WELCOME TO PORTLAND HIGH SCHOOL

CLASS

OF

2020

Special Musical Performance

byPortland High SchoolChoir and Ensemble

Mr. Ben Warren, Director

Portland High School

RENAISSANCE

Mr. Phillip Campbell

PHS Renaissance Coordinator

Administration

David Woods, Principal

Assistant Principals Counselors

A-F Allen Dyer Myra Helmintoller

G-N Alva Hall Dana Kennedy

O-Z Robin Venable Kim Meadows

REGISTRATION

OVERVIEW

This PowerPoint presentation and the PHS Academic Catalog

are available on the PHS website!

Appointments in your school’s library:

--PWMS>Tuesday, March 22

-During your student’s Science

class

-- PEMS>Wednesday, March 23

-During your student’s Science

class

Your child’s course placement will be based on the following:

-Teacher recommendation (in some cases)

-TCAP Test Scores

-EXPLORE Test Scores

-Report Card Grades (Some courses require an “A” or “B” average in MS classes.)

MATERIALS-Registration Catalog:

Look through the catalog and pay close attention to all of the prerequisites.

-Blank registration form:

Fill in your child’s choices and bring the completed form with you to registration.

CATALOG EXAMPLE

HONORS ENGLISH I

GRADE LEVEL: 9

PREREQUISITE: At least a “B” in 8th grade AcceleratedEnglish and proficiency of required pre-course independentreading.

Students will be expected to have a solid background in grammarand reading. At the beginning of the term, students will be tested onone novel which will be required independent summer reading.Exhibition of proficiency on this test will be mandatory to remainenrolled in the course. The genres of literature will be introducedand developed with emphasis on poetry, short stories, and thenovel. Writing practice will also be an integral part of the course.Essay writing instruction will focus on constructed responsetechniques.

2016-17 FRESHMAN REGISTRATION NAME:__________________________________________________

LANGUAGE ARTS English I-Honors* English I-Standard English I-Inclusion* MATHEMATICS Algebra I-Honors* Algebra IA-Standard Algebra IB-Standard Math Foundations II-Resource* Algebra IA-Resource*

SCIENCE Physical Science-Honors* Physical Science-Standard Physical Science-Inclusion* FOREIGN LANGUAGE French I-Standard (Fall) French I-Honors* (Fall) French II-Standard (Spring) French II-Honors* (Spring)

SOCIAL STUDIES World Hist/Geography-Honors* World Hist/Geography-Standard World Hist/Geography-Inclusion* GENERAL ELECTIVES Self-Advocacy-Resource* Introductory Speech Dance I Theatre Arts I* Instrumental Music*(Band/Yr-long) Music Theory I PHS Choir PHS Ensemble*

CTE ELECTIVES Agriscience-Standard* Agriscience-Honors* Computer Applications (Freshmen are

strongly encouraged to take this course in order to prepare for TN Ready Testing)

Marketing I Fundamentals of Education Introduction to Human Studies Foundations of Fashion Design Principles of Cosmetology Principles of Law* Health Science Education* Architectural/Engineering Design I Principles of Mfg (Machining)

REQUIRED COURSE Lifetime Wellness *Minimum grades, pre-requisite, and/or teacher recommendation required (See Registration Catalog) CAREER GOAL:

____________________________

You will be scheduled for all of the required classes, and alternates will be assigned on a space available basis, starting with seniors. If your first choice is not available, you will be assigned alternates in order of preference. Schedules will not be changed unless there are extenuating circumstances. Teacher and/or administration approval.

________________________________________ _________________ _______________________________________ _________________ Student’s Signature Date Parent’s Signature Date

Course Name Alternates (in order of preference)

English: 1.

Math: 2.

3.

Science: 4.

Social Studies:

LIFETIME WELLNESS (required)

SCHEDULES

Freshmen seldom get their first choice of elective

classes due to seniority, high demand, or seating

capacity. Please make your 4 alternate choices

carefully because some of these will be used in

your student’s schedule.

Class changes will not be made due

to alternates being used.

BLOCK

SCHEDULING

*Four 90-minute classes

each semester

*Ability to earn 8 credits

per school year

TYPICAL FRESHMAN SCHEDULEStandard Courses

Time Block Fall Term Spring Term

8:00-9:40 1st block Standard Physical Science Standard English I

9:50-11:20 2nd block Wellness Standard World History/Geography

11:30-1:20 3rd block Algebra IA Computer Applications

Lunch 12:25-12:50 12:55-1:20

1:30-3:00 4th block Standard Agri-Science Algebra IB

*Required

*Elective

TYPICAL FRESHMAN SCHEDULEHonors Courses

Time Block Fall Term Spring Term

8:00-9:40 1st block Honors Physical Science Honors English I

9:50-11:20 2nd block Wellness Honors French II

11:30-1:20 3rd block Honors Algebra I Health Science Education

Lunch 12:25-12:50 12:55-1:20

1:30-3:00 4th block Honors French I Honors World History/Geography

*Required

*Elective

TYPICAL FRESHMAN SCHEDULECombination of Honors and Standard Courses

Time Block Fall Term Spring Term

8:00-9:40 1st block Standard Physical Science Honors English I

9:50-11:20 2nd block Honors World History/Geography Wellness

11:30-1:20 3rd block Algebra IA Algebra IB

Lunch 12:25-12:50 12:55-1:20

1:30-3:00 4th block Instrumental Music (Band) Instrumental Music (Band)

*Required

*Elective

Graduation Requirements

English Language Arts 4

Mathematics* 4

Science** 3

Social Studies*** 3

Wellness 1

Physical Education ½

Personal Finance ½

Foreign Language**** 2

Fine Arts**** 1

Elective Focus 3

Additional Sumner County Electives ____4___

TOTAL: 26

Freshman English

Requirement:

-Standard English I or

Honors English I

Freshman Math Requirement:

-Standard Algebra IA & IB or

Honors Algebra I

Freshman Science

Requirement:

-Standard Physical Science or

Honors Physical Science

Freshman Social Studies

Requirement:

-Standard World History/Geography

or

Honors World History/Geography

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Mrs. Katie Hickman~

Special Education Department Chair

PHS Special Education Services

SPECIAL EDUCATION

RESOURCE MATH SEQUENCE:

9th> Foundations II & Algebra I-A

10th> Trans. Algebra & Algebra I-B

11th> Geometry A

12th> Geometry B

SPECIAL EDUCATION

RESOURCE SCIENCE SEQUENCE:

9th> Physical Science

10th> Biology A & B (all year)

-One fine arts credit (art, band, choir, music theory, theatre, dance)

-Two credits in the same language

-Schools may waive the foreign language and fine artsrequirement for students who are not planning to attend a university to expand and enhance their elective focus.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND

FINE ARTS

ELECTIVE FOCUS

• 3 NON-REQUIRED COURSES

FROM ONE AREA (Can be

Academic or CTE)

• 4 ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES

PHS Academic Elective Focus Offerings

AP – Choose 3

AP European History I & II

AP US History I & II

AP Biology I & II

AP Calculus AB I & II

AP English III I & II

AP English IV I & II

Fine Arts – Choose Any 4(1 of the 4 is the normal graduation requirement.)

Visual Art I

Visual Art II

Visual Art III

Visual Art IV – Studio Art

Theatre Arts I

Theatre Arts II

Theatre Arts III

Technical Theatre Arts

Dance

Hon Dual Enrollment Intro to Film

Hon Dual Enrollment Speech

Music Theory I

Music Theory II

PHS Choir

PHS Ensemble

Instrumental Music (Band)

Math/Science-Choose 10(7 of the 10 are normal graduation requirements)

Algebra IA & IB

Algebra I Honors

Algebra IIA & IIB

Algebra II – Standard or Honors

Geometry-Standard or Honors

Bridge Math

Adv. Algebra/Trig–Honors

Pre-Calculus – Standard or Honors

AP Calculus AB I & II

Hon Dual Enrollment College Alg.

Agriscience – Standard or Honors

Physical Science–Standard or Honors

Biology I – Standard or Honors

Chemistry I – Standard or Honors

Physics – Standard or Honors

Honors Biology II

Anat & Phys –Standard or Honors

AP Biology I & II

Humanities – Choose 12(9 of the 12 are normal graduation requirements)

English I – Standard or Honors

English II – Standard of Honors

English III – Standard or Honors

English IV – Standard of Honors

AP English III – Rhetoric & Comp

AP English IV – Lit & Comp

Hon Dual Enrollment English IV

Shakespeare

Introductory Speech

Intermediate Speech

Spanish I − Standard or Honors

Spanish II – Standard or Honors

Spanish III - Honors

French I – Standard or Honors

French II – Standard or Honors

French III - Honors

Personal Finance

US History – Standard or Honors

AP US History I & II

World History – Standard or Honors

US Govt - Standard or Honors

Economics – Standard or Honors

Psychology – Standard or Honors

Hon Dual Enrollment Psychology

Sociology – Standard

PHS Career & Technical

Elective Focus Offerings Agriculture, Food, & Natural

Resources

Ag Engineering & Applied Technology

Agriscience (9,10)

Principles of Ag Mechanics (10,11)

Ag Power & Equipment (11,12)

Veterinary & Animal Science

Agriscience (9,10)

Small Animal Science (10,11,12)

Veterinary Science (11,12)

Horticulture Science

Agriscience (9,10)

Prin of Plant Science & Hydro. (10)

Greenhouse Management (11,12)

Architecture & Construction

Architectural &Engineering Design

Architectural & Engineering Design I (9,10,11)

Architectural & Engineering Design II (10,11)

Architectural & Engineering Design III (11,12)

Welding

Principles of Manufacturing for Welding (10)

Welding I (11)

Welding II (11)

Welding III (12)

Manufacturing Practicum/Weld. (12)

Arts, Audio/Visual Technology & Communications

Fashion Design

Visual Art I (9,10,11,12)

Foundations of Fashion Design

(9,10,11,12)

Business Management &

Administration

Office Management

Computer Apps (9,10,11,12)

Business Comm.(10,11,12)

Business Management (10,11,12)

Adv. Computer Apps (10,11,12)

Business Management

Computer Apps. (9,10,11,12)

Business Comm. (10,11,12)

Business Management (10,11,12)

Hon Virtual Enterprise (11,12)

Education & Training

Teaching as a Profession (K-12)

Fund. of Education (9,10,11,12)

Teach. as a Profession (10,11,12)

Finance

Banking & Finance

Computer Applications (9,10,11,12)

Banking & Finance (11,12)

Health Science

Therapeutic Nursing Services

Health Science Edu. (9,10,11)

Medical Therapeutics (10,11,12)

Anatomy & Physiology (11,12)

Nursing Education (11,12)

Diagnostic Services

Health Science Educ. (9,10,11)

Anatomy & Physiology (11,12)

Diagnostic Medicine (10,11,12)

Human Services

Social Health Services

Intro to Human Studies (9,10)

Lifespan Development (10,11,12)

Family Studies (10,11,12)

Psych. and/or Soc. (11,12

Dietetics & Nutrition

Intro to Human Studies (9,10)

Nutrition Across the Lifespan (10,11,12)

Psychology and/or Sociology (11,12)

Cosmetology

Principles of Cosmetology (10)

Design of Principles of Cosmetology (11,12)

Chemistry of Cosmetology (11,12)

Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security

Law Enforcement Services

Prin of Law, Corrections, & Security (9,10)

Criminal Justice I (10,11)

Criminal Justice II (11)

Criminal Justice III: Investigation (12)

Manufacturing

Machining Technology

Principles of Manufacturing for Machining (9,10)

Principles of Machining I (9,10)

Principles of Machining II (11)

Mfg. Practicum/Machining (12)

Marketing

Entrepreneurship

Marketing I (9, 10,11,12)

Hon Virtual Enterprise (11,12)

Marketing Management

Marketing I (9,10,11,12)

Marketing II (10,11,12)

Advertising & Public Relations (10,11,12)

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)

-Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

-Business Management and Administration

-Cosmetology

-Health Science

-Human Services

-Law Enforcement Services

-Machining Technology

-Marketing

-Production Design (Drafting/Engineering)

-Welding

PHS STEM

Paths of Study

• Health Science

• Agricultural Science

STEM PathFreshman Courses

Health Science:

-Health Science Education (Must have an

“A” average in MS Science)

Agricultural Science :

-Standard Agri-Science

-Honors Agri-Science

ACADEMIC

RECOGNITION

4 Tiers of

Recognition

Cumulative GPA Minimum Honors and

AP Courses

With highest

recognition

3.90 18

With high recognition 3.70 16

With notable

recognition

3.50 14

With recognition 3.50 0-13

• This academic recognition plan includes all

courses attempted by students for all 8 terms

of the high school career.

• The GPA is based on a four-point scale with

internal weighting only (3 points on the final

numerical grade for an honors course and 5 points

on the final numerical grade for an Advanced

Placement course).

CREDITS Must earn credits to move on to next grade (each

course is worth 1 credit).

You need: 6 credits to be a sophomore

12 credits to be a junior

18 credits to be a senior

26 credits to GRADUATE

You can earn 8 credits per year.

G.P.A. Means “grade point average”

ALL courses that you take in HS count toward your final

G.P.A. on a 4-point scale

An “A” is worth 4 points

A “B” is worth 3 points

A “C” is worth 2 points

A “D” is worth 1 point

An “F” is worth 0 points

Honors classes are internally weighted (+3 added to final

average), so a 4.0 is the highest that you can achieve in any

class.

RTI: Response to Intervention

Beginning in 2016-17, high schools will

incorporate RTI into the schedule for

freshmen and sophomores in an effort to

move the students to grade level for math and

reading. We will get a list of Tier II/III

students from each middle school and will

continue to help the students work on

remediation and basic skills.

~Don’t Forget~

ONE-STOP NIGHT

For Freshmen:

AUGUST 2

5:00-8:00

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU AND YOUR CHILD NEXT

YEAR!

If you have specific questions that you

would like to ask our counselors,

please move to the front center section

of the theatre after we dismiss.

Our counselors will take a few minutes

to address your questions.