PHS COURSE SELECTION (CRF) PROCESS
GRADE LEVEL COURSEWORK Required : 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade English English English World History US History Civics/Econ Math Recommended : 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade Science Science Science World Language World Language World Language PE Math Math Visual/Perf Art/Elective Visual/Perf Art/Elective Visual/Perf Art/Elective *Health is a graduation requirement that may be taken in any year.
TIPS FOR CHOOSING CLASSES TIPS FOR CHOOSING CLASSES… • Make 15 total selections , including off-roll: Course Title Number of selections Draw/Paint 1 1 selection Biology 1-2 2 selections Spanish 1-2-3 3 selections Off-Roll period 5, Tri 1 1 selection • Enter by COURSE number as listed on the Course Request Form. Do not search by title. • For two part courses, (Integ Math 1a-1b) or three part courses (Spanish 1-2-3) be sure to enter ALL course numbers online.
SAMPLE CRF SAMPLE C.R.F.
SAMPLE CRF SAMPLE C.R.F.
COMPLETING YOUR CRF COMPLETING YOUR C.R.F. Read all Instructions! • Consult with your teacher for next level recommendations. • PARENT signature is REQUIRED. • AP Agreement required for any AP course. • Supplemental Form – Special Education or Sheltered Courses Don’t forget to choose alternative classes! Electives are not guaranteed. Resources – PHS Counseling website Remember - There is an individual audit meeting with your counselor in March – April.
DON’T FORGET ALTERNATES ACADEMIC TUTOR Purpose: Help students become independent learners Academic tutors must… be academically strong in the subject they assist be good and effective communicators with peers and teachers be patient and willing to work with other students be a junior or senior with a 3.0 GPA Academic tutors will be assigned to teacher/subject that demonstrates need Possible subjects: beginning level academic courses Examples: English 1 or Integrated Math I Responsibilities: Provide individual or small group assistance. To facilitate student learning.
DON’T FORGET ALTERNATES SCIENCE ACADEMIC TUTOR Purpose: Help students become independent learners Science tutors must… be academically strong in the subject they assist be good and effective communicators with peers and teachers be patient and willing to work with other students be a junior or senior with a 3.0 GPA Science tutors will be assigned to teacher/subject that demonstrates need Responsibilities: Leadership position May plan and conduct lessons Assist in the daily activities of a science classroom Assist in safe use of lab equipment Assist in set up and break down of lab equipment, when safe to do so Mentor students and provide tutoring
IF YOU WILL BE A SOPHOMORE… AND ARE CONSIDERING AP EUROPEAN HISTORY Definitely attend… APEC Info Night *refer to instructions for date and time
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ENGINEERING... Check out… Engineering Pathway Info Session *refer to instructions for date and time
HOW TO THRIVE HOW TO TH DON’T FORGET ALTERNA … • Select classes with YOUR strengths in mind. • Consider all of your activities (sports, work, etc). • You need to select 4 to 5 classes each trimester. The KEY is to build a balanced schedule. Don’t forget you need to SLEEP, spend time with family and friends, and take care of your health.
IMPORTANT DATES IMPORTANT DATES REQUIRED: 1) Completed CRF is due to homeroom teacher. Must include AP Agreement if any AP course is requested. 2) Keep a copy of the CRF for your records. 3) Input course requests online. *Refer to CRF instructions for deadlines and details.
PUSD VIRTUAL SCHOOL PUSD VIRTUAL SCHOOL • Limited Availability • Classes subject to change • NCAA approved (most) TRIMESTER 1 TRIMESTER 2 TRIMESTER 3 Fall Winter Spring Aug-Nov Nov-March March-June Virtual Classes Health Chemistry 1* Chemistry 2* Offered Civics Economics Health Economics Health US History 2 US History 1 World History 2 World History 1 Work Experience/ Work Experience/ Internship Internship Semester 1 Semester 2 Fall Spring August – January January-June Integrated Math 2A Integrated Math 2B *Requires lab attendance once a week-TBD Example: Mondays between 4 and 6 pm. PHS website has updated information.
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT DATES IMPORTANT AP INFORMATION AP INFORMATION The College Board has made changes to the window for ordering exams. • Trimester 1 APs (most APs fall in this category) • If your AP course begins in August, College Board requires you to buy an exam by November. Tests purchased or cancelled after this time incur a $40 fee. • Trimester 2 APs • If your AP course begins in trimester 2, College Board requires you to buy the exam by March. • ANY test cancelled after March or not taken on exam day will incur an additional $40 fee charged by College Board. Majority of these courses are a yearlong commitment (3 trimesters).
AM I ON TR IMPORTANT AP INFORMATION AM I ON TRACK TO GRADUATE? ACK TO GRADUATE? • 230 credits total are required to graduate • Must pass a minimum of 4 classes a trimester or 12 classes a year • Meet with your counselor if you have any questions or concerns
TBD 8:00am – 12:15 pm Remediation only. Students interested in repeating a D/F grade, see your counselor. Repeating F grades in core academic courses is required to meet graduation requirements.
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