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NYS Home School and Educational Resources: 9-12 Resources
New York State Learning Standards
- Next Generation Learning Standards: Parent ResourcesAs educators in New York get closer to full implementation of the Next Generation Learning Standards, many parents may begin to question: Why were the standards revised? What revisions were made? How will the revised standards affect my child’s education?
NYS Requirements
- High School Plans"We’re investing in you. And, we have a vibrant network of resources to prove it! Our timelines prepare you for high school, help you to stay on track, and ensure your smooth transition to SUNY. Take a few minutes to explore these tips and ideas, and combine them with the input you receive from your school counselor, teachers, and parents and family members. Then, work hard, do well, have fun, plan for the future, and contribute to your school and community. You’ll find that you will be prepared to immerse yourself in all that college has to offer."
- Planning Your High School CoursesThe classes you take in middle school will have an impact on the courses you can select in high school. Each spring, with the help of your school counselor, you will have the opportunity to select the classes you’d like to take for the following year. Your goal, to be ready to go to college after high school, is to take the most challenging courses you can.
Helpful Resources
- Awesome Library for TeensAwesome Library organizes the Web
with 37,000 carefully reviewed resources. - NASA STEM EngagementSTEM resources for students in grades 9-12.
- New York State MuseumThe New York State Museum serves the lifelong educational needs of New Yorkers and visitors through its collections, exhibitions, scholarship, programs, media and publications in science, history, anthropology, and art. The Museum explores and expresses New York State’s significant natural and cultural diversity, past and present.
- NYS Library Selected Education WebsitesThis list includes general educational resources, information on distance learning, and more.
- Summer Reading at NY Libraries, TeensWe have a ton of fun stuff waiting for you so stick around and check out what we have.
- VidCode
Vidcode works with libraries to help offer research-backed computer science and coding education for tweens and teens in their community.
Enter the FIRST THREE DIGITS of your library card at the password prompt.
Reference Databases
- Britannica Escolar - Washingtonville
Discover the leading knowledge-building resource that is universally trusted for accurate and age-appropriate content in Spanish. New features make it more valuable than ever for native Spanish speakers, bilingual students, and students learning Spanish.
Funded by the New York State Library NOVEL program.
CLICK TO ACCESS FROM HOME:
- Britannica School - Washingtonville
Britannica School is the go-to site for learning more about any subject—for all grades and all reading abilities—offering thousands of up-to-date, curated, and curriculum-relevant articles, images, videos, audio clips, primary sources, maps, research tools, recommended Web sites, and three separate databases—Elementary, Middle, or High.
Funded by the New York State Library NOVEL program.
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- FactCite: The Lincoln Library Online
Includes:
Biographies for Beginners: Illustrated biographies written especially for beginning and striving readers.
Shapers of Society: 101 men and women who shaped our world. Over 1,000 illustrations.
Sports Champions: 700 inspiring stories with 1,500 illustrations of athletes from all sports.
U.S. & World Biography: 10,000 biographies of famous people from around the world. More than 2,000 illustrations.
Greek & Roman Mythology: 500 articles on Greek and Roman mythological figures with more than 300 illustrations.
Funded by the Moffat Library of Washingtonville.
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- Opposing Viewpoints (Gale in Context) - Washingtonville
The premier online resource covering today’s hottest social issues, from Offshore Drilling to Climate Change, Health Care to Immigration.
Funded by the New York State Library NOVEL program.
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- CultureGrams - Washingtonville
Concise, reliable, and up-to-date reports on more than 200 countries, each U.S. state, and all 13 Canadian provinces and territories.
Funded by Moffat Library of Washingtonville.
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- Black Freedom Struggle in the United States
This curated selection of primary sources is designed for teaching and learning about the struggles and triumphs of Black Americans. Developed with input from Black history scholars and advisors, its easily discoverable materials are ideal for assignments and special projects focused on U.S. Black history.
Magazine, Newspaper, Journal Articles
- EBSCO Explora - Washingtonville
Explora is EBSCO's interface for Schools and Public Libraries. Designed to meet the unique needs of its users, Explora supports both student research and classroom instruction.
Funded by RCLS and Central Library (Newburgh).
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- EBSCO Masterfile Premiere - Washingtonville
Searchable full text for nearly 1,860 journals, including Consumer Reports and Business Week.
Funded by RCLS and the New York State Library NOVEL program.
CLICK TO ACCESS FROM HOME:
- General OneFile (Gale) - Washingtonville
More than 7,100 general interest periodical full-text titles and 3,600 journals, and hundreds of newspapers. Also more than 500 travel guides, including Fodors.
Funded by the New York State Library NOVEL Program.
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Graduate
Visit the College and Financial Aid Resources guide for books, websites, and databases to help guide you through the college admissions process, as well as information on scholarships and student loans.
https://guides.rcls.org/was_college
- Information for Students Wishing to Attend CollegeIn September 2004, the New York State Board of Regents adopted an amendment to section 100.10 of Commissioner's regulations relating to the home instruction of students of compulsory school age who wish to attend college on a full-time basis..
- New York State General Education and Diploma Requirements
The purpose of this site is to provide guidance regarding general education regulations and diploma requirements in New York State - Regents ExaminationsFrom the NYS ED Office of State Assessment
- Regents Requirements
To graduate high school in New York State, you must take and pass certain classes and exams.
