HAZLETON AREA HIGH SCHOOL

2012-2013

MR. SAMOYEDNY

Welcome To Junior Year Scheduling!

Purpose

The purpose of this presentation is to inform you about the rules and policies that cover the course selection process for future eleventh grade students.

The process can be confusing, so pay close attention, be quiet, and raise your hand if you have any questions.

Schedules many times cannot be changed during the school year, so pay careful attention and be accurate with your selections!

Course Selection Books and Sheets

Label your name on your course selection book.

ALL course numbers are located in the book.

Make a copy NOW of your selections on PAGE 5.

Print your name legibly. Student number – same as lunch card

numberPhone Number – to contact you for

conflictsCounselor - Mr. SamoyednyParent or Guardian Signature

Credit Requirements for Graduation

A minimum of 28 credits is required to graduate and earn a high school diploma!4 credits of MATH4 credits of SCIENCE4 credits of SOCIAL STUDIES4 credits of ENGLISH2 credits of PHYSICAL EDUCATION/

1 credit with HEALTH 3 credits of FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Honors & Advanced Placement Classes

In order to qualify for Honors or Advanced Placement classes you need the following:

A 93 or higher average in the corresponding class for honors

A 95 or higher average for A. P. classesOr – “Advanced” on the PSSAs

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A completed and signed HONORS AGREEMENT FORM.

English

Current ScheduleEnglish II English

III#103 (Honors -

#1031)

US History

Current ScheduleUS History I US History II -

#203(Honors - #2031)

AP U.S. History= #2051 - This is a year long course. All students must take the AP History exam at the end of the year. You must also use one of your electives for this class.

Math

Current Schedule Algebra Concepts Algebra IK - #361

(Honors – 3611)

Algebra IK Plane Geometry - #362(Honors – 3621)

Plane Geometry Algebra IIK - #363(Honors – 3631)

Algebra IIK Trigonometry - #366 (Honors – 3661)

Trigonometry Precalculus - #365(Honors – 3651)

Science

Current Schedule

Biology IA Biology IB - #304 (Honors-3041)

Chemistry IA - #310

Biology IB Chemistry IA - #310• (H. Chem IA - 3101)

• • Chemistry IB -

#311 (H. Chem IB - 3111)

Foreign Language

You should schedule yourself for the NEXT REGULARLY SEQUENCED foreign language course for which you are prepared.

Current ScheduleSpanish II Spanish III

You may take the first year of a different language.

You MUST have taken at least three years of language to be admissible to college.

Foreign Language

• Course Name Course No.– Spanish II 152 Honors-1521– Spanish III 153 Honors-1531

– French II 122 Honors-1221– French III 123 Honors-1231

– Italian II 142 Honors-1421– Italian III 143 Honors-1431

– German II 132 Honors-1321– German III 133 Honors-1331

Physical Education/Elective(s)

If you have met your PE/HEALTH graduation requirement, you may opt out of PE and select a different course.

Most electives can be found on page 54. Be certain to select 3 elective

alternatives on your course selection sheet.

If you are in the gifted program, add this course below line #8. (GIFTED – COURSE # - 900)

Important Information

Course selections will be entered into POWER SCHOOL beginning February 13.

Make a copy NOW of your course selections on to page 5 of your course selection book.

Share your selections with a parent or guardian.

Make sure you fill in your student, phone, and course numbers correctly.

Be certain to choose 3 alternative electives.

Please arrange an appointment with me if you have individual questions.

Conclusion

Thank you for your attention.

Make a copy of your selections onto page 5.

Hand in your course selection sheets to your counselor NOW.

Good luck with planning your high school schedule for eleventh grade!

Remember to ask questions – this is an important part of your education.