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1010thth Grade Course Registration Grade Course Registration Class of 2016Class of 2016
February 2013February 2013
Counselors
Patty Devecka (A-K) & Suzanne Lyke (L-Z)
General Registration TimelineGeneral Registration Timeline
February 4 – Course recommendations available February 4 – Course recommendations available for viewing through HACfor viewing through HACFebruary 4-March 4 – Online registrationFebruary 4-March 4 – Online registrationFebruary 20 - Parent Night in South Auditorium & February 20 - Parent Night in South Auditorium & gymgymMarch 4 – Last chance to enter requests or change March 4 – Last chance to enter requests or change course selections.course selections.Early August – Schedules available online with a 10 Early August – Schedules available online with a 10 day window to make schedule changesday window to make schedule changes
Schedule changes are limited once school Schedule changes are limited once school begins.begins.
Two Points of ViewTwo Points of View
Short TermShort Term:: What you need to What you need to know to schedule know to schedule classes for next year.classes for next year.
Long Term: Long Term: What you need to What you need to know & think about to know & think about to plan for the next four plan for the next four years of high school years of high school and for life after high and for life after high school.school.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Subject Area Credits Required
English 4
Social Studies 4
Science 3
Math 3
PE 1.8 (every year)
Health 1 (9th , 11th)
Driver Education 0.20
Electives 5.50
Graduation Project PASS
Community Service PASS
Total Credits 22.5
1010thth Grade Courses Grade Courses
EnglishEnglish
Social StudiesSocial Studies
ScienceScience
MathMath
PE/Driver’s Safety PE/Driver’s Safety
Elective (World Language)Elective (World Language)
Elective or Study HallElective or Study Hall
Lunch or electiveLunch or elective
**You must schedule at least 5.9 creditsYou must schedule at least 5.9 credits
English and Social StudiesEnglish and Social Studies
SOCIAL STUDIES OPTIONS:
• Advanced World History II• World History II
ENGLISH OPTIONS:
• Advanced English 10• English 10
Math Options:Math Options:Advanced GeometryAdvanced Geometry
College Prep GeometryCollege Prep Geometry
GeometryGeometry
Advanced Algebra 2Advanced Algebra 2
College Prep Algebra 2College Prep Algebra 2
Advanced Honors PrecalculusAdvanced Honors Precalculus
Advanced PrecalculusAdvanced Precalculus
PrecalculusPrecalculus
Science Options:Science Options:
Advanced Biology 1Advanced Biology 1
Biology 1Biology 1
BiologyBiology
(A few of you may be taking Advanced Chemistry 1(A few of you may be taking Advanced Chemistry 1
or higher)or higher)
Physical Education and HealthPhysical Education and Health
PE OPTIONSPE OPTIONS::
PE 10 (.50 Credit)PE 10 (.50 Credit)
Honors PE (Honors PE (1.0 Credit - by application1.0 Credit - by application))
Fitness and Exercise Fitness and Exercise Science (.50 Credit)Science (.50 Credit)
Health OPTIONSHealth OPTIONS::
Health 1 (.50 Credit) Health 1 (.50 Credit)
•
World LanguagesWorld LanguagesWL OPTIONS: WL OPTIONS:
- Spanish - Spanish
- French- French
- German- German
- Arabic- Arabic
- Latin- Latin
- Mandarin Chinese (- Mandarin Chinese (through LE contractthrough LE contract))
Classroom Driver Safety Education Classroom Driver Safety Education - Required for Graduation -- Required for Graduation -
Driver Safety will be pre-loaded, but Driver Safety will be pre-loaded, but not lockednot lockedTake the semester before you turn Take the semester before you turn 1616
**1536-4536 are offered for 1 marking 1536-4536 are offered for 1 marking period, 4x a week.period, 4x a week.
*F536 and S536 are offered 1st, *F536 and S536 are offered 1st, 22ndnd,3rd and 4,3rd and 4thth periods for 2x a periods for 2x a week for 2 marking periods. These week for 2 marking periods. These wrap around band and choir.wrap around band and choir.
Where is it????Where is it????
HOW TO FIND HOW TO FIND
THE THE
COURSE SELECTION GUIDE ONLINECOURSE SELECTION GUIDE ONLINE
There are links on the There are links on the High School Home Page and and through HACthrough HAC
““High School Course Guide”High School Course Guide”
How to Select CoursesHow to Select Courses Go to District Home Page, click on “Students“ and then
“Online Portal” . Watch for “Current Messages.”
Select the link for “Home Access Center” – log in using your State High Credentials
“High School Class Registering Directions” has complete instructions and answers to most questions
Click on “Course Requests” to make course selections
To change “locked” courses, fill out Course Request Change Form and return to counseling office by March 4
To add a Virtual Course – see your counselor to request a registration form
LONG TERM CONSIDERATIONSLONG TERM CONSIDERATIONS
22.5 Credits Minimum to Graduate From High School22.5 Credits Minimum to Graduate From High School
Prerequisites for courses in 11Prerequisites for courses in 11thth and 12 and 12thth grade grade
Courses offered in alternating yearsCourses offered in alternating years
Colleges Have Different RequirementsColleges Have Different Requirements– World Language ?World Language ?– Math ?Math ?– Science ?Science ?– Fine Arts ?Fine Arts ?
Requirements For NCAARequirements For NCAA
Community ServiceCommunity ServiceYou will need to complete 20 hours of community You will need to complete 20 hours of community service by the end of your senior year.service by the end of your senior year.
Make sure you fill out a form each time you complete Make sure you fill out a form each time you complete hours. Turn completed forms into Counseling.hours. Turn completed forms into Counseling.
Forms can be found in LE, Counseling Offices or Forms can be found in LE, Counseling Offices or online.online.
For more information on sites and opportunities see For more information on sites and opportunities see community service page.
Graduation Project (GP)
Now is the time to start thinking about what you would like to do for a graduation project. You can begin it in 10th grade and finish it in 11th or 12th grade.
Two Ways to Register for a Graduation Project:
1. Enroll in a project course and do a project.
GP courses are identified with a cap and
diploma in the course selection guide.
2. Make independent arrangements with a
teacher/counselor to do a Graduation Project.
Transcript Check
You have received a copy of your transcript. The grades listed are from the first semester.
This transcript is a very important document. It is about you!
Make sure that all of your courses are listed and that the grades are correct. If you think there is an error please make corrections and hand it back to your counselor.
Planning Ahead Planning Ahead
Other things to consider:Other things to consider:
College Admission RequirementsCollege Admission Requirements
Athletes and PIAA requirements & NCAA guidelinesAthletes and PIAA requirements & NCAA guidelinesSports InformationSports Information
Testing - PSAT/SAT/ACTTesting - PSAT/SAT/ACTTesting InformationTesting Information
Exploring future career optionsExploring future career options
Keep a list of all Awards, Activities, etc from 9th-12th gradeKeep a list of all Awards, Activities, etc from 9th-12th grade
Want to explore other Post Secondary Options or Career Resources ???
Career Planning and College Search Websites
Careercruising.comUser id – scahs pwd – lions
http://www.collegeboard.org
http://www.educationplanner.org/
http://www.pacareerzone.org/
Come to the Counseling Office to explore more options!
RememberRememberFollow Your Teacher Recommendations.Follow Your Teacher Recommendations.
Talk With Your Counselor If You Have More Questions.Talk With Your Counselor If You Have More Questions.
Talk Over Your Course Selection With Your Parents.Talk Over Your Course Selection With Your Parents.
You are building your high school transcript which will be You are building your high school transcript which will be used for college, job, military and scholarship opportunities.used for college, job, military and scholarship opportunities.
Get Involved In Clubs, Sports and Activities.Get Involved In Clubs, Sports and Activities.
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