Seneca ValleyScheduling for 10th grade2012-2013 school year

Presented by the Guidance Department of the I.H.S.

Seneca ValleyIntermediate High School

Administration

Mr. Cumo Principal

Mr. Raso Vice Principal

Mrs. Brooks Dean of Students

Mrs. Manganello Cyber School Principal

Seneca ValleyIntermediate High School

Guidance Counselors

Mrs. Kress Students A-G

Mr. Del Prete Students H-O

Ms. Calder Students P-Z

Ms. Edwardo Guidance Intern

Scheduling materials:

The Program of Studies 2012-2013 book is available online at

www.svsd.net (select Academics, then Program of Studies 9-12).

• Tenth grade registration form (blue)

• Scheduling presentation is available at www.svsd.net (select IHS, then guidance).

Grade 9 in Review…

• Freshman orientation

• Freshman planning meetings

• Interest inventory (www.bridges.com)

• Portfolio update (www.bridges.com)

• Scheduling presentations

Completing the planning guide

• Write all classes taken in 9th grade.• Do not include study hall or lunch.• Write credit value for each class.

0.5 credit for half year classes1.0 credit for full year classes

• Add all credits taken and place total in the bottom space.

Seneca ValleyGraduation Requirements

• English 4.0 credits

• Speech 0.5 credits

• Social Studies 4.0 credits

• Math 4.0 credits

• Science 3.0 credits

• Physical Education 2.0 credits

• Health 0.5 credits

• Arts/Humanities 2.0 credits

• Electives 4.0 credits

Remember….

To graduate from Seneca Valley,

you must earn 24 credits.

• To become a sophomore…4 credits

• To become a junior……..10 credits

• To become a senior……..16 credits

English 10th Grade English 1 10th Grade English 2

10th Grade Honors English 1* 10th Grade Honors English 2*

Remember to have your present teacher sign your registration form!

*requires an 83% or better in English 9, teacher

recommendation and successful completion of summer

assignments.

Math

• Geometry TE• Geometry• Algebra 2 TE • Algebra 2• Honors Algebra 2• Precalculus/Trig.• Honors Precalculus/Trig.

The recommended math sequence is listed in the Program of Studies.

Science

• Principles of Chemistry 1 (.5 credit)• Principles of Chemistry 2 (.5 credit)

• Chemistry (1.4 credits)Requires completion of Biology, 80% in Algebra 1, teacher recommendation and at least Algebra 2/TE in 10th grade

• Honors Chemistry (1.4 credits)Requires 90% in Honors Biology, teacher recommendation

and at least Algebra 2/TE in 10th grade

Social Studies• Eastern World History and Geography

Western World History and Geography• Honors Eastern World History and Geography

Honors Western World History and Geography

Students must have the recommendation of their English and social studiesteachers to register for honors. Honors classes also require 90% in U.S. History 1 and 2.

Honors Courses for Sophomores Receive One-Half Additional Weight

(Number of Honors Credits x 0.125) divided by number of years available for students to choose

10th Grade Honors English 1

10th Grade Honors English 2

Honors Western World History

Honors Eastern World History

Honors Algebra 2

Honors Precalc/Trigonometry

Honors Chemistry

Honors French 2

Honors French 3

Honors German 2

Honors German 3

Honors Latin 2

Honors Latin 3

Honors Spanish 2

Honors Spanish 3

CHS Courses for Sophomores/Receive Full Additional Weight

(Number of Honors Credits x 0.25) divided by number of years available for students to choose

CHS Accounting 1

Other required classes…

Health

Physical Education Physical Education 10 Personal Physical Fitness Advanced Physical Education Independent Study P.E. 10

The elective courses will help you discover areas of interest for future electives, hobbies, and careers.

The Program of Studies shows the relation between the 16 national career clusters and Seneca Valley courses.

See your counselor for further help in determining your future options.

What electives should I take?

Study Halls

• On site tutoring with math and English faculty members

• Time to complete homework

• Make up missed assignments from absences

• Use of the library facility

Electives• If you are taking Chemistry or Honors Chemistry,

write “lab/study hall” in the bottom space for both semesters.

• If you are taking Principles of Chemistry 1 and 2 and want a study hall, write “study hall” in the bottom space.

• If you are taking Principles of Chemistry 1 and 2 and want no study halls, complete all spaces with courses.

Math/Reading Strategies

You may be scheduled in a math and/or reading strategies course in place of a study hall or elective.

This will be determined by your performance on the Fall and Spring NWEA.

World Language

World language is often needed for college admission. Most colleges require 2-3 years on the high school transcript.

Colleges vary on whether they will count the 8th grade world language toward their entrance requirements.

Honors level courses in World Language are available for 2nd and 3rd year students. Please consult your present teacher and the Program of Studies for prerequisites.

Elective Areas•Business Technology•English•Family and Consumer Science•JROTC•Math—Computer Science•Science•Social Studies•Technology Education

Performing Arts Electives

• Dance

• Music-Instrumental/Vocal

• Theatre

• Media Production

• Visual Arts

SVCyber & Arts Academy

• Students may be enrolled full-time from home, part-time from home, or as a supplement to traditional classes.

• Students will receive a letter grade that will be included in the QPA calculation.

• The on-line cyber application must be completed for enrollment in a cyber course.

Engineering Certification Program (ECP)

• Students enroll in specific courses in one of four areas of coursework.

• Students complete engineering-related graduation project.

• Students earn certificate upon graduation.• Enrollment application and further information is

available online at www.svsd.net/IHS/site shortcuts/ECP

Butler County Area VocationalTechnical School

*3 elective credits each year of enrollment

Air Conditioning/Heat/Elec. CosmetologyAuto Body Culinary ArtsAutomotive Technology Graphic ArtsBuilding Construction Health AssistantCarpentry Heavy Equipment RepairCommercial Art Machine TechnologyComputer Aided Drafting (CAD) Protective ServicesComputer Networking & Welding

Telecommunications

If you are interested in vo-tech, complete a full schedule; then write the vo-tech course and number in the designated portion of your form.

Vo-tech programs have limited enrollment. You must return the vo-tech application with your schedule. Applications are available in the guidance office.

See your guidance counselor for more information on opportunities at the Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School.

Reminders for the

Vo-Tech Program

More reminders…

• Pay close attention to the descriptions in the Program of Studies (course numbers, prerequisites, length, grade level).

•The course listing contains a comprehensive list of all classes offered for the 2012-2013 school year.

•Don’t forget to complete substitute courses on your form!

•Signatures needed: core academic areas, 2nd and 3rd year of a world language, some performing arts courses, parents

Schedule Changes

• Course request changes can be made through the end of this school year.

• Teachers may make recommendation changes based on student performance during the second semester of this school year.

• A three day add/drop period at the beginning of the next school year is allotted.

Parent Information Night

Thursday, March 8, 2012 6:00 p.m.

I.H.S. Auditorium

Registration Pick-Upby English classes

Tuesday, March 20 Yeck, Mihalik

Wednesday, March 21Osan, Russo, Yeck

Thursday, March 22Hazen, Watkins, Unger

Room 109

Students will input schedule requests and submit completed forms.

What’s next?

April: Course verifications are mailed.

September 2012: Welcome to 10th Grade!

August: Schedules are mailed.

“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out."

--Collier 

Thank you for attending this evening’s presentation!

For further information, call the I.H.S. guidance office at (724) 452-6042 extension 2065.