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SPRING GROVE AREA
HIGH SCHOOL
th
9 Grade Orientation
2012-2013
Introductions
• Dr. Cugliari, Principal
• Mr. Dietrich, Assistant Principal
• Mr. Frank, Assistant Principal
• Mr. Jones, Assistant Principal
• Mr. Govern, Athletic Director
Introduction
Counselors
• Mr. Steve Bischof (A-G)
• Mrs. Michelle Mummert (H-Q)
• Mrs. Carrie Schmoyer (R-Z)
Parent Involvement
• Academic Booster Club (ABC)
- Brochure
– Meeting – September 25th
Library – 6:30 pm
Contact the HS Office at 2254731 ext. 7000 for more info
HS
Parent Involvement
• Athletic Booster
• Music Booster
• MMS Parent Portal
• Spring Grove Area Scholarship
Foundation
LINK CREW
• 9TH Grade Transition Program
• Orientation Program for 9th Graders
• Yearlong Support Program for 9th Graders
• Leadership Training Program for Juniors
and Seniors
• School Community Building Program
Graduation Requirements for the
Class of 2016
• Earn at least 25 credits
• Complete a culminating project (Grad. Project)
• Pass 4 credits of Social Studies, which will
include American Society
• Pass 4 credits of English
• Pass 3 credits of mathematics
• Pass 3 credits of science
Graduation Requirements
• Pass 2 credits of health/wellness, which will
include Introduction to Sports and Fitness,
Health Education, and 2 elective PE courses
• 2 courses in the Arts & Humanities (Art,
Music, World Language)
• 2 courses in the Practical Arts (Technology
Education, Family and Consumer Science,
Business) which will include Career Skills for
the Future
KEYSTONE EXAMS
• Exams will be taken at the completion of the
following courses (May 13-24th) :
• Algebra 1 (Current 9th graders and students
that completed Algebra 1 in 8th grade)
• Biology 1
The Literature Exam will be taken during the
English 10 course in Grade 10.
KEYSTONE EXAMS
• If a student does not score proficient on
the Keystone exam, they will be required
to complete a remediation course. The
student will re-take the exam until
reaching proficiency or until their 12th
grade school year. If the student does
not reach proficiency by Grade 12, they
will complete a project-based assessment
to demonstrate proficiency.
Curriculum- Grade 9
Communication Arts
•English 9 – 9 periods in a 6 day cycle (1.5 cr)
(*not proficient on 8th gr. PSSA)
•Comp English 9 – (1 cr)
•Comp English 9 Honors – (1 cr)
•Creative Writing -(.5 cr) (elective)
•Drama - (.5 cr.) (elective)
•Journalism/Publishing-(.5 cr / .5 cr) (elective)
Curriculum - Grade 9
Mathematics
Algebra I Concepts – 9 periods / 6 Day Cycle
(1.5 cr) (*not proficient on 8th gr. PSSA)
Algebra I – 9 periods / 6 Day Cycle
(1.5 cr)
Algebra I Honors (1 cr)
Geometry (1cr)
Geometry Honors (1 cr)
Algebra 2 (1 cr)
Algebra 2 Honors (1cr)
Curriculum - Grade 9
Social Studies
• U S History I – (1 cr.)
• U S History I Honors – (1 cr.)
Curriculum - Grade 9
Science
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9 Periods in a 6 Day Cycle
Gen. Biology - 1.5 cr.
Biology I – 1.5 cr.
Biology I Honors – (1.5 cr)
INCLUSION CLASSES
• Placed within the courses of the 4 major
subjects
• 2 teachers in the classroom (General Ed &
Special Ed)
Curriculum Support
Grade 9
• Fundamentals of Reading &
Writing (.5)
• PSSA Math (.5)
– Based on need identified by 8th grade PSSA
– .5 credit
Curriculum - Grade 9
Physical Education and
Health
• Introduction to Sports /
Fitness Education (.5 cr.)
• 1 Semester ( 60 days of PE &
30 days of Health)
Electives – Gr. 9
Art Department
•Art I (1 cr)
•Cultural Art I (.25 cr) ($)
•Cultural Art II (.5 cr) ($)
Electives – Gr. 9
Business Education
• Computer Apps 1 (.50cr)
• Computer Apps 2 (.50cr)
• Business I (.50cr)
• Keyboard Techs & Apps (.50cr)
• Specialized Mktg (Sports/Ent) (.50cr)
• Entrepreneurship (.50cr)
Electives – Gr. 9
Family & Consumer Science (FCS)
• FCS Survey 9 (1.0cr) ($)
• Child Care (.25cr)
• Intro to Creative Foods (.25cr)
• Stitchery Crafts (.25cr)
• Clothing I (.50cr)…$
• Clothing II (.50cr)…$
Electives – Gr. 9
Music
• Stage Band 1 & 2 (.35cr)
• Symphonic Band (.70cr)
• Jazz Ensemble (.35cr)
• Chorus & sectional (.50cr)
• String Orchestra & sectional (.70cr)
• History of American Pop (.25cr)
• Intro to Broadway Musicals (.25cr)
• Intro to Music Tech (.25cr)
• Concert Choir (.50cr)
Electives – Gr. 9
Technology Education
• Introduction to Technology (.25) …($)
Electives – Gr. 9
World Language
• German I & II (1 cr.)
• French I (1 cr.)
• Spanish I & II (1 cr.)
COURSE WEIGHT
• GRADE + COURSE WEIGHT = CLASS RANK
• EACH COURSE WEIGHT BASED ON DIFFICULTY
LEVEL 0 = .9
LEVEL 1 = 1.0
LEVEL 2 = 1.05
LEVEL 3 = 1.1
LEVEL 4 = 1.15
Classroom Diagnostic Testing
Program
• Assessment provides information for datadriven instruction
• Provides student practice for Keystone
Exams
Instructional tool used to promote student
achievement
Organization
Daily Schedule
• 8 Instructional Periods
• 6-day Cycle
Organization
Special Schedules
Thursdays
• Advisor /Class meetings
• Graduation Project
• Club Meeting Day
TBA
• Special events
Advisor/Advisee (Class Meeting)
• Purpose – To enhance communication
between teacher/student and
student/student
• Celebrate Diversity
• Character Education
• SWEBS (School Wide Effective Behavioral
Support)
SWEBS
• School Wide Effective Behavior Support
RESPECT
EFFORT
SAFETY
PRODUCTIVITY
EMPATHY
COURAGE
TOLERANCE
ACTIVITIES
• Academic Booster Club (Gr. 9-12)
• Academic Team (Gr. 9-12)
• Art Club (Gr. 9-12)
• Book Club (Gr. 9-12)
• Debate Club (Gr. 9-12)
• Drama Club (Gr. 9-12)
• Engineering & Production Club (Gr. 912)
• Film Club (Gr. 9-12)
• French Club (Gr. 9-12)
Activities
• Future Business Leaders of America
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Future Educators Club (Gr. 9-12)
GSA (Gr. 9-12)
History Club (Gr. 9-12)
Journalism Club (Gr. 10-12)
Key Club (Gr. 9-12)
Link Crew (Gr. 10-12)
Activities
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National Art Honor Society (Gr. 11-12)
National Honor Society (Gr. 11-12)
Peer Mentoring Club (Gr. 9-12)
Physics Club (Gr. 9-12)
Power of One Club (Gr. 9-12)
Psychology Club (Gr. 9-12)
Project Harmony (Gr. 9-12)
Recycling Club (Gr. 9-12)
Rocket Scientists Club (Gr. 9-12)
Activities
• SADD (Gr. 9-12)
• Student Council (Gr. 9-12)
• Ski Club (Gr. 9-12)
• Tech Squad (Gr. 9-12)
• Tri-M Music Honor Society (Gr. 11-12)
• Ultimate Frisbee (Gr. 9-12)
• Yearbook Staff (Gr. 10-12)
• York Co. Science & Engineering Fair
(Gr.9-12)
Extra-Curricular &
Athletic Eligibility
• Weekly Eligibility—Maintain a 65% or
higher in 4 full credit subjects or
equivalent
If Not….
• Ineligible from Sunday to Saturday (may
practice)
• Two Weeks—Ineligible for 15 school days
• Marking Period—Ineligible for 45 school
days
Eligibility
• Attendance– Must report to school by 9:00am to
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participate in activity that evening
20 days or more absence in a semester results
in loss of eligibility until the student has
attended 45 school days (beginning after the
20th day)
2 unexcused/unlawful absences results in loss of
eligibility for season or marking period
3 days tardy in a marking period or season
results in loss of eligibility the next scheduled
activity
Athletic Activities
• Baseball (Spring)
• Basketball (Winter)
• Cross Country (Fall)
• Cheerleading (Fall/Winter)
• Field Hockey (Fall)
• Football (Fall)
Athletics (continued)
• Golf (Fall)
• Lacrosse G & B (Spring)
• Soccer G & B (Fall)
• Softball (Spring)
• Swimming & Diving (Winter)
• Tennis (Girls-Fall / Boys-Spring)
Athletics (continued)
• Track (Spring)
• Track Indoor (Winter)
• Volleyball (Girls-Fall / Boys-Spring)
• Wrestling (Winter)
Contact Mr. Scott Govern, Athletic
Director , for more information.
NCAA Clearinghouse
• As a prospective student-athlete at a
Division I or II institution, you have
certain responsibilities to attend to before
you may participate. Information
concerning who needs to register with the
Clearinghouse and what documents
should be submitted can be found in The
Guide for College-Bound Student-Athletes
NCAA Clearinghouse
• https://www.ncaaclearinghouse.net/NCAA
/student/index_student.html
• The website will provide information
regarding:
– Requirements and approved courses
– Courses offered by Spring Grove Area HS
– Electronic Management for Individual
Students
Policies
• Attendance
• Anti-Harassment
• Discipline
• Dress and Grooming
• Drug / Alcohol
Procedures
• Electronic Device
• Electronic devices are not permitted during
instructional time without the explicit approval of the
professional staff member responsible for supervision
• Electronic devices are permitted for non-verbal, nondisruptive use during non-instructional times (hallway
during class transitions, cafeteria during lunch, open
study periods, and before/after school.
• Electronic devices shall not violate any other District
policies, including those regarding student privacy,
copyright, plagiarism, cheating, disrespect to student /
staff, etc.
Policies
• Entrance
– Breakfast Program (Aug. 22, 2012) $1.10
– Point-of-Sale Lunch Program $2.35
• Homework/Practice
• PE Uniform
Policies
• Repeating Courses – Courses in
which students have earned credit may not
be rescheduled for additional credit. If a
student fails a subject and does not attend /
pass summer school for that class, the
course will be placed in the student’s
schedule the following year (Credit
Recovery). Students who fail any course
should see their counselor to review
graduation plan.
Policies
• Weapons
• Terroristic Threat
School Safety
• School Resource Officer – Officer Wise
• 145 Cameras
• Student Reporting – Students need to tell
a staff member when they see or hear of
a negative influence on the school
environment
•All students will be given
a CD of Handbook
•Please contact the office if
you need a hard copy
Goals 2012-2013
•Student Achievement
•Keystone Exams
•SAT Exam
•Advanced Placement Exams
•21st Century Learning Skills
•Professionalism/Work Ethic
•Collaboration
•Communication
•Critical Thinking Skills/Problem
Solving
Q&A