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Student Scheduling
A Guide to theClass Selection Process
Sun Valley High SchoolPenn Delco School District
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Administrative and Guidance Staff
Pete Donaghy, Principal Ro Edmiston, Asst. Principal Joel Alutius, Asst. Principal /Athletic Director Amy Jenkins, Dean of Students & Academic Affairs Bill Hartwell, Lead Counselor, V-Z Susan Lichtenfeld, Counselor, M-U Elyssa Eisenbrock, Counselor, F-L (GinaYannarell) Janet Kruger, Counselor, A-E Kat Goss, 9th Grade Counselor
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Class Credit Requirements Freshman Class
– Meet requirements of Middle School Sophomore Class
– Complete minimum of 5 credits Junior Class
– Complete minimum of 11 credits Senior Class
– Complete minimum of 16 credits Graduation
– Must earn at least 23 high school credit
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Course Selection
–Mathematics 4.0 credits
Minimum Graduation Requirements–English 4.0 credits
–Social Studies 3.0 credits
–Science 3.0 credits
–Phys. Ed/Arts/Humanities/
Electives 9.0
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Course Selection
College Bound Students
English- 4 Credits Mathematics- 4 Credits Social Studies- 4 Credits Science- 4 Credits- Physics Phys. Ed./Arts/Humanities/Electives- 4.0
Credits World Language- 3 Credits (Same
Language for consecutive years)
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Course Selection
English: Math: Survey of Literature Algebra IWorld Literature Geometry American Literature Algebra IIBritish Literature Intro to Calculus
CalculusStatistics
Science: Social Studies: General Science Civics & GovernmentBiology World HistoryChemistry Contemporary American HistoryPhysics (Elective)
Typical Course of Study for High School Career
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Course Selection
The master schedule for the school is constructed based on the needs and wishes of the student body at large
Attempt to fulfill the requests of the maximum number of students
Courses will only be scheduled if there is adequate student enrollment and teacher availability
Numerous excellent classes offered to accommodate all types of skill levels and interests
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Course Offerings New in Last 2 years
Freshman Astronomy Freshman Intro to Business Sustainable Energy (STEM) AP Psychology AP World History World History American Society & Popular Culture Terrorism, Human Rights & Human Security Entertainment and Sports Management
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Electives Electives are weighted at the accelerated
level. All electives are weighted the same. Examples of electives:
– Anatomy– Band– Chorus– Art Classes– Forensics– Psychology– Intro to Business (Freshmen)– Astronomy (Freshmen)
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Delaware County Technical Programs
Applications are due now Programs run in afternoon daily Need to be on track with your graduating
class Upper classmen only
– Due to the need to get all credits before graduation
Reading the Course Selection Guide
700 Art Foundations I X (Grades 9-12) Credits: 1.0 PPC 6
LAB FEE $5.00
Prerequisites: None
In this beginning course students learn to recognize the elements and principles of design and use them in a variety of art media and techniques. Students are provided with opportunities to work in the studio areas of drawing, painting, collage, book arts, sculpture, and printmaking. The course includes the four problem-solving areas of art: art criticism, aesthetics, art history, and art production. There is a $5.00 lab fee for this class
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Accelerated (X)
Describes those courses that make up the major core of the curricula
Designed to:– Increase knowledge of the basic subject areas– Prepare for continuing education after high
school
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Honors (H)
For high-achieving students who excel academically
Demonstrate an ability to express themselves effectively via various mediums
High expectations of performance and achievement
Advanced Placement (AP) No Freshman classes (Starts Sophomore YR) Intended for academically talented students Abilities, interests, and demonstrated levels of
performance are considered They will do difficult, college-level work in high
school (summer work is involved) May earn college credit at some colleges AP Tests administered by ETS and are taken in
May yearly (Fee for the exam)
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
HONORS ACCELERATED
A - 5.0 A – 4.5 A 4.0‑
B - 4.0 B – 3.5 B 3.0‑
C - 3.0 C – 2.5 C 2.0‑
D - 1.0 D 1.0‑ D 1.0‑
F- 0 F – 0 F – 0
Other-Grade Point ScaleSV
Typical 9th Grade Schedule Physical Education- 2 ppc English (Survey of Literature)- 6 ppc Social Studies (Civics & Government)- 6ppc Math (Geometry or Algebra I)- 6 ppc Science (General Science)- 6 ppc 10 PPC of electives
Electives- 16 ppc – Foreign Language (6ppc)– Art Foundations (6ppc)– Music (Choral or Instrumental) 2 or 6 ppc– Technology, Bus. Ed., TV Prod. or ROTC (2 or 6 ppc)– Astronomy 2 ppc– Intro to Business 2 ppc (New Course)
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Other-NCAA Clearinghouse Determines whether student athletes are eligible
to participate in college athletics. If a student athlete wishes to participate in college
athletics he/she must meet the core course requirements set by the NCAA Clearinghouse
For a list of approved core courses visit the NCAA Clearinghouse website:
https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/
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Course Scheduling Dates
Freshmen through JuniorsJanuary 23rd through February 4rd
8th Grade Assembly January 25th
8th Grade Week of January 28th
Rosters will be sent in Spring
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Contact InformationWho will help me with
scheduling??
www.pdsd.org
-Departments then guidance High School Guidance Office
– (610) 497-6300 ext. 2365
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Questions