Seneca Valley Scheduling Presentation for the 2018-2019 school year Presented by the I.H.S. Guidance Department
Seneca Valley Intermediate High School Administration Dr. Delp Ms. Mazer Mr. Leggett Mrs. Brooks Mrs. Manganello Mr. Babusci Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Dean of Students Cyber Principal Cyber Assistant Principal
Seneca Valley Intermediate High School School Counselors Mrs. Kress Mr. Del Prete Ms. Calder Mrs. Gaguzis Students A-G Students H-O Students P-Z Secretary
Grade 9 Preview Freshman orientation Freshman planning meetings Interest inventory and career exploration through Family Connection (www.naviance.com)
Scheduling materials: The Program of Studies is available online at www.svsd.net (select Academics, then Program of Studies, then Grades 9-12). Courses can be viewed by plan, list, or catalog. Course registration is available through your Seneca Valley portal at www.svsd.net (in Gradebook, access course registration at bottom right corner of page). This scheduling presentation is available at www.svsd.net (select IHS, then Guidance).
Credits Every class you take at Seneca Valley has a specific credit value. Semester course Full year course Full year course with lab.5 credit 1.0 credit 1.4 credit To earn credit, you must pass the class with a 60% D or higher (final average).
Seneca Valley Graduation Requirements 24 Credits English 4.0 credits Social Studies 4.0 credits Math 4.0 credits Science 2.0 credits STEM (grades 10-12) 1.0 credit Physical Education 2.0 credits Health 0.5 credit Arts/Humanities 2.0 credits Electives 4.5 credits
KEYSTONE EXAMS Students must attain a score of Advanced or Proficient on the Biology, Algebra 1, and Literature end of course exams as per district and state requirements.
Remember. To graduate from Seneca Valley, you must earn 24 credits. To become a sophomore 4 credits To become a junior..10 credits To become a senior..16 credits
Academically Advanced Courses In the Program of Studies http://www.svsd.net/page/469 Weighted Courses AP (0.08 weight) CHS (0.06 weight) Honors (0.04 weight) Weight is an add-on to the base GPA and is capped at 0.26 for grade 9. A report card grade of 70 or above must be earned in order to earn weight. Academically Advanced course information available on the Program of Studies
9 th Grade English English 9 Honors English 9 (requires a 90% or better in English 8 or an 80% in Honors English 8, teacher recommendation and successful completion of summer reading and writing assignments) Teacher recommendations will be included in the online registration form.
9 th Grade Social Studies U.S. History 1 (1776-1860) U.S. History 2 (1860-1914) Honors U.S. History 1 (1776-1860) Honors U.S. History 2 (1860-1914) The prerequisites for Honors History are a 90% in 8 th grade Social Studies and recommendations from the current Social Studies and English teachers.
Math Algebra 1 A Algebra 1 B Algebra 1 Principles of Geometry Geometry Honors Geometry Principles of Algebra 2 Algebra 2 Honors Algebra 2 The recommended math sequence is in the Program of Studies.
9 th Grade Science Principles of Biology 1 (0.5 credit) Principles of Biology 2 (0.5 credit) Biology (1.4 credits) Requires an 80% or better in Integrated Science and teacher recommendation. Honors Biology (1.4 credits) Requires a 90% or better in Integrated Science and teacher recommendation.
Physical Education Personal Physical Fitness Physical Education Advanced Physical Education Cyber Physical Education JROTC/P.E. Cyber P.E. 9 (online coursework and 30 outside hours) P.E./Dance (online coursework and SV dance course) P.E./Gymnastics (online coursework and SV gymnastics course)
What electives should I take? Elective courses help discover areas of interest for future electives, hobbies, and careers. The Program of Studies shows the relation between the 16 national career clusters and Seneca Valley courses. See your counselor for further help in determining your future options.
Elective Areas Applied Engineering and Technology Business Technology English Family and Consumer Science Fine Arts JROTC Math Computer Science Science Social Studies
Performing Arts Electives Dance Gymnastics Music-Instrumental Music-Vocal Theatre
World Language World language is often needed for college admission. Most colleges require 2-3 years on the high school transcript. Colleges vary on whether they will count the 8 th grade world language toward their entrance requirements. Language taken in grade 8 will be reflected on an SV transcript. Honors level courses in World Language are available for 2 nd and 3 rd year students. Please consult your current teacher and the Program of Studies for prerequisites.
Study Halls On site tutoring with math faculty Time to complete homework Make up missed assignments from absences Use of the i-hub facility Quiet option
SV Academy of Choice Students may enroll in cyber courses that provide credit towards graduation through: Acceleration Courses Credit Recovery Courses Courses are available as: Cyber only Cyber Blended only Cyber or Cyber Blended Students may be enrolled: Full-time onsite Full-time at home Supplement to traditional classes. Note: Some cyber courses require completion of previous cyber course. Read prerequisites carefully.
Cyber Registration Process: *http://www.svsd.net/domain/1100 For courses taken during the 18-19 school year: Prior to or on January 30, 2018: Select course in portal; designate cyber in dropdown menu January 31 June 8, 2018*: Complete add/drop form After June 8, 2018* Complete online cyber application For courses taken Summer, 2018: Complete online cyber SUMMER application* https://www.svsd.net/domain/1281 (available starting January 24) Note: Cyber grades are listed on the transcript and report card. Acceleration courses receive a letter grade/percentage and will calculate into the GPA for the upcoming school year. Credit recovery courses will receive a pass/fail grade, will not calculate into the GPA, and will be listed on the current year s transcript.
COLLEGIATE SPORTS ELIGIBILITY Register within the sophomore year Must register for division I or II Specific guidelines for GPA, college entrance exams, and core course requirements. Online registration Schools vary SV Athletic Department power point presentation available at SV Guidance web page. https://www.svsd.net/page/21895
Recommendations or auditions needed: core academic areas, 2 nd and 3 rd year of a world language, some performing arts courses More reminders Pay close attention to the descriptions in the Program of Studies (course numbers, prerequisites, length, grade level). The course listing contains a comprehensive list of all classes offered for the 2018-2019 school year. Don t forget to select substitute courses on your portal!
Ninth Grade Registration Window Students will be entering their course selections into the computer from Tuesday, January 23 through Tuesday, January 30, 2018. Instructional video for course request portal completion will be shown in homeroom on Tuesday, January 23. Video will be posted on guidance website. IHS Counselors available at SVMS on Monday, January 29. Online registration explanation: http://prezi.com/0txgf0ajzgjo/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0sh are
Schedule Changes Course request changes can be made through the end of this school year (June 8, 2018). Teachers may make recommendation changes based on student performance during the second semester of this school year. A drop/add period at the beginning of the next school year is allotted.
http://connection.naviance.com/senecavshs The log on for all students is their regular Seneca Valley username and password; parent account is also available. Students will explore career and post-secondary educational opportunities. Parents will have access to activities students have completed through parent online account.
What s next? Spring, 2018: Course selections/verifications available on SV portal. August, 2018: Schedules available August, 2018: Welcome to 9 th grade!
Thank you! For further information, contact the I.H.S. guidance office.