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10 th Grade Course Registration Class of 2016

10 th Grade Course Registration Class of 2016. February 2013. Counselors Patty Devecka (A-K) & Suzanne Lyke (L-Z). General Registration Timeline. February 4 – Course recommendations available for viewing through HAC February 4-March 4 – Online registration

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10 th Grade Course Registration Class of 2016

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  1. 10th Grade Course Registration Class of 2016 February 2013 Counselors Patty Devecka (A-K) & Suzanne Lyke (L-Z)

  2. General Registration Timeline • February 4 – Course recommendations available for viewing through HAC • February 4-March 4 – Online registration • February 20 - Parent Night in South Auditorium & gym • March 4 – Last chance to enter requests or change course selections. • Early August – Schedules available online with a 10 day window to make schedule changes • Schedule changes are limited once school begins.

  3. 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

  4. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Subject AreaCredits Required English 4 Social Studies 4 Science 3 Math 3 PE 1.8 (every year) Health 1 (9th , 11th) Driver Education 0.20 Electives 5.50 Graduation Project PASS Community Service PASS Total Credits 22.5

  5. 10th Grade Courses • English • Social Studies • Science • Math • PE/Driver’s Safety • Elective (World Language) • Elective or Study Hall • Lunch or elective *You must schedule at least 5.9 credits

  6. English and Social Studies • ENGLISH OPTIONS: • Advanced English 10 • English 10 • SOCIAL STUDIES OPTIONS: • Advanced World History II • World History II

  7. Math Options: • Advanced Geometry • College Prep Geometry • Geometry • Advanced Algebra 2 • College Prep Algebra 2 • Advanced Honors Precalculus • Advanced Precalculus • Precalculus

  8. Science Options: • Advanced Biology 1 • Biology 1 • Biology (A few of you may be taking Advanced Chemistry 1 or higher)

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

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

  11. Classroom Driver Safety Education - Required for Graduation - Driver Safety will be pre-loaded, but not locked Take the semester before you turn 16 *1536-4536 are offered for 1 marking period, 4x a week. *F536 and S536 are offered 1st, 2nd,3rd and 4th periods for 2x a week for 2 marking periods. These wrap around band and choir.

  12. Electives Drafting and Design Cisco Networking Auto and Construction Music Art Health Professions Early Childhood Education Tech Ed Business Ag Science Family and Consumer Science Culinary Arts Engineering

  13. Where is it???? HOW TO FIND THE COURSE SELECTION GUIDE ONLINE There are links on the High School Home Page and through HAC “High School Course Guide”

  14. How to Select Courses • Go to District Home Page, click on “Students“ and then “Online Portal” . Watch for “Current Messages.” • Select the link for “Home Access Center” – log in using your State High Credentials • “High School Class Registering Directions” has complete instructions and answers to most questions • Click on “Course Requests” to make course selections • To change “locked” courses, fill out Course Request Change Form and return to counseling office by March 4 • To add a Virtual Course – see your counselor to request a registration form

  15. LONG TERM CONSIDERATIONS • 22.5 Credits Minimum to Graduate From High School • Prerequisites for courses in 11th and 12th grade • Courses offered in alternating years • Colleges Have Different Requirements • World Language ? • Math ? • Science ? • Fine Arts ? • Requirements For NCAA

  16. Community Service • You will need to complete 20 hours of community service by the end of your senior year. • Make sure you fill out a form each time you complete hours. Turn completed forms into Counseling. • Forms can be found in LE, Counseling Offices or online. • For more information on sites and opportunities see community service page.

  17. Graduation Project (GP) Now is the time to start thinking about what you would like to do for a graduation project. You can begin it in 10th grade and finish it in 11th or 12th grade. Two Ways to Register for a Graduation Project: 1. Enroll in a project course and do a project. GP courses are identified with a cap and diploma in the course selection guide. 2. Make independent arrangements with a teacher/counselor to do a Graduation Project.

  18. Transcript Check You have received a copy of your transcript. The grades listed are from the first semester. This transcript is a very important document. It is about you! Make sure that all of your courses are listed and that the grades are correct. If you think there is an error please make corrections and hand it back to your counselor.

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  20. Planning Ahead Other things to consider:College Admission RequirementsAthletes and PIAA requirements & NCAA guidelinesSports InformationTesting - PSAT/SAT/ACTTesting InformationExploring future career optionsKeep a list of all Awards, Activities, etc from 9th-12th grade

  21. Want to explore other Post Secondary Options or Career Resources ??? Career Planning and College Search Websites Careercruising.com User id – scahs pwd – lions http://www.collegeboard.org http://www.educationplanner.org/ http://www.pacareerzone.org/ Come to the Counseling Office to explore more options!

  22. 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.

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