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Curriculum Night February 5, 2014. WELCOME!. Agenda. Mrs. Sell, Guidance Counselor Mrs. Detwiler and Mrs. Campbell, English Dept. Mrs. Taneyhill, GACTC Mrs. Craig, Mathematics Dept. Chairperson Mr. Tinker, Science Dept. Chairperson Mrs. Stern, Foreign Language Dept. Chairperson
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Curriculum NightFebruary 5, 2014 WELCOME!
Agenda Mrs. Sell, Guidance Counselor Mrs. Detwiler and Mrs. Campbell, English Dept. Mrs. Taneyhill, GACTC Mrs. Craig, Mathematics Dept. Chairperson Mr. Tinker, Science Dept. Chairperson Mrs. Stern, Foreign Language Dept. Chairperson Mr. Laird, Music Department
Are You Ready For 9th Grade? • Things to Consider: • High School Students Housed at the JH • NCAA Eligibility • Credits Earned – will be on transcripts • Course Expectations Increase • Independence/Maturity Expected
NCAA NCAA Parent Letter NCAA Brochure NCAA Booklet Please see the Guidance web page for details
NCAA Considerations • If you plan to play a sport at the Division I or Division II level, you must meet certain course requirements set forth by the NCAA. • Our Civics 9 class is not acknowledged by the NCAA. Therefore, you should not take this course if you need to meet eligibility for college level sports.
Scheduling Musts • Schedule no less than 7 units/credits per year • Must accumulate 27 units/credits to graduate • 4 units each of: Communications, Social Science, Natural Science and Math • 2 units each of: Physical Education (.5 units x 4 years) and Health (.5 units x 4 years) • 1 unit of Computer Science • 1 unit of Humanities • 5 units of Electives • Foreign Language is not a graduation requirement, but is highly recommended by post secondary institutions.
Criteria for Course Enrollment Students are scheduled for classes based on prior performance/grades and teacher recommendations. NEW: Successful Completion of the Keystone Exam is now a prerequisite for certain courses. See scheduling sheet and Course Description Booklet for more details.
Prerequisites for the Core Classes 95% or higher in 8th grade course of a lower level to advance to the next level 84% or higher to remain at Honors and Pre-honors levels 77% or higher to remain at college bound level
Special Entrance Requirements Tiger TV: Application Due: February 18 to the Guidance Office Intro to Art: Portfolio Due: February 18 to Mrs. Wertz-Leiden (Room 132)
Introduction to Art • Photos follow from the exhibition at 321 Gallery, downtown Hollidaysburg, of Mrs. Wertz-Leiden's Intro to Art classes featuring over 260 works of art in mediums including drawing, painting, silkscreen, watercolors, oil pastels, pen & ink, string art and photography. • And that is only the first half of the year!
Introduction to Art • "proceeding through the many art processes during the year long Intro to Art course the students experience the benefits of stimulating their creative minds. • We critique, laugh, socialize ,learn new processes, finish what we start, appreciate nature, and feel passion for something good!"
Scheduling Timeline • Transition to HS Conferences/Career Conferences begin February 6 • Scheduling Sheets, signed by parent/guardian, and applications due to Guidance Office by February 18th • Individual selections entered in system • Master schedule for entire building is completed • Students receive schedule in August following adjustments for Keystone and PSSA test results.
Transition to High School Conferences/Career Conferences • Career and Educational Planning Session • Individual conference with a guidance counselor • Preparation for 9th grade • Review of Guidance Curriculum/Career Pathways Activities • PLEASE SIGN UP FOR THESE CONFERENCES AFTER THE PRESENTATION OR BY CALLING THE GUIDANCE OFFICE
HollidaysburgArea SchoolDistrict Education with a purpose
Pathway Option with Cluster Areas Business Computer Information Systems Business Administration, Marketing, Mathematics, Sales
Pathway Option with Cluster Areas • Communications • Journalism, Language Arts, Media, Public Relations • The Arts – Music, Theater, Visual
Pathway Option with Cluster Areas • Engineering and Industrial • - Architecture, Construction, Manufacturing • - Material Sciences and Nanofabrication
Pathway Option with Cluster Areas • Human Services • Consumer Services and Human Development • Education, Government, Law
Pathway Option with Cluster Areas Science Biomedical, Physical, Earth Science Environmental
Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center Mrs. Tanneyhill
Core Courses • Considerations • English • Civics • Math • Science
Additional considerations for selection of course levels • Importance of the “almighty A” • Extracurricular activities • Post-secondary education goals • Career goals • Summer assignments for some Honors-level courses
Additional considerations for selection of course levels • Huge jump to Honors from CB • Attendance is important • HONORS NOT REQUIRED. IT IS A STUDENT’S CHOICE • Know how to study
English Mrs. Wendy Campbell
English Levels • Honors • College Bound • Level 9
EnglishMrs. Detwiler Curriculum Criteria Expectations
Honors English • Honors English is a rigorous class that is intended to prepare students to continue on in the High School Honors Curriculum. Students must be excellent readers and writers, with a strong work ethic. They must be prepared to complete assignments, including a great deal of reading, independently. Students will have a summer reading assignment.
What We Read – Independent Reads • The Alchemist – Paulo Coehlo • The Book Thief-- Markus Zusak • The Sledding Hill – Chris Crutcher • Great Expectations – Charles Dickens • Of Mice & Men – John Steinbeck • Night – Elie Wiesel • Othello – William Shakespeare • Accelerated Reader – 25 points per marking period • “My Year With” – A year long reading project with a student selected author.
What We Read - Instructional • Short Stories – Varied • Poetry - Varied • Edgar Allan Poe Mini Unit – Multiple Works • The Harlem Renaissance – Thematic Unit • The Holocaust – Thematic Unit • Romeo and Juliet– William Shakespeare
Vocabulary Development • Vocabulary Workshop Level D – one unit per week, including review and cumulative review units • Literature, Grammar, and Composition Terms & Definitions • Vocabulary as used in the context of reading materials
Grammar & Composition One grammar unit (chapter) per marking period • Basic Parts of the Sentence (review) • Diagramming basic parts of the sentence • Phrases and Clauses • Writing Effective Sentences • Three to five compositions per marking • period, both in and out of class • Narrative, Expository and Persuasive • Writing in response to literature • Formal Research Papers following MLA format • Poetry and Creative writing
Final Exam • Vocabulary Units 1-15 • All grammar content • Essay based on literature selections from the year
CIVICS Three levels • Honors • CB • Level 9
Curriculum • Citizenship • Founding Documents • Rights and Responsibilities • Branches of Government • Pennsylvania State Government • Local Government • Economics • Foreign Policy • Elections
Main Points to Consider • Intellectual Ability • Reading comprehension • Writing ability • Independence • Interest in Subject Matter • Initiative
Long-term planning - FYI • 10th Grade AP European History • Prerequisites • Honors Civics • Honors English • 92% average in both • Screener test
MathematicsMrs. Craig Curriculum Criteria Expectations
8th to 9th Grade Transition EIGHTH GRADE % REQUIREMENT NINTH GRADE Algebra II Honors Geometry Algebra I CB Geometry Algebra IA Algebra IB Students must also pass the Keystone exam to be in Honors Geometry. Students not passing the Keystone will be required to take a remedial course and CB Geometry. 84% ↑ 83% ↓ 95% ↑ 77%-94% 76% ↓ 70% ↑
Honors Geometry Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 2 with at least an 84% or a 95% or higher in Algebra 1 Topics to be covered: Interrelationships Between Points, Lines, and Planes, Angle Relationships, Parallel Lines, Polygons and Similarity, Conditionals and Logic, Triangle Relationships and Right Triangle Properties, Perimeter, Area, Surface Area, and Volume, Circles, Introductory Trigonometry Direct and indirect proofs are done in a manner which follows rigid mathematical procedure.
Sequence through Grade 12 9 Honors Geometry 10 Honors Trigonometry & Pre-calculus or Honors Algebra 2 11 AP Calculus AB Honors Calculus or Calculus Honors Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus AP Statistics or Honors Probability & Statistics 12 AP Calculus BC AP Calculus AB or Calculus AP Statistics or Honors Probability & Statistics
CB Geometry Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 1 with least a 77% average and Pass the Algebra 1 Keystone Exam or be enrolled in a remedial course. Topics to be covered: Interrelationships Between Points, Lines, and Planes, Angle Relationships, Parallel Lines, Polygons and Similarity, Conditionals and Logic, Triangle Relationships and Right Triangle Properties, Perimeter, Area, Surface Area, and Volume, Circles, Introductory Trigonometry Course includes some, but not an extensive amount of proofs and deals mainly with geometric concepts.
Sequence through Grade 12 9 CB Geometry 10 Algebra 2, Honors Algebra 2 11 Honors Trigonometry & Pre-calculus Trigonometry & Pre-calculus AP Statistics Honors Probability & Statistics 12 AP Calculus AB Calculus AP Statistics Honors Probability & Statistics
ALGEBRA 1B Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 1A Topics to be Covered: Review of Algebra 1A, Solving Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities, Working with Polynomials, Factoring Polynomials, Quadratic Functions, Exponents, Rational Expressions and Equations, Radical Expressions and Equations Students will take the Algebra 1 Keystone Exam in May. The test covers all content from the Algebra 1A course and Algebra 1B course. Students must pass this exam for graduation requirements.
Sequence through Grade 12 9 Algebra 1B 10 Geometry or Integrated Math 1 11 Algebra 2 or Geometry or Integrated Math 2 12 Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus or Algebra 2 or Integrated Math 3
ScienceMr. Tinker Curriculum Criteria Expectations
9th Grade Science Courses • Honors Biology • College Bound Science 9 • Academic Science 9 • Science 9