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The Wheatley SchoolPreview for Parents of Incoming 8th Graders
21 January 2016
Who We Are
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Small and Intimate740 students in grades 8-12
Average class sizes ranging from 20-23 students in core academic areas
Students and teachers know each other well; they look out for each other
Teachers are accessible for assistance or support outside of the classroom
Students do not “fall through the cracks”
Students are safe
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Rated in the top 1% of all high schools in the U.S.
Consistent NYS Scholar-Athlete Teams
We offer over 135 courses at Regents, Honors, Dual Enrollment (DE) and AP levels
Award-winning Science Research program, yearbook, literary magazine
Specialized programs (e.g., SWS, AP Core) permit students to learn and grow in a unique setting
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Successful and Comprehensive
Academic Overview
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General Graduation Requirements
Regents Diploma
22 credits
5 Regents exams
1 science
1 mathematics
Global History
English
U.S. History
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Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation
22 Credits
8 Regents exams
2 sciences
3 mathematics
Global History
English
U.S. History
Check Point B Foreign Language exam
Common 8th Grade Schedule
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English English 8
Mathematics Algebra 8 / Math 8
Social Studies Social Studies 8
Science Living Environment / Science 8
P.E. / Science Lab P. E. 8 / Science Lab
Lunch Lunch with all 8th Graders
Foreign Lang. / Support French / Italian / Spanish / RR / Math Lab / Reading
Music / Art / Elective Band / Chorus / Orchestra / Art / Lego Robotics
Technology Technology 8
Beyond 8th GradeWide range of offerings in all academic areas
Dual Enrollment (DE) courses permit students to earn college credit from schools such as Stony Brook, St. John’s, Farmingdale, Syracuse
Advanced Placement (AP) courses permit students to earn advanced standing where they matriculate
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Additional Offerings
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Visual and Performing ArtsOver 250 students participate in one of our many music performing groups
Joint concert with Long Island Philharmonic
Fall and Spring Productions involve students in all grades and of all abilities
Wheatley Art Gallery used to promote student work
Emphasis placed on participating in local competitions
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9th Grade and Beyond...
Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Engineering A high school program that helps students apply mathematics, engineering, science and technology to solve complex problems A four-year sequence, beginning with PLTW DDP in 9th Grade
Academic Sequences Business, Art and Computer Science sequences for students interested in these areas
Research Sequences Science, Social Science and Mathematics Research programs prepare students for local, regional and national competitions
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10th Grade and Beyond...
SWS Program Democratic educational option built on the idea that students learn best when they play a role in creating their learning environment. Students have an opportunity to propose and teach their own courses
AP Core Program Integrated 11th Grade program consisting of three components: AP United States History, AP English Language and Social Science Research
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Student and Family SupportGuidance Counselors serve as your child’s primary advocate for all five years at Wheatley Naviance system engages students and parents in college and career planning
Teachers are available for extra help before school...during school... after school...during breaks...during lunch...
Regents review sessions and AP review sessions for all exams
Learning Lab for support during the school day
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Student Activities
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Get Involved!Over 35 clubs and organizations Community Service opportunities throughout the school year — led off by our Day of Service and Learning Over 50 different athletic teams available!
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Benchmark Results
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Comprehensive English Regents
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2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
96
80
64
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93100999998100
% Passing% Mastery
Global History and Geography Regents
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0
10
20
30
40
50
60
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80
90
100
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
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% Passing% Mastery
U.S. History and Government Regents
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0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
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7669
64
74
100989897100
% Passing% Mastery
Algebra 1 Regents / CC
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2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14* 2104-15*
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% Passing% Mastery
Geometry / CC
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100
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
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9493929294
% Passing% Mastery
Algebra 2 & Trig
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90
100
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
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56
4247
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71
95
838482
% Passing% Mastery
Earth Science Regents
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0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
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90
100
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15*
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82
71
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95989910098
% Passing% Mastery
Living Environment Regents
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0
10
20
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40
50
60
70
80
90
100
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15*
787375
8179
1009810010099
% Passing% Mastery
Regents Diploma Rates
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0
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40
50
60
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2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
86848889
83
1009999100100
% Regents% Reg. w/Adv. Desig.
Students Participating in AP
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# of
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35
70
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140
175
210
245
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315
350
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
298318309
292284281
# Students
AP Participation by Class
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% o
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2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
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12th 11th 10th
AP Examination Results
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% o
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res
3-5
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2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
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78767072
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% scoring 3-5
Dual Enrollment Participation
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# of
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s en
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2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
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137
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# Students
Includes partnerships with SUPA, Adelphi, Stony Brook, St. John’s,
Molloy, Farmingdale
College MatriculationStudents from the Class of 2015 were admitted to the following colleges:
Cornell, UPenn, U. Chicago Dartmouth, Barnard, Duke NYU, Georgetown, Boston College Tufts, USC, Wash U Adelphi, Hofstra, Stony Brook Tulane, Northwestern Syracuse, Binghamton, Delaware UMich, Wisconsin, Penn State …along with many other perfect fit schools!
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Transition to Wheatley
Greg Wasserman, Director of Guidance
Wheatley Welcomers to Willets Road
8th Grade Orientation
8th Grade Club Fair
Peer Leader Program
Adopt-a-Class
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Be Connected!
www.thewheatleyway.org
www.facebook.com/WheatleySchool
@WheatleySchool
@WheatleySchool
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