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Welcome to the State College High School South Building

Welcome to the State College High School South Building. Graduating Class of 2016. Course Selection and Registration for Class of 2016. February 2012. Counselors Patty Devecka (A-K) & Suzanne Lyke (L-Z). General Registration Timeline.

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Welcome to the State College High School South Building

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  1. Welcome to the State College High School South Building Graduating Class of 2016

  2. Course Selection and Registration for Class of 2016 February 2012 Counselors Patty Devecka (A-K) & Suzanne Lyke (L-Z)

  3. General Registration Timeline • February- Receive Directions for Course Registration/Course Selection Guide. • Parent Night-2/15 in South Auditorium & gym • Your Course requests are due by Feb. 21. • Early August – Schedules available online with a 10 day window to make schedule changes • Schedule changes are limited once school begins. *FRESHMEN ORIENTATION IN LATE AUGUST *

  4. Short Term: What you need to know to schedule classes for next year. Long Term: What you need to know & think about to plan for the next four years of high school and for life after high school. Two Points of View

  5. Minimum Graduation Requirements • 4 Credits Each of English and Social Studies • 3 Credits Each of Science and Math • Physical Education Each Year In High School • Health In 9th/10th and 11th/12th Grade • In-Class Driver’s Education • Graduation Project • Community Service (20 Hours) • Electives (5.5 credits) • Total Of 22.50 Credits

  6. Required Courses In 9th Grade • English • Social Studies • Science • Math • PE and Health • Elective (World Language) • Elective or Study Hall • Lunch

  7. English and Social Studies • ENGLISH OPTIONS: • Advanced English 9 • English 9 • SOCIAL STUDIES OPTIONS: • Advanced World History I • World History I

  8. Math Options: • Essentials of Algebra 1 • Algebra 1 • Geometry • Advanced Geometry • Advanced Algebra 2

  9. Science Options: • Advanced Earth Systems Science I • Earth Systems Science I • Earth Systems Science

  10. Physical Education and Health PE OPTIONS: • PE 9 (.50 Credit) • Honors PE (1.0 Credit - by application) Health OPTIONS: • Health 1 (.50 Credit)

  11. World Languages WL OPTIONS: - Spanish - French - German - Arabic - Latin - Mandarin Chinese (through LE contract)

  12. OTHER ELECTIVES • Art • Family and Consumer Science • Music • Technology Education • CTC • LE

  13. VIRTUAL FLEX COURSES The following Virtual courses are available through the State College Area School District: PE Health Driver’s Education See your counselor or http://www.scasd.org/virtualschool for more information

  14. Typical Daily Schedule for 9th Grade Periods Subjects Days 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th Math Science Foreign Language Lunch English World History PE/Health* Electives** Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 26 class periods required *Semester Courses ** Semester or Year Long Courses

  15. Graduation Requirements • 22.5 Credits Minimum to Graduate From High School • Colleges Have Different Requirements • World Language ? • Math ? • Science ? • Fine Arts ? • Requirements For NCAA

  16. How to Read the Guide Name of Course Example: F 262 – FALL Semester class S 262 - SPRING Semester Class Y 206 - YEAR Long Class .50 - Credit or 1.0 Credit 5 - days per week

  17. Symbols found in the GuideWhat do they mean ?????

  18. HOW TO REQUEST COURSES • Refer to “2012-2013 Course Request Tip Sheet” • Log on to Home Access Center http://www.scasd.org/hac • Recommendations will be pre-loaded • Choose Health and other electives • You must have at least 26 class periods per week/no more than 40 • You can select alternatives to elective choices • Changes to recommended courses require parent signature

  19. Where is it???? HOW TO FIND THE COURSE SELECTION GUIDE ONLINE http://google.scasd.org/wb/Course_Guide.php

  20. Remember • Follow Your Teacher Recommendations. • Talk With Your Counselor If You Have More Questions. • Talk Over Your Course Selection With Your Parents. • You are building your high school transcript which will be used for college, job, military and scholarship opportunities. • Get Involved In Clubs, Sports and Activities.

  21. Contact Information Thank you for attending! Feel free to email or call us with questions: (814)231-1130 Patty Devecka - ppd11@scasd.org Suzanne Lyke – smj11@scasd.org

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