WELCOME JUNIORS 2016-2017 SENIOR YEAR SCHEDULING
COUNSELORS Mrs. M. Dvorchak, A-G Mrs. K. Baluh, H-N Mrs. K. Rygiel DeBor, O-Z
2015-2016 SENIOR YEAR SCHEDULING ASSEMBLY Discuss course selection sheets/scheduling day March 14th Discuss where to find the 2016-2017 Program of Studies Review graduation requirements Emphasize credits necessary to be considered a senior Caution students to note prerequisites for desired courses Remind students of scheduling process/ Arena scheduling change Encourage review of information prior to individual scheduling
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM 23 CREDITS 4 Full year English courses 3 Full year Social Studies courses 3 Full year Math courses 3 Full year Science courses.75 Credit of Physical Education.25 Credit of Swimming.50 Credit of Health Elective credits
You must have acquired at least 17.00 credits in order to be recognized as a senior next year!
Grade 12 Coursework 1 Credit of English is mandatory SENIORS MAY HAVE ONLY TWO STUDY HALLS IF YOU DO NOT PASS THE KEYSTONES, YOU HAVE TO PASS THE EXIT IN THAT SUBJECT. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Grade 12 Coursework (continued) 4 Credits of Electives 1 Credit of Math mandatory if you did not attain 3 credits yet 1 Credit of Science mandatory if you did not attain 3 credits yet 1 Credit of Social Studies mandatory if you did not attain 3 credits yet.50 Credit of Health mandatory if you did not attain this credit yet.25 credits of Swimming if you did not attain this credit
12 th Grade English Choices AP Language and Composition AP Literature and Composition Academic English 12 If you took AP English Literature, you can take AP Language and Composition
Prerequisites Be aware that the determination of meeting a prerequisite requirement is based on current course averages. If your final grade average improves beyond your current average, then see your counselor if you desire to upgrade your coursework selection.
NCAA Eligibility Center If you plan to participate in college athletics at the Division I or II level, let your counselor know when you are scheduling so that you can be sure to enroll in courses that are accepted by the Eligibility Center. There are very specific rules for Division I and Division II athletics. You MUST consult with your counselor regarding these guidelines. Be sure to register online at: www.eligibilitycenter.org All SAT and ACT scores must be reported directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center by the testing agency (9999). Transcript scores are not acceptable.
Other Things to Note Penn State and Pitt require all SAT and / or ACT test scores to be sent directly to them by the testing agency. Must take the optional Writing portion of the ACT test. Please note you also need to send scores to branch campuses. West Virginia University requires 4 math credits (Algebra I and higher), 3 lab science credits, and 1 visual/performing art credit. Most colleges recommend 2 or more years of the same world language. Most colleges have an application deadline. Please be sure to familiarize yourself with the deadline of the school(s) to which you wish to apply. When applying to a school using the Common Application, please notify your recommenders and your counselor.
Scheduling Process Discuss course request sheets/scheduling day March 14th Look over the Program of Studies (online) in order to familiarize yourself with course selections. Please note additional course selections and changes. Discuss options with parents and current class teachers. You and your parent/guardian must sign the request sheet in order to be scheduled.
Scheduling Process (continued) You will Meet with your counselor in the Library on March 18 th. If you did not turn in your course selection sheet or if it does not have signatures, we will not meet with you, and a schedule will be made for you. Course Selection Sheets are due March 18th! Once you meet with your counselor NO course selections can be changed.