Spring-Ford Senior High School

12th Grade Course Selection

Graduation Requirements

Students must earn at least 22 credits to graduate

including the following:

» 4 credits English

» 3 credits Social Studies

» 3 credits Mathematics

» 3 credits Science

» .4 credit Health

» 1.6 credits PE

» 7 credits Elective

Spring-Ford Area High School

Program of Studies Course Book

• www.spring-ford.net and choose Senior High School

• Look for the Course Selection Tab on the left side

• There, you will locate the Spring-Ford Area High School Course Book and resources

As Seniors you must take:

English

Physical Education

Any Remaining Graduation Requirements

Electives

For an average of 6.4 credits

Keep In Mind….Prerequisites

Example: Physics C - AP (12th grade)

Math Concurrent:

Students should have completed Calculus AB or be taking it concurrently

Prerequisite:

90% in Physics or 85% in Physics 1 AP

Electives: Major and/or MinorArt & Music

Broadcasting

Business Technology

Computer Education

English minors

Family & Consumer Science

Project Lead The Way (PLTW)

Technology Education

World Language

Global Studies Program

Weighted Classes? What Are They?

• Honors, Dual Enrollment (DE) & Advanced Placement (AP) courses receive additional weight calculated into weighted Grade Point Average (GPA).

• In order to receive the weight students must achieve a 70% or above in the course.

A few words about

HONORS & AP courses:

• Superior ability• History of advanced achievement in subject area• Self-motivation, commitment and strong work

ethic• Ability to meet rigorous course expectations• Teacher recommendation and prerequisites

Advanced Placement (AP)

• College level coursework in a high school setting

• AP exams are offered each May for students enrolled in AP courses

• Scores of 3 or higher (out of 5) may provide savings in tuition for certain college courses

• Scores of 3 or higher may qualify you to take higher level college courses

Cooperative Education (Co-op)

• Allows students to get real-world career experiences while still in high school. This gives students the opportunity to:

• Explore potential careers by working hands-on in area of interest

• Learn valuable workplace skills and network with professionals that may lead to future employment

• Gain a competitive edge on college admission to programs that require demonstrated knowledge of field such as nursing, OT, PT, pre-med, etc.

Cooperative Education (Co-op)

• A few important things to note about co-op:

• Students can do a co-op in almost any career field- ex: education (teaching), engineering, medical, secretarial, food service, political, retail, etc.

• Not all co-ops pay, but some do!

• Students can do a 1, 2, or 3 credit option (see course book for details)

• Students can find their own placement or work with Mr. Scheck to find a co-op placement.

• Students must work with both their school counselor and Mr. Scheck to apply to the co-op program, choose the appropriate co-op credit option, and secure their co-op placement before next fall.

Dual Enrollment (Full or Part Time)

• Available to junior & senior students

• Excellent opportunity to experience college level coursework while still in the high school environment

• Dual Enrollment courses are listed in the course selection book

• Students must pay tuition (including text book) to the college or university in order to take these courses

• If you are planning to take 2 or more Dual Enrollment courses please see your counselor

Dual Enrollment

• Only seniors who take dual enrollment classes are eligible for open campus. Open campus allows seniors to arrive late or leave early on the days/semester the dual class does not meet.

• Any dual credit student carrying over 7.0 credits will not have their second semester dual enrollment course calculated in class rank or GPA

• Students will not be permitted to drop a spring semester dual enrollment class

• Senior Final Exam Exemption does not apply for these college classes

• Dual Enrollment classes will count toward elective graduation requirements.

Dual EnrollmentThings to remember

• All students must apply to the dual enrollment program before leaving for summer break. See your school counselor or FPC for application instructions

• In addition to registering through Spring-Ford, all students must register and pay for dual enrollment classes (MCCC or Arcadia) in the fall.

Global Studies Program

• Honors level program with an emphasis on history, government, and world language.

• Partnership with Arcadia University. 80% GPA or higher is required.

• Unique learning experiences via distance learning and dual enrollment with Arcadia University.

• Please see your school counselor for more information. Additional information in Course Book

Project Lead The Way (PLTW)

• PLTW is a nationally recognized pre-engineering curriculum focusing on the application of math and science skills for students interested in further engineering studies.

• Rigorous weighted honors level studies in preparation for STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) related career fields.

• Course titles: Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, Digital Electronics and Civil Engineering and Architecture. Biomedical is offered at the WMCTC. All are honors level courses.

• Please see your school counselor for more information. Additional information in Course Book.

A Few Words About World Languages…

Due to the cumulative nature of language learning, students should earn a passing grade on both the mid-term and the final exams, as well as an overall yearly average of 75% or better in order to move on to the following level. Furthermore, while we recommend that college-bound students study at least two years of a World language, those students planning to seek admission to more selective colleges should definitely consider studying a language for three or more consecutive years.

If You Are College Bound…

• Do your research before choosing your classes!

– Did you know that colleges in South Carolina and California require a year-long art course?

– Did you know that in order to be accepted to Penn State University as a business major (at any campus) you must take pre-calc?

• Colleges will look at your senior schedule, so make sure your senior schedule doesn’t look too “easy”.

Western Montgomery Career & Technology

Center

• ½ Day Afternoon Program at WMCTC, level 3

• 3 major classes in 10-12 Building: English, Science or Social Studies, and Math

• Please see your counselor if you are interested in beginning next year.

• On Line applications are due by March 15th

Course Selection Process

• View teacher recommendations pre-entered into Skyward

• Enter your elective requests in Skyward

• Course Verification Sheets will be provided in the spring for review and parent signature

• Schedules will be posted in Skyward in August

Course Selection Worksheet

Requesting Courses in Skyward

Requesting Courses in Skyward

Future Planning Center

College and Career Resource Center for Students and Parents. The FPC assists students/parents with the following:

• Exploring Student Strengths and Career Interests

• Identifying Post-Secondary Education/Training/Military options that align with career goals

• Preparing for Standardized Testing (ACT/SAT/PSAT/AP/ASVAB)

• Completing College, Financial Aid, and Scholarship Applications

College Athlete???

NCAA Eligibility Requirements Are Specific, including 16 Core Courses!

You must complete NCAA Student Athlete Identification Form located on the Future Planning

Center page under the College Athletics tab.

DI and DII Athletes must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center at eligibilitycenter.org

Submit the Self-Identification Form to the FPC

NO CHANGES…

NO COURSE CHANGES WILL BE HONORED AFTER

June 25, 2020

Need Help?

Stop by the House Office with questions.