Bethpage High School Welcomes the Class of 2023! Principal Nicholas Jantz Bethpage High School Among New York’S and USA’S Best!
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Bethpage High School Welcomes the Class of 2023! Principal Nicholas Jantz Bethpage High School Among New York’s and USA’s Best! NYS REWARD Consistently ranked in SCHOOL the top 1% in both NYS 2018 and USA by various national publications NY State Reward Schools 2018 Nassau County ● Bethpage High School ● Lynbrook High School ● W. Tresper Clarke High School, Westbury ● Manhasset High School ● Garden City High School ● North Shore High School ● Great Neck South High School ● POB- JFK High School ● Herricks High School ● South Side HS, Rockville Centre ● Jericho Senior High School ● Roslyn High School ● Locust Valley High School ● Syosset High School ● Wantagh High School Bethpage High School is.. A 2019 National Blue Ribbon School 2017-2018 Statistics What is our graduation rate? 100% What percentage of seniors received a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation? 71.7% What percentage go to college? 96.1% ➢What percentage of students received a Regents Diploma? 2018 97.8% ✹What was the percentage in 1996? 53% 2018-2019 Has Been Another Very Successful School Year! 2018-2019 Statistics ● Class of 2019 includes 74 AP Scholars ● BHS has been recognized as “Blue Star” school by the WISE organization ● Class of 2019 includes 2 National Merit Scholars ● Class of 2019 includes 2 National Merit Scholars Semi-Finalists ● 20 AP Courses with 936 enrolled ● Dual College courses with 625 enrolled ● 27/27 of our teams are NYS Scholar Athlete teams BHS Goals For Each Student ●Formulate an effective argument ●Critically think ●Problem solve ●Innovate ●Effectively communicate and collaborate ●Be information and media literate ●Be financially literate ●Become globally aware and engaged ● Develop Grit ○ It's OK to struggle! ○ Experience over grades Exciting Opportunities at BHS Something for Everyone ● AP Capstone – AP Seminar and AP ● Science Research (Albany) Research ● Marine Biology ● Personal Finance ● 9th Grade Health Initiative* ● AP Computer Principles ● Research and Writing 9-12th ● AP Italian grades ● Syracuse Forensics ● Academic Center* ● Syracuse Physics ● Principles of Engineering ● Virtual Enterprises ● Senior Seminar ● Theater Arts ● College Pottery (CW Post) ● Yoga Expanding Real World Courses Business Professions in Science ● Business Management* ● Engineering ● College Accounting ● Forensics ● Personal Finances and Wall Street ● Environment Science ● Principles of Marketing* ● Research ● Virtual Enterprise- real life “Shark Tank” ● Health Science and Careers* Take Advantage Plenty of academic and extra-curricular offerings- get involved! Assistant Principal Ralph Tocco JFK to BHS What to expect... Transition: What to Expect • More Courses to Choose From • New Teachers/Expectations • More Clubs and Sports • More Independence and Responsibility • Greater Emphasis on Academic Achievement • More Social Events • Greater Consequences for Failing Classes • Greater Need for Time Management and Organization Tips for High School Success ● Period 1 starts at 7:32 AM ● Attendance Policy ○ Full year/Half year courses allowable absences ● Come to school every day, on time. ● Maintain a healthy balance between academic and extracurricular. ● Manage your time ● Develop a system to keep organized ○ Use a planner/phone date book ● Get involved. ● Ask for help when you need it. ● Take responsibility for your actions. Typical Grade 9 Schedule 1- English 9 2- Global History 3- Integrated Algebra 4- Spanish 2R 5- Living Environment 6- L.E. Lab/ Physical Education 7- Lunch 8- Studio Art or Music or Ext/Labs/Skills/RR 9- Freshman Experience or Ext/Labs/Skills/RR How we help... Director of Guidance Thomas Kenny Guidance Department ● Psychologists ● Director of Guidance Mrs. Vera Mr. Kenny Dr. Zhelinsky-Denyer ● Guidance Counselors ● Social Worker Mr. Benjamin Mrs. Glassman Mrs. Gagliardi ● Support Staff Ms. Payne Mrs. Arigo Mrs. Scanlon Mrs. Wing Important Resources ALL STAFF: Teachers, Counselors, Aides, Clerical Staff, Librarians, Nurse, Coaches, Advisors, Psychologists, Social Worker ● Administrators ● Academic Center ● Web-Based Resources ○ Castle Learning ○ Naviance ○ Method Test Prep ○ Infinite Campus Parent Portal ● District Events/Night Meetings ● Join our Listserv ● Website www.bethpagecommunity.com Graduation Requirements ● English - 4 credits ● Social Studies - 4 credits ● Math - 3 credits ● Science - 3 credits ● World Language - 1 credit ● Fine Arts– 1 credit (NYS approved courses only) ● Health – .5 credit ● PE – 2 credits (1/2 credit per year) ● Electives- 3.5 22 total credits need Regents Diplomas Regents Diploma Advanced Regents Diploma 65% or above on 5 required Regents Score 65 or above on 8 required exams: Regents exams: ● English Language Arts ●English Language Arts ● Algebra I ●Algebra I ● Geometry ●1 Social Studies Exam ● Algebra II ●1 Regents Science Exam ● Global History & Geography ● US History & Government ●1 Pathway* ● 2 Science Exams ● World Language Exam* *CTE or 5 year art/music sequence can replace World Language Exam Honors, AP and College Level Courses Honors – Tailored for high achieving students. Additional topics covered in greater detail. Advanced Placement - Taught at the college level. AP exam is required at the conclusion of the course. Each college determines whether or not they will accept AP credit and, if so, what score they require. College Level – Earn college credit in high school by taking courses offered in partnerships with Farmingdale State, Hofstra, LIU Post, , Syracuse, Molloy, SUNY Albany and SUNY Old Westbury. Transcript Choose challenging courses in order to: ● Demonstrate the ability to succeed in higher level courses. ● Improve writing skills and sharpen problem solving techniques. ● Develop study habits that are necessary for tackling rigorous coursework. ● Possibly earn credit for college ● Earn a high cumulative GPA Advanced Placement 2003-Now ● Dramatic increase in number of exams given each spring ○ 2002-2003-171 Exams given ○ 2018-2019- 915 Exams given 2019 Averages ● State Average- 3.0 ● Global Average- 3.11 ● Bethpage High School- 3.16* BHS offers many AP courses… ● AP Seminar/AP Capstone ● AP Computer Sci. ● AP Eng. Lang. and Comp. ● AP Bio ● AP Eng. Lit. and Comp. ● AP Chem. ● AP American History ● AP Physics I ● AP US Gov & Pol. and Eco. ● AP Physics II ● AP Gov’t Online ● AP Env. Sci. ● AP Psychology ● AP Spanish ● AP World History ● AP Italian ● AP Math AB ● AP Studio Art ● AP Math BC ● AP Art History ● AP Statistics ● AP Music Theory ● AP Computer Principles Vocational Opportunities Nassau BOCES at Barry Tech, GC Tech and LIHSA ● Business/Information Services ● Health Services ● Engineering Technologies ● Human & Public Services ● Natural and Agricultural Services ● Arts and Humanities Begin to Develop Your Resume Get involved both in and out of school! ●Clubs & organizations ●Sports ●Community service ●Religious groups ●Work experience ●Internships/Summer experiences ●Leadership Roles Clubs & Activities ● Art Club ● Junior Class ● Select Chorus ● Astronomy Club ● Literary Magazine ● Senior Class ● Chess Club ● Marine Science Club ● Sophomore Class ● Computer Club ● Marching Band ● Spanish Club ● Drama Club/Stage Crew ● Mathletes ● SPEC ● Explorations Club ● Newspaper ● Student Civic ● French Club ● Philosophy Club ● Student Council ● Freshman Class ● Political Activities Club ● Students United for Tolerance ● Honor Society ● Robotics ● Tri-M Music Honor Society ● ● Italian Club ● SADD Yearbook ● Jazz Band ● School Store Interscholastic Athletics FALL WINTER SPRING ● Basketball ● Cheerleading ● Bowling • Baseball ● Cross Country ● Ice Hockey • Lacrosse ● Wrestling • Softball ● Football ● Gymnastics • Tennis (B) ● Soccer ● Marine Fitness • Track ● Swimming (G) ● Swimming (B) • Badminton ● ● Tennis (G) Winer Track ● Volleyball ● Kickline ● Cheerleading The Student Athlete and the NCAA If your child plans on competing in Division I or Division II college sports, he or she must meet all eligibility requirements as set by the National Collegiate Athletic Association. ● Website: www.eligibilitycenter.org ● Information about eligibility ● NCAA presentation on school website ● NCAA approved courses indicated in curriculum guide Best Recipe for Success? Bethpage Tradition A strong partnership between home and school See you in September! Questions? Please join us in the lobby to experience our extra-curricular offerings and answer your questions. Further Questions? Please give us a call @ 516-644-4100.