. Sabatino
Ms. Alexander
Mrs. DeVenuto
Mrs. Tellekamp

Other PPS Faculty
Dr. John Brull – School Psychologist
Mrs. Cathryn Brucculeri – School Social Worker
Mrs. Beth Cooperman – TEMPO Social Worker
Mrs. Carla Funk – School Psychologist (Calhoun
and MAMS)
Mrs. Cheryl Gitlitz – Transition Coordinator

Agenda
I. Welcome
II. The Role of the Counselor
III. Overview of Graduation Requirements
IV. Testing (PSAT, SAT, ACT)
V. Naviance
VI. The Calhoun Website
I. Clubs and Activities
II. Guidance and Other Updates
VII. DASA (The Dignity Act)
VIII. Q & A

OVERVIEW OF SERVICES
THE ROLE OF THE COUNSELOR
Academic Improvement and Planning: Includes
the selection of a plan of study, placement into required
courses and challenging programs, attendance
concerns, and study skills.
Personal/Social Growth: includes counseling
concerning self-esteem, developing communication
skills, decision-making, and relationship-building skills.
Crisis Intervention Services: includes counseling
students in crisis and providing referrals as necessary.

OVERVIEW OF SERVICES
THE ROLE OF THE COUNSELOR
Transitional Services: assist students with changes
from grade to grade to provide a comfortable and
successful learning environment.
Career and Life Planning: increases student
awareness of the career and educational planning
process, as well as for the individual careers themselves.
Instills in students the values and attitudes necessary
for becoming a successful contributor to their families
and to society.

Graduation Requirements
All students, including students with disabilities,
must take Regents exams and complete a
minimum of 22 units/credits.
Students with disabilities can receive a local
diploma provided they earn a score of 55-64
on the required Regents exams.
General education students must earn a 65
or above on the required Regents exams.

Regents Diploma Requirements
(Classes)
Total of 22 Units/Credits (Minimum)
P.E. = 2 credits
(over 4 years)
Health = .5 credit
Art/Music = 1 credit
LOTE = 1 credit
Electives = 3.5 credits
Math = 3 credits
Science = 3 credits
Social Studies = 4 credits
English = 4 credits

Regents Diploma Requirements
(Exams)
Required Regents Exams
1 – English (65)
1 - Integrated Algebra (65)
1 – Science (65)
2 - Social Studies (65)
LOTE - Proficiency Exam

Regents Diploma w/
Advanced Designation
The minimum credit requirement = 22 credits + 2
additional LOTE credits
Required Regents Exams:
1 English (minimum score =65)
3 Math (minimum score = 65)
2 Science (minimum score = 65)
2 Social Studies (minimum score = 65)
LOTE - District Exam (minimum score = 65)

Career and Technical Education /
Work-Based Learning
2 Year Programs are available in 11 th and
12 th grades. Programs are half day and
complement standard academic requirements.
Barry Tech @ Nassau BOCES
Cosmetology - Preparation for the State
Licensing Exam
Prep for the Future
Café – Java Room
Retail Store – The Stable

National Standardized Exams
PSAT/NMSQT:
Practice SAT which measures critical thinking skills including
critical reading, math, problem solving, and writing.
Designed for students to take in October of their Junior Year.
SAT/ACT:
College readiness exams taken in the second semester by
Juniors and the Fall as Seniors.
SAT II:
Individual subject area exams taken by students applying to
highly competitive colleges after the completion of an AP
course.

Naviance
A web-based program that connects
school to home with the following:
Learning Style Inventory (9 th Grade)
Interest inventory (10 th Grade)
Career exploration (10 th Grade)
College search and application process
information (11 th and 12 th Grades)

Calhoun Website
Guidance Information
Clubs and Activities
National Honor Society
General Updates

Dignity for All Students Act
Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) is a
law that went into effect on July 1, 2012.
The Dignity Act prohibits the
harassment (including bullying and
hazing) and discrimination of students by
students and by school personnel
All students have the right to report
harassment of any sort to an adult

Thank You!
We look forward to working with you and
your children throughout their high school
career!
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