Scheduling 2014-15

1. Scheduling 2014-15 Are you on track to be College/Career Ready?

2. Why Go To College? • Every bit of education you get after high school increases the chances you’ll earn good pay. • The more education you get, the more likely it is you will always have a job. • Continuing education after high school is much more important for your generation than it was for your parents’ generation. • Education beyond high school gives you a lot of other benefits.

3. Invest in your Future!

4. Developing College Knowledge Photo: College Planning Group • Get involved in clubs and activities • Take the ACT your junior year • Develop a plan to finance your education • Begin to visit colleges in the spring of your Junior year • Identify important factors to you choosing a college

5. Looking To My Future It is important that you know much about your skills, career interests, and readiness for college. Ask yourself some questions: • Am I on target for college/career? • What skills do I need to improve to be ready for college/career? • Am I taking a rigorous core curriculum? • What careers interest me most?

6. What direction are you headed in?

7. Definition of Courses • Required Courses • Courses that are set graduation requirements for each grade level • Grade 9 = 4 courses • Grade 10 = 4 courses • Grade 11 = 4 courses • Grade 12 = 2 courses • Elective Courses • Courses that I select to support my Career Pathway & have an interest in • Grade 9 = 3 credits • Grade 10 = 3 credits • Grade 11 = 3 credits • Grade 12 = 5 credits

8. What are Credits? How do I earn them? • Beginning in Grade 9 students must earn credits to be promoted to the next grade level • Credits are earned by receiving a minimum grade average of 65% at the end of the course • Earned thru determined seat time instruction of four grading quarters. • Full year courses = 1 credit

9. Graduation Requirements – 24 Credits • 4 English • 3 Math • minimum of Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II. • Must be enrolled in a math course all 4 years • 3 Science • Integrated Science, Biology, Science Elective (Chemistry/Physics) • 3 Social Studies • Survey of Social Studies, World Civilizations, US History • 1 Health/PE or NJROTC I • 10 Electives – • 4 should support the identified Career Pathway on a student’s ILP • One CTE introductory course which may also support Career Pathway (Business Principles, Computer & Technology Applications, Life Skills, Foundations of Technology, Principles of Agriculture Science and Technology, CATS Leadership Dynamics)

10. Grade Level Classification & Promotion Policy • Promotion to Grade 10: • Earn 3 total credits • 1 must be a required credit • Promotion to Grade 11: • Earn 10 total credits • 3 credits must be required credits • Promotion to Grade 12: • Earn 17 total credits • 9 credits must be required credits Grade classification is made at the beginning of the school year only and will not be changed.

11. Pre – College Curriculum • Meet PCHS minimum graduation requirements • Successfully complete 2 Years of Foreign Language • Spanish (I & II) or French (I & II) • 3 or More Rigorous Electives – from CORE, fine arts, vocational/technical courses above the first year introductory level (does not include Health/PE)

12. PCHS Sports Teams • Volleyball • Soccer • Cross Country/Track • Football • Basketball • Tennis • Baseball • Softball • Cheerleading • Bowling (New!)

13. Athletic Eligibility • Determined by the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) • Must have an updated physical each calendar year • 5 credits (minimum) must be earned by the first day of school of the Sophomore year • Weekly grade checks during season • Athletes with two (2) or more failing grades will be suspended for 1 week until grades can be shown as passing. • Mandatory Drug Screen • Attend Drug Awareness Seminar

14. The GPA Myth “It doesn't matter which classes I take in high school, as long as my grade point average is high." Photo: stu-dentdiaries.com

15. What is Required next year? 4 REQUIRED CREDITS INCLUDING: English I Math (Algebra I or Honors Geometry) Integrated Science Survey of Social Studies 3 ELECTIVE CREDITS OF YOUR CHOICE

16. What are my Elective Course options? Band (Winds or Percussion) Business Principles & Applications CATS Leadership Dynamics Computer and Technology Applications Foundations of Technology Health & Physical Education Life Skills Mixed Chorus NJROTC I (Naval Science) Principles of Agriculture Science & Technology Visual and Performing Arts: Theater Visual Arts I

17. Career Pathways BIT – Business and Information Technology Business Principles & Applications Computer Technology & Applications CATS Leadership Dynamics MKT – Business & Marketing Business Principles & Applications Computer Technology & Applications Visual Arts I CATS Leadership Dynamics EHHS – Education, Health & Human Services Life Skills Health & PE NJROTC I CATS Leadership Dynamics • STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering & Math • Foundations of Technology • Principles of Agriculture • CATS Leadership Dynamics • VPAM – Visual Performing Arts & Media • Visual Arts I, Visual & Performing Arts, Mixed Chorus & Band • CATS Leadership Dynamics • AGR – Agriculture • Principles of Agriculture • CATS Leadership Dynamics

18. Career Pathways & Readiness • Exploring – designation until you begin your 3rd course within a designated pathway • Preparatory – successful completion of 2 credits & enrolled in your 3rd credit within a designated pathway • Become eligible to take KOSSA test • Completer – successful completion of 4 credits in a designated pathway + high school diploma

19. PCHS Career Pathways • NJROTC • Family Consumer Science • Consumer & Family Management • Early Childhood Education • Engineering & Technology • Engineering & Technology Design • Business & Marketing Education • Accounting • Administrative Support • Business Management • Business & Marketing • Agriculture • Agribusiness • Horticulture & Plant Science Systems • Animal Science Systems

20. Principles of Agriculture Science & Technology (5820y) – Page 17-18 • Co-Curricular Club: FFA • This course provides instruction in the foundations of: • Animal science • Plant science • Land science • Agricultural mechanics

21. Band (7513y or 7512y) & Mixed Chorus (7524y) – Page 18 • These courses teach music through the performance of band, wind, percussion and vocal literature. • Attendance at concerts and performance is expected • Mixed Chorus – for those who enjoy singing • No audition required • Band - emphasis on Concert Band, but responsibilities include: • Pep band • Summer Band Camp

22. Visual Arts I (7011y) – Page 19 • An exploratory class covering: • Language of Art • Drawing • Art Criticism • Painting • Printmaking • Sculpture and Design • Art History • $20 materials fee

23. Visual & Performing Arts -Theater (2006y) – Page 20 • Focus on “technical elements” and creative theatrical process. • Emphasis on stagecraft production • Lighting design • Scenery design • Set construction • Props • Costuming • Staging

24. Business Principles (6021y) – Page 20 • Co-Curricular Clubs: FBLA, DECA • Provides a student with a basic foundation for further study in business and marketing classes. Major topics include: • Banking • Credit • Investments • Budgeting • Consumerism

25. Computer and Technology Applications (6043y) – Page 20 • Co-curricular Club: FBLA • Provides entry level computer experience through use of MicroSoft Office software • Word • PowerPoint • Excel • Publisher • Course leads to Microsoft Office Specialist Certification in Advanced Computer Applications

26. Life Skills (6511y) – Page 25 • Co-Curricular Club: FCCLA • Course includes core competencies in all five areas of homemaking including: • Foods • Child & Human Development • Housing and Interior Design • Money Management • Fashion Design • Relationships

27. Health & Physical Education (5590y) – Page 27 • Requirement for Graduation: must be completed in either Grade 9 or Grade 10 • Essential Health Skills (personal, mental, and physical health) • Individual Physical Fitness & Team sports • Course may be used to provide a complete schedule

28. NJROTC (Naval Science) – Page 33 • Fulfills the Health/PE requirement for graduation • Promotes patriotism • Enhances understanding of citizenship • Utilizes Chain-of-Command • Encourages proper wearing of the uniform • Teamwork development through the basics of military drill

29. Foundations of Technology (6740y) Page 37 • Co-Curricular Club: TSA • This introductory lab-based course group and individual activities utilizing the seven contexts of technological literacy: • Medical • Agriculture and bio-related technologies • Construction • Manufacturing • Transportation • Power and energy • Communication systems

30. CATS Leadership Development (6090y) Page 38 • Assists with transition to high school • Road Map to Success • Time management • Financial literacy • Career Planning(ILP) • Study Skills • Academic Intervention

31. Instructions for Completing Your Schedule Request Worksheet • Print Full Name • Identify your Career Pathway • Refer to Career Pathways Booklet • List three (3) Elective courses • Write course code # • Write course title • List three (3) Alternate courses • Complete form with your signature and the signature of your parent/guardian • Return completed form to Mrs. Cowan by Wednesday, March 26th

32. Registration Form Reminders Talk with your family about your elective options List electives & alternates in order of priority Seven (7) full classes = full schedule Alternates must be listed (3 credits) Acquire Math teacher initial (Algebra I students) You Sign, Parent Signs then return by Wednesday, March 26th.

33. Drop/Add (Class Change) Policy April 15th– Last day to change request for next year Only students assigned to a course NOT on their request sheet will be eligible to request a schedule change at schedule pick-up or during first five days of school. Request does not assure a change can or will be made. No Mid-Year or 2nd semester schedule changes will be made unless initiated by the classroom teacher or recommended by an administrator as a placement change.

34. Pre-AP & Advanced Placement Options Grade 10: • Pre-AP English II • Pre-AP Biology • AP European History (co-requisite: Pre-AP English II) Grade 11: • AP English Language & Composition • AP American History Grade 12: • AP Calculus (ACT Math score of 22 or better) • AP Biology • AP Studio Art (co-requisite: Special Topics in Art) • ‘B’ average or higher in pre-requisite course required • Be mindful of co-requisite course pairings • KEES Awards: GPA bonus weight for AP coursework, $200 minimum bonus for F/R lunch students scoring 3 or higher on an AP Exam.

35. ASPIREU Early College Program • Complete at least the sophomore year of high school • A minimum ACT/PLAN of 20/18 • A high school GPA of 3.0 • Written permission of counselor • Written permission from a parent/guardian • Must complete each NKU course with a final grade of a “C” or better • Students must be 16 years of age and on track to complete their high school diploma. • Cumulative GPA of 2.75 is highly recommended • Minimum ACT requirement of: English-18; Math- 22; Reading- 20 OR a Compass Score • GRA application packet completed with required attachments and approval of the high school denoted by counselor’s signature.