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WelcomeWelcometo theto the
High School for High School for Math, Science, & Math, Science, &
Engineering @ City Engineering @ City CollegeCollege
Mr. William Dugan, PrincipalMr. William Dugan, Principal
AGENDAAGENDA
Student Placement Student Placement ExamsExams
10-11 Math10-11 Math11-12 Spanish11-12 Spanish
Parent Information SessionParent Information SessionWelcome: Mr. William Welcome: Mr. William
DuganDuganIntroduction: Dawn Introduction: Dawn
RobertsonRobertsonPTA Co-President- April PTA Co-President- April
FefferFefferPupil Personnel Secretary: Pupil Personnel Secretary:
Ms. Cheryl DuckMs. Cheryl DuckCollege Advice: Mr. KleinCollege Advice: Mr. KleinAcademic Support: Mr. Academic Support: Mr.
Burgan Burgan
New Student New Student OrientationOrientation
8/30/068/30/068:00-9:25 8:00-9:25 WELCOMEWELCOME
9:30-10:55 HSMSE 9:30-10:55 HSMSE 101101
11:00-11:45 Q & 11:00-11:45 Q & AA
12:00-12:35 12:00-12:35 LUNCH LUNCH
12:40-2:05 SCAVENGER 12:40-2:05 SCAVENGER HUNT HUNT
2:05-3:35 STUDY 2:05-3:35 STUDY SKILLSSKILLS
SUMMER SUMMER READING READING
ASSIGNMENTASSIGNMENTFRESHMEN:FRESHMEN:
The Catcher in the RyeThe Catcher in the RyeJ.D. SalingerJ.D. Salinger
Surviving the Surviving the High School High School
yearsyearsHelping your child make a Helping your child make a
successful transition to the successful transition to the High School for Math, Science, & High School for Math, Science, &
EngineeringEngineering
Welcome to their world….Welcome to their world….“Normal” Adolescent Development “Normal” Adolescent Development
Search for identitySearch for identity Focus on SelfFocus on Self MoodinessMoodiness Improved ability to express one’s selfImproved ability to express one’s self Complaints about parentsComplaints about parents Parent/Child Relationship Parent/Child Relationship Struggle for independenceStruggle for independence Testing of Boundaries/RulesTesting of Boundaries/Rules Peer relationshipsPeer relationships
(American Academy of Child & Adolescent (American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)Psychiatry)
Points to considerPoints to consider
Open communication, open questions Open communication, open questions Encourage exploration of interestsEncourage exploration of interests Recognize their sensitivity.Recognize their sensitivity. Its not easy! Its not easy! Be a resource, not a monitorBe a resource, not a monitor
DID YOU DO YOUR HOMEWORK?DID YOU DO YOUR HOMEWORK? Take advantage of support systems.Take advantage of support systems. GUIDANCEGUIDANCE
Stay ConnectedStay Connected
Make sure your contact information is Make sure your contact information is accurate and up to dateaccurate and up to date Folder items to complete and submit today:Folder items to complete and submit today:
Blue CardsBlue Cards PTA DirectoryPTA Directory Internet Consent formInternet Consent form Residency QuestionnaireResidency Questionnaire
Immunizations and Medical form to be mailed Immunizations and Medical form to be mailed in enclosed envelopein enclosed envelope
PTAPTA
Co-President April FefferCo-President April Feffer Get involved with PTA Get involved with PTA
Yahoo Group:Yahoo Group:[email protected][email protected]
PTA Newsletter can be found on PTA Newsletter can be found on www.hsmse.orgwww.hsmse.org
Monthly PTA MeetingsMonthly PTA Meetings PTA Website PTA Website www.hsmse-pta.orgwww.hsmse-pta.org
Know your Know your surroundings….surroundings….
Help your child get comfortable Help your child get comfortable with their new environment.with their new environment. Take a practice run this summer to help Take a practice run this summer to help
your child learn subway/bus routes during your child learn subway/bus routes during rush hourrush hour
Know the physical layout of CCNY campusKnow the physical layout of CCNY campus See map: NAC, Baskerville, MarshakSee map: NAC, Baskerville, Marshak
www.hopstop.comwww.hopstop.com CCNY shuttle bus scheduleCCNY shuttle bus schedule
CCNY SHUTTLE BUS:CCNY SHUTTLE BUS:
Runs from 7:00 a.m. Runs from 7:00 a.m. through 9:55 p.m., through 9:55 p.m., Monday–Friday, and Monday–Friday, and from 8:45 a.m. through from 8:45 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. on weekends 4:00 p.m. on weekends and holidays, with stops and holidays, with stops at both the 145th and at both the 145th and 137th subway stations 137th subway stations and along Convent and along Convent Avenue. Avenue.
Approximately every 15 Approximately every 15 minutesminutes
The The PermanentPermanent Record Record
Grades will remain on transcript for Grades will remain on transcript for academic careeracademic career
Obtain records from middle school of Obtain records from middle school of any regents exams taken and high any regents exams taken and high
school credits earned- check records school credits earned- check records for accuracyfor accuracy
Talk to middle school guidance Talk to middle school guidance counselor about transcriptcounselor about transcript
BELL SCHEDULEBELL SCHEDULEA Day/ B DayA Day/ B Day
Period 1Period 1 8:00-9:258:00-9:25
Period 2Period 2 9:30-10:559:30-10:55
Period 3Period 3 11:00-11:4511:00-11:45
Period 4Period 4 11:50-12:3511:50-12:35
Period 5Period 5 12:40-2:0512:40-2:05
Period 6Period 6 2:10-3:352:10-3:35
Dean of Students: Evan Dean of Students: Evan HershinsonHershinson
Assistant Dean: Vanessa Assistant Dean: Vanessa DiPaoloDiPaolo
Cell phonesCell phones Campus RegulationsCampus Regulations Dress CodeDress Code
99thth 1010thth 1111thth 1212thth
MathMath Algebra/Algebra/GeometryGeometry
TrigonomeTrigonometrytry
Calculus I Calculus I & II& II
Calculus IIICalculus III
ElectiveElective
ScienceScience BiologyBiology ChemistryChemistry PhysicsPhysics ElectiveElective
EngineeringEngineering Intro to Intro to Engineering Engineering
Design Design
Civil Civil EngineerinEngineerin
g& g& ArchitecturArchitectur
ee
Digital Digital ElectronicsElectronics
POEPOE
Or Or
Mt. SinaiMt. Sinai
Thesis Thesis Project Project
(PLTW)(PLTW)
Or Or
Mt. SinaiMt. Sinai
HistoryHistory World World Civilizations I Civilizations I
World World CivilizationCivilization
s IIs II
American American HistoryHistory
Economics Economics
GovernmentGovernment
EnglishEnglish English I & IIEnglish I & II English English III& IVIII& IV
English V & English V & VI VI
English VII English VII & VIII & VIII
Physical Physical EducationEducation
PE I & IIPE I & II PE III & IVPE III & IV
Health & Health & MusicMusic
PE IV & VPE IV & V PE VI & VIIPE VI & VII
LOTELOTE German I & II German I & II or Spanish III or Spanish III
& IV& IV
German III German III & IV or & IV or
Spanish V Spanish V & VI& VI
German V German V & VI or & VI or CCNY CCNY
Spanish Spanish
Optional Optional ElectiveElective
Elective CoursesElective Courses Junior Varsity Math TeamJunior Varsity Math Team Varsity Math TeamVarsity Math Team AstronomyAstronomy Introduction to ResearchIntroduction to Research Cancer in SocietyCancer in Society Sports Medicine (HEAL)Sports Medicine (HEAL) Adv. Sports Medicine Adv. Sports Medicine
(HEAL 2)(HEAL 2) Intro. to PsychologyIntro. to Psychology Intro. Chemical Intro. Chemical
EngineeringEngineering BandBand ChorusChorus Ballroom DancingBallroom Dancing
Intro. to ArtIntro. to Art Advanced ArtAdvanced Art Photography Web Photography Web
DesignDesign MOUS (Microsoft MOUS (Microsoft
Office User Specialist)Office User Specialist) Engineering 101Engineering 101 PoetryPoetry DramaDrama YearbookYearbook NewspaperNewspaper Science FictionScience Fiction
ACADEMIC ACADEMIC CHALLENGES:CHALLENGES:
Time ManagementTime Management 8-3:35 school day8-3:35 school day A/B dayA/B day HomeworkHomework
Ego ManagementEgo Management Academic rigor Academic rigor Natural talent Natural talent
Things to look out for:Things to look out for:
““no homework”no homework” Excessive use of computerExcessive use of computer Papers!!!!!Papers!!!!! LatenessLateness Change in behavior :Change in behavior :
Excessive sleepExcessive sleep IrritabilityIrritability IsolationIsolation
What can you do to help?What can you do to help? Help your child create good habitsHelp your child create good habits
Designate a time/place for homeworkDesignate a time/place for homework Teach effective Time Management skillsTeach effective Time Management skills
Use of student planners, homework books, Use of student planners, homework books, bindersbinders
Student planners, binders, time managementStudent planners, binders, time management Contact teachers/ guidance counselorContact teachers/ guidance counselor
What is working?- Identifying strengthsWhat is working?- Identifying strengths Encourage your child to take advantage of Encourage your child to take advantage of
the support services available .the support services available . Ensure your child is maintaining a healthy Ensure your child is maintaining a healthy
balance.balance.
HSMSE Support ServicesHSMSE Support Services Progress ReportsProgress Reports
Peer tutorsPeer tutors Lunch and after-school tutoringLunch and after-school tutoring
Advisory GroupsAdvisory Groups CounselingCounseling
Saturday ProgramSaturday Program Grade AdvisorsGrade Advisors
Academic ProbationAcademic Probation Parent Teacher ConferencesParent Teacher Conferences
Mandatory Study HallMandatory Study Hall
Encourage IndividualityEncourage Individuality
200 Hour Community 200 Hour Community Service RequirementService Requirement
EXPLORE INTERESTS!EXPLORE INTERESTS! Students are responsible for keeping Students are responsible for keeping
track of their own hours.track of their own hours. Community Service WorksheetCommunity Service Worksheet Letter from OrganizationLetter from Organization
Include total hours workedInclude total hours worked Job responsibilitiesJob responsibilities Must be on official letterheadMust be on official letterhead
HSMSE AthleticsHSMSE Athletics
Girls Varsity Girls Varsity BasketballBasketball
Girls Varsity Girls Varsity SoccerSoccer
Girls Varsity Girls Varsity SwimmingSwimming
Boys Varsity Boys Varsity SoccerSoccer
Boys Varsity Boys Varsity BasketballBasketball
Boys Varsity Boys Varsity VolleyballVolleyball
Boys Varsity Boys Varsity FootballFootball
Extra Curricular ClubsExtra Curricular Clubs
FIRST FIRST RoboticsRobotics
Film ClubFilm Club Ichthyology Ichthyology
Club (Fish)Club (Fish) Junior Junior
Statesman of Statesman of AmericaAmerica
Key ClubKey Club
Mock Trial Mock Trial TeamTeam
Model United Model United NationsNations
NYC UnveiledNYC Unveiled Ping Pong ClubPing Pong Club Stock Market Stock Market
GameGame
FAQFAQChange of AddressChange of Address Pupil Accounting SecretaryPupil Accounting SecretaryLunch FormsLunch Forms Pupil Accounting SecretaryPupil Accounting SecretaryBus or Train PassBus or Train Pass Pupil Accounting Secretary Pupil Accounting SecretaryIf your’re feeling illIf your’re feeling ill Counselor or School Counselor or School
AdministratorAdministratorQuestions About Program Questions About Program Counselor or Grade Counselor or Grade
AdvisorAdvisorGraduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements Counselor or Grade Counselor or Grade
AdvisorAdvisorCollege/Career InformationCollege/Career Information College AdvisorCollege AdvisorPersonal Problems Personal Problems CounselorCounselorTutoring Help Subject Teacher/ Tutoring Help Subject Teacher/
CounselorCounselorAthletic Teams Athletic Teams Athletic DirectorAthletic DirectorStudent GovernmentStudent Government COSACOSASchool activities or clubsSchool activities or clubs COSACOSA
Keep in touchKeep in touch
Main Office…………………(212) 281-6490Main Office…………………(212) 281-6490Fax……………………………..(212) 281-6918Fax……………………………..(212) 281-6918School Website…………www.hsmse.orgSchool Website…………www.hsmse.org
PTA Website……………..PTA Website……………..www.hsmse-pta.orgwww.hsmse-pta.org
Dawn Robertson, School CounselorDawn Robertson, School [email protected]@hsmse.org