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Seneca ValleyScheduling for 9th and 10th grade
2013-2014 school year
Presented by the Guidance Department of the I.H.S.
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Seneca ValleyIntermediate High School
Administration
Mr. Cumo Principal
Mr. Raso Vice Principal
Mrs. Brooks Dean of Students
Mrs. Manganello Cyber School Principal
Mr. Roberts Cyber School Principal
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Seneca ValleyIntermediate High School
Guidance Counselors
Mrs. Kress Students A-Hi
Mr. Del Prete Students Ho-P
Ms. Calder Students Q-Z
Ms. Kasing Secretary
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Scheduling materials:
The Program of Studies 2013-2014 is available online atwww.svsd.net (select Academics, then Program of Studies, then Grades 9-12).
• Ninth grade registration form (yellow)• Tenth grade registration form (blue)• Scheduling presentation is available at
www.svsd.net (select IHS, then Guidance).
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CreditsEvery 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 60% or higher (final average).
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Seneca ValleyGraduation Requirements
• English 4.0 credits• Social Studies 4.0 credits• Math 4.0 credits• Science 2.0 credits• STEM 1.0 credit• Physical Education 2.0 credits• Health 0.5 credit• Arts/Humanities 2.0 credits• Electives 4.5 credits
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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
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English English 9 Honors English 9
(requires an 90% or better inEnglish 8 or an 80% in Honors English 8, teacherrecommendation and successful completion of summer reading and writing assignments)
Remember to have your present teacher sign your registration form!
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Social Studies
• U.S. History 1 (1776-1860)U. S. History 2 (1860-1914)
• Honors U.S. History 1 (1776-1860)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.
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Math
• Principles of Algebra 1• Algebra 1 • Principles of Geometry • Geometry • Honors Geometry• Principles of Algebra 2 • Algebra 2• Honors Algebra 2
The recommended math sequence is in the Program of Studies
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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.Corequisite of Principles of Geometry, Geometry, Honors Geometry or higher.
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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
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Physical Education
Personal Physical Fitness
Physical Education
Advanced Physical Education
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Grade 9 in Review…• Freshman orientation • Freshman planning meetings• Monthly career pathway information• Butler Votech presentation and field trip• Interest inventory (www.bridges.com)• Portfolio update (www.bridges.com)• Scheduling presentations
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FOUR-YEAR PLANNING GUIDE CAREER PATHWAY:
REQUIRED COURSES 24 CREDITS - TOTAL 9 10 11 12
ENGLISH 4 CREDITS (1 CR./YEAR)
SOCIAL STUDIES 4 CREDITS (1 CR./YEAR)
MATH 4 CREDITS (1CR./YEAR))
SCIENCE 2 CREDITS + 1 STEM CREDIT
PHYS EDUCATION 2 CREDITS (.5 CR./YEAR)
HEALTH .5 CREDIT
ARTS/HUMANITIES 2 ELECTIVE CREDITS
ELECTIVES 4.5CREDITS
TOTAL CREDITS
NAME:________________________________ GRADE:_________ COUNSELOR:_______________________________
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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 classes1.4 credits for Biology lab classes
• Add all credits taken and place total in the bottom space.
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English English 10
Honors English 10*
Remember to have your present teacher sign your registration form!
*requires an 80% or better in Honors English 9, 90%
or better in English 9; teacher recommendation
and successful completion of summer assignments.
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Social Studies• Eastern/Western World History and Geography • Honors Eastern/Western World History and Geography*• Advanced Placement World History**
*Honors classes require 90% in U.S. History 1 and 2.**A.P. Class requires 80% in Honors U.S. History, 95% in U.S. History, summer work packet.
Both Honors and A.P. options require English and History teacher recommendations.
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Math• Principles of Geometry• Geometry• Principles of Algebra 2 • Algebra 2• Honors Algebra 2• Precalculus/Trig.• Honors Precalculus/Trig.
The recommended math sequence is listed in the Program of Studies.
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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/TE, teacher recommendation and at least Algebra 2/TE in 10th grade
• Honors Chemistry (1.4 credits)Requires 80% in Honors Biology, 90% in Biology; teacher recommendation and at least Algebra 2/TE in 10th
grade
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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 Honors West World HistoryHonors East World HistoryHonors Algebra 2Honors Precalc/TrigonometryHonors Chemistry
Honors French 2 Honors Latin 2Honors French 3 Honors Latin 3Honors German 2 Honors Spanish 2Honors German 3 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 1CHS Intro to Programming
CHS Intermediate Programming
A.P. Course for Sophomores/Receive Full Additional Weight
(Number of Honors Credits x 0.35) divided by number of years available for students to choose
A.P. World History
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Other required classes…
Health
Physical Education Physical Education 10 Personal Physical Fitness Advanced Physical Education Independent Study P.E. 10
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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 17 Seneca Valley career pathways and Seneca Valley courses.
See your counselor for further help in determining your future options.
What electives should I take?
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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
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If you are taking Biology, Honors Biology, Chemistry or Honors Chemistry, write “lab/study hall” in the bottom space for both semesters.
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If you are taking Principles of Biology 1 and 2 or Principles of Chemistry 1 and 2 and want a study hall, write “study hall” in the bottom space.
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If you are taking Principles of Biology 1 and 2 or Principles of Chemistry 1 and 2 and want no study halls, complete all spaces with courses.
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Math/Reading Labs
You may be scheduled in a math and/or reading lab in place of a study hall or elective.
Placement will be determined by student performance on standardized assessments, as determined by the school district.
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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.
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Elective Areas•Business Technology•English•Family and Consumer Science•JROTC•Math—Computer Science•Science•Social Studies•Technology Education
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Performing Arts Electives• Dance• Music-Instrumental/Vocal• Theatre• Media Production• Visual Arts
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SVThe Academy of Choice
• 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.
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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
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Butler County Area VocationalTechnical School
*3 elective credits each year of enrollment
Air Conditioning/Heating CosmetologyAutomotive Technology Culinary ArtsBuilding Construction Graphic ArtsCarpentry Health AssistantCollision Repair/Auto Body Heavy Equipment Commercial Art Machine TechnologyComputer Networking Protective Services
Welding
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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
www.bcvt.tec.pa.us
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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 2013-2014 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
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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.
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Ninth Grade Registration Pick-UpStudents will be entering their course selections into thecomputer and turning their schedule forms in according to the following schedule: Tuesday, February 12 Condors - Mrs. Cenna
Owls - Mr. Bull
Wednesday, February 13 Hawks - Mr. O’Shea & Falcons - Mr. McCracken
Thursday, February 14 Eagles - Mr. Koromaus
Please have your schedule completed and ready to turn in on that date.
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Tenth Grade Registration Pick-Upby English classes
Tuesday, February 19 Hazen, Mihalik
Wednesday, February 20Zorich, Yeck
Thursday, February 21Narcisi, Wright, Unger
Rooms 109 and 113
Students will input schedule requests and submit completed forms.
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What’s next?April: Course
verifications are mailed.
September 2013: Welcome to 10th Grade!
August: Schedules are mailed.
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“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out."
--Collier
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Thank you for listening!
For further information, visit the I.H.S. guidance office.