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PARKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Program Agenda
High School 101 Graduation Requirements & Courses Instructional Levels Sample 4-Year Plan & Schedules Athletics & Extra Curricular Activities Success in High School
High School 101 4 block day
Classes are 90 minutes
Lunch is during 3rd block for approx. 30 minutes
Progress Report every 6 weeks
Final grades posted at the conclusion of each semester One Semester Course = 1 credit
Grading Scale:Grade Numerical Value CP Honors AP
ABCDF
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Graduation Requirements28 credits required English – 4 credits Math – 4 credits Science – 3 credits History– 4 credits World Language/– 2credits*
*Note: Not required for graduation, HOWEVER required for admission to a 4 year college
Health/PE– 1 credit Electives – 10 credits with a Language 12
without a Language
Instructional Levels
Balance
World Languages
Honors courses exist in level III and higher
Fine Arts
Air Force JROTC Objectives of JROTC are to educate and train high
school cadets in citizenship, promote community service, instill responsibility, character, and self-discipline, and provide instruction in air and space fundamentals
Curriculum and opportunities include: Academic studies in Aerospace Science and Leadership
Education Leadership opportunities in the cadet corps organization Team building opportunities Intramural competition Field trips and training opportunities
AFJROTC PARTICIPATION INCURS NO MILITARY SERVICE OBLIGATION, EVER!
CTE
Sample 4-Year Plan9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
English (4) English I English II English III English IV
Math (4) Math I Math II Math III Math IV
Science (3) Earth Science Biology Physical Science or Chemistry or Physics
History (4) World History Civics & Economics American History I and
American History II or AP US History (2 Semesters)
Health/PE (1) Health & PE
World Language (2)
*Not required for graduation
Spanish 1 Spanish 2 Spanish 3 Honors
Electives (10 or 12) 3 Electives 3 Electives 2 Electives 5 Electives
28 Credits 8 Credits 8 Credits 8 Credits 8 Credits
Typical 9th Grade Classes
Required
CHOICES
English Math Earth & Environmental
Science World History Health & PE
3 Credits Start or continue a Foreign
Language CTE Courses ROTC Fine Arts
Required 9th Grade Academic Classes
Sample Schedule Fall 2015 (August – January) Fall 2016 (January – June)
1st- English 1 1st- Math 1
2nd- Earth and Environmental Science 2nd- Spanish 1
3rd- Horticulture 1 3rd- Theatre Arts 1
4th- Health and PE 4th- World History
AthleticsEligibility: To participate, students must be promoted to the next grade, pass 3 out of 4 classes during the previous semester and must have attended not less than 85% of the previous semester.
Fall Sports Cheerleading Cross Country Football Women’s Golf Men’s Soccer Women’s Tennis Volleyball Winter Sports Cheerleading Men's Basketball Women's Basketball Swimming Track Wrestling
Spring Sports Baseball Men's Golf Women's Soccer Softball Men's Tennis Men's Track Women's Track
Extra Curricular Activities Anime Club Anti-Bullying Coalition Beta Club Drama Club Environmental club FCA FFA Gaming Club History Club Interact Club International Club International Thespian
Society Chapter
Jewish Culture Club Key Club National Art Honor
Society National Honor
Society Parkwood Boxing
Club Parkwood Echo Skills USA Student Council The Pacemaker-
Yearbook
Keys to being successful in HS
Upcoming Events for Rising Freshmen April 14-16:High School counselors will be at Parkwood
Middle to meet and register rising freshmen for next year’s classes
April 14th: Welcome to Parkwood Night! Open to all students and parents Tables will be set up in the student center to
showcase all aspects of PWHS life including: extra-curriculars, CTE, athletics, Guidance, PTSO, etc.
Begins at 6pm with a Welcome in the Gym August 17th: Freshman Boot Camp
A half day event to help freshmen students make a successful transition from middle school to high school.
Questions?
Thank you for being here tonight!
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