Scheduling Parent Information Night Mrs. Dubaich: Principal Mr. Sheaffer: Assistant Principal Mrs. Davidson: School Counselor Mr. Tomko: Co-Op Coordinator (certification in progress)
Scheduling Process ● Teachers update course descriptions for all classes and document posted for all students to review ● Students presented information about scheduling options and make initial schedule requests via PowerSchool ● Mrs. Davidson builds a schedule for each student ● Students are able to review schedules via PowerSchool before end of school year ○ Parents also have access to view student schedule via PowerSchool ● Schedule changes and adjustments are made throughout the summer
Graduation Requirements 4 Credits in English .333 Credits in PE each year 3 Credits in Social Studies .5 Credits in Health 3 Credits in Science 1 Credit Graduation Project 3 Credits in Math 1 Credit Future Readiness 2 Credits in Humanities 8.17 Elective Credits 27 total credits needed, grades 9-12 (Biology, Algebra, Literature, Civics)** ● Humanities Credits can be earned through: Industrial Arts, Family Consumer ● Sciences, World Language, Band, Chorus, Music, English (units above those required), Social Studies (units above those required)
Course requirements by grade level Grade 10 Grade 9 English 10 (1 credit) *Keystone Course English 9 (1 Credit) History (1 credit) History (1 Credit) *Civics Exam Science (1 credit) Biology (1 Credit) *Keystone Course Math (1 credit) Math (1 Credit) *Keystone Course Phys Ed (.333 credit) Business Pres. & Comm. (1 Credit) Health (.5 credit) Phys Ed (.333 credit) *Science: Chemistry, Chem Com, Ag Science *Math: Algebra I (Keystone Course), Geometry *Math: Geometry, Algebra II *AP courses available upon administration approval
Course requirements by grade level Grade 11 Grade 12 English 11 (1 credit) English 12 (1 credit) History (1 credit) Phys Ed (.333 credit) Math (1 credit) Science (1 credit) Health (if not taken in 10th gr.) (.5 credit) Phys Ed (.333 credit) Future Readiness (1 credit) Graduation Project (1 credit) *Math: Algebra II, Pre-Calculus *AP courses available upon administration *Science: Physics, Ag Science approval
Success In the New Economy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bauDp4NdPK8 -Kevin Fleming - This video is shown to all students in 9 th grade. The focus is to pay attention to your strengths, skills and abilities to choose a career that will be rewarding and successful. This doesn’t mean college for everyone but a post-secondary credential/training for everyone. Please watch this informative video and reach out if you have any questions.
Career Planning- 9 th and 10 th grade Smart Futures ● Web based career exploration platform that meets all CEW State Standards. ○ Business Presentations and Communications ● Requirement for 9th grade curriculum. Career exploration topics are included in coursework. ○ English 9 ● Career Research paper and Career Fair to display projects ○ Career Day ● ○ Yearly Career Day with presenters from our local community sharing first hand career information STEM Summit ● All 9th grade students attend a STEM Summit at East Pennsboro HS presented by Junior ○ Achievement Vo-tech visit ● All 8th graders and interested 9th graders attend vo-tech for a visit ○ PCD Regional Career Fair ● All 10th grade students will attend this career fair in Harrisburg ○
Career Planning- 11 th and 12 th grade Future Readiness ● Required 11th grade class for all students ○ Graduation Project ● ○ Successful completion required for graduation Includes resume, cover letter, completing job application and participating in a mock interview. ○ Smart Futures ● Web based career exploration platform that meets all CEW State Standards. ○ Reality Fair ● Presented by BELCO Credit Union for all students in grades 11 and 12. ○ Career Day ● Yearly Career Day with presenters from our local community sharing first hand career information ○ ASVAB ● ● Used as a career exploration tool for students based off the Holland Code Self Assessment.
Vo-Tech Information ● www.cpavts.org ● Visit this website to take virtual tours of the vo-tech campus and individual shops. ● All 8th grade students attend a visit and tour of vo-tech ● Students apply during 9th grade school year (before Christmas break) ● Online application, 2 teacher recommendations, attendance information, GPA ● Attend grades 10- 12, ½ days in the afternoon. Academic classes taken at Greenwood periods 1-4. Shop class and History taken at Vo-tech. ● Students attend vo-tech for free ● Industry certificates will be earned through successful completion of coursework and shop task lists.
Greenwood Pathways Arts and Communications Health & Human Services Audio and video tech & film Education and Training Printing Tech & Graphics Government & Public Administration Communications Tech Hospitality & Tourism Performing Arts Human Services Journalism & Broadcasting Law, Public Safety, Corrections, Security Telecommunications Health Science Agriculture & Industrial/Construction Business Finance & Information Technology Technology Natural Resources Business Management & Administration Food science Finance Construction Information technology Manufacturing Marketing Transportation Science, Technology, Engineering, Distribution/Logistics Mathematics (STEM)
Greenwood Courses Aligned with Pathways Pathway Greenwood Courses Arts and Communications Chorus, Band, Yearbook, Spanish I/II/III/IV, French I/II, Pottery I/II, Drawing and Painting I/II, Art Studio I/II, Printmaking I/II, Portfolio Prep, Clothing and Textiles, Crafts I/II, FFA Leadership Agriculture & Industrial/Construction Technology FFA Leadership, SAE, Ag Science, Plant Science, Environmental Science, Landscaping and Small Engine Repair, Veterinary Science, Biotechnology, Senior Ag, Science of Plant and Animal Processing, Fish and Wildlife Science, Animal Bioscience, Metal I/II, Wood I/II, Basic Electricity, Electronics, Technical Drawing I/II, Architectural Drafting I/II Health & Human Services Chorus, Band, Child Development, Living Skills for the Future, Basic Sewing I/II, Consumer Foods, Creative Foods, Business Finance & Information Technology Yearbook, Accounting I/II, Business Law and Ethics, Digital Design, Exploring Entrepreneurship, Hospitality and Tourism, Marketing in a Digital Age, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) Ag Science, Veterinary Science, Fish and Wildlife Science, Animal Bioscience, Plant Science, Environmental Science, Biotechnology, Science of Plant and Animal Processing, Metal I/II, Wood I/II, Basic Electricity, Electronics, Technical Drawing I/II, Architectural Drafting I/II
Internships, Job Experiences, Student Opportunities Elementary school assistants: Students travel to the elementary to help in classrooms ● Manufacturing technology pre-apprenticeships* ● ACE program: Architecture, Construction and Engineering- evening program ● Holy Spirit Health Care Careers Exploration Program: 34 programs explored for ● students Emergency Services Academy*: Daily program for juniors and/or seniors ● TestOut IT certification program*: available for students on Tech Team ● Work Release program** (currently Early Release, Late Arrival) ● PCD program opportunities- Career exploration, field trips ● * These opportunitites are still in the planning phases but will be implemented as soon as details are in place.
Earning Certificates While at Greenwood NTA (Student Tutoring) ● OSHA (Mr. Clark-Small Engine and Landscape Course) ● TestOut IT (Student Tech Team) ● Social Media Marketing (StuKent-Digital Design class) ● 10 Microsoft Certification (NuPaths Program TBD) ● Heavy Machine Operator/OSHA (HACC Program TBD) ●
Student Presentations ● Nicole Hostler: EHP/Messiah Dual Enrollment ● Nathan Swartz: NuPaths (CV High School) ● Keegan Yeingst: Heavy Equipment Operator Training *Please reach out to us for more information from these students about his/her personal experience in these programs.
Dual Enrollment Opportunities HACC ● Student can attend in 11th and 12th grade ○ Online or on-campus classes ○ ○ Must have B average and recommendation from administration/counselor Harrisburg University (Mr. Ryan Korn) ● Classes taken at Greenwood, taught by Greenwood faculty ○ Courses available: Advanced Chemistry, Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, Nutrition, Business ○ Presentations, Marketing in the Digital Age, Digital Design Cost: $100/credit ($300 for 3 credit course) ○ Enrollment deadline: November 1 ○ Lackawanna College (Mr. Jeff Gregory) ● Classes taken at Greenwood, taught by Greenwood faculty ○ ○ Courses available: English 11/12, American History I, Advanced Biology, Accounting I/II, Hospitality and Tourism, Cost: $100/credit ($300 for 3 credit course) ○ Enrollment deadline: March (second semester) ○
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