Scheduling 2015-16

Are you on track to be College & Career

Ready?

What direction are you headed in?

Graduation Requirements – 24 Credits

4 English 3 Math

minimum of Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II. Must be enrolled in a math course all 4 years

3 Science Integrated Science, Biology, Science Elective

3 Social Studies Survey of Social Studies, World Civilizations, US History

1 Health/PE or NJROTC I 10 Electives –

One (1) Elective from a CTE Area (Agriculture Education, Business/Marketing Education, Family Consumer Science, Technology Education) to support Career Pathway & technology skill

4 should support the identified Career Pathway on a student’s ILP

Freshman Seminar/Applied Technology

Promotion Policy To be promoted to Grade 11:

Earn 10 total credits by the end of Grade 11

3 of the 10 credits must be a required credit

Grade classification is made at the beginning of the school year only and will not be changed.

Summer School is NOT guaranteed – work to have a strong second semester!

Athletic Eligibility

Determined by the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA)

11 credits (minimum) must be earned by the first day of school of the Junior year

Weekly grade checks during season

Athletes with two (2) or more failing grades will be suspended for 1 week until grades can be shown as passing.

Pre – College Curriculum

Meet PCHS minimum graduation requirements

Successfully complete 2 Years of same Foreign Language

3 or More Rigorous Electives – from CORE, fine arts, vocational/technical courses above the first year introductory level (does not include Health/PE)

Graduation Recognitions

Career Ready (meet both Academic & Technical Components)

College Ready – Meet ACT benchmarks

With Honors – cumulative GPA of 3.5 or

Valedictorian, Salutatorian & Top Ten:

Highest cumulative GPA

Completion of Pre-College Curriculum

Minimum ACT Composite of 24

Minimum of 4 AP and/or Early College Dual-Credit courses which must include at least (1) course selected from 3 of 4 core areas (English, Math, Science, Social Studies) + (1) additional AP and/or Early College Dual-Credit course of your choice.

Career Pathways

Exploring – designation until you begin your 3rd course within designated pathway

Preparatory – successful completion of 2 credits & enrolled in your 3rd credit within a designated pathway Become eligible to take KOSSA test

Completer – successful completion of 4 credits in a designated pathway + high school diploma

PCHS Career Pathways NJROTC Arts & Humanities

Visual Arts Instrumental Music Vocal Music

Family Consumer Science Consumer & Family

Management Early Childhood

Education Culinary Arts

Engineering & Technology Engineering &

Technology Design

Business & Marketing Education Accounting Administrative

Support Business

Management Agriculture

Agribusiness Horticulture & Plant

Science Systems Animal Science

Systems

What is required next year?English III Math: Algebra II, Honors

Algebra II, or Pre-CalculusScience: Chemistry, Honors

Chemistry or PhysicsUS History

New Courses & Title Changes Band Instrumental Ensemble I

Guitar Individual Technique – Instrumental Music

Concert Choir Individual Technique – Vocal Music

Mixed Chorus Vocal Ensemble I

Special Topics in Art Visual Art Independent Study

Child Dev/Adv Dev Early Lifespan Development/Middle to Late Lifespan Development

Foods & Culinary I/II New pathway this year!

Child Development Coop Expanded to 3 credits

PE II Rotates with Lifetime Fitness

Special Technology Topics Special Topics in Engineering

Fundamentals of Architectural and Civil Engineering (New!)

Junior Year Program Options ADVANCED PLACEMENT

Identify Advanced Placement course interest on the AP Course Application Form on the back of registration form. All students are strongly encouraged to take more rigorous courses. Applications will be reviewed by the respective departments.

ASPIREU EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAMS

NKU School Based Scholars

Gateway Regional Academy

CAMPBELL CO AREA TECHNOLOGY CENTER

Informational Field Trip – Thursday, 2/5

Permissions Slips available in the Counseling Office – Due Tuesday, Feb 3rd

Applications now available

Applications due to the Counseling Office by Friday, February 13 th

ASPIREU (NKU/GATEWAY)Must meet eligibility/admission criteria

Complete a special NKU application (available in the Counseling Office) and provide all necessary credentials

A composite ACT score of 20/PLAN score of 18

A cumulative GPA of a 3.0

Written permission of school counselor

Written permission of parent/guardian

Must complete each SBS course with a final grade of “C+” or better

Accepted students must attend a mandatory SBS New Student Orientation. These sessions will be scheduled at PCHS.

Students must be 16

Cumulative GPA of a 2.75

Minimum ACT requirements of:

English – 18

Reading – 20

Math - 22

Minimum COMPASS (if not met via ACT)

English 74

Reading 85

Algebra 50 & Pre-Algebra 42

GRA application packet completed with required attachments and approval of high school denoted by counselor’s signature.

Accepted students must attend a mandatory GRA New Student Orientation. These sessions will be scheduled at PCHS.

NKU – School Based Scholars Gateway Regional Academy

Applications Required Advanced Placement Yearbook Math Peer Tutor CBI Peer Tutor Special Technology Topics: Help Desk Broadcasting School Service Learning Campbell Co. ATC/Vocational

Follow instructions and return completed application by deadline!

Focus on College & Career Readiness via Course Selection

Identify your Career Pathway

Refer to Pink Junior Curriculum Sheet

Select (3) Elective credits & (3) Alternate credits

Are there any Pre-Requisites or Co-Requisites?

Have I met the course requirements to take the course?

Did I sign up for the co-requisite?

How many credits is the class worth? Must register for 7.

Full-year classes = 1 credit.

Note “PAIRED” semester classes that combine to equal one credit.

Filling out the Registration Form(Required Courses)

Write in English teacher & period

Print your name (first & last)

Write in your Career Pathway and/or Job Title of interest

Filling out the Registration Form(Elective & Alternate Courses)

Select Electives & Alternates to support Career Pathway:

Write course code # Print course title Indicate credit value Must have 3 elective

credits & 3 alternate credits

Registration Form Reminders Electives (3 credits) in order of priority

Seven (7) full credits = full class schedule

Alternates must be listed (3 credits)

Complete AP application on back, if you selected an AP class

Return Registration Form to English teacher by Week of February 9th!

Return completed Class/Program Applications (as applicable to you) to the Counseling Office by February 13th

Do not list courses in jeopardy of failing – Counseling Office will verify at the close of the year & revise request accordingly

Drop/Add (Class Change) Policy

March 27th – Last day to change request for next year

Only students assigned to a course NOT on their request sheet will be eligible to request a schedule change at schedule pick-up or during first five days of school. Request does not assure a change can or will be made.

No Mid-Year or 2nd semester schedule changes will be made unless initiated by the classroom teacher or recommended by an administrator as a placement change.

Next steps…

Get a parent/guardian signature (plus yours ) on the Registration Form Talk about your choices with your family

Make changes to your draft if necessary

Turn in Registration Form to your English teacher by week of February 9th

Insert schedule request in Infinite Campus via English classes week of Week of February 9th.

Update Course of Study in your ILP