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Welcome To Junior Year Scheduling!. HAZLETON AREA HIGH SCHOOL 2012-2013 Mr. Samoyedny. Purpose. The purpose of this presentation is to inform you about the rules and policies that cover the course selection process for future eleventh grade students.
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Welcome To Junior Year Scheduling! HAZLETON AREA HIGH SCHOOL 2012-2013 Mr. Samoyedny
Purpose • The purpose of this presentation is to inform you about the rules and policies that cover the course selection process for future eleventh grade students. • The process can be confusing, so pay close attention, be quiet, and raise your hand if you have any questions. • Schedules many times cannot be changed during the school year, so pay careful attention and be accurate with your selections!
Course Selection Books and Sheets • Label your name on your course selection book. • ALL course numbers are located in the book. • Make a copy NOW of your selections on PAGE 5. • Print your name legibly. • Student number – same as lunch card number • Phone Number – to contact you for conflicts • Counselor - Mr. Samoyedny • Parent or Guardian Signature
Credit Requirements for Graduation • A minimum of 28 credits is required to graduate and earn a high school diploma! • 4 credits of MATH • 4 credits of SCIENCE • 4 credits of SOCIAL STUDIES • 4 credits of ENGLISH • 2 credits of PHYSICAL EDUCATION/ 1 credit with HEALTH • 3 credits of FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Honors & Advanced Placement Classes • In order to qualify for Honors or Advanced Placement classes you need the following: • A 93 or higher average in the corresponding class for honors • A 95 or higher average for A. P. classes • Or – “Advanced” on the PSSAs ----- and ----- • A completed and signed HONORS AGREEMENT FORM.
English • CurrentSchedule • English II English III#103 (Honors - #1031)
US History • CurrentSchedule • US History IUS History II - #203 (Honors - #2031) • AP U.S. History= #2051 - This is a year long course. All students must take the AP History exam at the end of the year. You must also use one of your electives for this class.
Math • CurrentSchedule • Algebra Concepts Algebra IK - #361 (Honors – 3611) • Algebra IK Plane Geometry - #362 (Honors – 3621) • Plane Geometry Algebra IIK - #363 (Honors – 3631) • Algebra IIK Trigonometry - #366 (Honors – 3661) • Trigonometry Precalculus - #365 (Honors – 3651)
Science Current Schedule • Biology IABiology IB - #304 (Honors-3041) Chemistry IA - #310 • Biology IBChemistry IA - #310 • (H. Chem IA - 3101) • Chemistry IB - #311 (H. Chem IB - 3111)
Foreign Language • You should schedule yourself for the NEXT REGULARLY SEQUENCED foreign language course for which you are prepared. • CurrentSchedule Spanish II Spanish III • You may take the first year of a different language. • You MUST have taken at least three years of language to be admissible to college.
Foreign Language • Course Name Course No. • Spanish II 152 Honors-1521 • Spanish III 153 Honors-1531 • French II 122 Honors-1221 • French III 123 Honors-1231 • Italian II 142 Honors-1421 • Italian III 143 Honors-1431 • German II 132 Honors-1321 • German III 133 Honors-1331
Physical Education/Elective(s) • If you have met your PE/HEALTH graduation requirement, you may opt out of PE and select a different course. • Most electives can be found on page 54. • Be certain to select 3 elective alternatives on your course selection sheet. • If you are in the gifted program, add this course below line #8. (GIFTED – COURSE # - 900)
Important Information • Course selections will be entered into POWER SCHOOL beginning February 13. • Make a copy NOW of your course selections on to page 5 of your course selection book. • Share your selections with a parent or guardian. • Make sure you fill in your student, phone, and course numbers correctly. • Be certain to choose 3 alternative electives. • Please arrange an appointment with me if you have individual questions.
Conclusion • Thank you for your attention. • Make a copy of your selections onto page 5. • Hand in your course selection sheets to your counselor NOW. • Good luck with planning your high school schedule for eleventh grade! • Remember to ask questions – this is an important part of your education.