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Seneca Valley Scheduling for 10 th grade 2012-2013 school year Presented by

Seneca Valley Scheduling for 10 th grade 2012-2013 school year Presented by the Guidance Department of the I.H.S. Seneca Valley Intermediate High School Administration Mr. Cumo Principal Mr. Raso Vice Principal Mrs. Brooks Dean of Students

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  1. Seneca Valley Scheduling for 10th grade 2012-2013 school year Presented by the Guidance Department of the I.H.S.

  2. Seneca Valley Intermediate High School Administration Mr. Cumo Principal Mr. Raso Vice Principal Mrs. Brooks Dean of Students Mrs. Manganello Cyber School Principal

  3. Seneca Valley Intermediate High School Guidance Counselors Mrs. Kress Students A-G Mr. Del Prete Students H-O Ms. Calder Students P-Z Ms. Edwardo Guidance Intern

  4. Scheduling materials: The Program of Studies 2012-2013 book is available onlineat www.svsd.net(select Academics, then Program of Studies 9-12). • Tenth grade registration form (blue) • Scheduling presentation is available at www.svsd.net(select IHS, then guidance).

  5. Grade 9 in Review… • Freshman orientation • Freshman planning meetings • Interest inventory (www.bridges.com) • Portfolio update (www.bridges.com) • Scheduling presentations

  6. Completing the planning guide • Write all classes taken in 9th grade. • Do not include study hall or lunch. • Write credit value for each class. • 0.5 credit for half year classes • 1.0 credit for full year classes • Add all credits taken and place total in the • bottom space.

  7. Seneca ValleyGraduation Requirements • English 4.0 credits • Speech 0.5 credits • Social Studies 4.0 credits • Math 4.0 credits • Science 3.0 credits • Physical Education 2.0 credits • Health 0.5 credits • Arts/Humanities 2.0 credits • Electives 4.0 credits

  8. Remember…. To graduate from Seneca Valley, you must earn 24 credits. To become a sophomore…4 credits To become a junior……..10 credits To become a senior……..16 credits

  9. English • 10th Grade English 1 10th Grade English 2 • 10th Grade Honors English 1* 10th Grade Honors English 2* *requires an 83% or better in English 9, teacher recommendation and successful completion of summer assignments. Remember to have your present teacher sign your registration form!

  10. Math • Geometry TE • Geometry • Algebra 2 TE • Algebra 2 • Honors Algebra 2 • Precalculus/Trig. • Honors Precalculus/Trig. The recommended math sequence is listed in the Program of Studies.

  11. Science • Principles of Chemistry 1 (.5 credit) • Principles of Chemistry 2 (.5 credit) • Chemistry (1.4 credits) • Requires completion of Biology, 80% in Algebra 1, teacher recommendation and at least Algebra 2/TE in 10th grade • Honors Chemistry (1.4 credits) • Requires 90% in Honors Biology, teacher recommendation and at least Algebra 2/TE in 10th grade

  12. Social Studies • Eastern World History and Geography Western World History and Geography • Honors Eastern World History and Geography Honors Western World History and Geography Students must have the recommendation of their English and social studies teachers to register for honors. Honors classes also require 90% in U.S. History 1 and 2.

  13. Honors Courses for Sophomores Receive One-Half Additional Weight (Number of Honors Credits x 0.125) divided by number of years available for students to choose 10th Grade Honors English 1 10th Grade Honors English 2 Honors Western World History Honors Eastern World History Honors Algebra 2 Honors Precalc/Trigonometry Honors Chemistry Honors French 2 Honors French 3 Honors German 2 Honors German 3 Honors Latin 2 Honors Latin 3 Honors Spanish 2 Honors Spanish 3 CHS Courses for Sophomores/Receive Full Additional Weight (Number of Honors Credits x 0.25) divided by number of years available for students to choose CHS Accounting 1

  14. Other required classes… • Health • Physical Education • Physical Education 10 • Personal Physical Fitness • Advanced Physical Education • Independent Study P.E. 10

  15. The elective courses will help you discover areas of interest for future electives, hobbies, and careers. • The Program of Studies shows • the relation between the • 16 national career clusters and • Seneca Valley courses. • See your counselor for further help in determining your future options. What electives should I take?

  16. Study Halls • On site tutoring with math and English faculty members • Time to complete homework • Make up missed assignments from absences • Use of the library facility

  17. Electives • If you are taking Chemistry or Honors Chemistry, write “lab/study hall” in the bottom space for both semesters. • If you are taking Principles of Chemistry 1 and 2 and want a study hall, write “study hall” in the bottom space. • If you are taking Principles of Chemistry 1 and 2 and want no study halls, complete all spaces with courses.

  18. Math/Reading Strategies You may be scheduled in a math and/or reading strategies course in place of a study hall or elective. This will be determined by your performance on the Fall and Spring NWEA.

  19. World Language World language is often needed for college admission. Most colleges require 2-3 years on the high school transcript. Colleges vary on whether they will count the 8th grade world language toward their entrance requirements. Honors level courses in World Language are available for 2nd and 3rd year students. Please consult your present teacher and the Program of Studies for prerequisites.

  20. Elective Areas • Business Technology • English • Family and Consumer Science • JROTC • Math—Computer Science • Science • Social Studies • Technology Education

  21. Performing Arts Electives Dance Music-Instrumental/Vocal Theatre Media Production Visual Arts

  22. SV Cyber & Arts Academy • Students may be enrolled full-time from home, part-time from home, or as a supplement to traditional classes. • Students will receive a letter grade that will be included in the QPA calculation. • The on-line cyber application must be completed for enrollment in a cyber course.

  23. Engineering Certification Program (ECP) • Students enroll in specific courses in one of four areas of coursework. • Students complete engineering-related graduation project. • Students earn certificate upon graduation. • Enrollment application and further information is available online at www.svsd.net/IHS/site shortcuts/ECP

  24. Butler County Area Vocational Technical School *3 elective credits each year of enrollment Air Conditioning/Heat/Elec. Cosmetology Auto Body Culinary Arts Automotive Technology Graphic Arts Building Construction Health Assistant Carpentry Heavy Equipment Repair Commercial Art Machine Technology Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) Protective Services Computer Networking & Welding Telecommunications

  25. Reminders for the Vo-Tech Program • If you are interested in vo-tech, complete a full schedule; then write the vo-tech course and number in the designated portion of your form. • Vo-tech programs have limited enrollment. You must return the vo-tech application with your schedule. Applications are available in the guidance office. • See your guidance counselor for more information on opportunities at the Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School.

  26. More reminders… • Pay close attention to the descriptions in the Program of Studies (course numbers, prerequisites, length, grade level). • The course listing contains a comprehensive list of all classes offered for the 2012-2013 school year. • Don’t forget to complete substitute courses on your form! • Signatures needed: core academic areas, 2nd and 3rd year of a world language, some performing arts courses, parents

  27. Schedule Changes Course request changes can be made through the end of this school year. Teachers may make recommendation changes based on student performance during the second semester of this school year. A three day add/drop period at the beginning of the next school year is allotted.

  28. Parent Information Night Thursday, March 8, 2012 6:00 p.m. I.H.S. Auditorium

  29. Registration Pick-Up by English classes Tuesday, March 20 Yeck, Mihalik Wednesday, March 21 Osan, Russo, Yeck Thursday, March 22 Hazen, Watkins, Unger Room 109 Students will input schedule requests and submit completed forms.

  30. What’s next? April: Course verifications are mailed. September 2012: Welcome to 10th Grade! August: Schedules are mailed.

  31. “Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out." --Collier

  32. Thank you for attending this evening’s presentation! For further information, call the I.H.S. guidanceoffice at (724) 452-6042 extension 2065.

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