Transitioning & Understanding Credits
Grades 9 -12
Advisory lessons: Transitioning to high school and higher level course work, credit check toward graduation (9th grade will learn how to read the transcript and credit accumulation).
Curriculum Night
(9th - 11th)
Grade 12
College Night (12th Grade)
Finding your Academic-Self
Grades 9 -12
Advisory lessons: Learning effective study skills, and personal hygiene.
Door Decorating w/ global celebrations - Week of Dec 15
Achieving Goals through persistence and perseverance
Grades 9 -12
Advisory lessons: Financial Literacy, Women’s History lessons provided by the girls club
Parent Workshop: Financial Literacy for Teens
Grade 12
Advisory lesson: Reading your financial awards letters
Preparing for the Regents and LGBTQ Pride Month
Grades 9 -12
Advisory lessons: Learning effective study skills (Regents Prep). LGBTQ History & Book club - curriculum and activities provided by the Guidance team or GSA.
Event: Rainbow Week (Spirit Week with LGBTQ history facts shared over PA) Senior Week
12th Grade
FAFSA Application closes: June 30
*Make sure to make an appointment with our College advisor over the summer to ensure college enrollment in the Fall.
Positive self-talk and healthy self-esteem
Grade 9 - 12
Advisory lessons: Developing a positive attitude towards self.
PTA Meeting: Meet key staff (School counselors, Principal, Parent coordinator and social workers)
Grade 12
CUNY Application Night
FAFSA Application Opens: October 1
Respecting yourself and others (National Drug & alcohol Awareness Month)
Grades 9 -12
Advisory lessons: Substance Abuse Prevention, distinguishing between appropriate and inappropriate behaviors
PTA Meeting: Substance Abuse Prevention
Regular Decision Deadline: January 1
Sustainability
Grades 9 -12
Advisory lessons: Sustainability in the cafeteria - proper recycling techniques. Lessons delivered by sustainability team representatives (students).
Event: Sustainability town hall
Grade 12
Advisory lessons: Committing to a college.
Postsecondary Options
Grades 9 - 11
Advisory lessons: Personality types/assessments, career awareness/research, connecting careers to college search.
Grade 12
Advisory lessons: College search/application
SUNY Application Night
Early Action/Early Decision Deadlines: Nov 1 - 15. *Please check your school's website for specific deadlines.
Understanding Credits & Regents Exams
Grades 9 -12
Advisory lessons: Credits, transcripts, and progress towards graduation, “Black Facts” during advisory and lunch delivered by the Student Government
PTA Meeting: Credits, transcripts, and progress towards graduation
Mental Health Awareness
Grades 9 -12
Advisory lessons: Stress, anxiety, & depression w/ tools to cope with stressors.
Parent Workshop Series - Transitioning to college (for parents), Dealing with Teenagers Effectively
Post-secondary Decision Day - Town hall presentation and celebration of Seniors post-high school decisions
College Deposits Due!