PENDLETON HIGH SCHOOL Parent Night

CLASS OF 2015PENDLETON HIGH SCHOOLParent Night

MATERIALS FOR THIS EVENING2012-2013 Course CatalogCollege Preparation Checklist Brochure Parent Night PPPACT/SAT SheetRegistration Timeline

Guidance and Support pg. 5

WHO IS MY COUNSELOR?COUNSELORGRADE(S)STUDENTTELEPHONE NUMBERTeresa Horton10-12LAST NAMES A-E(864) 403-2117Phil Young10-12LAST NAMES F-L(864) 403-2123Roxanne Hibbs10-12LAST NAMES M-Z(864) 403-2118Jennifer Ealey9LAST NAMES A-Z(864) 403-2127

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Graduation Requirements pg. 8

College Guidelines pg. 9EnglishModern LanguageFine ArtsMathematicsScience

Interscholastic Activities p. 12 Eligibility RulesGood Academic Standing

Testing for College pg. 13ACT and SATPreparation and exposure is key.Students should take twice during their Junior year in the SpringFee-Waiver available through your counselorTwo fee waivers for each.Palmetto Fellows SC ScholarshipFor students attending a four year institution on a full-time basis.$6,700/year for Freshman. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors may receive up to $7,500/year.3.5 GPA on the SCUGP, 1200 on SAT or 27 on ACT, and rank in the top six percent of the graduating class at the end of sophomore or junior year OR4.0 GPA on the SCUGP, 1400 on SAT or 32 on ACTScholarship Opportunities p. 14SC Life ScholarshipFor students continuing their education under full-time status in SCs colleges and universities. Up to $5,000 towards tuition at an eligible four year institution in SC3.0, top 30%, 1100 SAT or 24 ACTUp to the cost of tuition plus $300 for books at eligible technical colleges in SC3.0 GPA on SCUGP

Scholarship Opportunities p. 14SC Hope ScholarshipOne-year merit based scholarship for freshman entering eligible four-year institutions in S.C.$2,800 towards attendance3.0 GPA on the SCUGP

Scholarship Opportunities p. 14

Planning Your Future p. 16Sophomores must register for a full course loadModern Language optionsCareer and Technical Education OpportunitiesGold SealSophomore classificationCourse changes and withdrawals

Planning Your Future p. 16May 11, 2012: Parents and students have the opportunity to make course request changesJune 20, 2012: Parents have the opportunity to make level changesWhy the deadlines?

The PLAN test will be administered to all sophomore students during the fall semester. Taking the PLAN is a great way to prepare for the ACT. Four subject tests: English, Math, Reading, and Science. Results of the plan can let you know if you are on track for college, and point out your academic strengths along with areas needing improvement.Built in component that helps identify careers that match your interests, skills, plans, and goals. The PLAN test p. 18

Course Levels p. 21

College Preparatory (CP)Honors (H)Advanced Placement (AP)Establish a college-level standard in secondary schools that is measured through a national assessment designed and scored by college faculty.Expose college-bound students to the amounts of homework, study skills, and habits of mind essential for success in college courses.Students who take AP Exams and score a 3 or higher typically experience greater academic success and college graduation rates than non-AP students. AP courses are typically the most rigorous curriculum offered in secondary schools and is designated on the student transcript.AP is widely used for college credit and/or placement, it attracts motivated students eager to double major, or engage in deeper, upper-division courses at college.

Advanced Placement CoursesIntrinsic ReasonsExtrinsic Reasons

Source: Crux Market Research Inc. (2006): Q310

Which of these are reasons why you have decided to take AP? Why do students take AP courses?

Academic Course Listings p. 23

Virtual Courses pgs. 44-45Virtual CoursesSCVPSOL@PHSEarning CreditOnline Learning at PHSEligibility and EnrollmentON-LINE LEARNING COURSESArt Appreciation UNITEarth Science1 UNITEconomics UNITEnglish III1 UNITEnglish IV1 UNITMusic Appreciation1UNITPhysical Science1 UNITPsychology UNITSkills for Health UNITUS Government UNITWorld Geography1 UNITWorld History1 UNIT

Career & Technology Education p. 46CATE CONCENTRATORA CATE Concentrator is a secondary student who has earned 3 Carnegie units of credit in a state-recognized CATE program.

CATE COMPLETERA Completer is a CATE concentrator who has earned all of the required units in a state-recognized CATE program.

Work-Based Learning p. 48Agriculture, Food & Natural ResourcesFinanceHealth ScienceSports MedicineTransportation, Distribution & Logistics

ANIMAL SCIENCE 1 UNIT

Prerequisite: Ag Science & Technology

This course is designed to provide an overview of the animal science industry. It provides information on the biological make-up of various species of agricultural livestock and information on animal behavior that would be beneficial before embarking on a career in Animal Science. Instructional activities include hands-on experiences with the principles and practices essential in the production and management of farm animals and farm animal products for economic, recreational, and therapeutic uses; participating in personal and community leadership development activities.

Agriculture & Natural Resources p. 50

FFA Organization

Automotive Technology p. 52SkillsUSA

Nutrition p. 53

Family, Career & Community Leaders of AmericaFAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES 2 1 UNIT

Prerequisite: GRADES 10-12. Family and Consumer Sciences 1

This is a comprehensive designed to provide students with career, community, and family connections, consumer services, education and early childhood, facilities management and maintenance, family and community services, food production and services, food science, dietetics, and nutrition, hospitality, tourism, and recreation, interpersonal relationships, interiors and furnishings, and textiles. FOODS & NUTRITION 2 1 UNIT

Prerequisite: Foods and Nutrition 1, GRADES 10-12

This course allows students to study the principles of nutrition for individual and family health, fitness, and wellness. Students will gain knowledge and experiences in nutrition, food safety and sanitation, kitchen work centers, meal planning , preparation techniques, table service and etiquette, and nutrition-related careers.

Pre-Engineering p. 54

VEX Robotics

Programming & Software Development p. 55Computer Programming 1 with visual basic 1 UNIT

This course of study is designed to emphasize the fundamentals of computer programming. Topics include computer software, program design and development, and practical experience in programming, using modern, object-oriented languages. This course meets the computer requirement for high school graduation. Computer Programming 2 with visual basic 1 UNIT

Prerequisite: Computer Programming with Visual Basic This course of study is designed to emphasize the fundamentals of computer programming. Topics include computer software, program design and development, and practical experience in programming, using modern, object-oriented languages. This course meets the computer requirement for high school graduation.

Accounting & Business Finance p. 56Future Business Leaders of America

BANKING SERVICES 1 UNIT

This course provides an introduction to banking services and functions, including business of banking, careers in banking and finance, origins and purpose of banking, money and interest, deposits in banking, negotiable instruments, bank loans, mortgages, commercial lending, specialized bank service, promoting the bank, and security and ethics.

Marketing Communications p. 57Future Business Leaders of America

ADVERTISING 1 UNIT

This course is designed to introduce the concepts of advertising, planning strategies, communication skills, and professional development. Course content includes budget development, media selection, design, and the preparation of ads for various media. Marketing 1 UNIT

This course introduces marketing concepts and examines the economic, marketing, and business fundamentals, in addition to the marketing functions of selling, promotion, and distribution. The standards listed are core standards and those standards reflecting the needs of the local business community. This is the basic course in the marketing curriculum and should be taken before the specialized courses.

General Management p. 58 Future Business Leaders of America

GENERAL MANAGEMENTREQUIRED COURSES FOR THIS CTE COMPLETER PROGRAMEntrepreneurshipAccounting 1PLUS 2 OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWINGAccounting 2Business FinanceIntegrated Business Applications 1

Health Science pg. 59

Health Occupations Students of America

GERONTOLOGY 1 UNITPrerequisite: GRADE 12, completed application process and be accepted in the course before allowed to register, Health Science 1, transportation and Immunizations*

This program is designed to provide information on the aging process, the physical care skills and psychosocial care skills of the geriatric client, and the role of the nurse aide. Students are prepared to perform nursing-related services to patients and residents in hospitals or long-term care facilities, under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse. Class size is limited in accordance with state directives. Students will be required to complete an application process in order to be accepted into the nursing assistant course. Students letter of intent, GPA, attendance, discipline, and teacher recommendations, along with other requirements will be considered. *The student will be required to have a uniform as specified at a later date, shoes, immunizations, TB testing, and transportation to and from the healthcare facility for clinicals.

2012-2013 Registration (handout)

ON-LINE REGISTRATION AND COURSE VERIFICATIONSFeb 23TRStudents familiarize themselves with the on-line registration portal with guidance during their English class. Individual username and passwords will be given to the student during this training.Feb 23-Mar 19Students will meet with guidance counselors to select courses for next yearApr 23MAdvisor Students will receive course verification sheets to verify that the courses selected were put in computer correctlyApr 26TRAdvisor Students return signed verification sheets to AdvisorMay 11FLast day for parents to come to guidance to override teacher recommendation or make any course changes (must use override form)May 11FLast day for teachers to change course level recommendation with parent contactJune 20WLast day for parents to make course level changes

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