Transcript Welcome Parents & Students

Freshman Orientation
WELCOME
CLASS OF
2015
Alma Mater
There’s a school in Chester County
A school we all love well;
And the sturdy sons of Phoenix
Its virtues love to tell.
Sing it out among the High Schools;
Spread the tale with vim and might
Old Phoenix stands defender of
The Purple and the White.
Welcome
Phoenixville Area High School
Principal: Dr. Craig Parkinson
Assistant Principal: Mr. Nicholas Gilly
Dean of Students: Mrs. Stephanie Sturdivant
Guidance Counselors:
Ms. Ishler….
All 12th Grade Students
Mrs. Johnson….
All 11th Grade Students
Mr. Yeager…..
All 10th Grade Students
Mrs. Wiegand....
All 9th Grade Students
How to schedule??
1. BE AWARE OF PREREQUISITES. YOUR
PLACEMENT THIS YEAR WAS BASED
ON YOUR PERFORMANCE LAST YEAR.
2. CHOOSE CLASSES THAT PROVIDE A
BALANCE…THE BEST CHANCE FOR
ACADEMIC SUCCESS WITH A
CHALLENGING COURSE LOAD
3. CONSIDER OUTSIDE
ACTIVITIES/EXTRACURRICULAR
INVOLVEMENT, INTERESTS AND
STRENGTHS WHEN SCHEDULING.
Prerequisites.
English 9
Global Studies
 English 9 Academic- successful
 Global Studies Academic –
completion of 8th grade Language
Arts.
 English 9 College Prep. – A
Minimum of 80% in 8th grade
Language Arts.
 English 9 Honors – A Minimum
of a 90% in High Language Arts.
Successful Completion of 8th grade
Social Studies.
 Global Studies College Prep. –
A minimum of an 80% in 8th grade
Social Studies.
 Global Studies Honors – A
minimum of a 90% in 8th grade
Social Studies.
 AP Human Geography – A
Minimum grade of 94% in both
Language Arts and Social Studies and
the Recommendation of your Social
Studies teacher.
Prerequisites (cont’d)
Science
Math
Investigating the Earth and Its
Environment (Academic)Successful Completion of 8th grade
Science.
 Chemistry College Prep. – A
minimum grade of an 80% in Algebra I
 Chemistry Honors – A minimum of
an 80% in Algebra II.
 Algebra 1B – A Minimum grade
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of 70% in Algebra 1A.
Algebra 1 Academic – Scored
below a 70% in 8th grade Algebra
1A.
Algebra 1 College Prep. –
Scored below a 70% in 8th grade
Algebra 1.
Geometry College Prep - A
Minimum of 70% in Algebra 1.
Geometry Honors - A
minimum grade of 80% in Algebra
II Honors.
All Freshman Must
 Take a 6 day a cycle
course; Techniques in
Writing.
 Schedule a MINIMUM of
6 credits, MAXIMUM of
7 credits.
 Be responsible to
complete the summer
reading assigned by your
level of 8th grade English.
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like…..
Pd 1 – Eng 9 CP
Pd 2 – Global Studies CP
Pd 3 - Algebra 1 CP
Pd 4a – Chem lab, PE,
and 2 Study Halls.
Pd 5a – Chemistry CP
LUNCH
Pd 6 – Spanish II
Pd 7 –TW/semester 2
elective.
How to fill in electives.
IF THE ELECTIVE IS A .5 YR LONG ELECTIVE
IT MEETS 3 DAYS PER 6 DAY CYCLE AND CAN
FIT AROUND A SCIENCE LAB.
IF THE ELECTIVE IS A .5 SM LONG ELECTIVE
IT WILL MEET EITHER THE FIRST OR
SECOND SEMESTER / EACH DAY FOR 2
MARKING PERIODS.
RULE OF THUMB – 1.YOU CAN ADD 2, (.5 YR
OR SM) ELECTIVES TO FILL IN 1 PERIOD.
2. WRAP .5 YR ELECTIVES AROUND LABS.
How to fill in electives.
MUSIC
05102A
05102D
05106A
05106D
05106M
05105
05110A
05110D
05111
CONCERT BAND
CONCERT BAND PT
WIND ENSEMBLE HONORS*
WIND ENSEMBLE PT HONORS*
MARCHING BAND
JAZZ BAND HONORS*
CONCERT CHOIR
CONCERT CHOIR PT
VOCAL ENSEMBLE HONORS*
1.0
.5 YR
1.0
.5 YR
.5 YR
.5 YR
1.0
.5 YR
.5 YR
How to fill in electives.
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
05168
10005
10201
10201C
10202A
10202B
10249A
10249B
11051
11151
11099
FILM STUDIES
APPLIED BUS DOCUMENTS & GRAPHICS
WEB DESIGN – DREAM WEAVER
HTML CP
GRAPHICS I
GRAPHICS II
COMPUTER AID DRAFTING & DESIGN I
COMPUTER AID DRAFTING & DESIGN II
TV PRODUCTION
DIGITAL VIDEO WORKSHOP
SCRIPTWRITING
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SM
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Graduation Requirements – Class of 2015
 Minimum credit requirements: 24 credits
 English - 4.0 credits
 Social Studies - 3.0 credits*
 Math - 3.0 credits*
 Science - 3.0 credits*
 Technology - 0.5 credits
 Physical Education - 1.0 credits
 Health - 0.5 credits
 Techniques of Writing I – 0.5 credits
 Arts - 0.5 credits
 Electives - 6.0 credits
 *You must take a fourth year course in two of the following disciplines: Math,
Science, or Social Studies
 ** Strongly recommended that at least one elective is in the area of the Arts and
one elective in the area of Health and Physical Education.
Graduation Requirements (cont’d)
In addition to the credit requirements:
 Students are required to attain a score of proficient or
higher on the 11th grade PSSA or a district level
assessment that parallels the 11th grade PSSA.
 In accordance with 22 Pennsylvania Code, Chapter 4; all
students must complete a “culminating project” in order
to be eligible to graduate. The nature and form of this
project will be determined by the school district.
 Note: IEP/Special Education outcomes and
requirements to graduate supersede these requirements.
Electives
 Electives should be chosen after core courses are selected.
 Student should add electives to a total credit count greater than 6.0 and no
more than 7.0 credits.
 Be sure to select alternative electives in case your 1st choice electives can not be
scheduled.
 Students are NOT guaranteed to receive their chosen electives, but we try very
hard to make it happen.
 SPECIFIC QUESTIONS that pertain to your child can be directed to
Mrs.Wiegand 484-927-5125 or [email protected]
LUNCHES
YOUR LUNCH WILL FIT IN THE MIDDLE OF YOUR
SCHEDULE. LUNCHES ARE MADE UP OF ALL GRADES.
FOOD IS EXCELLENT AND RELATIVELY CHEAP.
4th LUNCH
5th LUNCH
5C LUNCH
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HR: 7:35 – 7:43
1st: 7:47-8:37
2nd: 8:41-9:31
3rd: 9:35-10:25
HR: 7:35-7:43
1st: 7:47-8:37
2nd: 8:41-9:31
3rd: 9:35-10:25
 (4)L: 10:30-10:59
 4B: 11:03-11:53
 5B: 11:57-12:47
4A:10:29-11:19
(5) L: 11:23-11:53
5B: 11:57-12:47
4A: 10:29-11:19
5A: 11:38 – 12:23
(5C) L:12:17-12:47
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6th: 12:51-1:41
 7th: 1:45-2:35
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6th: 12:51-1:41
7th: 1:45-2:35
6th: 12:51-1:41
7th: 1:45-2:35
HR: 7:35 – 7:43
1st: 7:47-8:37
2nd: 8:41-9:31
3rd: 9:35-10:25
Your Lunches Effect pd 4 and 5
LOCKERS
YOUR LOCKER AND LOCKER COMBINATION WILL BE
PROVIDED TO YOU THIS EVENING. MOST STUDENTS
CARRY BACKPACKS AND CHOOSE TO USE THEIR
LOCKER IN THE AM, BEFORE OR AFTER LUNCH AND
AT THE END OF THE DAY.
ORGANIZATION OF BOTH YOUR LOCKER AND
BACKPACK CAN SAVE YOU TIME AND AGGRAVATION.
Guidance :
GUIDANCE COUNSELORS ARE ALWAYS
AVAILABLE. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT,
MAKE YOUR SCHEDULE PERFECT, TALK
ABOUT YOUR FUTURE AND GET BETTER
ACQUAINTED WITH PHOENIXVILLE AREA
HIGH SCHOOL FAMILY.
7 things you can do to ensure a successful first year of
high school and beyond…..
1-Highly successful students are organized.
Writing down all assignments, checking skyward
everyday, using color coded folders, having a big wall
calendar, using your assignment books etc…
2-Highly successful students ask questions.
Learn to advocate for yourself. Asking questions will
help to clarify difficult concepts and assignments.
7 things you can do to ensure a successful first year
of high school and beyond…..
3- Highly successful students have support.
Whether it be a parent, trusted adult, or
friend…successful students have someone they can
turn to when they need help.
4- Highly successful students read independently.
School can’t teach you everything you need to know.
The most successful students read on their own.
Any type of reading works!!
7 things you can do to ensure a successful first year
of high school and beyond…..
5-Highly successful students have fun in school.
Get involved! There is more to school than class and
homework. Find that club, sport or community
service that peeks your interest.
6- Highly Successful students are well-mannered.
Being kind and respectful will get you really far in
school…… as well as life.
The most important thing you can do to ensure a
successful first year of high school and beyond…..
7- Highly Successful Students focus on learning. NOT
grades.
At the end of an assignment or study session, a
highly successful student feels that he/she is
successful if he/she understands the material.
Developing a love for learning will ensure a wellrounded, happier and successful student.
Favorite Quote of All Time
“Whether you think you can
Or you think you can’t--You are right.”
Henry Ford