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9 th Grade Course Selection 2013-2014

9 th Grade Course Selection 2013-2014. Timeline. February 6. Students complete course cards. Mid-April. Verification sheets sent home with 3 rd marking period grades. ** Should be returned to Guidance if changes need to be made. June 13. Last day for course selection changes.

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9 th Grade Course Selection 2013-2014

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  1. 9th GradeCourse Selection2013-2014

  2. Timeline February 6 Students complete course cards Mid-April Verification sheets sent home with 3rd marking period grades ** Should be returned to Guidance if changes need to be made June 13 Last day for course selection changes Course Selection

  3. Course Selection for 9th Graders is based on: • Teacher recommendations • Credits needed • Elective Choices Course Selection

  4. Recommendations • Teachers base their recommendations on in class performance • Certain Math and Reading placements are based on PSSA scores • After verification sheets are sent home, parents who would like to request a level change must initiate communication with the teacher and/or counselor Course Selection

  5. Course Levels • 6.0 (HP) High Potential: For students who have a solid command of the basic skills. • 6.0 (H) Honors: For students who have a strong command of the basic skills. • 5.0 For students who have a good command of the basic skills. Course Selection

  6. Course Card Requirements 9th grade schedule consists of 42 periods • English +6 periods • Social Studies +6 periods • Math +6 periods • Science +6 periods • Phys. Ed. +2 periods • Health +2 periods • Computer App III +2 periods • 1 or 2 Elective Majors +6-12 periods • (+12 for NMTCC) • 0-3 Elective Minors +0-6 periods *Must have 42 periods scheduled*

  7. Major Electives • JROTC – Science of Flight 6 periods • Art Major 6 periods • Intro to Business 6 periods • Language 1st or 2nd year 6 periods • FCS Major 6 periods • Applying Technology 6 periods • NMTCC 12 periods Course Selection

  8. Minor Electives 2 or 4 periods each • Applying Technology • Art • Band • Chorus • Exploratory Business • FCS • Orchestra • Related Fine Arts • Foundation of Music (4 pds Music) • Technical Drawing • Theater Arts Course Selection

  9. Important Pages in the Course Selection Book • Pages 24-28 focus on 9th Grade course selection only • Pages 64-68 provide information on NMTCC Course Selection

  10. Credits • 6 periods/cycle = 1.0 credit • 4 periods/cycle = 0.7 credit • 2 periods/cycle = 0.3 credit • 7 credits is the maximum possible for 9th grade • 4 credits are required to achieve 10 grade status • Students who fail a class are advised to enroll in summer school for remediation and credit recovery. Course Selection

  11. Graduation Credits • To graduate from NPHS, a student needs: • 4 credits in English • 4 credits in Social Studies • 3 (or 4) credits in Math • 3 (or 4) credits in Science • 2 credits in Arts and Humanities • 1.2 credits of Physical Education • 0.9 credits of Health • 3.9 credits of Electives Minimum TOTAL of 23 credits in grades 9-12 Course Selection

  12. Graduation Requirements • Additionally, a NPHS student must: • Demonstrate proficiency in English Literature, Algebra 1, and Biology on Keystone Exams (p. 5) • ** An intervention plan will be in place for students who need support to reach Keystone proficiency. Course Selection

  13. Class Rank and GPA • Class Rank combines grades and course levels to determine a weighted GPA (Grade Point Average) • Class rank is computed at the end of each year in 9th, 10th and 11th grades • Maintaining A’s and B’s in appropriately challenging levels is important in class rank and GPA See page 8 in Program of Studies Course Selection

  14. North Montco Technical Career Center Programs • Construction Trades • Cosmetology • Culinary Arts • Engineering & Manufacturing • Floral Design & Landscape • Health & Human Services • Power & Transportation • Visual Communications www.nmtcc.org Course Selection

  15. NMTCC Schedule • Some NMTCC students will be at Pennfield for periods 1, 2, 6, 7 and 8. They will attend NMTCC and eat lunch during periods 3, 4 and 5. • NMTCC students with reading and/or math intervention needs will be at North Penn High School for 3 periods, followed by NMTCC and Pennfield at the end of the day. *Enrollment Forms should be returned to Guidance Course Selection

  16. Dates to Remember February 6 Students complete course cards Verification sheets sent home with 3rd marking period grades Mid-April ** Should be returned to Guidance if changes need to be made June 13 Last day for course selection changes Course Selection

  17. John Halligan Presentation • Mr. Halligan’ s son committed suicide in 2003 due to extensive bullying and online harassment. He will be speaking to parents on Wednesday February 12th, at 7:00 here at Pennfield. He focuses on telling his story and things parents can do to be proactive in protecting their children from the dangers that can come with social media and other online usage.

  18. JROTC Program • What is Air Force Junior ROTC all about? • Creating a Great Group of Friends • Giving Back to the Community • Exploring Aviation and Space Flight • Did you Know? • There is NO commitment to the military – NONE! • Wearing the uniform is YOUR OPTION --so keep your hair as long & multi-colored as YOU like • All of the JROTC courses count as Science Electives • As a 9th grader YOU can take classes at the High School – get a jump compared to your Middle School peers! • JROTC participation looks great on college applications and opens windows for potential college scholarships and also admission to America’s Service Academies

  19. JROTC Curriculum • Aerospace Science: • Science of Flight (3915) • History of Aviation (3903) • The Exploration of Space (3925) • Global Studies (1935) • Leadership Education • Intercommunication Skills • Life Skills • Principles of Management • Summer Leadership School • Graduation Project Class Flight Simulators History of Aviation • YOU CAN EARN… • College Credit • Adams State College, Alamosa, Colorado • $180 per course ($60 per course credit) • “B” Grade Required • 3 Elective College Credits/Class, which equals • 10-12College Credits while attending High School Spacecraft Design/Flight Global Studies

  20. Summer Leadership School • Offered at the end of June or beginning of July: Open to all 8th-12th grade students • Leadership Exercises and Challenges • McGuire Air Force Base Trip (Aircraft, Battlefield Simulators) • Extreme Water Adventure park • Obstacle Courses with the Pennsylvania National Guard at their Training Complex • Laser Quest • More details to come- sign-ups are in March.

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