2015-2016 School Year - Seneca Valley School District · 2015-02-02 · Review the Academically...
Transcript of 2015-2016 School Year - Seneca Valley School District · 2015-02-02 · Review the Academically...
2015-2016 School Year
Mr. Mark Korcinsky Senior High Principal Mr. Jeffrey Roberts Senior High Assistant Principal Mr. Kevin Wildrick Senior High Dean of Students Mrs. Denise Manganello
Cyber Program Principal Mr. Anthony Babusci Cyber Program Assistant Principal
Mrs. Wendy McQuiston students A-G Mr. Keith Chrestay students H-O Ms. Darla Ramirez-Hoss
students P-Z Ms. Michelle Kostlich learning support/alternative education
Mrs. Kristen Kress students A-G Mr. Anthony DelPrete students H-O Ms. Amy Calder
students P-Z
11th Grade (Class of 2017) teacher signature days – January 12th through 16th registration form collection – January 26th and 27th
12th Grade (Class of 2016) teacher signature days – January 12th through 16th registration form collection – January 29th and 30th
Registration instructions are available on the guidance website http://www.svsd.net
(select GUIDANCE and then ACADEMICS)
24 CREDITS
GRADUATION PROJECT
KEYSTONE EXAMS
Class of 2017 (current Sophomores) must attain a score of Advanced or Proficient on the Biology, Algebra, and Literature exams
Specific requirements are listed in the Program of Studies ~ refer to the Seneca Valley Graduation Requirements and the Grade Level Course Requirements sections
4.0 credits English 4.0 credits Social Studies 4.0 credits Math 2.0 credits Science (Biology & Chemistry) 1.0 credit STEM (earned within 10th, 11th, or 12th)
2.0 credits Physical Education
0.5 credit Health
2.0 credits Arts/Humanities Elective
4.5 credits General Electives
Includes three components: a project, a portfolio, and an oral presentation completed in the Senior English class
Must successfully complete all components to fulfill graduation requirement
11th GRADE OPTIONS – 1.0 credit required American Literature Honors American Literature Advanced Placement Language
12th GRADE OPTIONS – 1.0 credit required
Modern Humanities Honors British Literature Advanced Placement Literature
11th GRADE OPTIONS – 1.0 credit required US History 3 & 4 Honors US History 3 & 4 Advanced Placement US History
12th GRADE OPTIONS – 1.0 credit required Economics or Honors Economics – 0.5 cr. AND Gov’t & Issues or Honors Gov’t & Issues – 0.5 cr.
OR Advanced Placement Economics – 1.0 cr.
OR Advanced Placement Gov’t & Politics – 1.0 cr.
11th GRADE OPTIONS – 1.0 credit required
12th GRADE OPTIONS – 1.0 credit required
must complete Algebra and Geometry total of four math credits required
Refer to suggested math sequence chart in the Course Descriptions section of the Program of Studies and discuss options with current math teacher
11th GRADE OPTIONS – recommended 1.0 STEM Credit required within 10th, 11th, or 12th 3rd year science elective is suggested by most post-secondary
schools
12th GRADE OPTIONS – recommended 1.0 STEM Credit required within 10th, 11th, or 12th 4th year science elective is suggested by most
post-secondary schools
refer to suggested science sequence chart in the Course Descriptions section of the Program of Studies and discuss options with current science teacher
TRADITIONAL Physics: Energy – 0.5 credit Physics: Properties of Matter – 0.5 credit AP Computer Science A – 1.0 credit SAT/ACT English/Math Prep – 0.5 credit (P/F) Art Interpretations – 0.5 credit Art Forms (3D Art) – 0.5 credit
CYBER (C) SAT/ACT English/Math Prep – 0.5 credit (P/F) (C) Digital Art – 0.5 credit (C) Digitial Citizenship – 0.5 credit (C) Introduction to Entrepreneurship 2 – 0.5 credit (C)
CYBER (C) or CYBER BLENDED (CB – 2 Days of class time) AP Psychology - 1.0 credit (C/CB) GameMaker Programming 1 & 2 – 0.5 credit (C/CB) Mandarin Chinese 1A – 1.0 credit (C/CB)
CYBER BLENDED (CB – 2 Days of class time) Evolution of Games - 0.5 credit (CB) prerequisite for other cyber gaming courses
3D Modeling 1 & 2 – 0.5 credit (CB) Game Design – 0.5 credit (CB) Game Production & Marketing – 0.5 credit (CB) Mobile Game Design – 0.5 credit (CB) Real World Projects – 0.5 credit (CB) Unity 3D Programming – 0.5 credit (CB)
Honors Organic & Biochemistry – 1.0 credit replaces Organic & Biochemistry
Physics: Models & Interactions – 1.4 credits replaces Physics
Visual Art Applications replaces Art Forms
Advertising Design replaces Vo-Tech Commercial Art
Planning guide utilizing the Family Connections program
Links Seneca Valley curriculum to the 16 National Career Clusters
Seneca Valley’s 17 Career Pathways provide suggestions for elective and vocational-technical education opportunities
Selected Career Pathway will be listed on your transcript
Information listed in the Program of Studies
ECP provides comprehensive knowledge and understanding of standards within the engineering field
No set sequence of courses needed to achieve ECP Certificate Advanced Math and Science courses recommended Technology Education courses recommended
Cyber courses are available
Engineering focused Graduation Project required
Additional information and course recommendations available on the ECP link in the Senior High page under “PROGRAMS”
Complete all demographic information Specify any Special Schedule Request
ie: Lab/PE, Cyber Lab, Vo-Tech, Co-op, etc… Provide post-secondary plans and enter the
Career Pathway name and code on form List any graduation requirements that were
failed or postponed
Vo-tech requests should submit 7.0 credit registration – will need to complete a separate Vo-Tech application if first year or changing program – indicate program name and course number on registration form
Cooperative Education requests (seniors only) - Cooperative Employment Theory (#0620 or #5620) on schedule and complete a 4.0 credit schedule - indicate “Co-op” as a special schedule request
Indicate if requesting Lab periods opposite a 2 or 3 day class
Review course descriptions to make sure you meet all prerequisites/corequisites
Choose courses supporting future plans and a challenging program through graduation – review Math, Social Studies, and Science sequence charts
Obtain teacher signature for all advanced level core courses, World Languages, and electives requiring applications/auditions
Must schedule a minimum of 7.0 credits One STEM credit must be earned within
10th, 11th or 12th grade Most lab science courses require 1.4 credits
2 day lab/3 day study hall will be scheduled Special schedule may be requested
Review the Academically Advanced Courses in the Program of Studies
Weighted Courses AP and IB HL (0.35 weight) CHS and IB SL (0.25 weight) Honors (0.125 weight) Weight is an add-on to the base QPA Weight formula includes a divisor that increases as
opportunities to take weight increases – allows for a fair QPA distribution for all students
Select weighted courses carefully to ensure a consistent add-on weight advantage
Academically Advanced courses information available on the Program of Studies
Advanced Placement application must be included with the registration form
Provides credit towards graduation Acceleration courses Credit Recovery courses
May be available as: Cyber Only Cyber or Cyber Blended Cyber Blended only
Students may be enrolled full-time onsite, full-time at home, or as a supplement to traditional classes.
Program description and available courses are located in the online Program of Studies
An online cyber application must be completed along with the registration form if choosing a cyber course
If requesting a Cyber course for Acceleration or Credit Recovery during the school year list course on the registration form complete the online Cyber application
If requesting a Cyber course for Acceleration or Credit Recovery during Summer School complete the Summer School Plan portion of the registration
form Must complete the online Cyber Summer School application
All cyber grades are listed on the transcript and report card. Acceleration credit will receive a letter grade/percentage and
will calculate into the QPA for the upcoming school year Credit Recovery will receive a Pass/Fail grade, will not
calculate into the QPA, and will be listed on the current year transcript
Substitute course section must be filled in completely and must be different than the original requests
Student and Parent/Guardian must sign the completed form
Course request changes can be made through the end of the school year June 5, 2015
CHOOSE CAREFULLY – schedule changes will be considered for the following situations: REPEAT A FAILED CLASS REPLACE A STUDY HALL WITH CLASS MECHANICAL ERROR CAREER FOCUS
Add/Drop period each semester
Planning meeting held in the Spring
Student and parent/guardian invited to discuss future plans and goals
Review graduation credits
Finalize senior course selections
Discuss post-secondary testing and admission requirements
PSAT – once a year
SAT – offered seven times a year four times at Seneca Valley prep classes available
ACT – offered six times a year two times at Seneca Valley
ASVAB – once a year
ADVANCED PLACEMENT – once a year
ACT/SAT Test Prep class
Traditional Cyber
Community options PSU – Beaver Campus BC3 Learning Centers
Register early within the junior year
Must register for division I or II
Specific guidelines for QPA, college entrance exams, and core course requirements.
Online registration
Schools vary NCAA NAIA
Updates on guidance related activities
Calendar of Events
Academic/Registration Information
Testing
Guidance Bulletin
http://svsd.net (select the “Guidance” tab)
Check for accurate demographic information
Cumulative QPA – weighted/non-weighted
Class rank
Check for missing or incorrect grade information
Test Scores will not be posted on transcripts – Student is responsible for sending scores through the testing agency