Academic Planning

Guidance personnel ensure that students, families, and the entire school community are familiar with promotion and graduation standards, and encourage the participation of all students in a rigorous instructional program aligned with their academic needs.

Highlights

Test Prep Review.com - Free resources to prepare for the ACT, SAT and more!

Regents Examinations - Encourage your students to practice for the Regents exams administered in January, June and August. The following are some resources for Regents exam review:

RegentsReview2.0 - online resource for Regents exam content review
NYSED - official listing of current Regents examinations. Students may review electronic versions of previously administered Regents exams by selecting each subject area.

Student Admissions, Transfers and Discharges

Your Decisions Matter: Today and After High School Graduation - As they prepare to transition to high school, encourage Middle School students to think ahead and plan for their path to career and life success. Access a helpful checklist here from the DOE Office of Postsecondary Readiness.
NYC DOE Choices & Enrollment
High School Admissions Process - an at-a-glance overview, and the Student Enrollment Management System (SEMS - formerly HSAPS), which supports school staff in managing enrollment processes for all grade levels
High School Choice Publications for students and parents - a variety of resources to share with students and families regarding high school options (includes translated versions)
Elementary Gifted and Talented Admissions - information on the Gifted and Talented admissions process, including a calendar and program handbooks
District 79 information and referral centers for high school alternatives, including GED options, adult and continuing education, academic programs for students in temporary and/or involuntary settings, and wrap-around supports
Young Adult Borough Centers (YABCs) - evening academic programs designed to meet the needs of high school students who might be considering dropping out because they are behind or because they have adult responsibilities that make attending school in the daytime difficult. This site includes information on eligibility, locations and enrollment, and provides brochures in multiple languages. The Office of Multiple Pathways to Graduation encourages high school counselors to meet with eligible students to discuss whether a YABC would be a good option for them.
Additional Ways to Graduate: High School Diploma & GED Programs Directory- online resource covering programs in all five boroughs, including Transfer Schools, YABCs, and Full- and Part-Time GED programs to help over-age and under-credited students aged 15-21 make informed decisions for getting back on track to graduate with a high school diploma or GED. For inquiries related to this resource contact OMPG@schools.nyc.gov
PSAL - Public Schools Athletic League Student Athlete Eligibility Rules and Regulations
High School Transfer, Discharge and Graduation Code Guidelines
High School Transfer, Discharge and Graduation Code Guidelines (Intranet document)

Promotion and Graduation Standards

All Levels

Promotion Standards - Chancellor's Regulation A-501 and the Promotion Policy Toolkit - Outlining promotion standards for students in grades K-11,
Admissions, Re-admissions, Transfers, and List Notices - Chancellor's Regulation A-101
Release of Student Records, Records Retention - Chancellor's Regulation A-820

High School

Graduation Standards & Diploma Requirements Worksheet - Outlines graduation requirements for general education students and students with disabilities that account for the changing State requirements updated versions (including translations) now available. New York City Department of Education employees may access
New York City Department of Education Academic Policy Reference Guide
Updates! NYSED recently announced three changes to high school diploma options. New York City public schools can access the following relevant resources available through the intranet:
New York State Education Department (NYSED): Commissioner's Regulation 100.5 Graduation Requirements
Mathematics Regents Examination Requirements needed to obtain an Advanced Regents Diploma, clarified here
High School Graduation Requirements Lesson Plan - Counselors may request a sample lesson plan for introducing and reviewing high school graduation requirements by emailing Guidance@schools.nyc.gov
Parents' Guide to Graduation Requirements - Brochure to support parents understand graduation standards
Evaluating Foreign and Out of State Transcripts:
- Evaluating Foreign Transcripts: The A-Z Manual (2006). New York City Department of Education.
- International Standards - NCAA (2010-2011)
- UNESCO International Bureau of Education (2010-2011)
Key resources available through the intranet: Academic Policy Resources, including Overview of HS Graduation Requirements powerpoint document HS Content Area Requirement Part 1 powerpoint document; HS Content Area Requirements Part 2; Webinar Archive.

Regents Exams and Additional Testing

Regents/RCT Examination Schedule: January 2013 / June 2013
New! 2012 NYSED School Administrator's Manual - Recently updated NYS resource intended for school administrators and counselors including general information pertaining to Regents, RCTs and Second Language Proficiency Testing.
Testing Information - a listing of NYC DOE resources
Visit our Postsecondary Planning page for college testing information

Additional Educator Resources

Assisting Students Who are involved in Court-Ordered Settings: A Guide for New York City Department of Education Schools/Programs - "JG" best practices presented by the NYC DOE Office of Legal Services (document available through intranet)
Pupil Personnel Services Promising Practices: Planning for Parent Teacher Conferences. View additional DOE resources here
The College Board's K-12 School Counselor Page provides information, resources, and tools regarding Advanced Placement (AP) courses, PSAT and SAT, and college planning
The New York State Spanish Bilingual Education Technical Assistance Center (NYS SBETAC) provides information for educators, students, and parents of Spanish speaking English language learners.
The National Service-Learning Partnership -network dedicated to advancing service-learning as a core part of every young person's development.
Youth Services Opportunities Project (YSOP) - promoting volunteer service experiences for young people.
The Institute for Global Education and Service-Learning (IGESL) - creating and promoting service learning programs.

Disclaimer: The NYC Department of Education does not endorse and is not responsible for the policies and practices of external partners. All work with external partners should be conducted in accordance with the Chancellor's Regulations.

Academic Planning Post-Secondary Planning Personal-Social Development Calendar	Academic Planning Guidance personnel ensure that students, families, and the entire school community are familiar with promotion and graduation standards, and encourage the participation of all students in a rigorous instructional program aligned with their academic needs. Highlights Test Prep Review.com - Free resources to prepare for the ACT, SAT and more! Regents Examinations - Encourage your students to practice for the Regents exams administered in January, June and August. The following are some resources for Regents exam review: RegentsReview2.0 - online resource for Regents exam content review NYSED - official listing of current Regents examinations. Students may review electronic versions of previously administered Regents exams by selecting each subject area. Student Admissions, Transfers and Discharges Your Decisions Matter: Today and After High School Graduation - As they prepare to transition to high school, encourage Middle School students to think ahead and plan for their path to career and life success. Access a helpful checklist here from the DOE Office of Postsecondary Readiness. NYC DOE Choices & Enrollment High School Admissions Process - an at-a-glance overview, and the Student Enrollment Management System (SEMS - formerly HSAPS), which supports school staff in managing enrollment processes for all grade levels High School Choice Publications for students and parents - a variety of resources to share with students and families regarding high school options (includes translated versions) Elementary Gifted and Talented Admissions - information on the Gifted and Talented admissions process, including a calendar and program handbooks District 79 information and referral centers for high school alternatives, including GED options, adult and continuing education, academic programs for students in temporary and/or involuntary settings, and wrap-around supports Young Adult Borough Centers (YABCs) - evening academic programs designed to meet the needs of high school students who might be considering dropping out because they are behind or because they have adult responsibilities that make attending school in the daytime difficult. This site includes information on eligibility, locations and enrollment, and provides brochures in multiple languages. The Office of Multiple Pathways to Graduation encourages high school counselors to meet with eligible students to discuss whether a YABC would be a good option for them. Additional Ways to Graduate: High School Diploma & GED Programs Directory- online resource covering programs in all five boroughs, including Transfer Schools, YABCs, and Full- and Part-Time GED programs to help over-age and under-credited students aged 15-21 make informed decisions for getting back on track to graduate with a high school diploma or GED. For inquiries related to this resource contact OMPG@schools.nyc.gov PSAL - Public Schools Athletic League Student Athlete Eligibility Rules and Regulations High School Transfer, Discharge and Graduation Code Guidelines High School Transfer, Discharge and Graduation Code Guidelines (Intranet document) Promotion and Graduation Standards All Levels Promotion Standards - Chancellor's Regulation A-501 and the Promotion Policy Toolkit - Outlining promotion standards for students in grades K-11, Admissions, Re-admissions, Transfers, and List Notices - Chancellor's Regulation A-101 Release of Student Records, Records Retention - Chancellor's Regulation A-820 High School Graduation Standards & Diploma Requirements Worksheet - Outlines graduation requirements for general education students and students with disabilities that account for the changing State requirements updated versions (including translations) now available. New York City Department of Education employees may access New York City Department of Education Academic Policy Reference Guide *Updates!* NYSED recently announced three changes to high school diploma options. New York City public schools can access the following relevant resources available through the intranet: Summary of Recent Changes. Expansion of the safety net option for students with disabilities Phase-out of the IEP diploma New designations to the Advanced Regents diploma indicating math and science achievement. Contact list for NYC Department of Education CFN Academic Policy points New York State Education Department (NYSED): Commissioner's Regulation 100.5 Graduation Requirements Mathematics Regents Examination Requirements needed to obtain an Advanced Regents Diploma, clarified here High School Graduation Requirements Lesson Plan - Counselors may request a sample lesson plan for introducing and reviewing high school graduation requirements by emailing Guidance@schools.nyc.gov Parents' Guide to Graduation Requirements - Brochure to support parents understand graduation standards Evaluating Foreign and Out of State Transcripts: Evaluating Foreign Transcripts: The A-Z Manual (2006). New York City Department of Education. International Standards - NCAA (2010-2011) UNESCO International Bureau of Education (2010-2011) Key resources available through the intranet: Academic Policy Resources, including Overview of HS Graduation Requirements powerpoint document HS Content Area Requirement Part 1 powerpoint document; HS Content Area Requirements Part 2; Webinar Archive. Regents Exams and Additional Testing Regents/RCT Examination Schedule: January 2013 / June 2013 New! 2012 NYSED School Administrator's Manual - Recently updated NYS resource intended for school administrators and counselors including general information pertaining to Regents, RCTs and Second Language Proficiency Testing. Testing Information - a listing of NYC DOE resources Visit our Postsecondary Planning page for college testing information Additional Educator Resources Assisting Students Who are involved in Court-Ordered Settings: A Guide for New York City Department of Education Schools/Programs - "JG" best practices presented by the NYC DOE Office of Legal Services (document available through intranet) Pupil Personnel Services Promising Practices: Planning for Parent Teacher Conferences. View additional DOE resources here The College Board's K-12 School Counselor Page provides information, resources, and tools regarding Advanced Placement (AP) courses, PSAT and SAT, and college planning The New York State Spanish Bilingual Education Technical Assistance Center (NYS SBETAC) provides information for educators, students, and parents of Spanish speaking English language learners. The National Service-Learning Partnership -network dedicated to advancing service-learning as a core part of every young person's development. Youth Services Opportunities Project (YSOP) - promoting volunteer service experiences for young people. The Institute for Global Education and Service-Learning (IGESL) - creating and promoting service learning programs. Disclaimer: The NYC Department of Education does not endorse and is not responsible for the policies and practices of external partners. All work with external partners should be conducted in accordance with the Chancellor's Regulations.