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WELCOME PARENTS

WELCOME PARENTS. Mrs. Reiss Counseling Department Chair Mrs. Charlton High School Principal. PROGRAM. Course Selection Graduation Requirements Curriculum (NCAA Standards) Grading Academic Help Home - School Communication (Skyward) Counseling Services. COURSE SELECTION.

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WELCOME PARENTS

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  1. WELCOME PARENTS Mrs. Reiss Counseling Department Chair Mrs. Charlton High School Principal

  2. PROGRAM • Course Selection • Graduation Requirements • Curriculum (NCAA Standards) • Grading • Academic Help • Home - School Communication (Skyward) • Counseling Services

  3. COURSE SELECTION Which classes are needed to fulfill graduation requirements? Which classes will be most helpful in planning for post-secondary goals? Career Pathways tool based on the 16 Nationally recognized Career Clusters and related Career Pathways (within the Program of Studies) Alignment of Hempfield Area’s course selections with these Career Pathways as suggestions for study (within the Program of Studies) Individual counselor meetings • Graduation Requirements • Yearly curriculum • Four-year course distribution • Four-year individual planning guide (last page of Program of Studies) • Individual counselor meetings

  4. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSMINIMUM 23 CREDITS 4 Credits of English 3 Credits of Social Studies 3 Credits of Math 3 Credits of Science 1 Credit of additional Social Studies, Math, or Science* 1/2 Credit of Health 1/2 Credit of Financial Literacy 1 Credit of Physical Education 2 Credits of Arts & Humanities 5 Credits of Electives *CWCTC students may have the additional 1 credit met by their CWCTC program under the electives category.

  5. Yearly Credit Distribution Grades 9 and 10 Grade 9: • 1 Credit of English • 1 Credit of Social Studies • 1 Credit of Math • 1 Credit of Science • .50 Credit of Financial Literacy • .25 Credit of Physical Education • 1.50 Credits of Electives Grade 10: • 1 Credit of English • 1 Credit of Social Studies • 1 Credit of Math • 1 Credit of Science • .50 Credit of Health • .25 Credit of Physical Education • 1.50 Credits of Electives

  6. Yearly Credit Distribution Grades 11 and 12 Grade 11: • 1 Credit of English • 1 Credit of Social Studies • 1 Credit of Math • 1 Credit of Science • .25 Credit of Physical Education • 2 Credits of Electives Grade 12: • 1 Credit of English • 1 Credit of Social Studies, Math or Science • .25 Credit of Physical Education • 4 Credits of Electives

  7. Four Year Course Distribution

  8. Four Year Course Distribution (CWCTC Students)

  9. MINIMUM EARNED CREDIT REQUIREMENTS Students must earn a minimum of 5.25 credits in grade 9 to move to grade 10 Students must earn a minimum of 10.50 credits by the end of grade 10 to move to grade 11 Students must earn a minimum of 16.75 credits by the end of grade 11 to move to grade 12

  10. Career Pathways • To provide a solid education without exploring a student’s career goals and aspirations is like navigating without a compass. To make things easier, Hempfield Area High School has aligned their curriculum and courses with the National Career ClustersTMFramework. • The National Career Clusters Framework is comprised of 16 Career Clusters and related Career Pathways.

  11. Pathways Coursework Each course in the Program of Studies has a symbol(s) beside it representing the career cluster that best matches the course.

  12. Typical 9th Grade Schedule Choices

  13. Specialized Curriculum For students at the extreme levels of ability, special courses are offered – from Advanced Placement and honors classes to special education classes. Additionally, Hempfield offers many other unique programs to address individual student interests. For example, we have a S.T.E.M. Program that results in a certificate upon graduation, and several colleges such as La Roche College, Saint Vincent College, WCCC, and Seton Hill offer college credit through our high school coursework.

  14. Honors English 9 (ex. 93% would be 93% x 1.05 = 97.65%) Honors American History 9 Honors Algebra II Honors Geometry Honors Biology Honors Spanish II Honors French II 9th Grade Weighted Course Options(1.05 multiplier)

  15. Additonal Honors and AP Courses • Honors English 10 • Honors English 11 • Honors Social Studies 10 • Honors Chemistry • Honors Pre-Calculus • Honors French III, IV • Honors Spanish III, IV • AP English Literature • AP English Language • AP American History • AP World History • AP Gov’t & Politics • AP Economics • AP Chemistry • AP Physics I, II • AP Biology • AP Calculus I, II • AP Statistics • AP Computer Science Principles • AP Computer Science A (Java) • AP Music Theory • AP French V • AP Spanish V

  16. Upcoming Forum: Scheduling Multiple Honors Courses Students considering enrollment in two or more honors courses are invited to join us on Thursday, March 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the high school mini-theater. Current ninth grade honor students and several Honors teachers will be there to speak about course expectations, degree of homework, handling several honors courses, and more. A question and answer period will follow.

  17. College in High School (CHS) CHS courses provide students the opportunity to earn college credits and receive a grade on a university transcript for courses successfully completed at HAHS. In many cases, students may transfer these credits to other universities. Students enrolling in the CHS program will be required to pay a nominal fee to the universities for each course. Students may enroll in the courses and opt not to take them for college credit. HAHS has concurrent enrollment agreements with Seton Hill University, La Roche College, Saint Vincent College, and WCCC (see the Program of Studies for approved courses).

  18. Special Education Courses • Enrollment in any special education course requires the recommendation of the IEP Team. • Courses are as follows: • English 9, 10, 11, 12 • Learning Skills I, II • American History, World History, Applied Economics, Government • Math II, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I Part 1, Algebra I Part 2 • Biology, Physical Science, Earth & Space Science • Career Planning, Cooperative Work Experience • Inclusion classes are offered in English, Social Studies, Science, and Math.

  19. Elective Course Offerings Hempfield Area High School offers a wide selection of courses to accommodate students’ varied interests and abilities. A description of all courses can be found online at www.hasdpa.net under the “Programs and Services,” Guidance tab. Samples of elective courses follow. *denotes ninth grade offering

  20. Art Department • Intro to Creative Design* • Drawing & Painting I*, II* • Animation I*, II* • Ceramics & Sculpture I*, II • Digital Video I*, II* • Digital Photography* • Photography I, II • Art Studio Portfolio

  21. Business, Computer, and Information Technology Department • Exploratory Business* • Principles of Management • Small Bus. Management • International Business • Business and Personal Law • Marketing • Sports & Entertainment Marketing • Accounting I – Proprietorship • Accounting I - Corporate • Video Game Development • MOP certification* • Mobile App. Development

  22. English Department TV Writing & Broadcasting I*, II*, III, IV Fundamentals of Theater I*, II* Journalism I, II, III Mass Media Yearbook I, II SAT Prep

  23. Family and Consumer Science Skills For Living* Fashion* Fabric Arts I*, II*, III Foods & Nutrition* American / Regional Foods* Specialty Foods* Pastry Arts On Your Own Personal & Family Management Child Development I, II, III

  24. Health & Physical Education Anatomy / Physiology I, II

  25. Mathematics Department Probability & Statistics Introduction to Programming Intermediate Programming

  26. Music Department • Music Theory I* • Guitar I* • Percussion Ensemble I*-VIII • Piano / Keyboard I*, II* • Concert Choir I*-VIII • Concert Band I*-VIII • Jazz Techniques I*- VIII

  27. Science Department • Biology II • Chemistry II • Physics II • Forensic Science • Geology • Astronomy • Ecology • Ocean Science

  28. Social Studies Department Study of Personality Sociology Humanities Great Civilizations After the War Current International Affairs Political Action – Project 18

  29. Technology Education Department • Foundations of Technology* • Graphics 1* • Graphics 2 • Graphics 3 • CADD* • Engineering CADD • Architectural CADD • Power & Energy Technology* • Robotics 1* • Robotics 2 • Manufacturing Systems • Engineering Design

  30. World Language Department French I*, II*, III German I*, II, III, IV Latin I*, II, III (online format only) Spanish I*, II*, III

  31. Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center (CWCTC) • Beginning in their sophomore or junior year, students may elect to spend ½ of their day at the CWCTC in any one of 23 different programs. • Program offerings include: *Auto Collision Technology *Automotive Technology *Construction Trades *Carpentry *Commercial & Advertising Art *Computer & Info. Science *Cosmetology *Sports Therapy *Robotics Engineering *Culinary Arts *Graphic Design Technology *Health Occupations *Heating & Air Conditioning *Horticulture *Electrical Technology *Machine Trades *Masonry *Logistics & Warehouse Mgt. *Painting & Decorating *Plumbing *Power Line *Welding *Protective Services

  32. STUDENT ATHLETESNCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER IF THERE IS A CHANCE THAT YOUR TEEN MIGHT BE A DIVISION I OR DIVISION II COLLEGE ATHLETE, PLEASE MAKE THE COUNSELOR AWARE OF THIS EACH YEAR DURING SCHEDULING SO THAT APPROVED NCAA COURSES CAN BE CHOSEN!

  33. Report Periods and Grades Each student receives computerized report cards indicating percentage grades for that period. Report cards are posted to Skyward Family Access every nine weeks on specified dates as indicated by the alert system. All subjects will be assigned a percentage grade. Percentage grades and the corresponding letter values are as follows: 93-100% A 90-92% A- 87-89% B+ 83-86% B 80-82% B- 77-79% C+ 73-76% C 70-72% C- 67-69% D+ 60-66% D 59% and below F Citizenship grades appear on the report card in addition to the percentage “scholarship” grade. Citizenship grades are indicative of the student’s attitude and behavior in class and translate as follows: 1 Superior 2 Satisfactory 3 Unsatisfactory 4 Conference Requested

  34. AP and Honors - Weighted Grades A weighted grade system has been devised to compensate for the increased level of difficulty of selected courses. Courses weighted at 1.05 are as follows: *Honors English 9 *Honors English 10 *Honors Social Studies 9 *Honors Biology *Honors Social Studies 10 *Honors Algebra II *Honors Chemistry *Honors Geometry *Honors French II *Honors French III *Honors French IV *Honors Spanish II *Honors Spanish III *Honors Spanish IV

  35. AP and Honors - Weighted Grades • Courses weighted at 1.10 are as follows: *Honors Pre-Calculus *AP Music Theory *AP English Language *AP English Literature *AP American History *AP Gov’t & Politics *AP Economics *AP World History *AP Chemistry *AP Physics I *AP Physics II *AP Biology *AP Calculus I *AP Calculus II *AP Statistics *AP Computer Science *AP Spanish V *AP French V *AP Computer Science A

  36. GPA (Grade Point Average) • GPA is cumulative and is computed at the end of each year using all grades • GPA is calculated in two ways: • Un-weighted GPA is calculated without regard to the subjects taken • Weighted GPA places greater emphasis on courses that are more academically challenging • Both GPAs are calculated for each student and recorded on their transcript

  37. Academic Help • Parents can see their child’s classroom performance at any time by utilizing their family access information. Additionally, an alert will be given to inform parents when mid-9 weeks progress reports and report cards are available. • When additional academic help is necessary, sources may include: *Daily classroom teacher help during activity period *Daily Peer Tutoring help during activity period *Math lab and English lab help during study halls on days 1, 2, 3

  38. Academic Awards • Honor Roll • Distinguished...96-100% Honor…….90-92% • High Honor…93-95% Honorable Mention..86-89% • Academic Achievement Banquet • High School students who are among the top 10% in their class using cumulative GPA information after the third nine weeks each year will be honored at a breakfast ceremony. • National Honor Society • 93% cumulative GPA without rounding. Averages are calculated at the end of 5 semesters for Juniors and 7 semesters for Seniors. Other criteria includes citizenship, service, and character.

  39. Academic Awards • Honor Graduates • 94.625% cumulative GPA in grades 9 through 12, including three 9 weeks of the senior year. • President’s Award for Educational Excellence • Top 10% of class based on cumulative GPA from grades 9 through 12, including the first three 9 weeks of the senior year.

  40. Home – School Communications • Main menu of items: 724-834-9000 • 1 – Athletic Office • 2 – Attendance / Grade Level Offices • 3 – Nurse • 4 – Library • 5 – Main Office • 6 – Counseling Offices • 7 – Student Enrollment / Registration • 8 – Work Permit Information

  41. Family Access Having an individually assigned username and password sent via mail, Family Access can be utilized from the Hempfield Area School District website at www.hasdpa.net. This site is intended to assist all parents and guardians who want to be more involved with their child’s education. Information such as attendance, grades, homework, and health related issues can be reviewed easily from your home or office. Further, if you have a question or require teacher contact, Family Access provides links for you to email staff members.

  42. Counseling Services Counselors are assigned to students alphabetically and all counselors have all grade levels. Counselors assist in educational, career, and personal issues. Hempfield Area High School offers a Student Assistance Program (SAP) designed to help students displaying problems that interfere with school performance. Hempfield Area High School offers a Peer Mediation Program designed to help students discuss and resolve conflicts peaceably.

  43. The “Helpers” • Guidance Department: • Mrs. Moffa, secretary 724-850-2062 • Mr. Joe Altman 724-850-2063 • Mrs. Carla Livermore 724-850-2064 • Mrs. Julie Razza 724-850-2065 • Mrs. Terri Reiss 724-850-2066 • Ms. Julie Scott 724-850-2068 • Guidance Department Webpage: • www.hasdpa.net • Updated information regarding your child’s counselor, available scholarships, college visits, program of studies, events, websites of interest, testing, and career resources.

  44. Thank you for attending this evening’s program. Enjoy the rest of the night!

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