A minimum of 26 credits with a minimum grade point average of 1.0ENGLISH 4 CreditsMATHEMATICS 4 CreditsSCIENCE 3 CreditsSOCIAL STUDIES 3 CreditsHEALTH/WELLNESS 1 CreditPHYSICAL ED. 1 CreditAdditional Social Studies/Science 1 CreditELECTIVES 8 CreditsGRADUATION PROJECT 1 Credit------------------------------------------------------------Total 26 Credits

Promotion to Grade 10•In order to be promoted to grade 10, a student must have earned 6.0 credits. These credits must be earned by August 15th of the same school year in accordance with the following guidelines:

Promotion to Grade 11•In order to be promoted to grade 11, a student must have earned 12.0 credits. These credits must be earned by August 15th of the same school year in accordance with the following guidelines:

Promotion to Grade 12•In order to be promoted to grade 12, a student must have earned 18.0 credits. These credits must be earned by August 15th of the same school year in accordance with the following guidelines:

If a student fails a course, it is strongly recommended that the course be made up in summer school.

A maximum of two credits may be earned in a summer school session

Elective credits cannot be made up in summer school

Degree Attained Average Income

Increase in Salary vs. H.S. Diploma

H.S. Dropout $24,620 -26%

H.S. Diploma $33,371 N/A

Some College,

no degree

$37,931 13%

Associate Degree $41,144 23%

Bachelors Degree $59,737 79%

Masters Degree $71,739 115%Source: US Census Bureau, March 2010

Rigor of Coursework and GradesRigor of Coursework and Grades– Improve Class RankImprove Class Rank– Take Honors & AP coursesTake Honors & AP courses– Improve SAT scoresImprove SAT scores

4-year college requirements4-year college requirements– English (4 years), Math (3 years), Science (3 English (4 years), Math (3 years), Science (3

years), Social Studies (3 years), Foreign years), Social Studies (3 years), Foreign Language (2 years)Language (2 years)

Every student who graduates from Truman Every student who graduates from Truman exceeds these minimum requirements. exceeds these minimum requirements.

Where Do You Rank?

–Avg. GPA 3.4–Avg. SAT 1500

Avg. GPA Avg. SAT 3.46 1600

Avg. GPA Avg. SAT 3.5-3.9 1750-1990

Avg. GPA Avg. SAT 3.1 1400

Core Classes

99thth Grade Student Grade Student•Math

– Algebra 1 (Keystone)– Honors Algebra 2

•English 9 •Western Civilization•Biology (Keystone)•Physical Ed. 9

CORE TEACHER WILL DETERMINE LEVEL

STUDENT WILL FILL OUT

Course Selection Guide8024 Theatre I 1 year 1 credit Grades 9-12Pathway: Arts & Communication This course is designed for students with little or no previous knowledge of theatre. It provides a positive and non-threatening environment for acting and stresses the use of theatre games and exercises. Some of the objectives of the course include building students’ self-confidence and self-awareness. In addition, students are responsible for preparing monologues and scenes that must be memorized for class presentation.

8127 Theatre II 1 year 1 credit Grades 11-12Pathway: Arts & Communication This course is designed for students who have successfully completed Theatre I as a prerequisite and have a genuine interest in the Theatre Arts. The course will build on the learning and objectives of the Theatre I and will stress advanced study in acting.Prerequisite: Grade of B or higher in Theatre I and/or teacher recommendation 8234 Theatre III 1 year 1 credit Grade 12Pathway: Arts & Communication This course is designed for students who have successfully completed Theatre I and Theatre II. The course will focus on the development of advanced techniques in the study of acting, directing and stagecraft.

Prerequisite: Grade of B or higher in Theatre II and teacher recommendation 8128 Acting in Musical Theatre 1 year 1 credit Grades 11-12Pathway: Arts & Communication This course is designed for students with a sincere interest in musical theatre performance. It will integrate the study of musical theatre acting with traditional acting techniques. The course will include the study of musical comedy, cabaret theatre, and concept musicals.Prerequisite: Grade of B or higher in Theater I and/or teacher recommendation

AP courses are college-level classes offered at Truman

You need A or B in honors classes in 10th grade and teacher recommendation to be able to take these classes in 11th and/or 12th grade

If you pass AP exam, you may earn college creditsAP Courses at TRUMAN AP English, Calculus (AB), Statistics, Biology,

Chemistry, Physics, American History, Government, Psychology

Freshman Elective• Intro to Engineering Design

Electives available 10th - 12th• Principles of Engineering • Civil Engineering & Architecture• Digital Electronics

Freshman ElectiveFreshman Elective•Wood Manufacturing 1Wood Manufacturing 1Electives available 10th - 12thElectives available 10th - 12th •Wood Manufacturing 1Wood Manufacturing 1•Intro to ConstructionIntro to Construction•Intro to DraftingIntro to Drafting•Communications 1Communications 1

9th Grade Electives1. Introduction to Business2. Computer Applications 1

10th - 12th Electives 1. Introduction to Business2. Business Management 3. Computer Applications 1,2 4. Accounting 1,2 5. Fashion Marketing 6. Web Page Design 7. Personal Finance

Freshman Electives• Resources for Living

Electives available 10th - 12th • Resources for Living• Childcare & Development 1,2

Freshman Electives

¡ HOLA! – Spanish 1,2

Buon Giorno – Italian 1,2

(Placement tests available for native speakers)

Freshman ElectivesTheatre 1

Electives available 10th - 12th Theatre 1Theatre 2Theatre 3Acting and Musical Theatre

Freshman Electives• Piano Lab 1• Guitar 1• Concert Choir 1• Music Theory 1• Concert Band 1

99thth Grade GradeIntroduction to ArtIntroduction to Art

Sports• Volleyball• Tennis• Cheerleading• Track & Field• Soccer• Field Hockey• Lacrosse• Basketball• Bowling• Football• Wrestling• Baseball• Softball

Clubs• Spanish Club• Environment Club• V.O.I.C.E• G.L.A.S.S• Varsity Club• Gaming Club• D.W.A• Key Club• S.A.D.D Club• Show Stoppers• Jazz Band• Debate• Yearbook• Drama Club• Marching Band

GET INVOLVED

• Piano Lab 1,2• Guitar 1,2 • Music Theory 1,2

• Concert Choir 1,2,3• Concert Band 1,2,3• Intro to Digital Music/Media

Electives Available 10th - 12th

1111thth & 12 & 12thth Grade GradeART 1 or Art 2 or Art 3 ART 1 or Art 2 or Art 3 Graphic Design 1 or 2Graphic Design 1 or 2Craft Design 1 or 2Craft Design 1 or 2Painting 1 or 2Painting 1 or 2Photography 1 or 2Photography 1 or 2Video Production 1&2Video Production 1&2

Electives available 10th - 12th – Physical Education 11/12– Life Guarding & CPR – Weight Training/Conditioning

– Swimming &Water Safety Instruction– Physical Education Majors

PSSA performance directly affects a student’s ability to take electives junior & senior years

Available Junior Year:• Public Speaking• SAT Prep • Journalism 1• Creative Writing**

Available Senior Year:• Advanced Placement

English• Film Study• Public Speaking• Journalism 1• Creative Writing**

• Four Math credits are required to Graduate

Courses that count

as a Math Credit:

• Algebra I,II

• Geometry

• Hon Calculus

• AP Calculus

• Statistics

• AP Statistics

• Financial Algebra

• Intro to College Math

• Intro to Computer

Science

1.Civics and Government2.Everyday Law (12th ONLY)3.Studies in Diversity (12th ONLY)4.Contemporary Issues and

World Affairs (12th ONLY)5.Sociology6.Psychology (AP)7.AP Government & Politics8.AP American History

ElectivesElectives PHYSICS

- CONCEPTUAL / ACADEMIC / HONORS PHYSICS 2 (12th grade ONLY) FORENSIC SCIENCE (12th Grade ONLY)GEOLOGY

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE - ACADEMIC / HONORSEARTH & SPACE SCIENCE

- ACADEMIC / HONORSMICROBIOLOGY AP BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, or PHYSICSANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY (Honors ONLY)