PETERS TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL 9 TH GRADE COURSE SELECTION 2017-2018 1
PTHS COUNSELING DEPARTMENT & GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Section 1 2
PTHS COUNSELING & ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM Counselor Students by Last Email Name 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 9 th & 10 th Principal Mr. Lesnett lesnettc@pt-sd.org; Ext. 5211 11 th & 12 th Principal Mrs. Ragland raglanda@pt-sd.org; Ext. 5215 3
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. http://www.ptsd.k12.pa.us/hsGuidance.aspx 4
COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS Academic GPA College PSAT N aviance/ Search SAT Family Selectivity Connection ACT Self Discovery Career Interest 5
COUNSELING CURRICULUM Academic Goals Personal and Social Goals SMART Goals Naviance/Family Connection School Participation Grade-level Curriculum Leadership and Character SMART Goals Genuine and Grit Interest Survey Challenge and Motivation Career Cluster Match Time Management College Search Study Habits Work Ethic GPA and Test Score Data Comparability Attendance 6
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CLASS OF 2021 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 7
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 (8 th or 9 th Grade) Literature (10 th Grade) Biology (9 th or 10 th Grade) 8
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 ! 9
PTHS COURSE DESCRIPTION BOOK Section 2 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. 10
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 11
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. 12
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. 13
SELECTING COURSEWORK 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 (11 th & 12 Th ) 14
HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT SAMPLE OF A TRANSCRIPT FOR A STUDENT ACCEPTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH 16
HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT SAMPLE OF A TRANSCRIPT FOR A STUDENT ACCEPTED TO DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY 17
COURSE SCHEDULING CONSIDERATIONS Will my schedule be How many Honors/AP overloaded with honors courses should I take? courses, electives and extracurricular activities? What do colleges and Should I schedule a universities look for? semester or full-year study hall? 18
9 TH GRADE ENGLISH COURSES SELECT ONE COURSE 8 th Grade 9 th Grade English 9 Academic Language Arts 8 English 9 Honors* Teacher Recommendation *Summer Reading Required 19
9 TH GRADE MATH COURSES SELECT ONE COURSE 8 th Grade 9 th Grade 8 th Grade 9 th Grade Algebra I Academic Math 8 Algebra I Foundations Teacher Recommendation Algebra I Academic Algebra I Geometry Academic Geometry Honors Teacher Recommendation Algebra II Academic Geometry Honors Algebra II Honors Teacher Recommendation 20
9 TH GRADE SCIENCE COURSES SELECT ONE COURSE 8 th Grade 9 th Grade Physical Science Academic Science 8 Biology Academic Teacher Recommendation Biology Honors Teacher Recommendation Chemistry Academic* Biology Honors *6 Days Per Week (Lab) Chemistry Honors* Teacher Recommendation *7 Days Per Week (Lab) 21
9 TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES SELECT ONE COURSE 8 th Grade 9 th Grade Global Studies Social Studies 8 Global Studies Honors Teacher Recommendation 22
9 TH GRADE WORLD LANGUAGE SELECT ONE 8 th Grade 9 th Grade French I German I French, German or Spanish A, B, or Reading 8 Spanish I or Spanish 1B Requires completion of Spanish A French II Requires completion of French B German II French, German or Spanish B Requires completion of German B Spanish II Requires completion of Spanish B 24
9 TH GRADE TECHNOLOGY CREDIT SELECT AT LEAST ONE – YOU CAN CHOOSE MORE THAN ONE! 8 th Grade 9 th Grade AP Computer Sci. Principles (YR) Requires completion of Algebra I 8 th Grade Computer Media 1: Mass Communication Applications 8 th Grade Technology Introduction to STEM Education Technology Applications 25
9 TH GRADE PHYSICAL EDUCATION & PERSONAL WELLNESS REQUIREMENTS SELECT BOTH - REQUIRED 8 th Grade 9 th Grade Physical Education 1 8 th Grade Physical Education 8 th Grade Health Personal Wellness 26
9 TH GRADE ELECTIVE OFFERINGS: ARTS/COMMUNICATION & MEDIA CAREER PATHWAYS Fine Arts (Pg. 32) Media & Digital Arts (Pg. 42) Theater I and Theater II Media I: Mass Communication Art I and Art II Media: Basic Editing & Design Mixed Choir (YR) Digital Design Concert Band (YR) Orchestra (YR) 27
9 TH GRADE ELECTIVE OFFERINGS: BUSINESS, ENGINEERING, & TECHNOLOGY CAREER PATHWAYS Business/Technology (Pg. 40) Engineering (Pg. 44) Business 101 Introduction to STEM AP Computer Sci. Principles (YR) Computer Aided Drafting/Design CHS Programming JAVA Engineering Graphics Technology Applications Agile Robotics Digital Design Architectural Processes I (YR) Production Technology Automated Manufacturing Competitive Technology (YR) 28
SAMPLE 9 TH GRADE SCHEDULE Period First Semester (Aug-Jan) Second Semester (Jan-June) 1 English 9 Honors English 9 Honors Sample PTHS Student A 2 Global Studies Academic Global Studies Academic 3 Geometry Academic Geometry Academic 4 Physical Science Academic Physical Science Academic PersonalWellness 5 Lunch (Health Graduation Requirement) Media I-Mass Communication 6 Lunch (Technology Grad. Requirement) 7 Spanish II Spanish II PE I Study Hall 8 (Graduation Requirement) (Elective/No Credit) Concert Band 9 Concert Band (Elective) (Elective) 29
SAMPLE 9 TH GRADE SCHEDULE Period First Semester (Aug-Jan) Second Semester (Jan-June) 1 English 9 Honors English 9 Honors Sample PTHS Student A PersonalWellness Physical Education I 2 (P.E. Grad. Requirement) (Health Graduation Requirement) 3 Algebra II Honors Algebra II Honors Business 101 4 Lunch (Elective) 5 Global Studies Honors Global Studies Honors Media I-Mass Communication 6 Lunch (Tech. Grad. Requirement Option) 7 German II German II 3 Days of Study Hall / 3 Days of Study Hall / 8 2 Days of Chem. Lab 2 Days of Chem. Lab Honors Chemistry Honors Chemistry 9 (5 Days Per Week) (5 Days Per Week)
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