Transcript 2015-16 9th Grade Scheduling Presentation

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IMS School Counseling Department
March 3 and 4, 2015
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Mr. Kiggins, A – C
[email protected]
Mrs. Feliciani, D-Ko
[email protected]
Miss Wallace, Kr-Ro
[email protected]
Mrs. McCormick, Ru – S
& 10th Grade Spec. Ed.
[email protected]
Mrs. Liebenguth, T - Z
& 9th Grade Spec. Ed.
[email protected]
Mrs. Traversari,
Counseling Department
Secretary
412-369-5464
Program of Studies
2015-2016
On-line at
www.northallegheny.org
2014-2015 Scheduling Timeline
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March 1st –Honors and AP Podcasts available on-line
at www.northallegheny.org.
March 2- NAI students/counselors visit IMS
March 3rd, 4th –IMS counselors discuss the new
scheduling process with all 8th grade classes.
March 5th —NAI holds scheduling meetings for
parents of 8th and 9th graders (9:30am & 7:30pm).
March 5th –Elective Fair at NAI Gym for students and
parents (6:00pm-7:30pm).
March 12th –Students will receive access to the Tyler
Student Portal to review their course
recommendations and select electives for next year
with IMS counselor.
Scheduling Timeline, cont’d
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March 19th – 23rd –NAI counselors visit middle
schools to discuss schedules with individual 8th grade
students (MMS-19th, CMS 20th, IMS 23rd).
March 27th –All waivers are due to respective
Counseling Offices—grades 8 through 11 (NO
EXCEPTIONS).
March 27th –Scheduling process is complete. No
schedule changes will be accepted after this date.
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Full-time Course –meets 5 times each week.
Part-time Course –meets 2 or 3 times per week.
Semester Course –a course that is one-half of a school year
or 18 weeks of class.
Elective Course –a course taken to enhance a particular
subject area, for personal interest or for career exploration
and preparation.
Required Course –a course that must be taken by all
students in order to graduate.
Honors Course –a level of course that has extended content
and additional workload. They are set apart from regular
high school courses in the same subject, have prerequisites
for admission, and are weighted for the purpose of
computing class rank.
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1.0 – One credit is earned for successful completion of
classes meeting 5 times each week for 36 weeks or 120
hours.
.5 – One half credit is earned for successful completion of
classes meeting 5 times each week for 18 weeks or 60
hours.
One half credit is also earned for attending classes 2 or 3
times each week for 36 weeks.
1.5 – One and one half credit is earned for successful
completion of classes meeting 5 times each week for 36
weeks and doing laboratory work 2 or 3 times each week
for 2 semesters.
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A minimum of 24 credits is required for
graduation from North Allegheny.
English
4.0 credits (includes culminating project)
Social Studies
4.0 credits
Mathematics
3.0 credits
Science
3.0 credits
S.T.E.M.
1.0 credit
Physical Education
2.0 credits (.5 credits per year)
Health Education
0.5 credits
Electives
6.5 credits
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Required
*English
*Social Studies
*Math
*Science
*Physical Ed.
*Health
Required Courses
Elective Courses
1.0 credit
1.0 credit
1.0 credit
1.0 credit
0.5 credit
0.5 credit
5.0 credits
up to 3.0 credits
(must schedule at least 2.0 credits)
PHASE I
PHASE II
* Emphasizes the basic
* Emphasizes the
skills of a subject
* Provides practice in
learning and applying
the basic skills
continued application
of basic skills of a
subject
* Allows average
students more time to
review, practice and
apply skills
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PHASE III
* Designed for students
who are college bound
or better than average
ability
* Need to have a
command of basic
skills
* Emphasizes higher
level of thinking skills
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PHASE IV
* Emphasizes critical
thinking, writing and
research skills
* Material is covered at
a rapid pace
* Strict prerequisites are
required
* Most challenging
classes
PHASE I
PHASE II
PHASE III
PHASE IV
Plan
Ahead
Sheet
Procedures:
*Communication is initiated by the parent and
student to the appropriate teacher.
*If a waiver contract is still desired, the waiver form
is given to the student by the teacher.
*The student is responsible for obtaining all the
needed signatures on the form except the
principals.
*The form MUST be handed in to the school
counseling office on or before March 27th.
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If a student does withdraw from a course (after the
15 day waiting period) for which a waiver contract
has been signed, one of the following consequences
will occur for a full year course:
1. If withdrawal occurs during days 16 to 40 of the
semester, a “W” will appear on the official
transcript.
2. If withdrawal occurs beyond the 40th day of the
semester, an “E” will appear on the official
transcript.
There will be no exceptions.
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All students have an opportunity in the spring of each year to select
courses appropriate to their needs. Students are also permitted to
adjust their course selections prior to March 27th. Following this
date, all course selections will be considered final, and schedule
change requests will only be considered for the following reasons:
*Mechanical Error: Ex. Course left off schedule.
*Level Changes: Level changes can only occur within the first 40
days of school and if the student has a 79% or lower in their current class.
After day 40, level changes will not be permitted.
*Needed for a Graduation Requirement:
Ex.
Failed required course and must drop elective or study hall to schedule a
make-up course.
*Fill a Study Hall:
Ex. Replace study hall with an elective course
without adjusting any other parts of schedule and if seats are available in
the class.
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think about when scheduling?
clubs
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life
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