ENROLLMENT 2019-2020 Park Hill South
PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE Connect your class choices to your goals after high school: Think about your areas of interest Identify your post high school goal Update/Revise your Plan of Study Take coursework to explore your areas of interest
LEAD Innovation Studio IF YOU ARE A CURRENT FRESHMAN OR SOPHOMORE AND ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING THE LEAD INNOVATION STUDIO FOR THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR PLEASE CONTACT THE LEAD INNOVATION STUDIO AT 816-359-4139 OR VISIT WITH YOUR COUNSELOR.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Class of 2018 and beyond English Language Arts 4 Social Studies 3 Science (Biology & Chemistry required) 3 Math (Algebra II min) 3 PE 1 Practical Art 1 Fine Art 1 Health/Personal Finance 1 Electives 11 TOTAL CREDITS 28
CORE COURSES REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION 2018-19 Grade Level English Language Arts Math Science Social Studies Sophomores ELA 2 Algebra IA Geometry Chemistry/ Acc Chem None required ENGLISH LANGUAGE Algebra IB ARTS Juniors Algebra II or Algebra IIA & IIB 3 rd Choice American History or AP US History Seniors College Government/ Algebra or Coll Econ or AP Alg A & B Govt & Trigonometry Politics Math Analysis Calculus AB/BC Calc
Plan to complete your specific electives as soon as possible (Fine Art, Practical Art, Health/Personal Finance and PE
FINE ARTS Design and Draw Drama Campus or Symphonic Band Concert Orchestra Bass Clef Choir Treble Clef Choir Music Appreciation(non-performance) Tournament Forensics
PRACTICAL ART Housing and Interior Environment Nutrition and Foods Home Maintenance Broadcast Journalism Advanced Broadcast Journalism Journalism/Mass Media Photojournalism PLTW Intro to Engineering (IED) Introduction to Business Fashion and Apparel PLTW Computer Science Essentials PLTW AP Computer Science Principles
Health and Personal Finance or Health and Personal Finance (Virtual) (Required for sophomores)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION Foundations of Fitness Weight Training Sports & Recreation Advanced Weight Training
FOREIGN LANGUAGE Strongly recommended for college admission, but not a graduation requirement French I AP French Example: French I, French II, French III, French IV & AP French German I AP German Spanish I AP Spanish
OFF-SITE CAREER PROGRAMS Northland Center for Advanced Professional Studies (Northland CAPS) Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing Global Business & Logistics Medicine & Healthcare Technology Solutions Digital Media & Design Park Hill Professional Studies Aspiring Professionals Aspiring Educators Aspiring Medical Professionals Applications for each of these programs are due February 22
OFF-SITE CAREER PROGRAMS (CON T) Northland Career Center Agriculture Sciences Aviation Technology Construction Technology Culinary Arts Diesel Technology Teaching Professions Health Sciences Heating Cooling and Climate Control IT Professionals Law Enforcement/Crime Scene Investigation Industrial Welding Production Technologies
NEW PROGRAMS!! Early College Program at MCC-Business & Technology Center Automation of Industrial Machines Engineering Technology & Computer Aided Design & Drafting Computer Integrated Machining & Manufacturing CSIS-CISCO ** Programs offer between 42 and 45 FREE college credits. Juniors and seniors are eligible to apply. See your counselor for more information. ** Applications due February 22.
AP vs. Dual Credit HTTPS://COUNSELORSPHS.WEEBLY.COM/EARNING-COLLEGE-CREDITS-AT-PHS.HTML Advanced Placement Most widely accepted credit High stakes test Credit depends on school, major and test score Least expensive/best value Dual Credit Widely accepted (check with your college of choice) One-third the cost as at most colleges/universities Credit earned through completing the class Know up front if you re going to qualify for dual credit before paying
AP COURSES Biology Calculus A/B & B/C Chemistry Computer Science English Language & Composition English Literature & Composition Environmental Science European History Human Geography Psychology Foreign Languages (French, German & Spanish) Statistics Studio Art US History Government & Politics World History Physics 1 & 2 Microeconomics Macroeconomics
Comp and Reading Speech DUAL CREDIT CLASSES College Algebra (and College Algebra A and B) AP Chemistry AP Biology AP Environmental Science AP US History AP Psychology Foreign Languages (French, German & Spanish, levels III and IV) PLTW Professional Studies
A+ REQUIREMENTS AND BENEFITS 2.5 cumulative GPA Good citizenship Signed agreement 95% attendance rate 50 hours tutoring No record of unlawful drug use 3 yrs. of consecutive attendance at an A+ high school Score proficient or advanced on Alg. I end-of course exam See Jill Owens in B106 or call at 359-6043
SCHEDULE CHANGE POLICY Computer Error If the course has been incorrectly placed in the computer, the enrollment sheet will serve as a reference for substituting the correct course. Prerequisite Not Met If a student has not met the prerequisite a new course will be substituted. Duplicate Credit A student may not receive credit for a course twice. Increased Rigor A student requesting a change to a more difficult core area course will be accepted providing space is available.
ENROLLMENT TIMELINE January 11 th Professional studies Home Base for 10-11 grades February 1 st Enrollment video and update Course Plan in Home Base February 13-14 th Parent Enrollment Nights February 21 st Course Offerings Fair March 1 st Students request courses