Transcript File - Park Hill Counseling

Class of 2020 Enrollment
Park Hill High School Counselors
Mrs. Lucas (A – Co)
Mrs. Reeves (Cr-Ha)
Mrs. Todd (He-Mi)
Mrs. Smith(Mo-Se)
Ms. Olvera (Sh-Z)
Graduation Requirements
Credits Required
Language Arts
4
Social Studies
3
Science
3 (Bio and Chemistry required)
Math
3 (Algebra II required)
PE
1
Fine Arts
1
Practical Arts
1
Health
.5
Personal Finance
.5
Electives
11
TOTAL
28
One course must be in an
ONLINE BLENDED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Schedule Changes
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A student’s schedule will be changed for the following reasons:
1.
Computer Error
2.
Pre-requisite not met
3.
Duplicate Credit
4.
TO INCREASE THE LEVEL OF RIGOR!!
STRICTLY ENFORCED!!!
Be sure the classes you choose are truly the
classes you want to take.
5th Hour Credit Option
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Students have the option to earn additional credit first
and second term by taking a 5th hour or early bird PE class.
o
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This allows you to free up space in your schedule to take
other classes you’d like to take.
First Term and Second Term Choices:
1.
Foundations of Fitness (1/2 credit):
2.
Weight Training and Conditioning (1/2 credit):
This course meets Monday – Friday 6:30-7:15 AM
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NO TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED FOR EARLY BIRD PE
A+ Program

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By completing the
requirements of this program,
you may attend a community
college in the state of Missouri
for free.
Some four year universities also
give A+ scholarships at their
institutions.
Mrs. Cummings – A+ Coordinator
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Requirements:
o
2.5 cumulative GPA
o
95% attendance rate
o
50 hours tutoring/mentoring
o
Pass Algebra 1 EOC
AVID
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Advancement Via Individual Determination
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Prepares students for college readiness and success.
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Students who are selected to apply for this program will be
notified soon.
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If you apply and are selected, you will be asked to drop one of
your chosen elective classes for an AVID class.
Online Blended Learning
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Online courses = on-site (at
school) OR remote (at home)
o
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Online course options:
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Health/Personal Finance
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Animation/Game Design
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Marketing Concepts
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Enriched ELA 3
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Creative Writing

AP Statistics

Psychology

American History

Government
Blended courses =
combination of online and
face-to-face
o
Blended course option:
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Government
Students must have one
online/blended credit to
graduate. Will be available
to you starting in 10th grade.
High School Career and Education
Planning Guide
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The High School Career and Education Planning Guide is
available online only
o
Log in to your Naviance/Family Connection account to access
the CEPG
o
www.connection.naviance.com/congressms
o
s number for both username and password (ex. s12345)
o www.counselingphhs.weebly.co
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You will find course descriptions and pre-requisites for all
courses offered at the high school
Language Arts
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All 9th grade students enroll in English Language Arts 1 (ELA 1)
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Some students may also take English Language Arts Essentials.
Math

All 9th grade students are required to take 2 math classes (one each
semester).
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Minimum requirements = all students must take through Algebra II or
Algebra IIA/IIB to meet the minimum graduation requirement
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Your counselor has indicated which classes you should sign up for on
your Freshman Course Recommendation Form.
Regular Math Sequence
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Pre-Algebra and Algebra IA
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Algebra IA and Geometry
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Geometry and Algebra 1B
Accelerated Math Sequence
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Accelerated Geometry
and Accelerated Algebra II
Science
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All 9th grade students enroll in Biology
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Students may enroll in a second Science course either Chemistry or Accelerated Chemistry
 Must
be in Accelerated Alg. II to sign
up for Acc. Chem
Social Studies
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All 9th grade students enroll in World History
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SOME students will also enroll in:
o
Advanced Placement Human Geography
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World History: Pre-requisite
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Offered 2nd term for Freshmen with teacher/counselor recommendation
Physical Education
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Required 1 credit
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Must take Foundations of Fitness or Weight Training and
Conditioning before any other PE course.
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Option of Summer School or Early Bird????????????
Fine Arts
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Art
o
(pg. 27)
Design and Drawing
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English/Language Arts (pg. 21)
o
Basic foundation in both
design and realistic drawing.
Drama
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Music (pg. 28)
o
Music for a Lifetime

Non-performance class that
explore a variety of music
styles.
o
Men’s or Women’s Chorus
o
Campus Band
o
Concert Orchestra
o
Introduction to the theater.
Will become acquainted
with the history of theater
and various significant plays.
Tournament Forensics
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This is a competitive acting
class.
Practical Arts
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Family & Consumer Science
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(pg. 25)
o
Fashion and Apparel I
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Housing and Interior
Environment
o
Nutrition and Foods
Business/Technology
o
Introduction to Business
o
PLTW Computer Science and
Software Engineering
o
PLTW Computer Science
Application
Practical Arts
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Industrial
Technology/Engineering(pg.
34/20)
o
English/Language Arts (pg. 21)
o
Broadcast Journalism
o
Journalism/Mass Media
Home Maintenance
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o
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Study of repairs that are
commonly undertaken by
the average homeowner.
Introduction to Engineering
Design (PLTW)
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Use 3D modeling software
and use a problem-solving
model to improve existing
products and invent new
ones.
Foreign Language
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French I
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German I
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Spanish I
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Not required for graduation
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Minimum of two credits of the same language are
required for many college admissions
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Dual Credit Opportunities for the 3rd, 4th and AP
levels.
Enrollment Sheets
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Circle 8 courses
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Write in an alternate course
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It should be a course you actually would like to take!!!
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Parent/Guardian signature required
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Counselor Recommendation (leave attached to your enrollment
form)
All students choose:
1.
English Language Arts 1
2.
2 Math classes
3.
Biology
4.
World History
DUE DATE!!!!

Completed Enrollment Sheets are due to your
counselor by Tuesday, January 19th
Enrollment Night
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Remind your parents/guardians…
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Enrollment Information Night for Students and
Parents/Guardians
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Wednesday, January 13, 2015, 6:00 pm in
the PHHS Auditorium