Pius X High School
Pius X High School Graduation Requirements Class of 2022 230 Credits Required for Graduation 10 Credits = 1 Year, Class Meets Daily 5 Credits = 1 Semester, Class Meets Daily
Pius X Graduation Requirements Class of 2022 • Theology 40 credits • English 40 credits • Social Studies 35 credits • Math 30 credits • Science 30 credits • PE/Health 15 credits • Fine Art 5 credits • Speech 5 credits • Specified Electives 15 credits • Life Skills Course 5 credits • Elective 10 credits
Ninth Grade Course Planning Worksheet: BLUE In your packet!!
Ninth Grade Required Courses Ninth Grade • Theology I 10 Credits • English I 10 Credits • World Geography 5 Credits • Physical Educ. / Health 10 Credits • Math 10 Credits • Science 10 Credits
Ninth Grade Required Courses Math Options – Algebra I Essentials & Algebra I Fundamentals (2 full periods per day) – Algebra I Fundamentals – Algebra I – Geometry – Your recommended level is the best placement.
Math Information If you don’t know your recommended math level or would like to discuss math with the math teachers, please stop by the math booth tonight. It is in the Commons.
Math continued: Math Placement test is required. Will be taken later in the spring in the Catholic Grade Schools. Will be given to those not in Catholic schools at a convenient time.
Math continued: Your PowerSchool course request page WILL include your recommended math placement if you are in a Catholic Grade School.
Math continued: Two math placement re-test options will be offered. – July 12 th -10am – Noon on August 13 th (immediately following 9 th grade retreat)
Science options: Biology (more difficult) Or Physical Science Must choose one of these courses.
Ninth Grade Electives Add UP TO 35 CREDITS Course Credit • International Language 10 – Spanish, French or Latin • Music (Vocal or Instrumental) 10 • Business 5 or 10
Ninth Grade Electives continued… Course Credit • Art 5 or 10 • Speech/Drama/Forensics 5 or 10 • Family/Consumer Science 5 or 10 • Industrial Arts 5 or 10 • Study Hall-1 semester or both 0
Example of a 9 th Grade Schedule: Semester 1 Semester 2 Theology I Theology I English I English I Geography Accounting I Geometry Geometry Biology Biology Spanish I Spanish I PE/Health PE/Health Marching Band Concert Band
Example of a 12 th Grade Schedule: Semester 1 Semester 2 Theology IV Theology IV AP Biology AP Biology AP Calc-PACE AP Calc-PACE Adv Chemistry Adv Chemistry AP Phys-PACE AP Phys-PACE Creative Writ. AP American Gov. AP Statistics AP Statistics Social Lit. I Senior Open
Example of a 9 th Grade Schedule: Semester 1 Semester 2 Theology I Theology I English I English I Geography Career/Life Mgt Algebra Fund. Algebra Fund. Algebra Essent. Algebra Essent. Physical Science Physical Science PE/Health PE/Health Women’s Choir Women’s Choir
Example of a 12 th Grade Schedule: Semester 1 Semester 2 Theology IV Theology IV Sr. Lang Arts Sr. Lang Arts American Gov. Contemp. History Advanced Math Advanced Math Building Const. Building Const. Accounting II Small Engines Strength Train. Senior Open Senior Open Senior Open
How to register for Pius: Pius Webpage- www.piusx.net Click on “read more”
1 st Read 2 nd -Consent 3 rd -Choose 4th-Complete Courses Questionnaire
Username/Password that student’s use to login at school.
Click on Class Registration on the left.
• Theology, English, Math and World Geography are pre-populated for you. • Click on the pencil on the far right in each ribbon. • Choose courses. • Study Hall receives no credit. • Must get to 80 credits to submit. • Click on “Submit.” • Upper right, click on “Registration Verification.” • Ctrl P to print.
Pius School days… • Arrive between 7:20 and 7:55am – See teachers for extra help – Attend club/organization meeting – Attend daily Mass • 8 classes – between 8:00am and 3:25pm • After School – Attend club/organization meetings – Play/musical rehearsal – Sports practice – See teachers for extra help
Fifth Period is longer and Ninth Grade includes lunch and study hall: 5A-Study 5A-Class 5A-Class 5B-Class 5B-Class 5B-Class 5C-Class 5C-Study 5C-Lunch 5D-Lunch 5D-Lunch 5D-Study 5A-Lunch 5A-Lunch 5A-Study 5B-Class 5B-Study 5B-Lunch 5C-Class 5C-Class 5C-Class 5D-Study 5D-Class 5D-Class
Math and Writing Help Ninth Grade Every student has a 20 minute study hall every day during 5 th period. Writing Tutoring Room Math Tutoring Room during 5 th period each day
HINTS FOR COMPLETING THE FORMS: Registration Verification Form • Print it after choosing all classes and submitting. • Use your browser’s print mechanism. Control P
MUST RETURN THE FOLLOWING: • Registration Verification Form • Tuition Agreement Form-signed • $175 Registration Fee • Authorization for Automatic Payment (if desired)
Must complete online, but not print: • New Student Registration Form • Information and Consent Form- there are links to policies, etc.
UNL Graduation Requirements • English 4 Years • Math 4 Years – Alg. I, Geometry, Alg. II and one additional year that builds on the knowledge of Algebra. • Social Studies 3 Years • Natural Sciences 3 Years • Foreign Language 2 Years • Must rank in the top half of class, or… ACT score of 20 or higher, or… SAT score of 950 (verbal/math) or higher.
We will be at your school: Tuesday, February 20 th St. Peter St. Michael St. Joseph
We will be at your school: Wednesday, February 21 st North American Martyrs St. Mary Sacred Heart Blessed Sacrament
We will be at your school: Thursday, February 22 nd St. Teresa St. Patrick St. John Cathedral
If you are an 8 th grader not in a Lincoln Catholic School now… Room 109 (Guidance)-to get login information and other information. If you are a current 9 th , 10 th or 11 th grader, please stop in Room 109 (Guidance) tonight for the appropriate papers and access to the online registration.
Mandatory Parent Meeting Dates: August 8 th , 2018 Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm Place: Bishop Flavin Gym Topics to be Covered: Spiritual Life, Academic Life, Social Life, Extra-Curricular Life of an incoming Pius student.
Development Office Booth Located in the commons • A Pius t-shirt for every student • A lanyard for every student • Answer questions about • scholarships to Pius
Pius Scholarship Applications All applicants/families must complete the • online FACTS/Pius Tuition Assistance application! On March 1 st , there will be a link on the • Pius homepage for the application. Applications must be completed by May 30 th . • Scholarship award winners will be notified by • mid-July, 2018.
Most of the Pius scholarships are awarded to families with financial need!!
Translation Rooms Families…Parents….Students If you have questions or comments about Pius: Vietnamese translation will be available tonight in Room 102 right after this program. Spanish translation will be available tonight in main office right after this program.
Pius Counselor Student Assignments: Counselor Last Name starts with: Mrs. Shelly Pick A-Ga Mrs. Jan Frayser Gb-Kr Mrs. Connie Freudenberg Ks-Pl Mr. Greg Sederberg Pm-Z
In the Packet: Map of booths in other gym and commons. • Schedule of performances in this gym • Begin at 7:50 • Every 10 minutes-new group • Vocal/Instrumental music • Cheerleaders • Dance Team •
Those seated on my right (south side), please exit to the Commons for several booths and refreshments. Those seated on my left (north side), please exit to the other gym for several booths. There will be performances in this gym. The schedule is in your packet.
Give to me, Oh Lord my God, Understanding of You; Diligence in seeking You; Wisdom in finding You; Discourse ever pleasing to you; Perseverance in waiting for you; And confidence in finally embracing you.
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