Class of 2020 Enrollment

1. Class of 2020 Enrollment Park Hill High School Counselors Mrs. Lucas (A – Co) Mrs. Reeves (Cr-Ha) Mrs. Todd (He-Mi) Mrs. Smith(Mo-Se) Ms. Olvera (Sh-Z)

2. Graduation Requirements One course must be in an ONLINE BLENDED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

3. Schedule Changes • A student’s schedule will be changed for the following reasons: • Computer Error • Pre-requisite not met • Duplicate Credit • TO INCREASE THE LEVEL OF RIGOR!! STRICTLY ENFORCED!!! Be sure the classes you choose are truly the classes you want to take.

4. 5th Hour Credit Option • Students have the option to earn additional credit first and second termby taking a 5th hour or early bird PE class. • This allows you to free up space in your schedule to take other classes you’d like to take. • First Term and Second Term Choices: • Foundations of Fitness (1/2 credit): • Weight Training and Conditioning (1/2 credit): This course meets Monday – Friday 6:30-7:15 AM • NO TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED FOR EARLY BIRD PE

5. A+ Program • By completing the requirements of this program, you may attend a community college in the state of Missouri for free. • Some four year universities also give A+ scholarships at their institutions. Mrs. Cummings – A+ Coordinator • Requirements: • 2.5 cumulative GPA • 95% attendance rate • 50 hours tutoring/mentoring • Pass Algebra 1 EOC

6. AVID • Advancement Via Individual Determination • Prepares students for college readiness and success. • Students who are selected to apply for this program will be notified soon. • If you apply and are selected, you will be asked to drop one of your chosen elective classes for an AVID class.

7. Online Blended Learning • Online courses = on-site (at school) OR remote (at home) • Online course options: • Health/Personal Finance • Animation/Game Design • Marketing Concepts • Enriched ELA 3 • Creative Writing • AP Statistics • Psychology • American History • Government • Blended courses = combination of online and face-to-face • Blended course option: • Government • Students must have one online/blended credit to graduate. Will be available to you starting in 10th grade.

8. High School Career and Education Planning Guide • The High School Career and Education Planning Guide is available online only • Log in to your Naviance/Family Connection account to access the CEPG • www.connection.naviance.com/congressms • s number for both username and password (ex. s12345) • www.counselingphhs.weebly.com • You will find course descriptions and pre-requisites for all courses offered at the high school

9. Language Arts • All 9th grade students enroll in English Language Arts 1 (ELA 1) • Some students may also take English Language Arts Essentials.

10. Math All 9th grade students are required to take 2 math classes (one each semester). Minimum requirements = all students must take through Algebra II or Algebra IIA/IIB to meet the minimum graduation requirement Your counselor has indicated which classes you should sign up for on your Freshman Course Recommendation Form. Regular Math Sequence Accelerated Math Sequence Accelerated Geometry and Accelerated Algebra II • Pre-Algebra and Algebra IA • Algebra IA and Geometry • Geometry and Algebra 1B

11. Science • All 9th grade students enroll in Biology • Students may enroll in a second Science course - either Chemistry or Accelerated Chemistry • Must be in Accelerated Alg. II to sign up for Acc. Chem

12. Social Studies • All 9th grade students enroll in World History • SOME students will also enroll in: • Advanced Placement Human Geography • World History: Pre-requisite • Offered 2nd term for Freshmen with teacher/counselor recommendation

13. Physical Education • Required 1 credit • Must take Foundations of Fitness or Weight Training and Conditioning before any other PE course. • Option of Summer School or Early Bird????????????

14. Fine Arts • Art (pg. 27) • Design and Drawing • Basic foundation in both design and realistic drawing. • Music(pg. 28) • Music for a Lifetime • Non-performance class that explore a variety of music styles. • Men’s or Women’s Chorus • Campus Band • Concert Orchestra • English/Language Arts (pg. 21) • Drama • Introduction to the theater. Will become acquainted with the history of theater and various significant plays. • Tournament Forensics • This is a competitive acting class.

15. Practical Arts • Family & Consumer Science (pg. 25) • Fashion and Apparel I • Housing and Interior Environment • Nutrition and Foods • Business/Technology • Introduction to Business • PLTW Computer Science and Software Engineering • PLTW Computer Science Application

16. Practical Arts • Industrial Technology/Engineering(pg. 34/20) • Home Maintenance • Study of repairs that are commonly undertaken by the average homeowner. • Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW) • Use 3D modeling software and use a problem-solving model to improve existing products and invent new ones. • English/Language Arts (pg. 21) • Broadcast Journalism • Journalism/Mass Media

17. Foreign Language • French I • German I • Spanish I • Not required for graduation • Minimum of two credits of the same language are required for many college admissions • Dual Credit Opportunities for the 3rd, 4th and AP levels.

18. Enrollment Sheets • Circle 8 courses • Write in an alternate course • It should be a course you actually would like to take!!! • Parent/Guardian signature required • Counselor Recommendation (leave attached to your enrollment form) All students choose: • English Language Arts 1 • 2 Math classes • Biology • World History

19. DUE DATE!!!! • Completed Enrollment Sheets are due to your counselor by Tuesday, January 19th

20. Enrollment Night • Remind your parents/guardians… • Enrollment Information Night for Students and Parents/Guardians • Wednesday, January 13, 2015, 6:00 pm in the PHHS Auditorium