Seneca ValleyScheduling for 9th grade2012-2013 school year

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

Seneca ValleyIntermediate High School

Administration

Mr. Alan Cumo Principal

Mr. Robert Raso Vice Principal

Mrs. Maria Brooks Dean of Students

Mrs. Denise 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

Mrs. Edwardo Guidance Intern

Scheduling materials:

You will receive a yellow scheduling form and scheduling instructions in your classroom presentation.

The Program of Studies book is available at: www.svsd.net

academics

Program of Studies 9-12

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

Credits

Every class you take at Seneca Valley has a specific credit value.

Semester course .5 creditFull year course 1.0 creditFull year course with lab 1.4 credit

To earn credit, you must pass the class with a 65% or higher (final average).

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 English 9

Honors English 9(requires an 83% or better inEnglish 8, teacher recommendationand successful completion ofsummer reading and writingassignments)

Remember to have your present teacher sign your registration form!

Math

• Algebra 1

• Algebra 1 TE

• Geometry TE

• Geometry

• Honors Geometry

• Algebra 2 TE

• Algebra 2

• Honors Algebra 2The recommended math sequence is in the Program of Studies

Science

Principles of Biology 1 (0.5 credit) Principles of Biology 2 (0.5 credit)

Biology (1.4 credits)Requires an 80% or better in Integrated Science and teacher recommendation

Honors Biology (1.4 credits)Requires a 90% or better in Integrated Science and teacher recommendation

Social Studies

• U.S. History 1 (1787-1860)

U. S. History 2 (1860-1914)• Honors U.S. History 1 (1787-1860)

Honors U.S. History 2 (1860-1914)

The prerequisites for Honors History are a 90% in 8th grade Social Studies and recommendations from the current Social Studies and English teachers.

Honors Weighted Receive One-Half Additional Weight (Number of Honors Credits x 0.125) divided by number of years available for students to choose

Honors English 9Honors US History 1Honors US History 2Honors GeometryHonors Algebra 2Honors Biology

Honors French 2Honors German 2Honors Latin 2Honors Spanish 2

Physical Education

Personal Physical Fitness

Physical Education

Advanced Physical Education

Arts & Humanities and Electives

• Arts and Humanities include courses in the following departments: world languages, art, drama, music, family and consumer sciences, technology education, English and/or social studies

• Electives to meet the total of 24 credits for graduation are available from all departments, but may not duplicate those credits used to fulfill the two credits in Arts or Humanities.

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 the library facility

Electives

If you are recommended for biology or honors biology, you will have a biology lab two days a week and study hall three days per week.

If you want no study halls, complete all blanks with courses.

Principles of Biology

If you would like to have a study hall, write study hall in one or two of the elective spaces. (there is no course number for study hall)

Electives

•English•Family and Consumer Science•JROTC•Technology Education

Performing Arts

• Dance

• Instrumental and Vocal

• Theatre

• Video Production

• Visual Arts

World Language

A world language taken in 8th grade will show on your transcript. It will not be used in the QPA calculation or toward graduation requirements.

2-3 years of a world language are often needed for college admission. Some colleges require 2-3 years on the high school transcript. Colleges vary on whether they will count the 8th grade world language toward their admission requirements.

Students who have completed the first year of language in 8th grade will have the option of taking a regular or honors level foreign language in 9th grade. Please see the prerequisites in the program of studies.

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 standardized assessments.

Reading/Math Strategies Coursesading/Math Strategies Courses

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.

Reminders…

If you have an I.E.P., ask for help in scheduling from your assigned teacher.

If you have a G.I.E.P., please refer to the information you will receive from the IHS gifted department for scheduling a study hall.

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 that are offered for the 2012-2013 school year. •Don’t forget to complete substitute courses on your form!• Signatures needed: core academic areas, 2nd year of a world language, some performing arts courses.• Share this plan with your parents…and have one sign your registration form!

Schedule Changes

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

• Teachers may make recommendation changes based on students performance during the second semester.

• There is a three day add/drop period at the beginning of the school year.

Registration Pick-UpStudents will be entering their course selections into theComputer and turning their schedule forms in according to the following schedule: Tuesday, February 21 Mr. Koromaus & Ms. MitnickWednesday, February 22 Mr. O’shea & Ms. CennaThursday, February 23 Mr. McCracken

Please have your schedule completed and ready to turn in on that date.

Ninth grade, here I come!

Freshman Open HouseAugust 2012

You will be mailed a completed schedule for your child in August. The Intermediate High

School will invite you to visit and tour the school. The guidance staff will be

available to answer any questions or address any

concerns.

Career GuidanceThe Bridges Program will be used with every student as a key component to career guidance. The guidance counselors will be conducting classroom presentations in every ninth grade history class. Your child will have the opportunity to create an on-line portfolio which will be used to store information on career interests and post-secondary educational opportunities.

Create A Respectful Environment

Students will be involved in a classroom discussion during the

Tuesday activity period. These discussions will involve

topics relevant to bullying, academic issues and good citizenship.

Thank you for attending this evening’s presentation!

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