Class of 2024 PETERS TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL 9 TH GRADE COURSE - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

PETERS TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL 9TH GRADE COURSE SELECTION FOR FAMILIES 2020-2021

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Class of 2024

PTHS COUNSELING DEPARTMENT & GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

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PTHS COUNSELING TEAM

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Counselor Students by Last Name Email

• Ms. Patton

A-C pattona@pt-sd.org

• Ext. 5232
• Ms. Riggle

D-Hh rigglec@pt-sd.org

• Ext. 5234
• Ms. Simmons

Hi-Mh simmonsa@pt-sd.org

• Ext. 5517
• Mrs. Prinsen

Mi-Se prinsenh@pt-sd.org

• Ext. 5220
• Mr. Sudol

Sf-Z sudolj@pt-sd.org

• Ext. 5238

PTHS ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

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Contact Role Email

• Mrs. Pavlik

High School Principal pavlikl@pt-sd.org

• Mr. Lesnett

Students Last Names A-L lesnettc@pt-sd.org

• Mrs. Conroy

Students Last Names M-Z conroyj@pt-sd.org

• Mrs. Steffen

Dean of College and Career Readiness steffenl@pt-sd.org

PTHS COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

The PTHS Counseling Program provides a developmental counseling program addressing college and career readiness, personal/social and academic needs of all our students.

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V i s i t U s O n l i n e !

http://www.ptsd.k12.pa.us/hsGuidance.a spx

Academic Integrity at PTHS

Honest and responsible scholarship. Students respect their own learning as well as that of others by submitting their own original work, citing sources, identifying work completed collaboratively, and maintaining honesty during assessments. Honor Code - As a student of Peters Township School District, I recognize the value

• f my own learning and pledge to maintain honesty and academic integrity in all

that I do. All work that I submit is my own.

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COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS

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

COUNSELING CURRICULUM

Academic Goals

▪ Naviance ▪ 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 ▪ Challenge and Motivation ▪ Time Management ▪ Study Habits ▪ Work Ethic ▪ Attendance

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CLASS OF 2024

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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

1 Semester Class = .50 Credit 1 Full Year Class = 1.00 Credit

ADDITIONAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

▪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 (8th, 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

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, workload, 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:

▪ Designed to ensure correct placement and success in a class

▪ 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

▪ 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.

▪ 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.

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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
• AP US History
• CHS Computer Programming & 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 )

POSTSECONDARY OPTIONS

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WESTERN AREA CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER

• Auto Mechanics
• Automation Robotics Engineering Technology
• Carpentry
• Collision Repair Technology
• Cosmetology
• Culinary Arts/Baking
• Electrical Occupations
• Emergency Protective Services
• Health Assistant
• Heating, Air, & Ventilation (HVAC)
• Machine Shop
• Masonry
• Networking
• Welding

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COLLEGE RESEARCH

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HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT

SAMPLE OF A TRANSCRIPT FOR A STUDENT ACCEPTED TO UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY, OR PENN STATE UNIVERSITY

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HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT

TRANSCRIPT OF A STUDENT WHO WAS ACCEPTED INTO A US NEWS TOP 25 COLLEGE

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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 or Algebra Fundamentals 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 Periods Per Week (Lab)

Science 8 Physical Science Academic Chemistry Honors*

Teacher Recommendation *7 Periods 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

Fine Arts (Page 31) Media and Digital Arts (Page 41)

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▪Fine Arts (Pg. 32) ▪Media (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 Editing

Piano/Song Writing Lab Music Theory

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

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▪Business/Technology (Pg. 40) ▪Applied Engineering (Pg. 43)

Business 101 AP Computer Sci. Principles (YR) Gaming Programming Technology Applications Digital Design Introduction to STEM Agile Robotics I & II Architectural Engineering I

(YR)

Automation Engineering Competitive Technology (YR) Computer Aided Drafting & Design CHS Computer JAVA Production Technology

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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?

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 Personal Wellness

(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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Concert Band ( YR Elective) Concert Band

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PE I (Graduation requirement)

World Mythology (Elective)

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

Personal Wellness

(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

Technology Class – Pick 1 of 4

Additional Items

Lunch – 1st and 2nd Semester Electives – Varied: .50 to 1.5 credit

POWERSCHOOL ONLINE CLASS SELECTION

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PowerSchool Portal is OPEN PowerSchool Portal is OPEN

POWERSCHOOL CLASS REGISTRATION

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

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POWERSCHOOL SCHEDULING

SELECTING MY COURSES

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POWERSCHOOL

PRINT YOUR COURSE REQUEST AND SUBMIT TO YOUR SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER BY MARCH 12, 2020

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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 12, 2020
• Changes
• Scheduling portal closes March 12, 2020
• Talk to Mrs. Goodwin 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

GETTING INVOLVED

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Art Club Astronomy Best Buddies Drama Productions B

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C l u b C l a s s O ffi c e r s Computer Club Dance Team Forensics Fishing Club E x e c C

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n c i l F e n c i n g E-Sports I n t e r a c t C l u b French, German, & Spanish Clubs Law and Gov’t Horticulture GSA FBLA N H S Music Mentors Math Club Literary Magazine Marching Band Library Assistant P H A S E Pep Band PA Math League Programming PAJAS Photography STEM Stage Crew

Freshman Orientation August 11, 2020

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