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Planning for y our Freshman Year at Plainfield High School

Planning for y our Freshman Year at Plainfield High School. CLASS of 2022 Priority Scheduling NIGHt. WELCOME TO PLAINFIELD HIGH SCHOOL. PHS School Counselors. Mrs. Marci Davis Students with Last Names P-Z Guidance Dept. Chair mdavis@plainfi eld.k12.in.us 317-838-3670. Mr. John Newbold

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Planning for y our Freshman Year at Plainfield High School

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  1. Planning for your Freshman Year at Plainfield High School CLASS of 2022 Priority Scheduling NIGHt WELCOME TO PLAINFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

  2. PHS School Counselors Mrs. Marci Davis Students with Last Names P-Z Guidance Dept. Chair mdavis@plainfield.k12.in.us 317-838-3670 Mr. John Newbold Students with Last Names A-Ge jnewbold@plainfield.k12.in.us 317-837-7241 Mr. Adam Fritz Students receiving Special Services (IEPs, 504s, ENL students) afritz@plainfield.k12.in.us 317-837-7242 Mrs. Jaleen Royer Students with Last Names Gf-O jroyer@plainfield.k12.in.us 317-837-7249

  3. PHS Guidance Staff Mr. Travis Reber College & Career Advisor treber@plainfield.k12.in.us 317-754-2201 Mrs. Christa Detzel Student Assistance Counselor cdetzel@plainfield.k12.in.us 317-837-7243 Mrs. Teri Groeschen Guidance Secretary & Registrar tgroeschen@plainfield.k12.in.us 317-838-3622

  4. Diploma Tracks at Plainfield High School All students will graduate with one or more of these State of Indiana diplomas: Core 40 All students in the class of 2022 will likely be required to take a Graduation Qualifying Exam in order to graduate with a Plainfield High School diploma. Details on that exam are forthcoming. Core 40 with Academic Honors Core 40 with Technical Honors

  5. CORE 40 Diploma 40 Total Credits Required • English – 8 credits (2 credits each year) • Math – 6 credits (6 credits in grades 9-12) • Science – 6 credits • Social Studies – 6 credits • PE – 2 credits • Health – 1 credit • Additional courses – 11 credits (including 2 local requirements)

  6. Academic Honors diploma 47 Total Credits Required • Minimum GPA of 2.7 • Semester grades of “C-” or higher • Complete all Core 40 diploma requirements, plus: • Other additional requirements as listed in the Rising Freshmen Pre-Enrollment Packet 2 additional credits in Math 2 credits in Fine Arts 6-8 credits in World Languages Please go to the PHS Guidance Website to view more scheduling information

  7. Technical honors diploma 47 Total Credits Required • Minimum GPA of 2.7 • Semester grades of “C-” or higher • Complete all Core 40 diploma requirements, plus: • Other additional requirements as listed in the Rising Freshmen Pre-Enrollment Packet Earn 6 college credits through dual credit courses Earn 6 high school credits from the state’s approved College and Career Pathway courses OR Earn a State or Industry Approved Certification

  8. Graduation Pathways Students in the class of 2023, must satisfy ALL THREE of the Graduation Pathway Requirements.

  9. Graduation Pathways How will this impact the current 8th graders (class of 2022)? Must meet graduation requirements Need to get involved • There is a club, team, or activity for everyone at PHS Post Secondary Ready • We will have more focused discussions about student strengths and the best way for each student to demonstrate this

  10. Selecting 9th grade english All freshmen must complete 2 credits of English 9 for next year • English 9 1002F – 1002S • English 9 Honors*1002FH – 1002SH • Must have either an “A” in English 8 or a “B” or higher in Adv English 8 Required Summer Reading Students are required to complete 2 English credits each year (grades 9, 10, 11, 12)

  11. Selecting 9th grade math All freshmen must complete 2 credits of Math for next year • Algebra I 2520F – 2520S • Select if currently enrolled in 8th grade Math • Geometry2532F – 2532S • Select if currently enrolled in Algebra I; “C+” Or higher in bothsemesters required • Algebra II Honors*2522FH – 2522SH • Select if currently enrolled in Geometry; “B-” or higher in bothsemesters required • Algebra II 2522F-2522S • Select if currently enrolled in Geometry, but not earning at least a “B-” or higher • Students must enroll in a Quantitative Reasoning course each year at PHS

  12. Selecting 9th Grade Science All freshmen must complete 2 credits of Science • Biology I 3024F -3024S • Select if currently enrolled in 8th grade science Students must earn at least 6 science credits to graduate Science Options for Current Biology I Students—video clip on PHS guidance webpage*

  13. Selecting 9th Grade Science Science Options for Current Biology I Students: • Integrated Chemistry-Physics 3024F – 3024S • Must be currently enrolled in Algebra I or Geometry • PLTW: Principles of Biomedical Sciences 5218F – 5218S • Must earn a “C” or higher in Biology I • Potential Graduation Pathway • Chemistry I Honors* 3064FH – 3064SH • Must earn a “B” or higher in Biology I • Must earn a “B” or higher in Algebra I • Anatomy & Physiology Honors* 5276FH – 5276SH • Must earn a “B-” or higher in Biology I • Algebra I (or concurrent enrollment)

  14. Selecting your remaining classes • World Languages (Must have “C-” or higher in English) • French I 2020F – 2020S • German I 2040F – 2040S • Spanish I 2120F – 2120S • Physical Education & Health • PE I or Advanced PE I (APE I) or APE I Football 3542 • PE II or Advanced PE II (APE II) or APE II Football 3544 • Health 3506 *If you are taking PE II in 8th grade, you will only need to take PE I after entering high school.* **If you are a student athlete, the high school VARSITY head coach can only recommend you for Advanced PE I (APE I) and/or Advanced PE II (APE II). The only way to be moved into APE is to sign up for PE at PHS for next year. If you are currently in PE at PCMS and want to be in the weight room all year as a 9th grader, then select PE I and APC. If you are NOT currently in PE at PCMS and want to be in the weight room all year as a 9th grader, then select PE I and PE II.

  15. Selecting your remaining classes • Elective PE **Elective PEs can only be taken if credits have been earned in PE I and PE II prior to entering 9th grade; Students can take PE I via IOA (online summer school program).** • Elective PE: Adv Physical Conditioning I 3560F • Elective PE: Adv Physical Conditioning II 3560S • Elective PE: Lifetime Activities I 3560LAF • Elective PE: Lifetime Activities II 3560LAS • Elective PE: Modern Fitness I 3560PFF • Elective PE: Modern Fitness II 3560PFS • Elective PE: Team Sports I 3560TSF • Elective PE: Team Sports II 3560TSS

  16. Selecting your remaining classes • Local Requirement (Two of the following courses are required for graduation) • Preparing for College & Careers 5394 • Digital Applications & Responsibility 4528 • PLTW: Intro to Engineering Design 4812DF-4812DS • **Personal Financial Responsibility(only available to juniors & seniors) Graduation Pathway Implications • PCC is the first step in several potential pathways • PLTW: Engineering (and Biomedical Science) are their own pathways (6 credits)

  17. Selecting your remaining classes • Business (Potential Graduation Pathway) • PrinBusMgmt/BUSN101 IVY (DC) 4562D • Intro to Computer Science 4803 • English • Mass Media 1084 • Journalism 1080 (Must have “C” or higher in English) • Etymology 1060 (Must have “B” or higher in English)

  18. Selecting your remaining classes • Family & Consumer Sciences (Potential Graduation Pathways) • Intro to Housing & Interior Design 5350 • Nutrition & Wellness 5342 • Fashion & Textiles Careers I 5420F – 5420S • Fine Arts (Theatre & Visual) • Theatre Arts 4242 • Adv Theatre Arts 4240 • Theatre Production 4248 • Intro to 2D Art 4000 *If you are taking Intro to 2D Art in 8th grade, you may enroll in the advanced art courses found on the back of your course selection form and in the “Rising Freshmen Pre-Enrollment packet.

  19. Selecting your remaining classes • Fine Arts (Music) • Piano & Electric Keyboard I 4204I • Piano & Electric Keyboard II 4204II • Beginning Chorus 4182F – 4182S • Intermediate Concert Band 4168F – 4168S (Director approval required) • Instrumental Ensemble – Percussion 4162F – 4162S (Director approval required) • Advanced Concert Band 4170S (Audition & director approval required) • Jazz Band 4164 (Director approval required) • Beginning Orchestra 4166F – 4166S (Strings-only course!) • Advanced Orchestra 4174F – 4174S (Director approval required)

  20. Selecting your remaining classes • Social Studies • Indiana Studies 1518 • Current Problems, Issues & Events 1512 • Study Halls • 1st Semester Study Hall 0001F • 2nd Semester Study Hall 0002S • Alternate Courses • Please be sure to mark an alternate course to be scheduled for each semester in case an original course request cannot be fulfilled! 1512

  21. Sample 9th grade schedule #1

  22. Sample 9th grade schedule #2

  23. Sample 9th grade schedule #3

  24. 2018-2019 School Year Class of 2022 2018-2019 schedule Class of 2022

  25. Summer Course Information • 2018 Summer Session: June 5th – July 20th • Summer School is FREE! • Students can take up to 2 courses* • Registration will begin in January • (www.indianaonlineacademy.org) • Students must complete an Online Coursework Approval Form (available in January) AND register on IOA’s website • If you FAIL or do not complete the course you will get an ‘F’ on your PHS transcript Many students utilize IOA to earn credit in PE I, PE II, & Health. Students can also repeat courses via IOA in an effort to earn a higher grade!

  26. Scheduling Timeline

  27. PHS Teacher introductions *PHS Curriculum Fair located in lobby by door #1

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