Class of 20179th Grade Course Selection

2012-2013January 25, Feb 1 & 4 Course selection presentationsFebruary 5 7pm – Meeting for parents of 8th grade students in PB AuditoriumFebruary– Meet with JROTC reps if interested &

NMTCC program aptitude testing for 2013 9th gradersApril 26 – Verification sheets sent home with 3rd MP report card** Need to be returned to Mrs. Schofield only if changes need to be madeJune 15 – Last Day for Course Selection Changes

IntroductionCourse Selection for 9th grade is based on:* Teacher recommendations of levels* PSSA and Keystone proficiency* Credits needed* 42 periods per cycle for classes* Elective choices

Credits6 periods/ cycle = 1.0 credits4 periods/ cycle = 0.7 credits2 periods/ cycle = 0.3 credits

4.0 credits are needed to attain 10th grade status.

11 credits are needed for 11th grade.

6.9 credits is the maximum possible for 9th

7090 7290 or 7289 (LS) 8552

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Back-ups for each Elective

Back-ups for each Elective

Course #

Course name

Course # Course name

Teachers recommend levels

Spanish 2

Electives ~You have 12 periods to use~Which of these do you want?Majors- 6 period classes-

You must pick one. You can pick two.Language 1st or 2nd year of language – you

can take 2 Art – see Ms. Pearcey, Mrs. DidomizioBusiness – see Mrs. BeardFCS – see Mrs. Moos or Mr. PangerTechnology – see Mr. Hollstein or Mr.

LorenzoMusic (performing group + music tech) –

see Mrs. Campbell or Mr. NeuNMTCC- 12 pds per cycle – see Mrs.

SchofieldJROTC- 6 pds./cycle plus another class @

HS- see Mrs. Schofield

NMTCC Program (page 62) 12 periods- All of your Electives Construction Trades

Construction CarpentryHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)Industrial Electricity

Cosmetology Culinary Arts Engineering & Manufacturing

Computer Information ScienceDrafting & DesignPrecision MachiningRobotics & AutomationWelding & Fabrication

Floral Design and Landscaping Health and Human Services

Allied HealthBiotechnologyHealth OccupationsProtective Services

Power & TransportationAuto & Truck Collision RepairAutomotiveDiesel Truck TechnologyOutdoor Power EquipmentRetail & Distribution/Parts & Service

Visual CommunicationsCommercial ArtGraphic Arts

JROTC (page 6)Junior Air Force ROTC- classes and program

at North Penn HSStart in 9th grade- 4 year programTake classes- Science of Flight and either

your math class or another major elective- at HS for 1st and 2nd period

Participate in officer training, drilling and marching

Show colors at local events and paradesMeeting for interested students in February

during lunch study

More Elective Choices- Minors ~these are for 2 or 4 periodsArt (Ms. Pearcey, Mrs. Didomizio) Theatre (Mr. O’Brien)Exploratory Business (Mrs. Cardamone) RFA (Mrs. Campbell)FCS (Mrs. Moos)Technology (Mr. Lorenzo)Band (Mr. Neu) – 2 or 4 periods per cycleChorus (Mrs. Campbell) – 2 or 4 periods per cycleOrchestra (Mr. Pimentel-Cedre) – 2 or 4 periods per

cycleMusic Tech (Mr. Neu)Tech Drawing (Mr. Hollstein)Gifted Seminar (Dr. Ward) – for students with Gifted

IEP only

Course Card Requirements, pg 22

9th grade schedule consists of 42 periods.

English 6 periods Social Studies +6 periods Math +6 periods Science +6 periods Elective Major +6 periods (+12 for NMTCC) Phys. Ed. +2 periods Health +2 periods Computer App III +2 periods

= 36 periods (42 if NMTCC)+Your Choice of Electives to get to 42 periods

Graduation Credits –page 4To graduate from North Penn High School, a student needs:

4 credits in English 4 credits in Social Studies 4 (or 3 credits) in Math 3 (or 4 credits) in Science

2 credits of Arts and Humanities 1.2 credits of Phys. Ed. 0.9 credits of Health 3.9 credits of Electives

TOTAL minimum = 23.0 credits from gr. 9 -12

Additional Graduation Requirements - pg 4

You must demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing and mathematics on the PSSA tests.Importance of 8th grade PSSAs – it determines your courses in high school!

You must be proficient on 4 Keystone Exams:AlgebraBiologyEnglish Lit and CompUS History and Civics

RecommendationsTeachers base their recommendations on your

performance in class.Level 3 (co-taught), 5, 6H, or 6P

Level changes from 8th to 9th are also based on classroom performance.

Requests for level changes must be through communication between parent and teacher after verification sheets are sent home.

If you want to move up a level, talk with your teacher to hear what they need to see you doing in the classroom.

Grade Level 4.0 Level 5.0 Level 6.0A+ 4.3 5.3 6.3A 4.0 5.0 6.0B+ 3.3 4.3 5.3B 3.0 4.0 5.0C+ 2.3 3.3 4.3C 2.0 3.0 4.0D 1.0 2.0 3.0E/F 0.0 0.0 0.0

Starting in 9th grade, grades in major subjects are weighted, based on the level of the course.

You can find out your rank at the beginning of 10th grade at NPHS

GPA & Class Rank - page 7

Class rank continued…Example:In a class of 1000, the student’s total points from five major subjects are computed and an average is calculated.

“A” in a 4 level or LS course = 4 points “A” in a 5 level course = 5 points “A” in a 6 level course = 6 points

Your top 5 majors will count to your GPA and rank

Based on their averages, students are ranked from 1 to 1000.

Major subject course levels where you can maintain A’s & B’s provide the greatest opportunity for obtaining a high class rank. Higher level classes will give you more points towards your GPA

– challenge yourself to take higher level classes A “B” in a 6.0 class earns you 5 quality points – the same as

an “A” in a 5.0 class

What to Check on Course CardTeacher names are listed in the far left column.All elective course numbers are listed.42 periods are requested.Alternate choices are on the card for major

and minor elective requests!!!All cards are returned to Mrs. Schofield or

your teacher today before you leave.Write your elective choices in your course

selection booklet in the back 9th grade page.

7090 7290 or 7289 (LS) 8552

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Each Elective needs a back-up

Each Elective needs a Back-up

Course #

Course name

Course # Course name

Teachers recommend levels

Spanish 2

February 5Meeting for parents of present 8th grade students7:00 PM Pennbrook Auditorium

June 15th Last Day for Course Selection Changes

April 26th Verification sheets sent home with report cards~Return to Mrs. Schofield only with any changes