Transcript Scheduling Steps - Kentucky Department of Education

Scheduling 2015-16
Are you High School
Ready?
Why are my class choices
important?
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You get opportunities to learn about new things that you may or
may not like in your future career
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The more education you receive after high school increases your
chances of making more money in your career
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Better likelihood of getting a job you like
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Continuing education after high school is much more important for
your generation than it was for your parents’ generation.
Invest in your Future!
Breakdown of Expenses after
High School
Average High School Graduate Income=$29448 a year
1800 after taxes
Rent: 600
Electric: 130
Water/sewage: 50
Phone: 80
Internet: 40
 Cable: 70
 Gas: 150
 Car insurance: 100
 Food: 300
 Childcare: 600
Help yourself through High
School
 Get involved in clubs and
activities
 Go out for a team
 Be social
 Take the ACT your junior year
 Make colleges want you
 Decide what you want in your
future
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Definition of Courses
Required Courses
Courses that you have to take in
order to graduate
 Grade 9 = 4 courses
 Grade 10 = 4 courses
 Grade 11 = 4 courses
 Grade 12 = 2 courses
Elective Courses
Courses that you choose to take
to explore your interests
 Grade 9 = 3 credits
 Grade 10 = 3 credits
 Grade 11 = 3 credits
 Grade 12 = 5 credits
What are Credits?
How do I earn them?
 Beginning in Grade 9
students must earn
credits to be promoted to
the next grade level
 Credits are earned by
receiving a minimum
grade average of 65% (a
‘D’ as a grade)at the end
of the course
 Average of four quarter
grades=final grade for the
year
 Full year courses = 1 credit
 If you don’t do your work,
you will not pass!
Graduation Requirements – 24 Credits
 4 English
 3 Math
 minimum of Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II.
 Must be enrolled in a math course all 4 years
 3 Science
 Integrated Science, Biology, Science Elective (Chemistry/Physics)
 3 Social Studies
 Survey of Social Studies, World Civilizations, US History
 1 Health/PE or NJROTC I
 10 Electives –
 4 should support the identified Career Pathway on a student’s ILP
 One CTE introductory course which may also support Career Pathway
(Business Principles, Digital Literacy, FACS Essentials, Foundations of
Technology, Principles of Agriculture Science and Technology, CATS
Leadership Dynamics)
Grade Level Classification &
Promotion Policy
 Promotion to Grade 10:
 Earn 3 total credits
 1 must be a required credit
 Promotion to Grade 11:
 Earn 10 total credits
 3 credits must be required credits
 Promotion to Grade 12:
 Earn 17 total credits
 9 credits must be required credits
Grade classification is made at the
beginning of the school year only and
will not be changed.
Pre – College Curriculum
 Designed for students wanting to go to college
 Meet PCHS minimum graduation requirements
 Successfully complete 2 consecutive Years of Foreign Language
 Spanish (I & II) or French (I & II)
 3 or More Rigorous Electives – from CORE, fine arts,
vocational/technical courses (does not include Health/PE)
PCHS Sports Teams
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Volleyball
Soccer
Cross Country/Track
Football
Basketball
Tennis
Baseball
Softball
Cheerleading
Bowling (New!)
Athletic Eligibility
 Determined by the Kentucky High
School Athletic Association (KHSAA)
 Must have an updated physical each
calendar year
 5 credits (minimum) must be earned by
the first day of school of the
Sophomore year
 Weekly grade checks during season
 Athletes with two (2) or more failing
grades will be suspended for 1 week
until grades can be shown as passing.
 Mandatory Drug Screen
 Attend Drug Awareness Seminar
The GPA Myth
“It doesn't
matter which
classes I take
in high school,
as long as my
grade point
average is
high."
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What is Required next year?
4 REQUIRED CREDITS INCLUDING:
 English I
 Math (Algebra I or Honors Geometry)
 Integrated Science
 Survey of Social Studies
3 ELECTIVE CREDITS OF YOUR CHOICE
What are my Elective Course
options?
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Instrumental Ensemble (Band)
Business Principles & Applications
CATS Leadership Dynamics
Digital Literacy
Foundations of Technology
Health & Physical Education
FACS Essentials
Vocal Ensemble 1
NJROTC I (Naval Science)
Principles of Agriculture Science & Technology
Visual and Performing Arts: Theater
Visual Arts I
Career Pathways
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STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering
& Math
 Foundations of Technology
 Principles of Agriculture
 CATS Leadership Dynamics
VPAM – Visual Performing Arts & Media
 Visual Arts I, Visual & Performing Arts,
Vocal Ensemble 1 & Instrumental
Ensemble
 CATS Leadership Dynamics
AGR – Agriculture
 Principles of Agriculture
 CATS Leadership Dynamics
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BIT – Business and Information Technology
 Business Principles & Applications
 Digital Literacy
 CATS Leadership Dynamics
MKT – Business & Marketing
 Business Principles & Applications
 Digital Literacy
 Visual Arts I
 CATS Leadership Dynamics
EHHS – Education, Health & Human Services
 FACS Essentials
 Health & PE
 NJROTC I
 CATS Leadership Dynamics
Career Pathways & Readiness
 Exploring – designation until you begin your 3rd
course within a designated pathway
 Preparatory – successful completion of 2 credits &
enrolled in your 3rd credit within a designated
pathway
 Become eligible to take KOSSA test
 Completer – successful completion of 4 credits in a
designated pathway + high school diploma
PCHS Career Pathways
 Business & Marketing
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Accounting
Administrative Support
Business Management
Business & Marketing
 Agriculture
 Agribusiness
 Horticulture & Plant
Science Systems
 Animal Science Systems
 NJROTC
 Family Consumer Science
 Consumer & Family
Management
 Early Childhood Education
 Engineering & Technology
 Engineering & Technology
Design
Principles of Agriculture Science &
Technology (5820y) – Page 17-18
 Co-Curricular Club: FFA
 This course provides
instruction in the
foundations of:
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Animal science
Plant science
Land science
Agricultural mechanics
Instrumental Ensemble & Vocal Ensemble
 These courses teach music
through the performance of
band, wind, percussion and vocal
literature.
 Attendance at concerts and
performance is expected
 Vocal Ensemble – for those who
enjoy singing
 No audition required
 Instrumental Ensemble- emphasis
on Concert Band, but
responsibilities include:
 Pep band
 Summer Band Camp
Visual Arts I
 An exploratory class
covering:
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Language of Art
Drawing
Art Criticism
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture and Design
Art History
 $20 materials fee
Visual & Performing Arts –Theater
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elements” and creative
theatrical process.
 Emphasis on stagecraft
production
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Lighting design
Scenery design
Set construction
Props
Costuming
Staging
Business Principles
 Co-Curricular Clubs: FBLA,
DECA
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basic foundation for further
study in business and
marketing classes. Major
topics include:
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Banking
Credit
Investments
Budgeting
Consumerism
Computer and Technology
Applications (6043y) – Page 20
 Co-curricular Club: FBLA
 Provides entry level computer
experience through use of
MicroSoft Office software
 Word
 PowerPoint
 Excel
 Publisher
 Course leads to Microsoft Office
Specialist Certification in Advanced
Computer Applications
FACS Essentials (life skills)
 Co-Curricular Club: FCCLA
 Course includes core
competencies in all five areas
of homemaking including:
 Foods
 Child & Human
Development
 Housing and Interior
Design
 Money Management
 Fashion Design
 Relationships
Health & Physical Education
 Requirement for Graduation:
must be completed in either
Grade 9 or Grade 10 unless
you choose to take NJROTC
instead
 Essential Health Skills
(personal, mental, and
physical health)
 Individual Physical Fitness &
Team sports
 Course may be used to
provide a complete schedule
NJROTC (Naval Science)
 Fulfills the Health/PE
requirement for graduation
 Focuses on all military
branches; not just the navy
 Promotes patriotism
 Enhances understanding of
citizenship
 Utilizes Chain-of-Command
 Encourages proper wearing
of the uniform
 Teamwork development
through the basics of
military drill
Foundations of Technology
 Co-Curricular Club: TSA
 This introductory lab-based course
group and individual activities
utilizing the seven contexts of
technological literacy:
 Medical
 Agriculture and bio-related
technologies
 Construction
 Manufacturing
 Transportation
 Power and energy
 Communication systems
CATS Leadership Dynamics
 Assists with transition to
high school
 Road Map to Success
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Time management
Financial literacy
Career Planning(ILP)
Study Skills
Academic Intervention
Instructions for Completing Your
Schedule Request Worksheet
 Print Full Name
 Identify your Career Pathway
 Refer to Career Pathways Booklet
 List three (3) Elective courses
 Write course code #
 Write course title
 List three (3) Alternate courses
 Complete form with your signature and the signature of your
parent/guardian
Registration Form Reminders
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Talk with your family about your elective options
List electives & alternates in order of priority
Seven (7) full classes = full schedule
Alternates must be listed (3 credits)
Acquire Math teacher initial (Algebra I/Geometry
students)
 You Sign, Parent Signs then return by Tuesday, March 3rd
Drop/Add (Class Change) Policy
 March 30th– Last day to change request for next year
 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.
 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.
Pre-AP & Advanced Placement
Options
Grade 10:
Pre-AP English II
Pre-AP Biology (co-requisite: Honors Algebra II)
AP European History (co-requisite: Pre-AP English II)
Grade 11:
AP English Language & Composition
AP American History
Grade 12:
AP Calculus (ACT Math score of 22 or better)
AP Biology
AP Studio Art (co-requisite: Special Topics in Art)
‘B’ average or higher in pre-requisite course required
Be mindful of co-requisite course pairings
KEES Awards: GPA bonus weight for AP coursework, $200 minimum
bonus for F/R lunch students scoring 3 or higher on an AP Exam.
ASPIREU Early College Program
 Complete at least the sophomore
year of high school
 A minimum ACT/PLAN of 20/18
 A high school GPA of 3.0
 Written permission of counselor
 Written permission from a
parent/guardian
 Must complete each NKU course
with a final grade of a “C” or better
 Students must be 16 years of age
and on track to complete their high
school diploma.
 Cumulative GPA of 2.75 is highly
recommended
 Minimum ACT requirement of:
English-18; Math- 22; Reading- 20
OR a Compass Score
 GRA application packet completed
with required attachments and
approval of the high school denoted
by counselor’s signature.