Class of 2024 PETERS TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL 9 TH GRADE COURSE SELECTION FOR FAMILIES 2020-2021 1
PTHS COUNSELING DEPARTMENT & GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 2
PTHS COUNSELING TEAM Counselor Students by Last Email Name 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 3
PTHS ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM Contact Role Email Mrs. Pavlik High School Principal pavlikl@pt-sd.org Mr. Lesnett Students Last Names lesnettc@pt-sd.org A-L Mrs. Conroy Students Last Names conroyj@pt-sd.org M-Z Mrs. Steffen Dean of College and steffenl@pt-sd.org Career Readiness 4
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. http://www.ptsd.k12.pa.us/hsGuidance.a s U i t s i V spx ! e n i n l O 5
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 of my own learning and pledge to maintain honesty and academic integrity in all that I do. All work that I submit is my own. 6
COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS Academic GPA College N aviance/ PSAT Search Naviance SAT Selectivity Student ACT Self Discovery Career Interest 7
COUNSELING CURRICULUM Academic Goals Personal and Social Goals ▪ SMART Goals ▪ Naviance ▪ School Participation ▪ Grade-level Curriculum ▪ Leadership and Character ▪ SMART Goals ▪ Challenge and Motivation ▪ Interest Survey ▪ Time Management ▪ Career Cluster Match ▪ Study Habits ▪ College Search ▪ Work Ethic ▪ GPA and Test Score Data Comparability ▪ Attendance 8
1 Full Year 1 Semester GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Class = 1.00 Class = .50 Credit Credit CLASS OF 2024 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 9
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 (8 th or 9 th Grade) ▪ Literature (10 th Grade) ▪ Biology (8 th , 9 th or 10 th Grade) 10
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! 11
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. 12
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 13
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. 14
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. 15
SELECTING COURSEWORK • 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 (11 th & 12 Th ) 16
POSTSECONDARY OPTIONS 17
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 18
COLLEGE RESEARCH 19
HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT SAMPLE OF A TRANSCRIPT FOR A STUDENT ACCEPTED TO UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY, OR PENN STATE UNIVERSITY 20
HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT TRANSCRIPT OF A STUDENT WHO WAS ACCEPTED INTO A US NEWS TOP 25 COLLEGE 21
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 22
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 or Algebra Algebra I Foundations Fundamentals Teacher Recommendation Algebra I Academic Algebra I Geometry Academic Geometry Honors Teacher Recommendation Algebra II Academic Geometry Honors Algebra II Honors Teacher Recommendation 23
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 Periods Per Week (Lab) Chemistry Honors* Teacher Recommendation *7 Periods Per Week (Lab) 24
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 25
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 French, German or Spanish German II B Requires completion of German B Spanish II Requires completion of Spanish B 26
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 Applications Communication 8 th Grade Technology Introduction to STEM Education Technology Applications 27
9 TH GRADE PHYSICAL EDUCATION & PERSONAL WELLNESS REQUIREMENTS SELECT BOTH - REQUIRED ▪ 8 th Grade ▪ 9 th Grade 8 th Grade Physical Physical Education 1 Education 8 th Grade Health Personal Wellness 28
9 TH GRADE ELECTIVE OFFERINGS: ARTS/COMMUNICATION & MEDIA CAREER PATHWAYS ▪ Fine Arts (Pg. 32) ▪ Media (Pg. 42) Fine Arts (Page 31) Theater I and Theater II Media I: Mass Communication Media and Digital Arts Art I and Art II Media Editing (Page 41) Mixed Choir (YR) Concert Band (YR) Orchestra (YR) Piano/Song Writing Lab Music Theory 29
9 TH GRADE ELECTIVE OFFERINGS: BUSINESS, ENGINEERING, & TECHNOLOGY CAREER PATHWAYS ▪ Business/Technology (Pg. 40) ▪ Applied Engineering (Pg. 43) Introduction to STEM AP Computer Sci. Principles (YR) Technology Applications Agile Robotics I & II Architectural Engineering I Digital Design (YR) Gaming Programming Automation Engineering CHS Computer JAVA Competitive Technology (YR) Computer Aided Drafting & Business 101 Design Production Technology 30
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? 31
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