2015-2016 School Year

Mr. Mark Korcinsky Senior High Principal Mr. Jeffrey Roberts Senior High Assistant Principal Mr. Kevin Wildrick Senior High Dean of Students Mrs. Denise Manganello

Cyber Program Principal Mr. Anthony Babusci Cyber Program Assistant Principal

Mrs. Wendy McQuiston students A-G Mr. Keith Chrestay students H-O Ms. Darla Ramirez-Hoss

students P-Z Ms. Michelle Kostlich learning support/alternative education

Mrs. Kristen Kress students A-G Mr. Anthony DelPrete students H-O Ms. Amy Calder

students P-Z

11th Grade (Class of 2017) teacher signature days – January 12th through 16th registration form collection – January 26th and 27th

12th Grade (Class of 2016) teacher signature days – January 12th through 16th registration form collection – January 29th and 30th

Registration instructions are available on the guidance website http://www.svsd.net

(select GUIDANCE and then ACADEMICS)

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GRADUATION PROJECT

KEYSTONE EXAMS

Class of 2017 (current Sophomores) must attain a score of Advanced or Proficient on the Biology, Algebra, and Literature exams

Specific requirements are listed in the Program of Studies ~ refer to the Seneca Valley Graduation Requirements and the Grade Level Course Requirements sections

4.0 credits English 4.0 credits Social Studies 4.0 credits Math 2.0 credits Science (Biology & Chemistry) 1.0 credit STEM (earned within 10th, 11th, or 12th)

2.0 credits Physical Education

0.5 credit Health

2.0 credits Arts/Humanities Elective

4.5 credits General Electives

Includes three components: a project, a portfolio, and an oral presentation completed in the Senior English class

Must successfully complete all components to fulfill graduation requirement

11th GRADE OPTIONS – 1.0 credit required American Literature Honors American Literature Advanced Placement Language

12th GRADE OPTIONS – 1.0 credit required

Modern Humanities Honors British Literature Advanced Placement Literature

11th GRADE OPTIONS – 1.0 credit required US History 3 & 4 Honors US History 3 & 4 Advanced Placement US History

12th GRADE OPTIONS – 1.0 credit required Economics or Honors Economics – 0.5 cr. AND Gov’t & Issues or Honors Gov’t & Issues – 0.5 cr.

OR Advanced Placement Economics – 1.0 cr.

OR Advanced Placement Gov’t & Politics – 1.0 cr.

11th GRADE OPTIONS – 1.0 credit required

12th GRADE OPTIONS – 1.0 credit required

must complete Algebra and Geometry total of four math credits required

Refer to suggested math sequence chart in the Course Descriptions section of the Program of Studies and discuss options with current math teacher

11th GRADE OPTIONS – recommended 1.0 STEM Credit required within 10th, 11th, or 12th 3rd year science elective is suggested by most post-secondary

schools

12th GRADE OPTIONS – recommended 1.0 STEM Credit required within 10th, 11th, or 12th 4th year science elective is suggested by most

post-secondary schools

refer to suggested science sequence chart in the Course Descriptions section of the Program of Studies and discuss options with current science teacher

TRADITIONAL Physics: Energy – 0.5 credit Physics: Properties of Matter – 0.5 credit AP Computer Science A – 1.0 credit SAT/ACT English/Math Prep – 0.5 credit (P/F) Art Interpretations – 0.5 credit Art Forms (3D Art) – 0.5 credit

CYBER (C) SAT/ACT English/Math Prep – 0.5 credit (P/F) (C) Digital Art – 0.5 credit (C) Digitial Citizenship – 0.5 credit (C) Introduction to Entrepreneurship 2 – 0.5 credit (C)

CYBER (C) or CYBER BLENDED (CB – 2 Days of class time) AP Psychology - 1.0 credit (C/CB) GameMaker Programming 1 & 2 – 0.5 credit (C/CB) Mandarin Chinese 1A – 1.0 credit (C/CB)

CYBER BLENDED (CB – 2 Days of class time) Evolution of Games - 0.5 credit (CB) prerequisite for other cyber gaming courses

3D Modeling 1 & 2 – 0.5 credit (CB) Game Design – 0.5 credit (CB) Game Production & Marketing – 0.5 credit (CB) Mobile Game Design – 0.5 credit (CB) Real World Projects – 0.5 credit (CB) Unity 3D Programming – 0.5 credit (CB)

Honors Organic & Biochemistry – 1.0 credit replaces Organic & Biochemistry

Physics: Models & Interactions – 1.4 credits replaces Physics

Visual Art Applications replaces Art Forms

Advertising Design replaces Vo-Tech Commercial Art

Planning guide utilizing the Family Connections program

Links Seneca Valley curriculum to the 16 National Career Clusters

Seneca Valley’s 17 Career Pathways provide suggestions for elective and vocational-technical education opportunities

Selected Career Pathway will be listed on your transcript

Information listed in the Program of Studies

ECP provides comprehensive knowledge and understanding of standards within the engineering field

No set sequence of courses needed to achieve ECP Certificate Advanced Math and Science courses recommended Technology Education courses recommended

Cyber courses are available

Engineering focused Graduation Project required

Additional information and course recommendations available on the ECP link in the Senior High page under “PROGRAMS”

Complete all demographic information Specify any Special Schedule Request

ie: Lab/PE, Cyber Lab, Vo-Tech, Co-op, etc… Provide post-secondary plans and enter the

Career Pathway name and code on form List any graduation requirements that were

failed or postponed

Vo-tech requests should submit 7.0 credit registration – will need to complete a separate Vo-Tech application if first year or changing program – indicate program name and course number on registration form

Cooperative Education requests (seniors only) - Cooperative Employment Theory (#0620 or #5620) on schedule and complete a 4.0 credit schedule - indicate “Co-op” as a special schedule request

Indicate if requesting Lab periods opposite a 2 or 3 day class

Review course descriptions to make sure you meet all prerequisites/corequisites

Choose courses supporting future plans and a challenging program through graduation – review Math, Social Studies, and Science sequence charts

Obtain teacher signature for all advanced level core courses, World Languages, and electives requiring applications/auditions

Must schedule a minimum of 7.0 credits One STEM credit must be earned within

10th, 11th or 12th grade Most lab science courses require 1.4 credits

2 day lab/3 day study hall will be scheduled Special schedule may be requested

Review the Academically Advanced Courses in the Program of Studies

Weighted Courses AP and IB HL (0.35 weight) CHS and IB SL (0.25 weight) Honors (0.125 weight) Weight is an add-on to the base QPA Weight formula includes a divisor that increases as

opportunities to take weight increases – allows for a fair QPA distribution for all students

Select weighted courses carefully to ensure a consistent add-on weight advantage

Academically Advanced courses information available on the Program of Studies

Advanced Placement application must be included with the registration form

Provides credit towards graduation Acceleration courses Credit Recovery courses

May be available as: Cyber Only Cyber or Cyber Blended Cyber Blended only

Students may be enrolled full-time onsite, full-time at home, or as a supplement to traditional classes.

Program description and available courses are located in the online Program of Studies

An online cyber application must be completed along with the registration form if choosing a cyber course

If requesting a Cyber course for Acceleration or Credit Recovery during the school year list course on the registration form complete the online Cyber application

If requesting a Cyber course for Acceleration or Credit Recovery during Summer School complete the Summer School Plan portion of the registration

form Must complete the online Cyber Summer School application

All cyber grades are listed on the transcript and report card. Acceleration credit will receive a letter grade/percentage and

will calculate into the QPA for the upcoming school year Credit Recovery will receive a Pass/Fail grade, will not

calculate into the QPA, and will be listed on the current year transcript

Substitute course section must be filled in completely and must be different than the original requests

Student and Parent/Guardian must sign the completed form

Course request changes can be made through the end of the school year June 5, 2015

CHOOSE CAREFULLY – schedule changes will be considered for the following situations: REPEAT A FAILED CLASS REPLACE A STUDY HALL WITH CLASS MECHANICAL ERROR CAREER FOCUS

Add/Drop period each semester

Planning meeting held in the Spring

Student and parent/guardian invited to discuss future plans and goals

Review graduation credits

Finalize senior course selections

Discuss post-secondary testing and admission requirements

PSAT – once a year

SAT – offered seven times a year four times at Seneca Valley prep classes available

ACT – offered six times a year two times at Seneca Valley

ASVAB – once a year

ADVANCED PLACEMENT – once a year

ACT/SAT Test Prep class

Traditional Cyber

Community options PSU – Beaver Campus BC3 Learning Centers

Register early within the junior year

Must register for division I or II

Specific guidelines for QPA, college entrance exams, and core course requirements.

Online registration

Schools vary NCAA NAIA

Updates on guidance related activities

Calendar of Events

Academic/Registration Information

Testing

Guidance Bulletin

http://svsd.net (select the “Guidance” tab)

Check for accurate demographic information

Cumulative QPA – weighted/non-weighted

Class rank

Check for missing or incorrect grade information

Test Scores will not be posted on transcripts – Student is responsible for sending scores through the testing agency