RISING 10,11,12 SCHEDULING PRESENTATION January 23, 2018
Phoenixville Area High School Principal: Dr. Parkinson Assistant Principal: Mr. Sutton Assistant Principal: Mr. Perecko Assistant Principal: Mrs. Skonieczny Director of Student Activities & Athletics: Mr. Gionta School Counselors: Mrs. Bhalla College and Career Counselor Mr. Gumby Class of 2020 Mr. Shackelford Class of 2021 Ms. Osborn Class of 2018 Mrs. Kilpatrick Class of 2019
Program of Studies
Program of Studies Course descriptions are available online in the Program of Studies. Follow directions on the previous slide to access the POS. 05154 Introduction to Art 0.5 credit Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Students will become familiar with the studio environment. This will include the proper use of supplies and equipment. Students will concentrate on the art elements and principles. The focus will be on drawing, painting, design, ceramics, and sculpture. Expectations will become more demanding throughout the semester. 04301 African-American Studies 0.5 credit Grades 10, 11, 12 Prerequisites: 75% in previous Social Studies class. This course is designed to examine the role African Americans had in shaping American society. Students will discover how ones identity can be influenced by both external and internal forces and how the role of identity can shift. Students will study various areas of concentration in the 19th and 20th centuries, which focus on the community and family, expression through art and music, people who made a difference, power and powerlessness, and their impact on identity. English 11: American Literature Grade 11 - Year 1 credit Prerequisites: 01003H (H): 70% in English 10 H or 90% in English 10 ACP 01003X (ACP): 70% in English 10 X or 90% in English 10 CP 01003C (CP): successful completion of English 10 CP This course is an exploration of the American character through the study of novels, plays, short stories, essays, and poetry that span the rich traditions of our American heritage. The curriculum follows a chronological progression, with representative classics from the Native- American, Puritan, Revolutionary, Transcendentalist, Romantic, Realist, Modernist, Feminist and Post-Modernist literary movements. Instructors will emphasize critical reading and analytical writing, and students will engage in increasingly challenging literary analysis culminating in a critical analysis research paper.
Graduation Requirements Minimum credit requirements: 24 English - 4.0 credits Social Studies - 3.0 credits* Math - 3.0 credits* Science - 3.0 credits* *You must take a fourth year course in two of the following disciplines: Math, Science, or Social Studies Technology - 0.5 credits Physical Education 1.0 credits Health - 0.5 credits Techniques of Writing - 0.5 credits Arts - 0.5 credits Electives - 6.0 credits Graduation project 0 credits
Graduation Requirements: Physical Education/Health Requirements 1.0 credit of PE is required for graduation 0.5 credit of Health during 10 th Grade Online Health option available Athletics & Marching Band for PE credit The maximum allowance of credit per year is 0.5 credit. The maximum allowance for any one sport or marching band will be 0.5 credit. Only credit obtained through a PE course taken at the PAHS will apply to a student s GPA (Grade Point Average).
Keystone Exams The majority of our students will take all three Keystone exams (Algebra I, Biology, and Literature) by the end of their sophomore year because they will have completed the corresponding courses. Students who are not proficient in any of the Keystone test areas will be required to take an enrichment class for the content are in which they are non-proficient. Students will complete a computer diagnostic exam (CDT) and may be placed in an enrichment course to prepare them for the Keystone exam.
Core Courses Individual Recommendation Meetings January 25 & 26 Core Course Teacher Recommendations. Prerequisites for all courses Check Program of Studies on PASD website. Students are recommended for the course for which they meet the highest prerequisite, but may choose a lower level course. Students who do not meet the prerequisite but would like to move up a level in a course, will have an opportunity to meet individually with their counselor to discuss. Counselors and teachers will review all final grades to ensure that all prerequisites have been met. Parents and Students will be notified of scheduled courses (without teachers and periods) by the end of May.
Electives Elective Scheduling Window January 30 th February 12 th Selections will be made via Skyward student access. If students do not make their course selections within this timeframe, choices will be made for them. If you do not know your username/password please see the counseling secretary.
Electives Students should add electives to a total credit count (including core courses) of between 6 7 credits. Seniors must have a minimum of 5 credits. Be aware that you cannot schedule more than 8 total credits online in Skyward. You will not be able to schedule courses that earn credit beyond the school day. Example: Vocal Ensemble, Marching Band Be sure to select 10 alternate electives in case your 1 st choice electives cannot be scheduled. Please list them in order of preference. Students are NOT guaranteed to receive their chosen electives, but we try very hard to make it happen. Lunches, Study Halls and Graduation Project will be automatically added after schedules are created.
Senior Abbreviated Schedule For the 2018-2019 school year, we would like to offer an opportunity for Seniors to be able to either have a delayed arrival time or an early departure time. Please keep in mind that the following requirements need to be met in order for students to elect to have an AM or a PM schedule: 1. Students will need to be enrolled in a minimum of 5 credits. 2. Students must be enrolled in courses that they need for graduation. (verified by Mrs. Kilpatrick) 3. A parent must agree and sign the consent form. 4. Students will need their own transportation for a late arrival or early departure. Transportation will only be covered by the district for the full day. Be aware that due to the course requests and the timing of those courses, we cannot guarantee an abbreviated schedule. Consent form are due by 2/12/2018.
Consent Form Parent, Student, Counselor and Principal signatures needed I am interested in the following schedule: Late Arrival Early Release Late Arrival or Early Release (whatever works best with my course requests). ***Please be advised that a late arrival and/or early release cannot be guaranteed. Course offerings are subject to the development of the master schedule.***
Counselor Meetings At the close of the elective scheduling window on February 12 th, grade-level counselors will meet with each student to discuss core course recommendations and elective choices. The meeting schedule will be posted after the 12 th for students and parents to review. Passes will be given to each student at least two days prior to his/her meeting.
Waivers If at the Semester 1 mark during core teacher recommendations a student does not meet the prerequisite as outlined in the POS but is within 5% points, students can communicate this to their counselor during their pre-scheduled individual meetings and complete a waiver form. Dr. Parkinson will need to approve any request outside of 5%.
NCAA Eligibility If a student is interested in playing a sport for a Division I or II in college, please make an appointment with Mrs. Bhalla, the College and Career Counselor. Information will be reviewed regarding the NCAA Clearinghouse and registration is mandatory for participating in a collegiate sport.
Summer Offerings Courses for Credit Recovery English 9-12 Techniques of Writing Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry Global Studies, Contemporary American History, and Government and Economics Analytical Science, Chemistry and Biology
Summer Offerings Courses for Original Credit Techniques of Writing Algebra II Honors Precalculus Honors Spanish II & III Computer Applications and Programming Introduction to Programming Art II Health, Safety and Physical Education (Required Health Class).
Summer Offerings Bridge Program Courses (No cost) 8 th to 9 th Grade Bridge (No cost) English 9 Honors Bridge (No cost) AP Human Geography Bridge Chemistry Honors Bridge Algebra II to Precalculus Honors Bridge Keystone Enrichment Programs (No cost) Algebra I, Biology and Literature
Dates for Summer Courses/School Credit Recovery Monday-Thursday 8AM-10:15AM and/or 10:30AM-12:45PM June 25-August 2, 2018 Original Credit Monday-Thursday 8AM-12PM June 25-August 2, 2018 (Health, June 25-July 19, 2018) Bridge Programs Monday-Thursday Reference the Summer POS for specific dates and times. Eighth to Ninth Grade Bridge Program July 16-August 9, 2018 Enrichment Programs Monday-Thursday 8AM-12PM July 23 July 26, 2018
Summer Courses/School Registration & Deadlines Please submit all summer registrations to the PAHS Counseling Secretary. Registration Deadlines - Original Credit, Bridge and Enrichment Programs: April 27th - Credit Recovery: June 21 st
Dual Enrollment Partnerships Delaware County Community College Montgomery County Community College Reference POS for course offerings.
Dual Enrollment Classes/Partnerships Delaware County Community College English Composition I & II Pre-calculus AP Chemistry World Civilizations I & II French III & IV Spanish III & IV German III Medical Law and Ethics Medical Terminology
Early College Half day at Delaware County Community College (Marple or Exton) Earn college credits Save money Explore career fields Seamless transition after high school Take advantage of DCCC transfer partnerships
Early College Programs Program Credits Earned Credits needed to complete Business Admin/ General Business Associates Degree 24 61 Liberal Arts Associates 24 60 Medical Assistant Certificate 22 46 Emergency Medical Technician Certificate 12 0 Elector-Mechanical Technologies Certificate 29 0 Network Engineering Certificate 18 0 Web Programming Certificate 18 0 Interactive Multimedia Certificate 18 0
Electro-Mechanical Technician
Dual Enrollment Classes/Partnerships Montgomery County Community College Forensic Science Careers in Healthcare Safety & First Aid
Post-Secondary Planning West Chester University Admissions Requirements Temple University Admissions Requirements University of Pittsburgh Admissions Requirements Princeton University Admissions Requirements
Skyward Snapshot See further directions on the PAHS Counseling Website This link displays screen below Click here 1st
Skyward Snapshot Two links here to choose from
Scheduling Timeline January 19 End of Semester 1 January 25 & 26 Jan. 30 Feb. 12 February 12 Feb. 16 March 23 April 4 May June 15 Core Course Recommendation Elective Scheduling Window Elective Deadline (no changes after this point) Individual Counselor Meetings Waiver Deadline Course Selection Confirmation Deadline for Core Course Level Changes