Transcript Scheduling Steps

Scheduling
2015-16
Are you on track to be
College & Career Ready?
What direction are you
headed in?
Graduation Requirements –
24 Credits
4 English
 3 Math
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minimum of Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II.
 Must be enrolled in a math course all 4 years
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3 Science
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Integrated Science, Biology, Science Elective
3 Social Studies
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Survey of Social Studies, World Civilizations, US History
1 Health/PE or NJROTC I
 10 Electives –
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One (1) Elective from a CTE Area (Agriculture Education,
Business/Marketing Education, Family Consumer Science,
Technology Education) to support Career Pathway &
technology skill
4 should support the identified Career Pathway on a
student’s ILP
Freshman Seminar/Applied Technology
Promotion Policy
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To be promoted to Grade 11:
Earn 10 total credits by the end of
Grade 11
 3 of the 10 credits must be a required
credit
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Grade classification is made at the
beginning of the school year only and
will not be changed.
Summer School is NOT guaranteed –
work to have a strong second
semester!
Athletic Eligibility
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Determined by the Kentucky High
School Athletic Association
(KHSAA)
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11 credits (minimum) must be
earned by the first day of
school of the Junior year
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Weekly grade checks during
season
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Athletes with two (2) or more
failing grades will be suspended
for 1 week until grades can be
shown as passing.
Pre – College Curriculum
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Meet PCHS minimum graduation requirements
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Successfully complete 2 Years of same Foreign
Language
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3 or More Rigorous Electives – from CORE, fine arts,
vocational/technical courses above the first year
introductory level (does not include Health/PE)
Graduation Recognitions
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Career Ready (meet both Academic & Technical
Components)
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College Ready – Meet ACT benchmarks
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With Honors – cumulative GPA of 3.5 or
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Valedictorian, Salutatorian & Top Ten:
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Highest cumulative GPA
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Completion of Pre-College Curriculum
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Minimum ACT Composite of 24
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Minimum of 4 AP and/or Early College Dual-Credit
courses which must include at least (1) course
selected from 3 of 4 core areas (English, Math,
Science, Social Studies) + (1) additional AP and/or
Early College Dual-Credit course of your choice.
Career Pathways
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Exploring – designation until you begin
your 3rd course within designated pathway
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Preparatory – successful completion of 2
credits & enrolled in your 3rd credit within
a designated pathway
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Become eligible to take KOSSA test
Completer – successful completion of 4
credits in a designated pathway + high
school diploma
PCHS Career Pathways
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NJROTC
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Arts & Humanities
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Visual Arts
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Instrumental Music
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Vocal Music
Family Consumer Science
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Consumer & Family
Management
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Early Childhood Education
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Culinary Arts
Engineering & Technology
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Engineering & Technology
Design
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Business & Marketing
Education
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Accounting
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Administrative Support
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Business Management
Agriculture
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Agribusiness
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Horticulture & Plant
Science Systems
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Animal Science
Systems
What is required next year?
 English
III
 Math: Algebra II, Honors Algebra
II, or Pre-Calculus
 Science: Chemistry, Honors
Chemistry or Physics
 US History
New Courses & Title Changes
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Band
Instrumental Ensemble I
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Guitar
Individual Technique – Instrumental Music
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Concert Choir
Individual Technique – Vocal Music
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Mixed Chorus
Vocal Ensemble I
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Special Topics in Art
Visual Art Independent Study
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Child Dev/Adv Dev
Early Lifespan Development/Middle to Late
Lifespan Development
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Foods & Culinary I/II
New pathway this year!
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Child Development Coop
Expanded to 3 credits
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PE II
Rotates with Lifetime Fitness
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Special Technology Topics
Special Topics in Engineering
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Fundamentals of Architectural and Civil Engineering (New!)
Junior Year Program Options
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT
Identify Advanced Placement course interest on the AP Course
Application Form on the back of registration form. All students are
strongly encouraged to take more rigorous courses. Applications will
be reviewed by the respective departments.
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ASPIREU EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAMS
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NKU School Based Scholars
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Gateway Regional Academy
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CAMPBELL CO AREA TECHNOLOGY CENTER
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Informational Field Trip – Thursday, 2/5
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Permissions Slips available in the Counseling Office – Due Tuesday, Feb
3rd
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Applications now available
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Applications due to the Counseling Office by Friday, February 13th
ASPIREU (NKU/GATEWAY)
Must meet eligibility/admission criteria
NKU – School Based Scholars
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Complete a special NKU application
(available in the Counseling Office) and
provide all necessary credentials
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A composite ACT score of 20/PLAN score
of 18
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A cumulative GPA of a 3.0
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Written permission of school counselor
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Written permission of parent/guardian
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Must complete each SBS course with a
final grade of “C+” or better
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Accepted students must attend a
mandatory SBS New Student Orientation.
These sessions will be scheduled at
PCHS.
Gateway Regional Academy
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Students must be 16
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Cumulative GPA of a 2.75
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Minimum ACT requirements of:
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English – 18
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Reading – 20
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Math - 22
Minimum COMPASS (if not met via ACT)
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English 74
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Reading 85
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Algebra 50 & Pre-Algebra 42
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GRA application packet completed with
required attachments and approval of high
school denoted by counselor’s signature.
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Accepted students must attend a mandatory
GRA New Student Orientation. These sessions
will be scheduled at PCHS.
Applications Required
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Advanced Placement
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Yearbook
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Math Peer Tutor
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CBI Peer Tutor
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Special Technology Topics: Help Desk
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Broadcasting
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School Service Learning
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Campbell Co. ATC/Vocational
Follow instructions and return completed application by
deadline!
Focus on College & Career
Readiness via Course Selection
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Identify your Career Pathway
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Refer to Pink Junior Curriculum Sheet
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Select (3) Elective credits & (3) Alternate credits
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Are there any Pre-Requisites or Co-Requisites?
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Have I met the course requirements to take the course?
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Did I sign up for the co-requisite?
How many credits is the class worth? Must register for 7.
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Full-year classes = 1 credit.
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Note “PAIRED” semester classes that combine to equal one credit.
Filling out the Registration Form
(Required Courses)
 Write
in English teacher &
period
 Print
 Write
your name (first & last)
in your Career
Pathway and/or Job Title of
interest
Filling out the Registration Form
(Elective & Alternate Courses)
Select Electives & Alternates to
support Career Pathway:
 Write
 Print
course code #
course title
 Indicate
 Must
credit value
have 3 elective credits &
3 alternate credits
Registration Form Reminders
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Electives (3 credits) in order of priority
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Seven (7) full credits = full class schedule
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Alternates must be listed (3 credits)
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Complete AP application on back, if you selected an AP class
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Return Registration Form to English teacher by Week of February
9th!
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Return completed Class/Program Applications (as applicable to you)
to the Counseling Office by February 13th
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Do not list courses in jeopardy of failing – Counseling Office will
verify at the close of the year & revise request accordingly
Drop/Add (Class Change)
Policy
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March 27th – Last day to change request for next year
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Only students assigned to a course NOT on their request sheet
will be eligible to request a schedule change at schedule
pick-up or during first five days of school. Request does not
assure a change can or will be made.
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No Mid-Year or 2nd semester schedule changes will be made
unless initiated by the classroom teacher or recommended by
an administrator as a placement change.
Next steps…
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Get a parent/guardian signature (plus yours ) on the
Registration Form
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Talk about your choices with your family
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Make changes to your draft if necessary
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Turn in Registration Form to your English teacher by week of
February 9th
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Insert schedule request in Infinite Campus via English classes
week of Week of February 9th.
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Update Course of Study in your ILP