Transcript Preparing for 10th Grade

Are you Ready
Ready, Set, Go…
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for 10 Grade?
How to choose high school classes
Video: Tips for Choosing Classes
Options
 Core 40
 Core 40 with
Academic Honors
 Core 40 with
Technical Honors
For the Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma, students must:
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Complete all requirements for Core 40
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Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits
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Earn 6-8 Core 40 world language credits
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Earn 2 Core 40 fine arts credits
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Earn a grade of C or better in courses that will count toward the diploma
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Have a grade point average of B (3.0) or better
Complete one of the following:
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Earn 4 credits in 2 or more AP courses, and take corresponding AP exams
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Earn 6 college credits in dual credit courses
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Complete a combination of AP (2 credits) and dual credit (3 credits)
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Earn a combined SAT score of 1750 or higher and a minimum score of 530 on each (critical
reading, math, and writing)
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Earn a 26 or higher on the ACT (including the writing section)
For the Core 40 with Technical Honors, students must:
 Complete all requirement for the Core 40 diploma
 Earn 6 credits in career preparation courses and either get a certification or take 6
dual credits
 Earn a grade of C or better in all of the courses that count toward the diploma
 Earn a grade point average of B (3.0) or better
Complete one of the following:
 One of the additional requirements for earning the Academic Honors Diploma
 Take the Accuplacer and receive minimum scores of Writing 80, Reading 90, Math
75
 Take the Compass and receive minimum scores of Writing 70, Reading 80, Algebra
66
Achievement Academies
Fine Arts Academy
• Possible careers: photographer,
musician, journalist, or advertising
copy writer, graphic designer
Management & Business Academy
• Possible careers: financial officer,
fashion merchandiser, accountant,
stock broker, advertising executive,
human resource officer
Health and Human Services
Academy
• Possible careers: teachers, law
enforcement, nurse, chef, travel
agent, therapist, attorney,
restaurant manager
Science, Technology, Engineering,
and Math (STEM) Academy
• Possible careers: chemist, computer
programmer, veterinarian, engineer,
architect, pilot, game designer,
actuary, carpenter, construction
project manager
Program of Studies
The P.O.S. is located on-line under Guidance at http://penn.phmschools.org/
Your course descriptions are just a click away
AP Classes for Grade 10
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AP Human Geography
AP European History
AP Biology
AP Statistics
AP Art History (Seminar
with English 10 Honors)
Application Classes
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YOU CAN NOT
TAKE THESE
CLASSES UNLESS
YOUR
APPLICATION IS
APPROVED
Yearbook
Peer Leader
Sports Journalism
Education Professions (Advanced Child
Development– 2 blocks)
Pick up application in the Counseling Center (formerly known
as Guidance)
Due: December 19th
Summer School
Go Ahead Classes
Re-do Classes (online only)
•Geometry
•English
•Health (online only)
•Math
•Biology
•Geography
•PE (live class)
Your counselor will give you the form. You are not
officially registered until you pay in the bookstore.
End of Course Assessments
Algebra I
English 10
Biology
You must pass ECA’s and meet the graduation requirements to earn a diploma.
College Entrance Exams
College Requirements
Freshmen grades DO matter!!!!!
Signing up for Classes on HAC
HAC
Mentors will be meeting with you Dec. 11 & 12 to help you schedule your
classes in HAC. Be sure to bring your chrome books & schedule form to
Freshman Connection!
What happens next?
Fill out your Course Selection Form with parent
signatures.
Register for classes on HAC by December 19
Turn your Course Selection form into your 1 Gold
teacher by December 19th.
Return all applications to the Counseling Center by
Dec. 19th
We will meet with you individually in February &
March.
Schedules are finalized once you have met with
your counselor.
Be sure you choose your classes wisely 
Have a great rest of the school year!
Good Luck with the
remainder of the semester &
on Finals
(1st semester ends on January 13)
Semester grades are
permanent!!!