Students must pass the following State Examinations in order to be eligible for graduation. These exams are ordinarily given some time before the projected graduation date to allow for remediation if necessary.

• Regents Comprehensive Exam in English

• Regents Exam in Global History and Geography

• Regents Exam in U.S. History and Government

• Regents Exam in Algebra

• Regents Exam in Science

**Regents Exam in Geometry, Regents Exam in Algebra II/Trigonometry, Second Regents Exam in Science are also required for a Regents Diploma with Advance Designation.

A student may receive a Regents diploma with honors or a Regents diploma with Advanced Designation with honors if he/she achieves an average of 90 percent on all Regents Exams required for the diploma.

*To earn the advanced designation, the student must complete one of the following:

• 3 unit sequence in a Second Language.

• 5 unit sequence in CTE, plus one unit in a Second Language.

• 5 unit sequence in the Arts, plus one unit in a Second Language.

**Students completing a 5-unit sequence in CTE or the Arts are not required to take the locally developed Second Language Exam.

Click here for the current NYS Regents Schedule.

Course and Examination Requirements
MINIMUM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Unit of study means at least 180 minutes of instruction per week throughout the school year, or the equivalent.

SEQUENCE REQUIREMENTS

Regents Diploma
Since students must complete 3 units in Mathematics and 3 units in Science, there are no further sequence requirements.

Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation
Students must complete a sequence of 3 units in a Second Language

OR

A 5 unit sequence in Career and Technical Education (CTE) or the Arts (dance, music, theater, and visual arts) may replace the 3 unit sequence in a Second Language.

2024-2025 Course Catalog

CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY

1. To remain eligible, one must be a “bona-fide” student. The student must be taking at least six courses or the equivalent. (Exceptions are for Seniors taking college courses, participating in a school approved job shadowing program and work release. Also, Learning Disabled Students).
2. Students must be in school by 9:00 AM each day and remain in school to be eligible to participate in any extracurricular activity that day. The only exceptions are those considered legal absences from school and seniors qualifying for “Senior Privilege” regarding arrival at school. Senior Privilege—Any senior with a study hall scheduled for 1st period will not be required to be in school until 2nd period. Qualifying seniors must:
   1. Be in school by 2nd period to participate in any extracurricular activity.
   2. Have parent permission for this privilege. This privilege can be removed by the administration at any time.
   3. The time frame for reporting the students’ eligibility status will be every five weeks.

ADMINISTRATION OF ELIGIBILITY POLICY

1. At the end of each five-week reporting period all teachers will report all failing grades to the Eligibility Chairperson (MS/HS school counselor).
2. The Eligibility Chairperson will prepare a list showing all students who are failing and the course(s) failing. The Chairperson/counseling office will then give a copy to teachers, and notify parents/guardians of a student on the list. The student will also receive notification of the courses they are failing in writing and must keep this form for the five-week period or until they are passing the courses in question.
3. This applies to students taking courses at BOCES. Students failing a CTE program at BOCES will be added to the list until they are passing.
4. Students will not be dropped from a team due to academic ineligibility, but students must realize that missed practices and/or games may lead to loss of starting positions, playing time and/or eligibility to receive a JV or Varsity letter.
5. Students FAILING ONE COURSE will lose study hall privileges. Students may attend Academic Support until they are no longer failing if they would like to earn their study hall privileges back. Students may practice and participate in all athletic/extracurricular activities.
6. Students FAILING AT LEAST TWO COURSES may practice and play, but are required to attend Academic Support. If the students do not attend Academic Support, they may attend extracurricular practices, but they may not:
   1. Participate or dress for any contest, game or activity (drama production), (student will travel and sit with their team in “street clothes”).
   2. Participate or attend any extracurricular activity, including class/club meetings.
   3. Will not have study hall or lunch recess privileges.
7. It is the student’s responsibility to get themselves removed from the ineligibility list. The student must:
   1. Report to Academic Support until they are failing no more than 1 course.
   2. Have the student notification form signed by the teacher whose course or courses are in question.

2. Return signed form to the Eligibility Chairperson.
3. The Eligibility Chairperson will notify the faculty/staff of the students’ eligibility status.
4. If a student does not attend academic support they need to notify the

Eligibility Chairperson who will notify the faculty/staff that the student may not play or perform in their extracurricular activities. This does not include field trips, which are included in a student’s coursework requirements.

Academic Ineligibility

Any student in grades 7 - 12 who has two or more "Incomplete" grades or an "Incomplete" in one class and a class average of less than 65 in another class will be considered ineligible until the grade(s) is (are) changed to (a) numerical grade(s). If the grade(s) is(are) 65 or higher, then the student will automatically return to being eligible. If the grade(s) lead(s) to the student not maintaining at least a 65 average in two or more classes, then the student shall be ineligible to participate in any school sport contest, club event, dance, school drama production, and/or any school community sponsored activity (including, but not limited to, attending: school athletic events as a spectator, prom, extra-curricular field trips like the Washington trip and senior class trip) for at least one week.

Academic Ineligibility will be determined seven times in each school year at five-week intervals according to the following schedule.

1. 5 Week—End of Interim Progress Report Marking Period
2. 10 Week—End of 1st Quarter Marking Period
3. 15 Week—End of Interim Progress Report Marking Period
4. 20 Week— End of 2nd Quarter Marking Period
5. 25 Week—End of Interim Progress Report Marking Period
6. 30 Week— End of 3rd Quarter Marking Period
7. 35 Week—End of Interim Progress Report Marking Period

Information is sent home each year letting parents and students know when we are having our 8th grade presentation. This is a very informative evening for students as well as parents. 

Our guidance counselor reviews everything you need to know going into 8th grade and beyond. As always if you have any questions please feel free to call the Guidance Office anytime at 607-588-7541 option 4.

For a stress-free and successful college application process, you should begin looking at schools during your junior year of high school. As you identify good possibilities, you’ll need to take a few steps to ensure that you’re ready to apply. This guide will outline those steps, including:

• Taking admissions exams

• Writing personal statements and entrance essays

• Getting letters of recommendation

• Doing interviews and campus visits

In addition, you’ll find a plethora of resources to help you on your journey. If you’re applying to a 2-year or technical program at a community college or an online program, you’ll have different requirements than if you apply to a 4-year university. While all applicants typically need to submit an application, transcripts, and some type of test score (ACT, SAT, or an independent test from the school), 4-year school applicants have more materials to submit, often including an essay and letters of recommendation.

Luckily, over 500 colleges and universities accept the Common Application, which is designed to facilitate easy application to multiple schools. You’ll include oft-requested information about your demographics, family, education, activities and awards, then send that one application to different schools. Even if a school doesn’t accept the Common App, much of the required information is similar, so you’ll be able to easily transfer application details.

Let’s get started! 

• What Do I Need to Apply to Online College? 

• Discover Degrees in Business

TESTS ASSOCIATED WITH COLLEGE ADMISSION

PSAT • SAT • SAT II’s • ACT

For the most updated dates on these exams please visit:
SAT Registration Dates

The PSAT is a standardized test created by ETS (Educational Testing Services) and marketed by the College Board. It is designed to provide a practice test for juniors as preparation for the SAT. The test is also used by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation to determine eligibility for the National Merit Scholarship Competition.

All college bound juniors are encouraged to take the test.

The PSAT consists of three sections: critical reading, math, and writing. Students receive a minimum score of 20 and a maximum score of 80 on each section.

Colleges typically do not use PSAT scores as admission criteria. There is no formal registration process for this test.

SAT Reasoning Test
The SAT is a 3 hour and 45 minute test that measures critical reading, mathematics, and writing ability. It is a test of logic and reasoning skills. Students receive a minimum score of 200 and a maximum score of 800 on each section. All four-year college bound juniors are encouraged to take the SAT at least once during their 11th grade year, typically in May or June. Accelerated and/or high performing students should take the test twice in 11th grade, once in December or January and again in May or June. Students should also take the test once during the fall of their senior year (October, November, or December).

It is recommended that students register for the SAT online at the College Board . However, paper (mail-in) registrations are also available in the Guidance Office. Fee waivers are available to those families that qualify.

SAT II’s
The SAT II Subject Tests are designed to assess student preparedness in a specific subject. There are over twenty different SAT II Subject Tests in the areas of English, History, Social Studies, Foreign Language, Mathematics, and Science. Each test is one hour in length and students may take up to three different subject tests during one administration. Students may not take SAT II’s on the same day as taking the SAT Reasoning Test.

Not all colleges require SAT II’s. Most colleges that do tend to be more selective and may require SAT II’s for placement. It is up to the student to find out whether or not those colleges he/she is applying to require SAT II’s. Colleges that do require these tests may specify which tests applicants must take; others will allow the student to choose. Typically three different subject tests are required.

Students should take SAT II’s after completing a specific course of study. For example, one would presumably do best on a SAT II chemistry test after having completed chemistry. All required SAT II tests should be completed no later than December or January of the senior year. If applying as an early decision/early action candidate all tests should be completed by October of the senior year.

SAT II Subject Tests are offered on the same dates as the SAT Reasoning Test, with the exception of Foreign Language Tests with Listening (November only). Students can register for SAT II’s online at the College Board or by mail. One or up to three Subject Tests may be taken at a single administration.

ACT
The ACT is a college entrance exam accepted by most four-year colleges that also require the SAT. These colleges will typically accept scores from either test. The ACT consists of four curriculum-based tests that measure academic achievement in the areas of English, mathematics, reading, and science. There is also an optional writing test.

All four-year college bound students are encouraged to take the ACT at least twice. Students should take the test at the end of their junior year (June) and again in the fall of their senior year (October or December). Because the ACT measures achievement as opposed to logic and reasoning many students find the ACT to be a friendlier test. Recent national mean scores on the ACT have increased while likewise SAT scores have shown a decrease.

Students can register online for the ACT or by mail. Fee waivers are available for qualifying families.

Places where test scores are not required…
Increasingly, a number of colleges and universities are no longer requiring standardized test scores for admission. For a list of these colleges please visit FairTest Test Optional Admissions

Click the "Discover Business" for a database of business schools and programs in the US where students can carefully compare and evaluate their schools of choice. 

Are you looking to stay closer to home? Click here for Business Schools right here in New York State. 

Based on data collated by the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES), there are at least 40 accredited business schools in New York. All of the schools on our list are also regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and by the AACSB, ACBSP or the IACBE.

There you will find information on business schools, including a variety of sortable criteria to help you find your ideal institution. The tables have data on tuition (before aid), financial aid provided, admission exam median scores, and acceptance and graduation rates.

Information regarding Financial Aid can be found on the FAFSA homepage.

If you need any assistance with the Financial Aid Process, please contact the guidance department at 607-588-7541 option 4.

Click on this link to read a Memo from NYSED Commissioner regarding FAFSA

There are many scholarships available to students to help pay for college. There are several links below to check for information on current scholarships.

There will also be information hanging on the wall near the Distance Learning Room.

ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS, please contact the school.
(607) 588-7541

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