Transcript Ninth Grade Scheduling Meeting

Upper Classmen Scheduling
Meeting
2015-2016
TAKEAWAYS FROM TONIGHT:
Students
need 25 credits to graduate.
Students
can earn 7 credits each year. Therefore, students
should earn 28 credits when they graduate if they pass all
their classes.
Students
must earn at least 6 credits each year in order to
move to the next grade level. Students need 6 credits to be a
sophomore, 12 credits to be a junior, and 18 credits to be a
senior.
Starting
with the Class of 2017, students must show
proficiency in Algebra, Biology, and Literature Keystone
Exams in order to graduate.
MORE TAKEAWAYS:
 Schedule
– length of class
determines credits earned
 Must pass classes to earn credits and
enroll in subsequent courses.
 Academic options
Graduation Requirements
Curriculum Area
English
Social Studies
Science
Mathematics
Arts/Humanities
Wellness and Fitness
Digital Citizenship
Electives
Total
Credits
4.0
4.0
3.0/[4.0]
3.0/[4.0]
2.0
2.0
0.5
5.5
25.0
Keystone Exams
KEYSTONE EXAMS
Due 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 Schedule
Period
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 Schedule
Period
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 Schedule
Period
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 Status
Course credit is determined by the number of times a course
meets.
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Year Long Course – 1 credit
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Semester (1/2 Year) – 0.5 credit
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In order to progress from one grade to another, the following
credits must be earned:
10th grade status............ 6 credits
11th grade status............12 credits
12th grade status............18 credits
Mathematics
All students must take:
Algebra IA
Algebra 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….
Geometry
Consumer Math
Geometry - CP or Honors
Algebra - II CP or Honors
Algebra III
Pre-Calculus – CP or Honors
Calculus - Honors
English/Language Arts Required 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 Electives
Course Name
Creative Writing
Intro to Drama
Intro to Film
Journalism 1
Journalism 2
Mythology
Science Fiction
Short Stories
Technical Writing for your Future
Grade Level Eligibility
9th
10th
11th
12th
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Science
9th 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
Chemistry
Earth Science
Agriscience
Physics
Advanced Bio
Anatomy and Physiology
Astronomy
Meteorology
11th/12th Grades
Non-Proficient – Biology Keystone
Proficient – Biology Keystone
Remediation (11) & Science Course
P.B.A (12) & Science Course
Chemistry
Earth Science
Agriscience
Physics
Advanced Bio
Anatomy and Physiology
Astronomy
Meteorology
Social Studies Required Courses
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 Electives
Course Name
Pennsylvania History
American Civil War
World War II America
Military History
Early European History
Modern European History
Holocaust Studies
World Cultures
Grade Level Eligibility
9th
10th
11th
12th
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
x
X
X
Electives
 S.T.E.A.M.
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math)
 Family
Consumer Science
 Arts and Humanities
 Foreign Languages
 Wellness/Fitness
AP/Honors
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Benefits include
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Course weighting
Standing out in the college admissions process
Building skills for college
(AP only) Potentially earning college credit for
high school coursework
(AP only) Bypassing introductory classes at
college
Additional Considerations
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When selecting elective courses, students
should select more than the required number
of credits. Please note that courses may not be
offered due to low student interest or the
unavailability of a highly qualified teacher.
Additionally, some courses will only be
offered on an every-other-year rotating basis.
NCAA – must consider a minimum of college
prep level core courses.
Input into Course Selections
 Teacher
Recommendations
 Test Scores
 Goals, Interests and Abilities
 Feedback received from trusted
sources
Scheduling Timeline
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Scheduling Portal opens 20 February 2015
Final requests due by 27 February 2015
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Counselors will begin calling students down
starting 23 February 2015 for students who are
prepared for scheduling meetings.
Students who do not register for courses online
may be placed into courses at the counselors’
discretion.
Schedules distributed mid-August
Changes in Schedules
Changes will be made only under the most
extenuating circumstances. These include:
Incomplete schedule
 Course conflicts
 Academically misplaced
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If there is an extenuating circumstance:
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Student requests must be made within the first five
(5) days of the course. If the request is granted, the
record of the course will not be reflected on the
transcript.
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Any requests granted after the five day period will
be reflected on the student’s transcript. If the
student is passing the course at the time of
withdraw, they will receive a “Withdraw Pass” on
their transcript. If the student is failing the course at
the time of withdraw, they will receive a “Withdraw
Fail” on their transcript.
College Readiness
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Please take advantage of the resources
available in the Counseling Center.
A career/college planning timeline is
available on the Counseling Center website.
Numerous flyers and handouts available
outside of the Counseling Center tonight.
Contact Information
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www.westperry.org
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717.789.3931 extension 5410
(Counseling Center)
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Email counselor (email addresses available on
the website)