HARRITON HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SELECTION MEETING FOR THE 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR
Harriton High School Administrative Team Principal: Mr. Scott Eveslage Mr. Scott Eveslage Assistant Principals: Mr. Mike Johnson Students in Grade 9 Mrs. Lauren Marcuson Students A-L; Grades 10-12 Mrs. Lindy Matsko Students M-Z; Grades 10-12 Mrs. Lauren Marcuson Mr. Mike Johnson Mr. Tom Ferguson Athletics and Activities Mrs. Lindy Matsko Mr. Tom Ferguson
Student Services Ms. Mandy Carl A-De Ms. Barbara Serratore Di-H Ms. Carla Coleman I-Mc Ms. Kim Contegiacomo Me-Se Dr. Joe Havlick Sh-Z Dr. Andrea Fina School Psychologist Ms. Mara Manfre School Social Worker Mr. Aaron Bell Wellness Counselor Ms. Becky Bowlby College Counselor Ms. Laurie Thomas Special Programs
Guidance Secretaries Mrs. Mary Anne Newberg: Student registration Transcripts Student visits Mrs. Mary Ellen Daley: Appointments with counselors 504 coordination
To assist students with their course choices, it is suggested that students and parents: Identify the student s abilities, interests, and aptitudes by reflecting on past performance, results of standardized tests or other assessments and subjects he/she enjoys. Review the graduation course requirements and the recommended course sequence. Meet with the counselor to devise/revise his or her four year course plan.
Teacher recommendations are one piece of the course selection puzzle Please also consider: Extra-curricular commitments and involvement Ability to work independently and commit time to homework and studying Level of anxiety/emotional needs of your child Writing ability
Course Levels Honors and College Prep Levels Typical 9 th Grade Student Schedule
College Preparatory (no designation listed) College Preparatory level courses are designed to meet the needs of collegebound students. Expectations for achievement are maintained at a challenging level.
Honors (H) Honors level courses require a greater level of independent learning. Expectations for student achievement are maintained at a level to challenge the most academically able students.
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses designated Advanced Placement follow the specific curriculum guidelines of the College Board s Advanced Placement Program. Advanced Placement courses are college level studies. Students are encouraged to take the College Board s AP Exam at the end of these courses, which may result in earning college credit.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Courses designated International Baccalaureate follow the specific guidelines of the IB curriculum. Students must be accepted into the IB program in order to enroll in the IB Diploma courses. However, students may enroll in select IB electives which are available to all students.
GPA Only the 5 major academic areas (including electives) are calculated in GPA. GPA is only calculated at the end of the year with the final summative grade in each course.
WEIGHTED GRADES Honors, AP, and IB level courses are more heavily weighted in a student s GPA according to the following scale. Honors Level Courses College Prep Courses A 5.0 4.0 B+ 4.3 3.3 B 4.0 3.0 C+ 3.3 2.3 C 3.0 2.0 D+ 2.3 1.3 D 2.0 1.0 F 0.0 0.0
Bell Schedule
A B C D 7:30 8:25 7:30 8:25 7:30 8:25 7:30 8:25 8:30 9:25 8:30 9:25 8:30 9:25 8:30 9:25 A B C 12:15 1:10 12:15 1:10 12:15 1:10 12:15 1:10 1:15 2:10 1:15 2:10 1:15 2:10 1:15 2:10 Advisory
A B C D 1 7:30 8:25 English 1 H 7:30 8:25 7:30 8:25 7:30 8:25 8:30 9:25 1 8:30 9:25 English 1 H 8:30 9:25 8:30 9:25 1 English 1H A B C 12:15 1:10 12:15 1:10 12:15 1:10 12:15 1:10 1:15 2:10 1:15 2:10 1:15 2:10 1:15 2:10 Advisory
A B C D 1 7:30 8:25 English 1H 7:30 8:25 7:30 8:25 7:30 8:25 8:30 9:25 1 8:30 9:25 English 1H 8:30 9:25 8:30 9:25 1 English 1 H A B C 5 12:15 1:10 12:15 1:10 12:15 1:10 12:15 1:10 5 1:15 2:10 1:15 2:10 1:15 2:10 1:15 2:10 5 Advisory
A B C D 1 7:30 8:25 English 1H 7:30 8:25 7:30 8:25 2 7:30 8:25 Geometry H 2 8:30 9:25 Geometry H 1 8:30 9:25 English 1 H 8:30 9:25 8:30 9:25 2 Geometry H 1 English 1H A B C 5 12:15 1:10 12:15 1:10 12:15 1:10 12:15 1:10 5 1:15 2:10 1:15 2:10 1:15 2:10 1:15 2:10 5 Advisory
A B C D 1 7:30 8:25 English 1 H 7:30 8:25 3 7:30 8:25 Spanish 2 2 7:30 8:25 Geometry H 2 8:30 9:25 Geometry H 1 8:30 9:25 English 1H 8:30 9:25 3 8:30 9:25 Spanish 2 3 Spanish 2 2 Geometry H 1 English 1H A B C 5 12:15 1:10 12:15 1:10 12:15 1:10 12:15 1:10 5 1:15 2:10 1:15 2:10 1:15 2:10 1:15 2:10 5 Advisory
A B C D 1 7:30 8:25 English 1H 4 7:30 8:25 Film/Photography 1H (S1) Basic Foods (S2) 3 7:30 8:25 Spanish 2 2 7:30 8:25 Geometry H A B C 2 3 5 8:30 9:25 Geometry H Spanish 2 12:15 1:10 1 2 8:30 9:25 English 1H Geometry H 12:15 1:10 4 1 8:30 9:25 Film/Photo 3 1H (S1) Basic Foods (S2) English 1H 4 8:30 9:25 Spanish 2 Film/Photgraphy 1H (S1) Basics Foods (S2) 12:15 1:10 12:15 1:10 5 1:15 2:10 1:15 2:10 1:15 2:10 1:15 2:10 5 Advisory
A B C D A B C 1 2 3 5 6 7:30 8:25 English 1H 8:30 9:25 Geometry H Spanish 2 4 1 2 8 12:15 1:10 Orchestra 5 7:30 8:25 Film/Photography 1H (S1) And Basic Foods (S2) 8:30 9:25 English 1H 3 4 Geometry H 1 Biology Biology 7 12:15 1:10 8 7:30 8:25 Spanish 2 2 8:30 9:25 Film/Photo 3 1H (S1) Basic Foods (S2) English 1H 4 Biology Biology 12:15 1:10 PE 6 7 7:30 8:25 Geometry H 8:30 9:25 Spanish 2 Film/Photo 1H (S1) And Basic Foods (S2) Orchestra Orchestra 12:15 1:10 Biology 7 1:15 2:10 Biology 6 1:15 2:10 Orchestra 5 1:15 2:10 8 1:15 2:10 Study Hall Advisory
9th Grade English 1 Biology Math PE World Language Elective(s) Academic Support
10th Grade English 2 Western Civilization Chemistry Math Health/PE World Language (Spanish, French, Latin) Academic Support Elective
11th Grade English 3 US History Physics Math PE World Language (Spanish, French, Latin, Japanese) Elective(s) Academic Support
12th Grade English US Government PE Senior Project Math Science World Language Elective(s)
Electives We offer a wide variety of electives: Visual Programming Sports and Society SAT Prep Heroes/Monsters Brit Lit Advanced Film/Photo 3 and 4 IB Theatre and IB Economics Computer Animation Sports & Entertainment Marketing And Many More!
Graduation Requirements 4 credits of English 4 credits of Social Studies 3 credits of Mathematics 3 credits of Science 2 credits of Arts and Humanities.667 credit of Health 1.33 credit of PE 4 credits of Electives.5 credit Senior Project TOTAL CREDITS NEEDED: 21
Student Supports Learning Center Seek tutoring from teachers Make up tests /Advisory Students choose reinforcement, acceleration, and more Advisory allows students to connect to each other and teachers Library Variety of media/resources
International Baccalaureate Two-year program for juniors and seniors that leads to an internationally recognized high school diploma. Integrated, interdisciplinary curriculum with a focus on developing critical thinking. A la carte courses available for students who do not wish to pursue the diploma: o Economics o Psychology o Visual Arts o Music o Theatre Available for 1 year or for 2 years.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Language A Language B/ab initio History of the Americas Science Mathematics Elective Theory of Knowledge CAS Extended Essay 11 th and 12 th grades only. Pre-requisite: Algebra 2 Information sessions at HHS for parents and students Classroom presentations for students Applications due in January Questions?: Tom O Brien, IB Coordinator 610-658-3958 obrient@lmsd.org
Penn State and Harriton Dual Enrollment Courses Penn State Brandywine A Campus of the Pennsylvania State University Two Business Courses offered every semester Intro to Business BA 100 (3 PSU credits and 0.5 HHS credit) Application process each Spring These are General Studies courses that are appropriate for any major.
But, I m not a Junior or Senior If you are a 9 th or 10 th grade student who might be interested in these courses, please sign up for FOUNDATIONS OF BUSINESS as an elective for the 2015-2016 school year.
WHERE DO I GET MORE INFORMATION? Ms. Canuso is the HHS contact (canusol@lmsd.org) Course info available in the Program Planning Guide.
Central Montgomery County Technical High School Meet Ms. Angela Kern, Assistant Director from CMTHS is here tonight. She is available to answer questions regarding the CMTHS program.
2015 Scheduling Calendar Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday February 2 February 3 February 4 Parent Course Selection Meeting February 9 Advisory teachers review online course registration process February 10 February 11 Online Course Registration February 5 February 6 Teachers complete course recommendations February 12 Online Course Registration February 13 Online Course Registration Counselors to WV Counselors to BC No school February 16 President s Day No school February 17 Counselors begin meeting with individual students to review course selections February 18 Counselor meetings February 19 Counselor meetings February 20 Counselor meetings February 23 Counselor meetings February 24 Counselor meetings February 25 Counselor meetings February 26 Counselors meetings end February 27 Make-up day for absent students or snow
2015 Scheduling Timeline What is Next? End of May Hard copies of finalized schedules mailed to all students June-September - Schedule change requests online
Grade Level Sessions 9 th grade Auditorium with Dr. Havlick 10 th grade Cafeteria with Ms. Contegiacomo and Ms. Coleman 11 th grade Room 170 Ms. Carl 12 th grade Room 125 with Ms. Serratore After the breakout sessions, counselors will return to the auditorium for a Q and A with incoming 9 th grade families.
Welcome to Harriton!