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Welcome to State College High School

Welcome to State College High School. Graduating Class of 2015. Course Selection and Registration for Class of 2015. February 2011. Counselors: Susan Brindle (A-K) Alice Wechsler- Ball (L-Z). Principals: Dr. Craig Butler Mr. David Geanette.

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Welcome to State College High School

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  1. Welcome to State College High School Graduating Class of 2015

  2. Course Selection and Registration for Class of 2015 February 2011 Counselors: Susan Brindle (A-K) Alice Wechsler- Ball (L-Z) Principals: Dr. Craig Butler Mr. David Geanette

  3. General Registration Timeline • High school counselors have met with current 8th grade students. • You have received a letter with recommendations made by current teachers. • February- On-line registration in middle school with counselors. Note: Courses with * need parent permission and meeting with a counselor to change course recommendation. • Early March - Course Selections will be sent home. • March 23rd - Last opportunity to make changes before summer. • Early August - Schedules mailed home with a 10 day window to make schedule changes. • Schedule changes are limited once school begins.

  4. Short Term: What you need to know to schedule classes for next year. Long Term: What you need to know & think about to plan for the next four years of high school and for life after high school. Two Points of View

  5. Required Courses In 9th Grade • English • Social Studies • Science • Math • PE and Health • Elective (World Language) • Elective or Study Hall • Lunch (recommended)

  6. Minimum Graduation Requirements • 4 Credits Each of English and Social Studies • 3 Credits Each of Science and Math • Physical Education Each Year In High School • Health In 9th and 11th Grade • In-Class Driver’s Education • Graduation Project • Community Service (20 Hours) • Electives • Total Of 22.50 Credits

  7. Graduation Requirements • 22.5 Credits Minimum to Graduate From High School • Colleges Have Different Requirements • World Language • Math/Science • Requirements For NCAA

  8. Decisions Decisions DecisionsYou should take into consideration: • Teacher Recommendations • The Course Selection Guide • What You Know About Your Student • Student Interests and Strengths • Consider A Long Range Plan • REMEMBER TO THINK ABOUT the WHOLE PICTURE – When deciding about what courses to take, balance work load with other commitments – after school activities, family time, social time, etc.

  9. Example Schedule

  10. Correspondence Courses • This contract must be completed and signed by a parent/guardian and the student before any required class may be dropped from your schedule. • The course must be completed within the year it is required. • See your counselor if you want further information.

  11. Remember • Follow the Teacher Recommendations. • Talk with a Counselor if you have more questions. • Your student is building their high school transcript which will be used for college, job, military and scholarship opportunities. • Encourage your student to get involved In Clubs, Sports and Activities.

  12. Contact Information Thank you for attending! Feel free to email or call us with questions: (814)231-1130 Alice Ball – ayw11@scasd.org Susan Brindle – smb11@scasd.org

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