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Academic Course Selection Guide 2018-2019 Grade 10 Please follow this checklist as a guide for course selection.

1 Academic Course Selection Guide Grade 10 Please follow this checklist as a guide for course selection. Begin with your teacher recommendations and work through the list to ensure you complete your course requirements successfully. Please remember, you need 8 full credits for next year. Please also put down 3 alternate courses in case your first choice is not available. Review Teacher Recommendations (4 Credits) English (English 10) Social Studies (World History II) Math Science (Biology) World Language or Special Education Reading 9 PE/Health (.5 Credit Each/ 1 Full Credit Combined) Electives (Art, Music, Business, FCS, Humanities (English/SS), Tech Ed.) Minimum of 3 Full Credits of Electives for all other students (combination of half or full year) Identify 3 Alternate Course on bottom of sheet 8 Full credits listed in HAC and on the hard copy sheet (Both should match)

2 Academic Course Selection Guide Grade 10 Please complete in Pencil Name: Course Subject Course Name Course # Credit Language Arts (Required) 10 th Grade English 1 Math (Required) 1 Science (Required) 1 Social Studies (Required) World History II 1 Elective(World Language)** Elective* Elective* PE PE 10,11, Health Health Required for full schedule: 8 *Elective Credits: Either two.5 Credit Course or 1 Credit Course **2 credits of World Language are required before graduation Alternate 1: Alternate 2: Alternate 3: ** Alternate courses will be selected in the order listed if your first choice of electives is not open. Please list courses

3 Introduction This packet is a valuable reference for students, parents, and school personnel actively involved in program planning at Upper Moreland High School. It is a guide to the course selection procedures at UMHS for the school year and it should be utilized throughout the scheduling process. Selecting an appropriate and relevant school program demands thoughtful consideration knowing it must satisfy basic course requirements and include special interests and future career plans. To assist in the decision making process students and their parents are encouraged to carefully review this official Course Selection Guide which can be found on the Upper Moreland High School website. UMHS Course Selection Instructions Course selection process will be completed during extended homerooms at the Upper Moreland High School. During these extended homeroom sessions, students will select their elective courses through the Upper Moreland High School Home Access Center (HAC). Students will complete the course selection on the designated dates listed below. Class of 2019: February 5th and 6th Class of 2020: February 7th and 8th Class of 2021: February 9th and 12th Class of 2022: February 13th Follow the following steps : 1. Course selection materials will be available to students and parents on January 23 rd. 2. Students will access teacher recommendations after January 26 th. 3. Log in to your Home Access Center account using your personal code listed above.( ) 4. On the left side, click on the menu item Course Requests. You will see the core courses that your teachers have recommended for next year. 5. Click on the icon that looks like a pencil and paper next to the desired subject area. 6. The Select a Course window opens. Select the box next to a course you would like to take and click Save. This course will now be one of your selected courses. 7. There are many courses that are restricted by grade and will not appear as an option, if you are not in the appropriate grade. 8. Some courses have prerequisites that will block you from signing up for a course. If you see a symbol, you have not met the requirements to take the course. Any questions or concerns about elective courses should be addressed with your high school counselor. Please call to schedule an appointment. Students are assigned counselors according to the alphabet as follow: Mrs. N Baratta -Grades 11 & 12, A-K Mrs. J Haney -Grades 11 & 12, L-Z (College Counselor) Mr. C Brown - Grades 9 & 10, A-K Mrs. L Vesper - Grades 9 & 10, L-Z

Definition of Academic Levels Upper Moreland High School offers classroom instruction on various levels to accommodate all students in Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science and World

4 Definition of Academic Levels Upper Moreland High School offers classroom instruction on various levels to accommodate all students in Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science and World Language classes. Instructional levels are determined on the basis of teacher recommendation, academic profile and standardized test scores. The academic level categories are as follows: a) Advanced Placement (AP): The most academically demanding course level possible. Successful completion of the course may lead to college credit. Enrollment is highly selective. Students are expected to take the related AP examination in May if they are to receive AP weight for the course. If a student chooses not to participate in the AP Exam, they will receive honors weight for the course. Students who participate in the AP Exam are exempt from the final exam. The cost of this exam is approximately $ Students scoring a 3 or better on an exam may receive college credit for the course and will receive reimbursement from the UM School district. b) Honors (H) : Honors courses require a high level of academic maturity, interest, ability, reading and study skills. The pace is rigorous, and enrollment is selective. c) College Preparatory (CP): College preparatory courses are designed to provide the rigor and relevance to prepare students for college enrollment. Grade Reporting Process Report cards are issued on a quarterly basis and are based on class work, assignments, and examinations. Each quarter represents 20% of the final grade with the midterm exam and the final exam each representing 10%. The grading scale is: A % A 93%-96% A % B % B 83-86% B % C % C 73-76% C % D 65-69% F 0-64%

5 Requirements for Graduation To earn a Pennsylvania endorsed high school diploma from Upper Moreland High School, a student must obtain the required credits as posted in the table below. Beginning with the Class of 2019, students must also demonstrate proficiency on the Algebra I, Biology, and Literature Keystone Exams to meet Pennsylvania graduation requirements. If a student does not demonstrate proficiency on the Keystone Exams by the end of the eleventh grade, they will be required to successfully complete an independent project based assessment administered and developed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) to meet the state graduation requirement. Credit Requirement Class of 2019 Subject Credits Subject Credits English/Language Arts 4 Health 1 **Mathematics 3 Physical Education 2 ** Science 3 *Electives / World Lang. 8 **Social Studies 3 TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED 24 *Includes World Languages courses (two or more years of the same language taken at the High School are strongly recommended for all college-bound students; three or more years are strongly recommended for students who are seeking matriculation at highly competitive colleges or universities.) ** College-bound students are encouraged to complete a fourth credit of Math, Science, and Social Studies Credit Requirement Class of 2020, 2021, 2022 Subject Credits Subject Credits English/Language Arts 4 Health 1 **Mathematics / **Science World Language or Reading(IEP) 7 Physical Education 2 2 Personal Finance.5 Social Studies 4 *Electives 7.5 TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED 28 * Includes World Languages courses (two or more years of a language taken at the high school is required for all students; three or more years are strongly recommended for students who are seeking matriculation at highly competitive colleges or universities.) **7 credits are required between Math and Science with at least 3 credits earned in each one.

6 An Example of Scheduling Requirements for GRADE 09 GRADE 10 Credits Course Credits Course th Grade English/Lang Arts th Grade English/Lang Arts 1.0 Algebra I 1.0 Geometry 1.0 Environmental Science 1.0 Biology 1.0 US History I 1.0 World History & Geo. II 1.0 Elective/World Language 1.0 World Language 0.5 Physical Education Elective 0.5 Health Physical Education Elective 0.5 Health total 8.0 total GRADE 11 GRADE 12 Credits Course Credits Course th Grade English/Lang Arts th Grade English/Lang Arts 1.0 Algebra II 1.0 Civic Responsibility & Citizenship 1.0 Chemistry or Physics 0.5 Physical Education U.S. History & Gov. II 1.0 Math or Science 2.5 Elective 1.0 World Language 1.0 World Language 3.5 Electives 0.5 Physical Education total 8.0 total Standards for Promotion (Class of 2019) Grade placement is determined by accumulated earned credits as follows: Senior (Grade 12) Status: Minimum credits earned Standards for Promotion (Class of 2020, 2021, 2022) Grade placement is determined by accumulated earned credits as follows: Sophomore (Grade 10) Status: Minimum 7.00 credits earned Junior (Grade 11) Status: Minimum credits earned Senior (Grade 12) Status: Minimum credits earned

ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY

ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY William Carter, Director of Admission College Hall 140. MSC 128. Extension 2315. Texas A&M University-Kingsville adheres to high standards of academic excellence and admits