Portage Northern High School Scheduling 2020-2021 Class of 2024 Freshman Year
Objectives for today ● Meet your high school counselor ● Learn about Portage Northern ● Learn about your freshman year schedule options ● Learn how to request courses for your freshman year
Welcome to Portage Northern High School
Gardening Club Environmental Club French Club FINDING YOUR FIT AND STAYING INVOLVED!! Crochet for a Cause Guild Gaming International Club
Meet Your Counselor Mrs. Smith ssmith@portageps.org A - D Mrs. Hovestadt khovestadt@portageps.org E - K Ms. DiMaggio adimaggio@portageps.org L - Ri Mrs. Figueroa cfigueroa@portageps.org Rj - Z
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3 Diploma Options ● Michigan Merit Diploma ● International Baccalaureate (IB) ○ Junior and Senior year ● Early Middle College (EMC) ○ Sophomore - 13th year
Early Middle College (EMC) What is EMC? Allows students to earn college credits along with their high school diploma. Students can enroll in one of several PPS approved EMC programs. Students have an additional year of high school for program completion. Tuition and mandatory fees are paid by the local school district up to an allocated amount.
Early Middle College (EMC) PPS currently offers several EMC programs. If you are interested in participating in the EMC program you will discuss this with your high school counselor next school year. For more information on EMC programming please refer to page 5 in the Program of Studies.
New Language for High School Semester: There are 2 semesters each school year. Each semester is approximately 18 weeks long and consists of 2 nine week marking periods (quarters). Semester 1: September through January. Semester 2: February through June.
New Language for High School Credits: You will earn .5 credit at the end of each semester for every class you pass. Each semester you will have 7 classes, therefore you could earn up to 3.5 credits per semester. Some classes are a full year (taking the course both 1st and 2nd semesters...earning .5 credit each semester) and some are semester based (earning .5 credit for only one semester).
Freshman Year Classes/Credits English 9 1 credit Math 1 credit Modern American History 1 credit *Chemistry AND *Physics (one semester of each) .5 credit each semester World Language (French, Latin, Spanish) 1 credit *Health OR Health/Freshmen Focus .5 or 1 credit Elective (could be Art, Band, PE, Seminar, etc) varies The * means it is a semester based class or .5 credit
Sample Freshman Schedule
Honors Classes in High School? I was recommended by my teacher for honors level. I enjoy reading without being prompted. I am organized and seldom do homework at the last minute. I enjoy writing. I always read at the pace assigned by the teachers. I am attentive in class and frequently participate in class discussions. I complete all assignments and turn work in on time. I enjoy challenging assignments and going beyond what is expected of me. Summer reading and written assignments are required for Honors English 9 and Honors Modern American History. Specific information will be shared prior to summer break.
English 9 Honors English 9 For example….. This book is 116 pages This book is 455 pages Summer reading assignment is required for Honors English 9
Modern American History Honors Modern American History Additional readings from…. Required Reading Summer reading assignment is required for Honors MAH
Chemistry/Physics Honors Chem/Honors Phys Students in honors science courses should expect significantly more independent work, assignments/lab work, be self-motivated, and possess effective communication skills.
Math Algebra 1a/1b (by teacher recommendation only) Algebra 1 Geometry Honors Geometry
World Language French Latin Spanish
Health/Freshmen Focus Transition into high school Emphasis on learning styles and study skills Enhancing research methodology, evaluating credible information, writing skills, and presentation methods Adolescent brain development Career exploration project Career interest survey Meets the Health requirement for graduation
Electives Specific details for courses are included in the Program of Studies
Seminar Can be taken once each semester for your four years of high school. Is graded on a P/F basis and will affect your GPA if you fail. Allows you time to get work done, study, make up missing work/tests, receive help if you are struggling in a class. We like to stress the importance of a seminar as a transition to high school. You do not need to take a seminar both semesters, you can choose to take one your 1 st semester and then another elective for the 2 nd That decision needs to be made NOW! IF YOU: Have a difficult time completing homework… Would like additional time during school hours to complete assignments… Struggle in a subject… Worry about your transition to high school… Feel you could benefit by taking a break from the rigor of 6 core courses… Are involved in after school activities/sports/clubs… THEN YOU SHOULD TAKE A SEMINAR ☺
Signing Up for High School Classes Please refer to the Scheduling Course Selection sheet in your packet to see all course options available to freshmen students…both required and elective. On the back of this paper is the Scheduling Worksheet that you will complete to choose the elective and alternate courses that will be used to build your freshman schedule. You are required to complete the Scheduling Worksheet using these steps: 1. Circle your required course choice: (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Language, Health) 2. Write in your elective choice(s) and list course code. Prioritize your choices! 3. Write in your alternate choices and list course code. Prioritize your choices!
Alternates You MUST choose a minimum of 4 alternate courses. Alternates are courses you would take that would be placed in your schedule ONLY IF there is a conflict with one of the electives you chose. When choosing alternates, be careful of the credit (.5 or 1.0) associated with these courses vs. your elective choice(s). Alternates ARE required and they are NOT factored into your 7 credits. You will not be able to change your mind in the fall. Make sure they are courses YOU (not your friends) are interested in taking.
Scheduling Process Today you will be receiving: ● A copy of the scheduling presentation; your scheduling worksheet and scheduling course selection; a copy of the program of studies. Feb 19th: 8th Grade Parent Night 6 PM. ● Feb 21st: Scheduling worksheets are due to ELA teachers. ● The week of Feb 24th: Counselors will meet with you to enter course selections in ● Skyward. March 10 and 12: Parents pick up Skyward printout at conferences. ● March 19: Signed Skyward printouts due to counseling office. ●
Recommendations Teachers will be preloading recommendations for each student’s core classes in Skyward. (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Language) You will be able to see the courses recommended for you when you meet with your counselor beginning the week of February 24th.
Recommendations If you or your parent do not agree with a recommendation, a discussion between you, your teacher, and parent MUST take place. After the discussion between you, your teacher and parent, if you still want to take the course that was NOT recommended for you, your parent will complete an Off Recommendation Form. These forms will be provided the night of conferences or you may pick one up from the counseling office. Ask your middle school counselor for more details on this. These forms are to be attached to the signed Skyward printout on March 19th.
KAMSC / ATYP / Application Classes Please sign up for classes assuming that you will be attending PNHS all day. You must sign up for 7 credits offered at Portage Northern. Any classes which require an application (Yearbook, KAMSC, ATYP) are NOT included in the required 7 credits. If you are accepted into KAMSC, contact your high school counselor and your schedule will be changed at that time. If you are currently enrolled in ATYP, please note this on the signed Schedule Request Form. See your middle school counselor for Yearbook applications or if you are interested in Student Senate.
Seminar and PE Classes that can be taken one or both semesters, such as Seminar and PE, are added to your requests as follows: Seminar Team ABL Power Power Individual/ Sports Training Training Dual Sports Females Want to take 1st Z201 P022 P086 P071 P081 P032 semester only Want to take 2nd Z202 P023 P087 P072 P082 P033 semester only Want to take it Z201 and P022 and P086 and P071 and P081 and P032 and both semesters Z202 P023 P087 P072 P082 P033 If you do not care in which semester the course is placed, you may add the other semester course code as one of your ALTERNATE choices.
Reminder Dates Beginning the week of February 24th: You will be requesting your elective and alternate classes in Skyward with the help of your middle school counselor March 19th: Signed Schedule Request Forms (including any Off Recommendation Forms) are due.
WELCOME CLASS OF 2024!
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