class of 2017 sophomore enrollment park hill high school mr. wazac (a-d) mrs. reeves (e-f) avid mrs....

Class of 2017 Sophomore Enrollment

Park Hill High School

Mr. Wazac (A-D)Mrs. Reeves (E-F) AVIDMrs. Todd (G-L)Ms. King (M-Sa)Mrs. Olvera (Sc-Z)

Overall Enrollment Expectations Use Personal Plans of Study (PPS) to guide

your course selections Leave PPS attached to enrollment form All Sophomores should take:

English Language Arts 2 Two math courses Science Social Studies Elective

IMPORTANT: TURN IN BY DEADLINE

Schedule Changes Carefully make course selections! A student’s schedule will be changed for the

following reasons:1. Computer Error2. Pre-requisite not met3. Duplicate Credit4. To increase the level of rigor

***STRICTLY ENFORCED***

Graduation RequirementsLanguage Arts 4Social Studies 3

Science 3 (Bio req)

Math 3 (Algebra II minimum)

PE 1

Fine Arts 1

Practical Arts 1

Health/Personal Wellness 1

Personal Finance/CompApp 1

Electives 10

TOTAL 28

One graduation credit must be earned in an online learning environment.

Family Connections- Online college and career readiness tool

Set personalized goals Assess strengths Explore careers Search for Colleges Apply for Scholarships Prepare for the ACT Track admission status Communicate with Counselors

Family Connections- Login

You will receive an email in the next few weeks with your registration information.

For now, you can view the College and Career Educational Planning Guide on our counseling website:

www.counselingphhs.weebly.com

A+ Program 2.5 cumulative GPA 95% attendance rate 50 hours tutoring/mentoring

Ms. Dorward – A+ Coordinator—her office is in the 300 Pod Southdorwards@parkhill.k12.mo.us

New 5th Hour Credit Option! Are you looking to free up room in your schedule

to take more classes?

2014-2015 school year students have the option to earn additional credit first and second term.

NO TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED FOR EARLY BIRD PE

First Term and Second Term Choices:

1. Foundations of Fitness (1/2 credit): This course meets Monday – Friday 6:30-7:15 AM.

2. Advanced Weight Training (1/2 credit): This course meets Monday – Friday 6:30-7:15 AM.

3. Virtual Personal Finance/Computer Apps (1 credit)

4. Virtual Health/Personal Wellness (1 credit)

Online-Blended Learning Online courses = on-site OR remote Online Course Offerings Available

Health/Wellness Pers. Finance / Comp. App. Psychology Marketing Concepts

Indicate On Site or Remote on Green Form All courses include some required face-to-face meetings with

the teacher. NEW OPTION: 5th Hour Credit Option for some courses

English Language Arts- page 22 in CEPG

All sophomores pick English Language Arts 2

Math- page 30 in CEPG

Requirements= 3 Credits (Alg II min)

1. Algebra 1A/1B or Accelerated Algebra 1

2. Geometry or Accelerated Geometry

3. Algebra II A/Algebra II B, Alg II, or Accelerated Algebra II

Page 32 in CEPG

Math Sequence Please look at pg 32 in the CEPG Accelerated Alg I/Accelerated Geometry

students enroll in Accelerated Algebra II and Accelerated Trig

Algebra 1A and Algebra 1B enroll in Geometry and Algebra II

Science- page 39 in CEPG

Requirements- 3 credits (Biology and Chemistry required)

PHYSICAL SCIENCE NO LONGER OFFERED!

NEW COURSES and NEW SEQUENCING! All students take:

Biology 1 Chemistry 1 or Accelerated Chemistry

Science-continued After Biology and Chemistry/Acc. Chemistry

Students May Choose:

Physics AP Physics 1 and AP Physics 2 Biology II and AP BIO AP Chemistry Human Anatomy and Physiology Forensic Science (new) Materials Science and Engineering (new) PLTW Principles of Biomedical Sciences

(new) AP Environmental Science

Social Studies-page 41 in CEPG

Required to enroll in 1 Social Studies elective

Options:1. Several Electives to choose from2. Challenge yourself with an AP course:

AP World History, AP European History, AP Human Geography

SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVES African American Studies American Civil War Reconstruction Asian Studies Current Events Humanities Latino Studies Philosophy Psychology Psychology-online: on-site or remote Sociology Women’s Studies AP European History AP Human Geography AP World History

Health/Personal Wellness Required 1 credit (1/2 health/1/2

wellness) Option of Summer School Option Virtual School (remote or onsite) NEW OPTION: 5th HOUR CREDIT

***If you have not had HPW, please sign up for it this summer or next year due to it being phased out***

Physical Education Required 1 credit Must take Foundations of Fitness before

any other PE course. Option during Summer School NEW OPTION: 5th HOUR CREDIT

Two weight training classes requires the signature of the Head Coach!!

Fine Arts Required 1 credit

Design and Draw Drama Music for a Lifetime Choir Band Orchestra Tournament Forensics

***Current choir/band/orchestra students sign up for the same course even if you plan

on auditioning for another course

Practical Arts Required 1 credit

Family & Consumer Science Business/Technology Engineering (Project Lead the Way) Industrial Technology Broadcast Journalism, Journalism/Mass

Media, Photojournalism CAPS (Junior/Senior Year) NCC (Junior/Senior Year)

Personal Finance/Computer Applications

Required 1 credit Summer School Option (On-site or

Remote) Virtual School Option (On-site or Remote) NEW OPTION: 5th Hour Credit

***Please plan to sign up for PFCA this summer or next year due to it being phased out***

Foreign Language NOT REQUIRED FOR PHHS GRADUATION

Minimum of two terms of the same language are required for many college admissions

Enrollment Sheets Circle 8 courses Optional: Select 5th hour credit Write in alternate courses (one core and one

elective) Parent signature requiredAll students choose:1. Language Arts 2. 2 Math classes3. Science4. Social Studies

DUE DATE!! Completed Enrollment Sheets are due to

your HOMEROOM teacher

Thursday January 16, 2014