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PETERS TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL 9TH GRADE COURSE SELECTION 2017-2018

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PTHS COUNSELING DEPARTMENT & GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

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PTHS COUNSELING & ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

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Counselor Students by Last Name Email

• Mrs. Cunningham

A-Di cunninghamv@pt-sd.org

• Ext. 5232

Mrs.Wawrzeniak DJ-KL wawrzeniakh@pt-sd.org

• Ext. 5234
• Ms. Devine

KM-M devinec@pt-sd.org

• Ext. 5517
• Mrs. Prinsen

N-Sk prinsenh@pt-sd.org

• Ext. 5220
• Mr. Sudol

SL-Z sudolj@pt-sd.org

• Ext. 5238
• Mrs. Pavlik

High School Principal pavlikl@pt-sd.org; Ext. 5212

• Mr. Lesnett

9th & 10th Principal lesnettc@pt-sd.org; Ext. 5211

• Mrs. Ragland

11th & 12th Principal raglanda@pt-sd.org; Ext. 5215

PTHS COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

The PTHS Counseling Program is committed to provide a developmental counseling program addressing the personal/social, academic, and college and career readiness of all our students.

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http://www.ptsd.k12.pa.us/hsGuidance.aspx

COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS

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Naviance/ Family Connection Academic GPA PSAT SAT ACT Self Discovery Career Interest College Search Selectivity

COUNSELING CURRICULUM

Academic Goals

 Naviance/Family Connection  Grade-level Curriculum  SMART Goals  Interest Survey  Career Cluster Match  College Search  GPA and Test Score Data Comparability

Personal and Social Goals

 SMART Goals  School Participation  Leadership and Character  Genuine and Grit  Challenge and Motivation  Time Management  Study Habits  Work Ethic  Attendance

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CLASS OF 2021

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SUBJECT CREDITS

English 4.00 Social Studies 4.00 Science 4.00 Mathematics 4.00 Arts & Humanities 1.00 Health 0.50 Physical Education 0.50 PE 1 and PE 2= .25 Credits Each Technology Course .50 Electives 7.50 Total 26.00

ADDITIONAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CLASS OF 2021

 Students must obtain proficiency in the following Keystone Exams:  Algebra I  Literature  Biology  Students will take Keystone Exams upon completion of related course:  Algebra I (8th or 9th Grade)  Literature (10th Grade)  Biology (9th or 10th Grade)

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WORLD LANGUAGE RECOMMENDATION

 3 World Languages Offered at PTHS:

 French  German  Spanish

 Two levels/years in high school of the same World Language will meet most four year college admission requirements  World Language is not a required class….but is strongly encouraged !

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PTHS COURSE DESCRIPTION BOOK

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The Course Description Book (CDB) is an invaluable resource to assist each student in taking the courses that best meet their academic goals, as well as, explore their career interest. Students should use the CDB to research the expected curricular topics, work load, and description of the courses they are choosing. Additionally, students should use the CDB to research academic programs that are available during the school year.

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UNDERSTANDING PREREQUISITES

 Prerequisites:

 Required or necessary as a prior condition  Designed to ensure correct placement and success

 Prerequisites Apply to Selected:

 Core Classes  Elective Classes  Career Pathways

 Prerequisites are…

 Listed in PowerSchool  Listed in Course Description Booklet

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UNDERSTANDING COURSE LEVELS

 Honors

 This is a rigorous college preparatory course which demands a high level of critical thinking and above-average analytical reading skills. The pacing of the course requires students to work outside of the classroom.

 Academic

 This is a college preparatory class. Students should expect regular homework assignments in these classes. Homework is designed to reinforce and extend concepts learned in class.

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UNDERSTANDING COURSE LEVELS

 College in High School (CHS)

 This is a college-level class offered through our school’s partnership with a local university. Students may earn college credits upon successful completion of the course .

 Advanced Placement

 This is a first year college level course that follows the College Board’s syllabus and prepare students for the Advanced Placement Exams offered in May each year. Students that sign-up for an Advanced Placement class are expected to take the Advanced Placement Exam in the course(s) that they complete.

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SELECTING COURSEWORK

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Practicing skills at a High Level: Demonstrating Skills and Application of Knowledge

• AP Computer Science Principles
• CHS Computer Programming and Cybersecurity Courses

Test Your Abilities: Challenge Yourself and Invite Competition

• English Honors 9
• Geometry Honors, Biology Honors

College and Career Readiness: SAT/ACT Prep

• English, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Language
• Career Pathway Electives, WACTC, CCBC Aviation (11th & 12Th )

HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT

SAMPLE OF A TRANSCRIPT FOR A STUDENT ACCEPTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH

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HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT

SAMPLE OF A TRANSCRIPT FOR A STUDENT ACCEPTED TO DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY

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COURSE SCHEDULING CONSIDERATIONS

How many Honors/AP courses should I take? Should I schedule a semester or full-year study hall? Will my schedule be

• verloaded with honors

courses, electives and extracurricular activities? What do colleges and universities look for?

9TH GRADE ENGLISH COURSES

SELECT ONE COURSE

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Language Arts 8 English 9 Honors*

Teacher Recommendation *Summer Reading Required

English 9 Academic

8th Grade 9th Grade

9TH GRADE MATH COURSES

SELECT ONE COURSE

8th Grade 9th Grade

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Algebra I Foundations

Teacher Recommendation

Algebra I Geometry Academic Algebra I Academic Math 8 Algebra I Academic Geometry Honors

Teacher Recommendation

Geometry Honors Algebra II Academic Algebra II Honors

Teacher Recommendation

8th Grade 9th Grade

9TH GRADE SCIENCE COURSES

SELECT ONE COURSE

8th Grade 9th Grade

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Biology Honors

Teacher Recommendation

Biology Honors Chemistry Academic*

*6 Days Per Week (Lab)

Science 8 Physical Science Academic Chemistry Honors*

Teacher Recommendation *7 Days Per Week (Lab)

Biology Academic Teacher Recommendation

9TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES

SELECT ONE COURSE

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Global Studies Honors

Teacher Recommendation

Social Studies 8 Global Studies

 8th Grade  9th Grade

9TH GRADE WORLD LANGUAGE

SELECT ONE

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French, German or Spanish A, B, or Reading 8 French I German I Spanish I or Spanish 1B

Requires completion of Spanish A

French, German or Spanish B French II

Requires completion of French B

German II

Requires completion of German B

Spanish II

Requires completion of Spanish B

 8th Grade  9th Grade

9TH GRADE TECHNOLOGY CREDIT

SELECT AT LEAST ONE –YOU CAN CHOOSE MORE THAN ONE!

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 8th Grade  9th Grade

8th Grade Computer Applications 8th Grade Technology Education

AP Computer Sci. Principles (YR) Requires completion of Algebra I

Media 1: Mass Communication Introduction to STEM Technology Applications

9TH GRADE PHYSICAL EDUCATION & PERSONAL WELLNESS REQUIREMENTS

SELECT BOTH - REQUIRED

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 8th Grade  9th Grade

8th Grade Physical Education 8th Grade Health Physical Education 1 Personal Wellness

9TH GRADE ELECTIVE OFFERINGS: ARTS/COMMUNICATION & MEDIA CAREER PATHWAYS

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 Fine Arts (Pg. 32)  Media & Digital Arts (Pg. 42)

Theater I and Theater II Art I and Art II Mixed Choir (YR) Concert Band (YR) Orchestra (YR) Media I: Mass Communication Media: Basic Editing & Design Digital Design

9TH GRADE ELECTIVE OFFERINGS: BUSINESS, ENGINEERING, & TECHNOLOGY CAREER PATHWAYS

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 Business/Technology (Pg. 40)  Engineering (Pg. 44)

Business 101 AP Computer Sci. Principles (YR) CHS Programming JAVA Technology Applications Digital Design Introduction to STEM Computer Aided Drafting/Design Engineering Graphics Agile Robotics Architectural Processes I (YR) Production Technology Automated Manufacturing Competitive Technology (YR)

SAMPLE 9TH GRADE SCHEDULE

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Sample PTHS Student A

Period First Semester (Aug-Jan) Second Semester (Jan-June) 1

English 9 Honors English 9 Honors

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Global Studies Academic Global Studies Academic

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Geometry Academic Geometry Academic

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Physical Science Academic Physical Science Academic

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Lunch PersonalWellness

(Health Graduation Requirement)

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Media I-Mass Communication

(Technology Grad. Requirement)

Lunch

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Spanish II Spanish II

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PE I

(Graduation Requirement)

Study Hall

(Elective/No Credit)

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Concert Band (Elective) Concert Band

(Elective)

Sample PTHS Student A

Period First Semester (Aug-Jan) Second Semester (Jan-June) 1

English 9 Honors English 9 Honors

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Physical Education I (P.E. Grad. Requirement)

PersonalWellness

(Health Graduation Requirement)

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Algebra II Honors Algebra II Honors

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Lunch Business 101

(Elective)

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Global Studies Honors Global Studies Honors

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Media I-Mass Communication

(Tech. Grad. Requirement Option)

Lunch

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German II German II

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3 Days of Study Hall / 2 Days of Chem. Lab 3 Days of Study Hall / 2 Days of Chem. Lab

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Honors Chemistry (5 Days Per Week) Honors Chemistry (5 Days Per Week)

SAMPLE 9TH GRADE SCHEDULE

LET’S GET STARTED

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English Math Social Studies Science

Additional 9th Grade Requirements (Semester)

Core Classes

Personal Wellness Physical Education 1

Strongly Recommended – World Language

World Language Technology Class – Pick 1 of 4

Additional Scheduling – Electives

Lunch – 1st and 2nd Semester Electives – 3 Semester Classes or 1 Full Year

POWERSCHOOL ONLINE CLASS SELECTION

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Power School Portal Opens February 24, 2017 Power School Portal Opens February 24, 2017

POWER SCHOOL CLASS REGISTRATION

LOG IN TO YOUR POWERSCHOOL ACCOUNT CLICK ON “CLASS REGISTRATION”

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POWER SCHOOL SCHEDULING

SELECTING MY COURSES

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POWER SCHOOL

PRINT YOUR COURSE REQUEST AND SUBMIT TO YOUR SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER BY MARCH 13

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Submit

• Your course selections must equal a minimum of

6.25 credits/maximum of 8.0 credits

Print

• Return to your Social Studies Teacher by March 13,

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Changes

• Scheduling portal closes March 13, 2017
• Talk to Mrs. Kenny-Massaro if you have any

questions

FINALIZING COURSE REQUESTS

High School Expectations

Be at School Be Responsible Be Prepared Ask Questions Be Kind Get Involved

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TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO PTHS

MOVE UP DAY JUNE 2017

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