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Seneca Valley Scheduling Presentation for the 2017-2018 school year Presented by the I.H.S. Guidance Department Seneca Valley Intermediate High School Administration Dr. Delp Principal Ms. Mazer Assistant Principal Mrs. Lizewski

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Seneca Valley

Scheduling Presentation for the 2017-2018 school year Presented by the I.H.S. Guidance Department

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Seneca Valley Intermediate High School Administration

  • Dr. Delp

Principal

  • Ms. Mazer

Assistant Principal

  • Mrs. Lizewski

Assistant Principal

  • Mrs. Brooks

Dean of Students

  • Mrs. Manganello

Cyber Principal

  • Mr. Babusci

Cyber Assistant Principal

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Seneca Valley Intermediate High School Guidance Counselors

  • Mrs. Kress

Students A-G

  • Mr. Del Prete

Students H-O

  • Ms. Calder

Students P-Z

  • Mrs. Gaguzis

Secretary

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Grade 9 Preview

  • Freshman orientation
  • Freshman planning meetings
  • Butler County Area Vocational

Technical School (BCAVTS) presentation and field trip

  • Interest inventory and career exploration

through Family Connection (www.naviance.com)

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Scheduling materials:

The 2017-2018 Program of Studies is available online

at www.svsd.net (select Academics, then Program of Studies, then Grades 9-12). Courses can be viewed by plan, list, or catalog.

Course registration is available through your Seneca

Valley portal at www.svsd.net (in Gradebook, access course registration at bottom right corner of page).

This scheduling presentation is available at

www.svsd.net (select IHS, then Guidance).

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Credits

Every class you take at Seneca Valley has a specific credit value. Semester course .5 credit Full year course 1.0 credit Full year course with lab 1.4 credit To earn credit, you must pass the class with a 60% “D” or higher (final average).

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Seneca Valley Graduation Requirements 24 Credits

  • English

4.0 credits

  • Social Studies

4.0 credits

  • Math

4.0 credits

  • Science

2.0 credits

  • STEM (grades 10-12)

1.0 credit

  • Physical Education

2.0 credits

  • Health

0.5 credit

  • Arts/Humanities

2.0 credits

  • Electives

4.5 credits

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KEYSTONE EXAMS

Students must attain a score of Advanced or Proficient on the Biology, Algebra 1, and Literature end of course exams as per district and state requirements.

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Remember….

To graduate from Seneca Valley, you must earn 24 credits.

  • To become a sophomore…4 credits
  • To become a junior……..10 credits
  • To become a senior……..16 credits
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Academically Advanced Courses In the Program of Studies http://www.svsd.net/page/469 Weighted Courses

 AP (0.35 weight)  CHS (0.25 weight)  Honors (0.125 weight)  Weight is an add-on to the base QPA  Weight formula includes a divisor that increases as opportunities to take weight increases – allows for a fair QPA distribution for all students  Select weighted courses carefully to ensure a consistent add-on weight advantage  Academically Advanced course information available on the Program of Studies

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9th Grade English

 English 9  Honors English 9

(requires a 90% or better in English 8 or an 80% in Honors English 8, teacher recommendation and successful completion of summer reading and writing assignments)

Teacher recommendations will be included in the online registration form.

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9th Grade Social Studies

  • U.S. History 1 (1776-1860)

U.S. History 2 (1860-1914)

  • Honors U.S. History 1 (1776-1860)

Honors U.S. History 2 (1860-1914)

The prerequisites for Honors History are a 90% in 8th grade Social Studies and recommendations from the current Social Studies and English teachers.

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Math

  • Algebra 1 A
  • Algebra 1 B
  • Algebra 1
  • Principles of Geometry
  • Geometry
  • Honors Geometry
  • Principles of Algebra 2
  • Algebra 2
  • Honors Algebra 2

The recommended math sequence is in the Program of Studies.

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9th Grade Science

  • Principles of Biology 1 (0.5 credit)
  • Principles of Biology 2 (0.5 credit)
  • Biology (1.4 credits)

Requires an 80% or better in Integrated Science and teacher recommendation.

  • Honors Biology (1.4 credits)

Requires a 90% or better in Integrated Science and teacher recommendation.

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Physical Education

Personal Physical Fitness Physical Education Advanced Physical Education Cyber Physical Education

Cyber P.E. 9 (online coursework and 30 outside hours) P.E./Dance (online coursework and SV dance course) P.E./Gymnastics (online coursework and SV gymnastics course)

JROTC/P.E.

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 Elective courses help discover areas of interest for future electives, hobbies, and careers.  The Program of Studies shows the relation between the 16 Seneca Valley career clusters and Seneca Valley courses.  See your counselor for further help in determining your future options.

What electives should I take?

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Elective Areas

  • Applied Engineering and Technology
  • Business Technology
  • English
  • Family and Consumer Science
  • Fine Arts
  • JROTC
  • Math—Computer Science
  • Science
  • Social Studies
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Performing Arts Electives

  • Dance
  • Gymnastics
  • Music-Instrumental
  • Music-Vocal
  • Theatre
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World Language

World language is often needed for college admission. Most colleges require 2-3 years on the high school transcript. Colleges vary on whether they will count the 8th grade world language toward their entrance

  • requirements. Language taken in grade 8 will be

reflected on an SV transcript. Honors level courses in World Language are available for 2nd and 3rd year students. Please consult your current teacher and the Program of Studies for prerequisites.

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Study Halls

  • On site tutoring with math faculty
  • Time to complete homework
  • Make up missed assignments from

absences

  • Use of the i-HUB facility
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SV

Academy of Choice

  • Students may enroll in cyber courses that provide

credit towards graduation through:

Acceleration Courses Credit Recovery Courses

  • Courses are available as:

Cyber only Cyber Blended only Cyber or Cyber Blended

  • Students may be enrolled:

Full-time onsite Full-time at home Supplement to traditional classes.

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Cyber Registration Process:

*http://www.svsd.net/domain/1100

For courses taken during the 17-18 school year:

  • Prior to or on February 3, 2017:

Select course in portal; designate cyber in dropdown menu

  • February 4 - May 31, 2017*: Complete add/drop form
  • After May 31, 2017* Complete online cyber application

For courses taken Summer, 2017:

  • Complete online cyber SUMMER application*

(available starting January 25)

Note: Cyber grades are listed on the transcript and report card. Acceleration courses receive a letter grade/percentage and will calculate into the QPA for the upcoming school year. Credit recovery courses will receive a pass/fail grade, will not calculate into the QPA, and will be listed on the current year’s transcript.

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Engineering Certification Program (ECP)

  • ECP provides comprehensive knowledge and

understanding of standards within the engineering field.

  • No specific sequence of courses is necessary to achieve

ECP Certificate. Advanced Math and Science courses recommended Technology Education courses recommended

  • Cyber courses are available.
  • Engineering focused Graduation Project is required.
  • Additional information and course recommendations are

available on the ECP link (IHS page under site shortcuts)

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COLLEGIATE SPORTS ELIGIBILITY

  • Register early within the junior year
  • Must register for division I or II
  • Specific guidelines for QPA, college entrance

exams, and core course requirements.

  • Online registration
  • Schools vary
  • SV approved course list as well as NCAA Quick

Reference Sheet are available at SHS Guidance

  • website. http://www.svsd.net/Page/6065
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More reminders

  • Pay close attention to the descriptions in the Program of

Studies (course numbers, prerequisites, length, grade level).

  • The course listing contains a comprehensive list of all

classes offered for the 2017-2018 school year.

  • Don’t forget to select substitute courses on your portal!
  • Recommendations or auditions needed: core academic areas,

2nd and 3rd year of a world language, some performing arts courses

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Ninth Grade Registration Window

Students will be entering their course selections into the computer from Tuesday, January 24 through Friday, February 3, 2017. Instructional video for course request portal completion will be shown in homeroom on Tuesday, January 24. Video will be posted on guidance website.

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Schedule Changes

  • Course request changes can be made through the

end of this school year (May 31, 2017).

  • Teachers may make recommendation changes

based on student performance during the second semester of this school year.

  • A drop/add period at the beginning of the next

school year is allotted.

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http://connection.naviance.com/senecavshs

  • The log on for all students is their regular Seneca

Valley username and password

  • Students will explore career and post-secondary

educational opportunities.

  • Parents will receive school emails which will

provide information about activities students have completed.

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What’s next?

Spring, 2017: Course selections/verifications available on SV portal. August, 2017: Schedules available. September, 2017: Welcome to 9th grade!

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Thank you!

For further information, contact the I.H.S. guidance office.