Upper Classmen Upper Classmen Scheduling MeetingScheduling Meeting

2015-20162015-2016

TAKEAWAYS FROM TONIGHT:TAKEAWAYS FROM TONIGHT:Students Students needneed 25 credits to graduate. 25 credits to graduate.

Students can earn 7 credits each year. Students can earn 7 credits each year. Therefore, students Therefore, students shouldshould earn 28 credits when earn 28 credits when they graduate if they pass all their classes. they graduate if they pass all their classes.

Students Students mustmust earn at least 6 credits each year earn at least 6 credits each year in order to move to the next grade level. in order to move to the next grade level. Students need 6 credits to be a sophomore, 12 Students need 6 credits to be a sophomore, 12 credits to be a junior, and 18 credits to be a credits to be a junior, and 18 credits to be a senior.senior.

Starting with the Class of 2017, students must Starting with the Class of 2017, students must show proficiency in Algebra, Biology, and show proficiency in Algebra, Biology, and Literature Keystone Exams in order to graduate. Literature Keystone Exams in order to graduate.

MORE TAKEAWAYS:MORE TAKEAWAYS:

Schedule – length of class Schedule – length of class determines credits earneddetermines credits earned

Must pass classes to earn Must pass classes to earn credits and enroll in credits and enroll in subsequent courses.subsequent courses.

Academic optionsAcademic options

Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements

Curriculum Area

Credits

English

4.0

Social Studies

4.0

Science

3.0/[4.0]

Mathematics

3.0/[4.0]

Arts/Humanities

2.0

Wellness and Fitness

2.0

Digital Citizenship

0.5

Electives

5.5

Total

25.0

Keystone Exams

KEYSTONE EXAMSKEYSTONE EXAMSDue to recently approved state regulations, referred to as Chapter 4, students must demonstrate proficiency in Algebra, Biology, and Literature by taking and passing a Keystone exam in each subject.

If students are not proficient on a Keystone Exam, they will be required to take a remedial course to help learn the exam content.

This remedial course will take an elective space on a schedule. It is a requirement. Students cannot drop the remedial course in order to take driver’s ed, art, or any other course that is not a graduation requirement.

Typical ScheduleTypical SchedulePeriod Semester 1 Semester 2

1 English 11

2 Geometry

3 Wellness/Fitness Drivers’ Education

4 Home Projects Tech Ed

RES Study Hall/Clubs

5 Chemistry

6 Mixed Chorus

7 Modern World History

Typical ScheduleTypical SchedulePeriod Semester 1 Semester 2

1 English 11

2 Geometry

3 Wellness/Fitness Drivers’ Education

4 Home Projects Tech Ed

RES Study Hall/Clubs

5 Chemistry

6 Mixed Chorus

7 Modern World History

Typical ScheduleTypical SchedulePeriod Semester 1 Semester 2

1 English 11

2 Geometry

3 Wellness/Fitness Biology Remediation

4 Algebra I Remediation Literature Remediation

RES Study Hall/Clubs

5 Chemistry

6 Mixed Chorus

7 Modern World History

Credits and Class StatusCredits and Class Status

Course credit is determined by the number of times Course credit is determined by the number of times a course meets. a course meets.

Year Long Course – 1 creditYear Long Course – 1 credit Semester (1/2 Year) – 0.5 creditSemester (1/2 Year) – 0.5 credit

In order to progress from one grade to another, In order to progress from one grade to another, the following credits must be earned: the following credits must be earned:

10th grade status............ 6 credits10th grade status............ 6 credits 11th grade status............12 credits11th grade status............12 credits 12th grade status............18 credits12th grade status............18 credits

MathematicsMathematicsAll students must take:

Algebra IAAlgebra IB

Algebra I Keystone Exam

After Algebra IB

Non-Proficient – Algebra I Keystone

Proficient – Algebra I Keystone

(Non-college Bound Students) (College Bound Students)

Algebra Remediation and….GeometryConsumer Math

Geometry - CP or HonorsAlgebra - II CP or HonorsAlgebra IIIPre-Calculus – CP or HonorsCalculus - Honors

English/Language Arts English/Language Arts Required CoursesRequired Courses

9th Grade: English 9

College Prep General

10th Grade: English 10 – *Keystone Courses

Honors* College Prep* General*

11th Grade: English 11

AP Lang. and Comp.

Honors College Prep General

12th Grade: English 12

AP Lang. and Comp.

Honors College Prep General

English ElectivesEnglish Electives

Course NameGrade Level Eligibility

9th 10th 11th 12th

Creative Writing X X X

Intro to Drama X X

Intro to Film X X X X

Journalism 1 X X X X

Journalism 2 X X X

Mythology X X X

Science Fiction X X X

Short Stories X X X

Technical Writing for your Future

X X

ScienceScience9th Grade

Non-Proficient – Algebra I Keystone

Proficient – Algebra I Keystone

General Science Keystone Biology*

10th Grade

Non-Proficient – Biology Keystone

Proficient – Biology Keystone

Biology A/B*Keystone Biology*Remediation & Science Course

ChemistryEarth ScienceAgrisciencePhysics

Advanced BioAnatomy and PhysiologyAstronomyMeteorology

11th/12th Grades

Non-Proficient – Biology Keystone

Proficient – Biology Keystone

Remediation (11) & Science CourseP.B.A (12) & Science Course

ChemistryEarth ScienceAgrisciencePhysics

Advanced BioAnatomy and PhysiologyAstronomyMeteorology

Social Studies Required Social Studies Required CoursesCourses

9th Grade: United States History I

College Prep General

10th Grade: United States History II

Honors College Prep General

11th Grade: Modern World History

Honors College Prep General

12th Grade: American Government & Economics

Advanced Placement

College Prep General

Social Studies ElectivesSocial Studies Electives

Course NameGrade Level Eligibility

9th 10th 11th 12th

Pennsylvania History X X X

American Civil War X X

World War II America X X

Military History X X X

Early European History X X

Modern European History X X

Holocaust Studies X X

World Cultures X X x

ElectivesElectives

S.T.E.A.M.S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math)(Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math)

Family Consumer ScienceFamily Consumer Science Arts and HumanitiesArts and Humanities Foreign LanguagesForeign Languages Wellness/FitnessWellness/Fitness

AP/HonorsAP/Honors

Benefits include-Benefits include- Course weightingCourse weighting Standing out in the college admissions Standing out in the college admissions

processprocess Building skills for collegeBuilding skills for college (AP only) Potentially earning college credit (AP only) Potentially earning college credit

for high school courseworkfor high school coursework (AP only) Bypassing introductory classes (AP only) Bypassing introductory classes

at collegeat college

Additional ConsiderationsAdditional Considerations When selecting elective courses, students When selecting elective courses, students

should select more than the required should select more than the required number of credits. Please note that number of credits. Please note that courses may not be offered due to low courses may not be offered due to low student interest or the unavailability of a student interest or the unavailability of a highly qualified teacher. Additionally, highly qualified teacher. Additionally, some courses will only be offered on an some courses will only be offered on an every-other-year rotating basis.every-other-year rotating basis.

NCAA – must consider a minimum of NCAA – must consider a minimum of college prep level core courses.college prep level core courses.

Input into Course SelectionsInput into Course Selections

Teacher RecommendationsTeacher Recommendations Test ScoresTest Scores Goals, Interests and AbilitiesGoals, Interests and Abilities Feedback received from Feedback received from

trusted sourcestrusted sources

Scheduling TimelineScheduling Timeline

Scheduling Portal opens 20 February Scheduling Portal opens 20 February 20152015

Final requests due by 27 February 2015Final requests due by 27 February 2015 Counselors will begin calling students down Counselors will begin calling students down

starting 23 February 2015 for students who starting 23 February 2015 for students who are prepared for scheduling meetings.are prepared for scheduling meetings.

Students who do not register for courses Students who do not register for courses online may be placed into courses at the online may be placed into courses at the counselors’ discretion.counselors’ discretion.

Schedules distributed mid-AugustSchedules distributed mid-August

Changes in SchedulesChanges in Schedules

Changes will be made only under the Changes will be made only under the most extenuating circumstances. most extenuating circumstances. These include:These include: Incomplete scheduleIncomplete schedule Course conflictsCourse conflicts Academically misplacedAcademically misplaced

If there is an extenuating circumstance:If there is an extenuating circumstance:

Student requests must be made within the Student requests must be made within the first five (5) days of the course. If the request first five (5) days of the course. If the request is granted, the record of the course will not be is granted, the record of the course will not be reflected on the transcript. reflected on the transcript.

Any requests granted after the five day Any requests granted after the five day period will be reflected on the student’s period will be reflected on the student’s transcript. If the student is passing the transcript. If the student is passing the course at the time of withdraw, they will course at the time of withdraw, they will receive a “Withdraw Pass” on their transcript. receive a “Withdraw Pass” on their transcript. If the student is failing the course at the time If the student is failing the course at the time of withdraw, they will receive a “Withdraw of withdraw, they will receive a “Withdraw Fail” on their transcript. Fail” on their transcript.

College ReadinessCollege Readiness

Please take advantage of the resources Please take advantage of the resources available in the Counseling Center.available in the Counseling Center.

A career/college planning timeline is A career/college planning timeline is available on the Counseling Center available on the Counseling Center website.website.

Numerous flyers and handouts available Numerous flyers and handouts available outside of the Counseling Center outside of the Counseling Center tonight.tonight.

Contact InformationContact Information

www.westperry.org

717.789.3931 extension 5410 (Counseling Center)

Email counselor (email addresses available on the website)