Grade 10 Information Packet
Interested in attending CTEC in 11th grade?
College and AP Courses Offered in High School
Updated New York State Diploma Types
NCAA College-Bound Student-Athlete Guide
Pine Bush High School List of Approved NCAA Courses
10th Grade Timeline
Get Ready for College Tests
Begin your year by practicing and then taking the PSAT (pre-SAT). Be sure to consult your counselor about your readiness to do so. You can also prepare for the SAT or ACT college entrance exams – which you will take in the 11th and/or 12th grades – by participating in their Question of the Day programs. To get started, go to sat.collegeboard.org/practice/sat-question-of-the-day and www.act.org/qotd.
Get to Know Yourself
Learn more about your personality, skills, abilities, likes and dislikes. An understanding of these will assist in determining what career will bring you the most satisfaction. There are many assessments available to aid you in learning more about yourself such as The Campbell Interest and Skills Survey (CISS), Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), John Holland’s SDS Self-Directed Search and the Strong Interest Inventory. Check with your counselor to see which are available through your high school.
Talk to your family, friends, teachers and counselor and ask for their perceptions about what you do well. Then, ask yourself questions an make a list of your answers. Here are a few questions to get you started:
- What are five things I like to do?
- Which classes do I enjoy?
- Which classes do I least enjoy?
- How would my friends describe me?
- How would my family describe me?
- What are five of my strengths?
- What are five of my weaknesses?
- What three accomplishments am I most proud of?
- What careers or professions are attractive to me?
Explore Careers That Interest You
Consider volunteering or job shadowing in a career that interests you. Ask people whose jobs look or sound interesting to explain what they really do and how they got to where they are now. Here are a few questions to get you started:
- Describe your typical day.
- What did you study in college?
- What courses best prepared you for your career?
- What do you like most about your job?
- What do you like least about your job?
- What advice do you have for someone interested in this career?
Make the most of your summer.
Keep busy by doing something meaningful such as finding a summer job, identifying a volunteer experience in a career field that interests you, learning or perfecting a skill or hobby, going to summer school to get ahead or catch up, attending a summer program or camp, or catching up on your reading.
Get a head start by creating your activities resume now. An activities resume is a great way to highlight your strengths and to inform colleges about your out-of-class accomplishments and special talents.
Additional ideas include the following:
- Find a community service project and commit significant hours.
- Attend a summer camp and hone your testing skills, athletic skills, or a hobby such as music.
- Find a summer college program where you can master subject areas of interest or leadership training.
- Go to summer school to advance or to repeat a subject that was failed.
- Utilize the 10th grade reading lists for English, social studies, etc. to complete assignments and free up time during the beginning of the school year.
Here are a couple of helpful resources to get you started:
- College Board’s 5 Ways to Stay on Track in Summer
- Summer programs at teenlife.com
Pine Bush High School Summer Enrichment Academies
Pine Bush High School offers summer enrichment academies each year. These academies provide a focused, in-depth study of a particular subject. They are funded through grants, donations and student tuition fees. They run approximately two weeks
Depending on enrollment, the academies offered are:
- Leadership and Law Academy
- College Level Leadership and Law Academy
- Aviation Academy
- Fine Art Academy
- STEM Academy
- Medical Academy
- Advanced Manufacturing Academy
Read more about the summer enrichment academies here.
Research Job Trends
Find out more about the careers that interest you. What level of education is required? What is the average salary? What are the expected job prospects?
The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics at www.bls.gov/ooh offers answers to these questions and provides information about occupational projections by state, as well as career exploration information.
Make a List of Colleges That Interest You.
- Do you wish to attend a large, medium or small-sized college or university?
- Close to home or far away?
- Public or private?
- Two-year or four-year?
- How important is cost?
- How important are clubs, activities and sports?
- Does your list include colleges and universities that offer your areas of academic interest?
Then, explore free college search programs, such as The College Board’s Big Future at www.bigfuture.org or SUNY’s campus search at www.suny.edu/attend/find-a-suny-campus.
Begin Visiting College Campuses.
It’s not too early to begin visiting college campuses. Check websites for information about campus tours and open house programs, as well as summer opportunities such as workshops and camps – these are often referred to as pre-college programs. Remember, a visit is not a commitment to attend a college but rather an opportunity to experience a campus first-hand.
Don’t Forget:
- The courses you take in high school are important.
- Take academics seriously and keep your grades up.
- Get to know your teachers, counselor and principal.
- Get involved.
- Make the most of your summer.
Explore Ways to Pay for College.
A college education is an investment in your future. Do your research, learn about college costs, and develop a financial plan. Here are a few resources to get you started:
SUNY Financial Planning – www.suny.edu/smarttrack/literacy
New York State Financial Planning – www.hesc.ny.gov
Federal Financial Planning – studentaid.ed.gov
Scholarships – www.fastweb.com
Links to non-SUNY websites and information are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.
Interested in attending CTEC in 11th grade?
Criteria for eligibility:
- Pass 3 Regents exams required for graduation (1 math, 1 science and 1 global studies) by September.
- Be on grade level (earn 10 credits, be in English 11 or Social Studies 11 or both, and have at least 1 math and 1 science credit) by September.
- Have good attendance ( be in school daily and do not have credit denied in any class).
Steps to take:
- Attend the CTEC presentation during your English class (virtual).
- Fill out the CTEC application/visitation pass. This must include the program you wish to visit. (This pass will most likely be an electronic google form.)
- Visit CTEC in February (date tbd). (Make-up or second visitation day is tdd. These may be done virtually.)
- See your school counselor after you visit CTEC to put CTEC into your schedule for your junior year.
- Continue to pass your classes and Regents exams and come to school daily to maintain your CTEC eligibility.
Program Information:
For additional program information, click here.
College and AP Courses Offered in High School
DOMINICAN COLLEGE:
- COLLEGE CRIMINAL JUSTICE-(school yr)- Prior to 22-23 CJ113, 3 crds
- COLLEGE PSYCHOLOGY- Prior to 22-23 PS102, 3 crds
SUNY SULLIVAN:
- COLLEGE BUSINESS MATH-BUS 1101, 3 crds
- COLLEGE MICROECONOMICS – ECO 1402, 3 crds
- COLLEGE PRE-CALCULUS-MAT 1206, 4 crds
- COLLEGE CALCULUS 1-starting 21/22 – MAT 1301, 4 crds
- COLLEGE CALCULUS 2-starting 21/22 – MAT 2301, 4 crds
- COLLEGE ANATOMY/PHYSIOLOGY 1- SCI 2124, 4 crds
- PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY 1-SCI 1124, 4 crds
- PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY 2-SCI 2152, 4 crds
- INTRO TO METEOROLOGY – SCI 1020, 4 crds
- INTRO TO ASTRONOMY – SCI 1028, 4 crds
- COLLEGE SPANISH IV-starting 20/21- FLA 2246, 3 crds
- COLLEGE SPANISH V-starting 20/21-FLA 2247, 3 crds
- COLLEGE CRIMINAL JUSTICE-(L&L/School Yr.)- starting Summer 2021 and Fall 2022 – CRJ 1115, 3 crds
- GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY-starting 22/23 – PSY 1500, 3 crds
- COLLEGE DIGITAL PHOTO 1 & 2 – PHO 1406, 3 crds and PHO 2406, 3 crds
ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE:
- COLLEGE ACCOUNTING- ACC153, 4 crds
- COLLEGE CALCULUS 1 Prior to 21/22 – MAT 205,4 creds
- COLLEGE CALCULUS 1(½ year) Prior to 21/22 – MAT205, 4 crds
- COLLEGE CALCULUS 2(½ year) Prior to 21/22 – MAT206, 4 crds
- COLLEGE ALGEBRA – MAT121, 3 crds
- COLLEGE TRIGONOMETRY- MAT122, 3 crds
- COLLEGE ENGLISH 101 – ENG101, 3 crds
- COLLEGE ENGLISH 102 – ENG102, 3 crds
- COLLEGE CRIMINAL JUSTICE-(L&L)2020 and prior – CJR101, 3 crds
- INTRO TO ENGINEERING- EGR101, 3 crds
- COLLEGE FIELD BIOLOGY- BIO210, 3 crds
- INTRODUCTION TO CADD- CAD101, 3 crds
SUNY ALBANY:
- COLLEGE SPANISH IV-prior to 20/21
- COLLEGE SPANISH V-prior to 20/21
- COLLEGE AMERICAN HISTORY 1- AHIS 100 Amr Poltcl and Social His I, 3 crds
- COLLEGE AMERICAN HISTORY 2 – AHIS 101 Amr Poltcl and Social His II, 3 crds
SUNY NEW PALTZ
- MULTIPLE VOICES – SPE106, 3 crds
AP COURSES:
- AP ENGLISH 11
- AP ENGLISH 12
- AP EUROPEAN HISTORY
- AP US HISTORY
- AP GOVERNMENT/POLITICS
- AP STUDIO ART
- AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES
*If you took a College class at Pine Bush High School you must go to that college’s website and request that an official transcript be sent to the college that you are planning on attending in the fall.
*If you took an Advanced Placement class at Pine Bush High School you must log into the www.collegeboard.org website and request that your AP scores be sent to the college that you are planning on attending in the fall.
This is the only way the college you are attending can possibly give you credit. If you have questions please see your School Counselor.
NYS DIPLOMA TYPES
| Subject Area | Regents Diploma | Advanced Regents Diploma |
| English | 4 credits and 1 exam: (ELA) after English 11 | 4 credits and 1 exam: (ELA) after English 11 |
| Social Studies | 4 credits and 2 exams: Global History (2credits) and exam; US History (1 credit) and exam; Economics (.5 credit); Government (.5 credit) |
4 credits and 2 exams: Global History (2credits) and exam; US History (1 credit) and exam; Economics (.5 credit); Government (.5 credit) |
| Mathematics | 3 credits and 1 exam in either: Algebra 1, Geometry or Algebra 2 | 3 credits and 3 exams in all: Algebra 1, Geometry or Algebra 2 |
| Science |
3 credits and 1 exam: Life Science (1 credit); |
3 credits and 2 exams: Life Science (1 credit); Physical Science (1 credit); Life or Physical Science (1 credit) |
| Foreign Language | 1 credit* | 3 credits and 1 exam: Checkpoint B after 3rd level language |
| The Arts | 1 credit of Art or Music | 1 credit of Art or Music |
| Physical Education | 2 credits | 2 credits |
| Health | .5 credits | .5 credits |
| Electives | 3.5 credits | 1.5 credits |
| Total Credits to Graduate | 22 credits | 22 credits |
| Total Regents Exams | 5 exams | 9 exams |
*Students with disabilities may be excused from the 1 credit language requirement.
High School Timeline – NCAA
9th Grade
- Start planning now! Take the right courses and earn the best grades possible
- Find your high school’s list of NCAA-approved core courses at eligibilitycenter.org/courselist.
- Sign up for a free Profile Page account at eligibilitycenter.org for information on NCAA requirements.
10th Grade
- If you fall behind academically, ask your counselor for help finding approved courses you can take.
- Register for a Profile Page or Certification account with the NCAA Eligibility Center at eligibilitycenter.org.
- Monitor your Eligibility Center account or next steps.
- At the end of the year, ask your counselor at each high school or program you attended to upload your official transcript to your Eligibility Center account.
11th Grade
- Check with your counselor to make sure you are on track to complete the required number of NCAA-approved courses and graduate on time with your class.
- Take the SAT/ACT and submit your scores to the NCAA Eligibility Center using code 9999.
- Ensure your sports participation information is correct in your Eligibility Center account.
- At the end of the year, ask your counselor at each high school or program you attended to upload your official transcript to your Eligibility Center account.
12th Grade
- Complete your final NCAA-approved core courses as your prepare for graduation.
- Take the SAT/ACT again, if necessary, and submit your scores to the NCAA Eligibility Center using code 9999.
- Request your final amateurism certification beginning April 1 (fall enrollees) or Oct. 1 (winter/spring enrollees) in your Eligibility Center account.
- Reminder: Only students on an NCAA Division I or II school’s institutional request list will receive a certification.
How to plan your high school courses to meet the 16-core-course requirement: 4 x 4 = 16
- 9th grade: 1 English, 1 Math, 1 Science, 1 Social Science and/or additional = 4 Core Courses
- 10th grade: 1 English, 1 Math, 1 Science, 1 Social Science and/or additional = 4 Core Courses
- 11th grade: 1 English, 1 Math, 1 Science, 1 Social Science and/or additional = 4 Core Courses
- 12th grade: 1 English, 1 Math, 1 Science, 1 Social Science and/or additional = 4 Core Courses
Search Frequently Asked Questions: ncaa.org/studentfaq
Pine Bush High School List of Approved NCAA Courses
English
- =English10 SC
- =English11 SC
- =English12 SC
- =English9 SC
- AP English 11
- British Literature
- College English I
- College English II
- Creative Writing
- English 10
- English 10/H
- English 11
- English 12 (AP)
- English 9
- English 9/H
- Public Speaking
- Myth, Magic and Make Believe
- Diversity and Inclusion in Education
Math
- =Algebra I Common Core ASC0.5
- =Algebra I Common Core BSC0.5
- Algebra 1 CC Year 2
- Algebra 1
- Algebra I Common Core
- Algebra II
- Algebra II Common Core
- AP Computer Science Principles
- Calculus I
- Calculus II
- College Algebra
- College Pre-Calculus
- Collee Trigonometry
- Geometry
- Geometry Common Core
Science
- =Living Environment SC
- =Forensics SC
- Topics in Physical Science SC
- AP Environmental Science
- Chemistry
- Chemistry/AP
- College Anatomy & Physiology
- Concepts of Chemistry
- Earth Science
- Forensics
- Living Environment
- Marine Biology and Oceanography
- Topics in Physical Science
- College Meteorology/Astronomy
- Meteorology/Astronomy
- Physics
- College Biology 1/2
- College Field Biology
Social Studies
- =SS 10 SC
- =SS 11 SC
- =SS 12 SC
- =SS 9 SC
- American Govt/AP
- American History/Coll 1 & 2
- College Microeconomics
- College Macroeconomics
- College Criminal Justice
- College Psychology 1
- European/AP
- Genocide
- History of Hip Hop
- Modern Issues
- Modern World Issues
- Social Studies 10
- Social Studies 10/H
- Social Studies 11
- Social Studies 12 Economics
- Social Studies 12 Gov’t
- Social Studies 9
- Social Studies 9/H
- Street Law
Other
- Spanish 1
- Spanish 1/2
- Spanish 2
- Spanish 3
- College Spanish 4
- College Spanish 5