Transcript Course Selection and Registration for Class of 2008

Welcome to
State College High School
Graduating Class of 2015
Course Selection and
Registration for Class of 2015
February 2011
Counselors: Susan Brindle (A-K)
Alice Wechsler- Ball (L-Z)
Principals:
Dr. Craig Butler
Mr. David Geanette
General Registration Timeline
High school counselors have met with current 8th
grade students.
You have received a letter with recommendations
made by current teachers.
February- On-line registration in middle school with
counselors.
Note: Courses with * need parent permission and
meeting with a counselor to change course
recommendation.
Early March - Course Selections will be sent home.
March 23rd - Last opportunity to make changes
before summer.
Early August - Schedules mailed home with a 10
day window to make schedule changes.
Schedule changes are limited once school
begins.
Two Points of View
Short Term:
Long Term:
What you need to
know to schedule
classes for next year.
What you need to
know & think about to
plan for the next four
years of high school
and for life after high
school.
Required Courses In 9th Grade
English
Social Studies
Science
Math
PE and Health
Elective (World Language)
Elective or Study Hall
Lunch (recommended)
Minimum Graduation Requirements
4 Credits Each of English and Social Studies
3 Credits Each of Science and Math
Physical Education Each Year In High School
Health In 9th and 11th Grade
In-Class Driver’s Education
Graduation Project
Community Service (20 Hours)
Electives
Total Of 22.50 Credits
Graduation Requirements
22.5 Credits Minimum to Graduate From High School
Colleges Have Different Requirements
– World Language
– Math/Science
Requirements For NCAA
Decisions Decisions Decisions
You should take into consideration:
Teacher Recommendations
The Course Selection Guide
What You Know About Your Student
Student Interests and Strengths
Consider A Long Range Plan
REMEMBER TO THINK ABOUT the WHOLE PICTURE
– When deciding about what courses to take, balance
work load with other commitments – after school
activities, family time, social time, etc.
Example Schedule
Course
Room
Teacher
Period
Days
Marking Periods
ENGLISH 9
155S
ALLISON, A
1
MTWRF
1234
9TH GRADE Band
038N
VICTOR, R
2
TF
1234
STUDY HALL
CAFS
MOTTER
2
MWR
1234
SPANISH 1
186S
RAMSEY, T
3
MTWRF
1234
PHYS ED 9
245S
RHULE, D
4
MTWRF
12
HEALTH ED 1
224S
MCDERMOTT, S
4
MTWRF
34
LUNCH
CAFS
STAFF
5
MTWRF
1234
COLLEGE PREP MATH 1
220S
SCHAPER, J
6
MTWRF
1234
EARTH SCIENCE
216S
GIPE, P
7
MTWRF
1234
WORLD HISTORY
228S
RARRIK, S
8
MTWRF
1234
Correspondence Courses
This contract must be
completed and signed
by a parent/guardian
and the student
before any required
class may be dropped
from your schedule.
The course must be
completed within the
year it is required.
See your counselor if
you want further
information.
Remember
Follow the Teacher Recommendations.
Talk with a Counselor if you have more
questions.
Your student is building their high school
transcript which will be used for college, job,
military and scholarship opportunities.
Encourage your student to get involved In
Clubs, Sports and Activities.
Contact Information
Thank you for attending! Feel free to email
or call us with questions:
(814)231-1130
Alice Ball – [email protected]
Susan Brindle – [email protected]