Preparing for High SchoolRichard 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

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.

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

Social Expectations

• The students will be encouraged to:– Be responsible for one’s behavior– Respect cultural, ethnic, and individual

diversity– Make positive contributions within the

school community– Develop positive interpersonal

relationships within the school school community

Civic Expectations

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

democratic society

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gateway Regional High SchoolBell Schedule

(Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)

• 7:40 Warning Bell• 7:45-8:53 Block 1• 8:53-9:03 Break• 9:03-10:11 Block 2• 10:11-10:14 Passing• 10:14- 11:22 Block 3• 11:22-11:47 Lunch• 11:47-11:50 Passing • 11:50-12:58 Block 4• 12:58-1:01 Passing• 1:01-2:10 Block 5

Bell Schedule for Wednesday• 7:40 Warning Bell• 7:45-8:44 Block 1 • 8:44-8:54 Break• 8:54-8:57 Passing• 8:57-9:56 Block 2• 9:56-9:59 Passing• 9:59-10:58 Block 3• 10:58-11:01 Passing• 11:01-11:36 Advisory• 11:36-12:01 Lunch• 12:01-12:04 Passing• 12:04-1:03 Block 4• 1:03-1:06 Passing• 1:06-2:10 Block 5

Sample Schedule Fall Semester Spring Semester

Block 1

English 1 (Std.)

Block 1

English 1 (Std.)

10 cr

Block 2

Intro to Science, Technology and Engineering

.

Block 2

Intro to Science, Technology and Engineering

10 cr.

Block 3

World Studies (Std.)

5 cr.

Block 3

Health/ Physical Education every other day.

2.5 credits each

Block 4

Algebra 1 (Std.)

.

Block 4

Algebra 1 (Std.)

10 cr.

Block 5

Concert Band (A day)/ Choir (B day) 2.5 credits each

Block 5

Art Foundations (or Academic Support)

5 credits

Who will be my Guidance Counselor Next Year?

• (A-L) – Ms. Cianfrani (413) 685-1109

• Ccianfrani@grsd.org

• (M-Z) – Ms. Laurenza (413) 685-1110

• Claurenza@grsd.org

• Guidance Secretary – Jeanene Iglesias (413) 685-1107

• Jiglesias@grsd.org