WELCOME TO PORTLAND HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2018
Administrative Organization David Woods, Principal Assistant Principals Counselors A-G Allen Dyer Donna Dixon Kathy Freeman H-N Alva Hall Dana Kennedy O-Z Robin Venable Lori McCormick
REGISTRATION OVERVIEW
THIS POWER POINT PRESENTATION AND THE ACADEMIC CATALOG ARE AVAILABLE ON THE PHS WEBSITE!
Appointments in your school s library: --PWMS>Wednesday, March 12 (During social studies class/ begins at 7:55) -- PEMS>Thursday, March 13 (During English class/begins at 8:50)
Your child s course selection will be based on the following: -Career Inventory -TCAP Test Scores (Score of at least proficient is required for some courses/see individual course prerequisites) -EXPLORE Test Scores (Used if TCAP scores are not at proficient level/must meet benchmark) -Report Card Grades (Some courses require an A or B average in MS classes.)
MATERIALS -Academic Catalog: Look through the catalog and pay close attention to all of the prerequisites. -Blank registration form: Fill in your child s choices and bring the completed form with you to registration.
CATALOG EXAMPLE HONORS ENGLISH I GRADE LEVEL: 9 PREREQUISITE: A or B in 8 th grade Accelerated English; score of at least proficient on 7 th & 8 th grade TCAP tests in Language Arts & Reading or meet EXPLORE English and reading benchmarks; and proficiency of required pre-course independent reading.
BLOCK SCHEDULING *Four 90-minute classes each semester *Ability to earn 8 credits per school year
2014-15 FRESHMAN REGISTRATION NAME: SS #: LANGUAGE ARTS English I-Honors* English I-Standard English I-Resource* MATHEMATICS Algebra I-Honors* Algebra IA-Standard Algebra IB-Standard Math Foundations II-Resource* Algebra IA-Resource* SCIENCE Physical Science-Standard Biology-Honors* Physical Science-Resource* FOREIGN LANGUAGE French I-Standard (Fall) French I-Honors* (Fall) French II-Standard (Spring) French II-Honors* (Spring) REQUIRED COURSE Lifetime Wellness SOCIAL STUDIES World Geography-Honors* World Geography-Standard World Geography-Resource* World History-Honors* World History-Standard ELECTIVES Self-Advocacy-Resource* Agriscience (Science elective) Computer Applications Fundamentals of Education Introduction to Human Studies Principles of Law, Correct., Sec.* ELECTIVES (continued) Health Science Education* Construction Core Computer Aided Drafting I Principles of Manufacturing Introductory Speech Theatre Arts I* Instrumental Music*(Band/Yr-long) Music Theory I PHS Choir PHS Ensemble* *Minimum TCAP/Explore Score(s), grades, pre-requisite, and/or teacher recommendation required based on 1 st semester grades. (See Academic Catalog) CAREER GOAL: Course Name English: 1. Math: 2. Science: 4. Social Studies: LIFETIME WELLNESS Alternates (in order of preference) 3. You will be scheduled for all of the required classes, and alternates will be assigned on a space available basis, starting with seniors. If your first choice is not available, you will be assigned alternates in order of preference. Schedules will not be changed unless there are extenuating circumstances and must have teacher and/or administration approval. Student s Signature Date Parent s Signature Date
TYPICAL FRESHMAN SCHEDULE Standard Courses Time Block Fall Term Spring Term 8:00-9:40 1 st block Standard Physical Science Standard English I 9:50-11:20 2 nd block Wellness Standard World Geography 11:30-1:20 3 rd block Algebra IA Computer Applications Lunch 12:25-12:50 12:55-1:20 1:30-3:00 4 th block Agriscience Algebra IB
TYPICAL FRESHMAN SCHEDULE Honors Courses Time Block Fall Term Spring Term 8:00-9:40 1 st block Honors Biology Honors English I 9:50-11:20 2 nd block Wellness Honors French II 11:30-1:20 3 rd block Honors Algebra I Computer Applications Lunch 12:25-12:50 12:55-1:20 1:30-3:00 4 th block Honors French I Honors World History
TYPICAL FRESHMAN SCHEDULE Combination of Honors and Standard Courses Time Block Fall Term Spring Term 8:00-9:40 1 st block Standard Physical Science Honors English I 9:50-11:20 2 nd block Honors World History Wellness 11:30-1:20 3 rd block Algebra IA Algebra IB Lunch 12:25-12:50 12:55-1:20 1:30-3:00 4 th block Instrumental Music (Band) Instrumental Music (Band)
Ready Core Curriculum Units English Language Arts 4 Mathematics* 4 Science** 3 Social Studies*** 3 Wellness 1 Physical Education ½ Personal Finance ½ Foreign Language**** 2 Fine Arts**** 1 Elective Focus 3 Additional Sumner County Electives 4 TOTAL: 26
English Requirements -English I -English II -English III -English IV
Math Requirements -Algebra I or Algebra IA/IB -Geometry -Algebra II -One additional mathematics course beyond Algebra II All students must be enrolled in a math class each year.
Math Requirements for Students with Qualifying Disabilities -Algebra IA -Algebra IB -Geometry A -Geometry B
Science Requirements -Physical Science -Biology I -Chemistry I or Physics
Science Requirements for Students with Qualifying Disabilities -Physical Science -Biology IA -Biology IB
Social Studies Requirements -United States History -World History or World Geography -Economics (1/2 credit-9 weeks course) -Government (1/2 credit-9 weeks course)
FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND FINE ARTS -One fine arts credit (art, music, theatre) -Two credits in the same language -In exceptional circumstances, schools may waive the foreign language and fine arts requirement for students who are not planning to attend a university to expand and enhance their elective focus.
PHS Academic Elective Focus Offerings 14-15 AP Choose 3 AP U. S. History I & II AP Calculus AB I & II AP English IV I & II Fine Arts Choose Any 4 (1 of the 4 is the normal graduation requirement.) Art I Art II Art III Art IV-Studio Art Theatre Arts I Theatre Arts II Theatre Arts III Technical Theatre Arts Dual Enrollment Honors Intro to Film Music Theory I Music Theory II PHS Choir PHS Ensemble Instrumental Music (Band) Math/Science-Choose 10 (7 of the 10 are normal graduation requirements.) Algebra IA & IB Algebra I Honors Geometry-Standard or Honors Algebra IIA & IIB Algebra II-Standard or Honors Bridge Math SAILS Bridge Math Adv Algebra/Trig-Standard or Honors Honors Pre-Calculus AP Calculus AB I & II Dual Enrollment Hon College Algebra Dual Enrollment Hon Prob & Statistics Agriscience Veterinary Sci Nutrition Science & Diet Therapy Physical Science-Standard or Honors Biology I-Standard or Honors Chemistry I-Standard or Honors Honors Physics Honors Biology II Anat & Physiology-Standard or Honors Humanities-Choose 12 (9 of the 12 are normal graduation requirements.) English I-Standard or Honors English II-Standard or Honors English III-Standard or Honors English IV-Standard or Honors AP English IV Lit & Comp Dual Enrollment Honors English IV Shakespeare Introductory Speech Intermediate Speech Dual Enrollment Hon Fund Speech Spanish I-Standard or Honors Spanish II-Standard or Honors Honors Spanish III French I-Standard or Honors French II-Standard or Honors Honors French III Personal Finance US History-Standard or Honors AP US History I & II W.Geography-Standard or Honors W.History-Standard or Honors Ancient History Modern History U.S. Govt-Standard or Honors Economics-Standard or Honors Psychology-Standard or Honors Dual Enroll Honor Gen Psychology Sociology-Standard or Honors Contemporary Issues
PHS Career & Technical Elective Focus Offerings 14-15 Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Ag Engineering & Applied Technology Agriscience (9,10) Principles of Ag Mechanics (10,11) Ag Power & Equipment (11,12) Veterinary & Animal Science Agriscience (9,10) Small Animal Science (10,11,12) Veterinary Science (11,12) Horticulture Science Agriscience (9,10) Prin of Plant Science & Hydroculture (10) Greenhouse Management (11,12) Architecture & Construction Business Management Computer Applications (9,10,11,12) Business Principles (10,11,12) Virtual Enterprise (11,12) Health Services Administration Computer Applications (9,10,11,12) Business Principles (10,11,12) Health Science Education (9,10,11) Administrative Management (11,12) Finance Banking & Finance Computer Applications (9,10,11,12) Business Principles (10,11,12) Personal Finance & Econ (10,11,12) Banking and Finance (11-12) Human Services Social Health Services Introduction to Human Studies (9,10) Lifespan Development (10,11,12) Family Studies (10,11,12) Dietetics & Nutrition Introduction to Human Studies (9,10) Nutrition Across the Lifespan(10,11,12) Nutrition Sci & Diet Therapy (10,11,12) Cosmetology Principles of Cosmetology (10) Design Principles of Cosmetology (11,12) Chemistry of Cosmetology (11,12) Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Production Design Computer Aided Drafting I (9,10,11) Computer Aided Drafting II (10,11) Advanced Drafting & Design (11,12) Welding **Construction Core is prerequisite (9,10) Introduction to Welding (10,11) Basic Principles of Welding (10,11) Adv Welding Apps & Certification (11,12) Business Management & Administration Administrative & Information Support Computer Applications (9,10,11,12) Adv. Computer Applications (10,11,12) Business Principles (10,11,12) Business Communications (10,11,12) Administrative Management (11,12) Health Science Therapeutic Nursing Services Health Science Education (9,10,11) Medical Therapeutics (10,11,12) Anatomy & Physiology (11,12) Therapeutic Clinical Services Health Science Education (9,10,11) Medical Therapeutics (10,11,12) Pharmacological Science (11,12) Nutrition Sci & Diet Therapy (10,11,12) Anatomy & Physiology (11,12) Hospitality & Tourism Sports & Entertainment Management Marketing & Management I (10,11,12) Travel & Tourism Operation (10,11,12) Sports & Entertain. Marketing (11,12) Law Enforcement Services Prin of Law, Corrections & Security (9,10) Criminal Justice I (10,11) Criminal Justice II (11) Criminal Justice III: Investigation (12) Manufacturing Machining Technology Principles of Manufacturing (9,10) Principles of Machining I (9,10) Principles of Machining II (11) Manufacturing Applications (12) Marketing Entrepreneurship Marketing & Management I (10,11,12) Virtual Enterprise (11,12)
ELECTIVE FOCUS 3 NON-REQUIRED COURSES FROM ONE AREA (Can be Academic or CTE) 4 ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) -Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources -Business Management and Administration -Cosmetology -Health Science -Human Services -Law Enforcement Services -Machining Technology -Marketing -Production Design -Welding
PHS STEM Paths of Study Health Science Agricultural Science
Health Science: STEM Path Freshman Courses -Health Science Education (Must have an A average in MS Science and score proficient on TCAP Science subtest or meet the EXPLORE science benchmark) Agricultural Science : -Agri-Science
ACADEMIC RECOGNITION 4 Tiers of Recognition Cumulative GPA Minimum Honors and AP Courses With highest recognition 3.90 18 With high recognition 3.70 16 With notable recognition 3.50 14 With recognition 3.50 Fewer than 14
This academic recognition plan includes all courses attempted by students for all 8 terms of the high school career. The GPA is based on a four-point scale with internal weighting only (3 points on the final numerical grade for an honors course and 5 points on the final numerical grade for an Advanced Placement course).
CREDITS Must earn credits to move on to next grade (each course is worth 1 credit). You need: 6 credits to be a sophomore 12 credits to be a junior 18 credits to be a senior 26 credits to GRADUATE You can earn 8 credits per year.
Means grade point average G.P.A. ALL courses that you take in HS count toward your final G.P.A. on a 4-point scale An A is worth 4 points A B is worth 3 points A C is worth 2 points A D is worth 1 point An F is worth 0 points Honors classes are internally weighted (+3 added to final average), so a 4.0 is the highest that you can achieve in any class.
MOVE ON WHEN READY -Opportunity to graduate in 3 years -See Academic Catalog for more information
MIDDLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL -Sumner County Schools partnered with VSCC -For rising juniors -Receive high school diploma from Middle College High School (located on VSCC campus) while earning hours toward a college degree, earning a vocational certification, or exploring career options.
Don t Forget: ONE-STOP NIGHT JULY 29 AND 31
WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU AND YOUR CHILD NEXT YEAR! THANKS FOR YOUR TIME AND ATTENTION!