TAHS Scheduling

10th Grade 2018-2019

Graduation Requirements

Subject Area Credit Requirements GACTC Credit Requirements

English 4.0 4.0

Math 4.0 3.0

Science 4.0 3.0

Social Studies 4.0 3.0

One Business/Technology Elective 0.5 N/A

Health 0.5 0.5

Physical Education 2.0 2.0

Electives 5.0 8.5

TOTAL 24 24

College Prep Curriculum

If you plan to go to college, these are the classes you must take to be

accepted at most schools...

At Least...

1. 4 units of English 2. 4 units of Math

a. Minimum of Algebra 1, Algebra 2, & Geometry

3. 4 units of Science 4. 4 units of Social Studies 5. 2 units of a Foreign Language

*To boost your admissions chances, take the most rigorous courses you can!*

Career Pathways

Tyrone Area High School Career Plan

Name Student ID

This form is to record your first ;ind second choice of c;ireer pilthwily ilt the beginning of e;ich yeilr ;is you progress through high school. For e;ich pilthwily, sp;ice is recorded to l ist three occup;itions you would most like to pursue.

First Choice

Gr;ide 9 Gr;ide 10 Gr;ide 11 Gr;ide 12

P;ithw;iy Selection

Top Three Occupational Choices

Second Choice

Gr;ide 9 Gr;ide 10 Gr;ide 11 Gr;ide 12

P;ithw;iy Selection

Top Three Occupational Choices

Education Required by the Top Occupation Listed under my f irst career pathway choice

Gr;ide 9

HS Diploma

Technical/Trade/Business School

Four Year College

More than Four Years of College

Other

Gr;ide 10

HS Diploma

Technical/Trade/Business School

Four Year College

More than Four Years of College

Other

Gr;ide 11

HS Diploma

Technical/Trade/Business School

Four Year College

More than Four Years of College

Other

Gr;ide 12

HS Diploma

Technical/Trade/Business School

Four Year College

More than Four Years of College

Other

Five Career Pathways

1. Arts & Communications 2. Business, Finance,

Information Technology, and Entrepreneurship

3. Engineering, Math, and Industrial Technology

4. Health, Science, and Agriculture

5. Social and Human Services

Arts & Communications This pathway might be for you if you…

● Are interested in art, music, or writing Are creative and expressive Are a good communicator Like being part of a team

Possible Careers/Occupations

Applied Arts (Visual): Animator, Graphic Artist, Photographer, Fashion Designer

Applied Arts (Written/Spoken): Public Relations, Reporter/J ournalist, Advertising

Creative & Performing Arts: Actor, Composer, Musician, Writer, Dancer, Model

Arts & Communications: 10th Grade World Languages: Visual Arts: GACTC: Spanish 1, 2 Art Application 1, 2 Digital Printing Online French 1, 2 Intro to Sculpture/Ceramics Drafting & Design Online German 1, 2 DE Intro to Art History Interior Decorating Online Latin 1, 2 Multimedia & Web Design

Visual Arts

Music: Business & Technology: Journalism, English, and Communications: Concert Choir Multimedia Channel T Newscaster POPS Extension (audition only) Microcomputer Applications Eagle Eye News (various positions) Concert Band Intro. to Entrepreneurship DE Public Speaking Jazz Band (audition only) Business & Personal Law Video Production 1 Popular American Music DE Intro to Business Yearbook/Presentation Software

Workplace Readiness DE English Composition 1 Other: Personal Finance DE English Composition 2 DE General Psychology Accounting 1 DE Intro to Sociology Business Procedures Marketing TAHS CTE Courses: DE Intro to Geography Carpentry & Design 1 Driver Education Metals & Manufacturing

Welding 1

Business, Finance, Information Technology, and Entrepreneurship This pathway might be for you if you… ● Are interested in business or accounting Like buying and selling merchandise Want to own a business Like working with technology Work well in a team

Possible Careers/Occupations Employment: Employee Benefits Manager,

Labor Relations, Human Resources Marketing & Sales: Advertising, Sales

Manager, Insurance Agent, Real Estate Accounting, Finance & Management:

Accountant, Stock Broker, Administration, Hotel Management, Budget Analyst

Business, Finance, Information Technology and Entrepreneurship: 10th Grade

World Languages: Business & Technology: Math Spanish 1, 2 Accounting 1 Algebra 1 Online French 1, 2 Business & Personal Law Algebra 2 Online German 1, 2 Microcomputer Applications Geometry Online Latin 1, 2 Intro. to Entrepreneurship PreAlgebra

DE Intro to Business Precalculus with Trigonometry Other: Business Procedures Marketing DE General Psychology Multimedia Journalism, English, and Communications DE Intro to Sociology Personal Finance DE Public Speaking DE Intro to Geography Workplace Readiness Yearbook/Presentation Software Driver Education Eagle Eye News (various positions)

GACTC: Video Production 1 Administrative Office Specialist DE English Composition 1 Retail Marketing DE English Composition 2

Engineering, Math, and Industrial Technology

This pathway might be for you if you… ● Enjoy building things Like math and science Like research and design Are detail oriented, and like to solve problems

Possible Careers/Occupations Engineering: Engineer, Architect Transportation: Truck Driver, Warehouse

Manager Construction & Maintenance: Carpenter,

Electrician, Plumber, Mason Manufacturing & Processing: Machinist, Welder,

Machine Operator Mechanical Specialties: Auto Mechanic,

Technician Computers: Computer Systems Analyst,

Computer Programmer, Network Engineer Math: Actuary, Mathematician, Purchasing,

S tatistician

Engineering, Math, and Industrial Technology: 10th Grade

World Languages: TAHS CTE Courses: GACTC: Spanish 1, 2 Carpentry & Design 1 Automotive Diesel Technology Online F rench 1, 2 Metals & Manufacturing Automotive Technology Online German 1, 2 Welding 1 Cabinetmaking Online Latin 1, 2 Collision Repair

Business & Technology: Computer Programming Other: Accounting 1 Computer Technology DE General Psychology Business & Personal Law Electrical Trades DE Intro to Sociology Microcomputer Applications Electro Mechanical Engineer DE Intro to Geography Intro. to Entrepreneurship HVAC/Plumbing Driver Education Business Procedures Marketing Logistics

Multimedia Masonry Math and Science: Personal Finance Outdoor Power Equipment Algebra 1 Workplace Readiness Precision Machining Algebra 2 Welding Geometry Journalism, English, and Communications: PreAlgebra DE Public Speaking Precalculus with Trigonometry Video Production 1 Biology Yearbook/Presentation Software Academic Chemistry DE English Composition 1

DE English Composition 2

Health, Science, and Agriculture

This pathway might be for you if you… ● Are interested in health care or the environment Enjoy research and conducting experiments Are detail oriented Enjoy caring for people or animals

Possible Careers/Occupations Natural Science & Tech: Biologist, Food

Technologist, Geologist, Meteorologist Medical Professions: Doctor/Surgeon, Nurse,

Dentist, Veterinarian, Physical Therapist Dietician, Pharmacist, Radiology/Sonography, Lab Tech

Chemistry: Chemist, Chemical Engineer Agriculture, Forestry: Aquaculturist, Farm

Manager, Forester, Nursery/Greenhouse Manager, Agribusiness

Health, Science, and Agriculture: 10th Grade

World Languages: Math and Science: GACTC: Spanish 1, 2 Algebra 1 Dental Assistant Online French 1, 2 Algebra 2 Health Occupations Online German 1, 2 Geometry Online Latin 1, 2 PreAlgebra Business & Technology:

Precalculus with Trigonometry Microcomputer Applications Other: Biology Workplace Readiness DE General Psychology Academic Chemistry Personal Finance DE Intro to Sociology DE Intro to Geography TAHS CTE Courses: English & Communications: Driver Education Agricultural Animal Science DE Public Speaking

Botany-Horticulture Plant Science DE English Composition 1 Food Science DE English Composition 2 Leadership & Communication 1 Leadership & Communication 2 Natural Resources & Ecology Health Tech 1

Social and Human Services

This pathway might be for you if you… ● Are interested in caring for people Like helping others Are tolerant of others’ differences Enjoy working with people, including children and

the elderly Enjoy communicating with people

Possible Careers/Occupations Education: Teacher, Coach, Professor Personal Services: Barber/Cosmetologist, Flight

Attendant, Chef/Caterer Community Services: Counselor, Social Worker,

Lawyer, Law Enforcement, First Responder, Politician, Lobbyist

Social & Human Services: 10th Grade

World Languages: Business & Technology: GACTC: Spanish 1, 2 Multimedia Cosmetology Online French 1, 2 Microcomputer Applications Culinary Arts Online German 1, 2 Intro. to Entrepreneurship Emergency Services Online Latin 1, 2 Workplace Readiness

Personal Finance

Other: Journalism, English, and Communications: DE General Psychology Channel T Newscaster DE Intro to Sociology Eagle Eye News (various positions DE Intro to Geography Yearbook/Presentation Software Driver Education DE English Composition 1

DE English Composition 2 Video Production DE Public Speaking

Wednesday, March 7th Course

Computer Lab 108 Scheduling

English Class

Course Scheduling Process

● On Wednesday, March 7th you will complete your course requests with Mrs. J ohannides and Ms. Wynn in Computer Lab 108 during English class.

There will be several courses already filled in for you--these were placed there by your teachers and cannot be changed without special permission.

If you plan to start a GACTC program next year, your course requests should reflect that.

Course Scheduling Process

● Students are responsible to return completed course request forms with a parent approval signature.

NO CHANGES to course requests will be accepted after May 1st, 2018.

Schedules will be considered complete as of the first day of school, and there will be NO schedule changes without just cause. ○ An incomplete or incorrect schedule ○ A computer or data entry error ○ Need to meet special program

requirements

Dual Enrollment

Dual Enrollment ● Taking a college-level course here at

TAHS for a discounted rate, and earning both high school and college credit for that course! ○ You can take a Dual Enrollment course for

only Tyrone credit if you choose not to pay for the college credit

DE Courses earn a 7 point GPA boost! Many DE Courses have prerequisites and

minimum GPA requirements--check your course guide!

We cannot guarantee that your post­secondary school will accept your Dual Enrollment credits! ○ Check with Ms. Wynn if you’re concerned!

DE Courses Available to 10th Grade in 2018-2019

DE Intro to Geography DE Intro to Art History DE Intro to Business DE English Composition 1 DE English Composition 2: Studies in

Literature DE General Psychology DE Intro to Sociology DE Public Speaking

Dual Enrollment Placement Tests ● If you want to take…

○ DE English Composition 1 you will need to take a Penn Highlands placement exam with Ms. Wynn.

Penn Highlands requires all prospective students apply to PHCC prior to taking the placement exam

Ms. Wynn will walk you through this process, and confirm for you whether or not you have passed the placement requirements to take the course!

If you already took DE English Composition 1, you do not have to take the placement exam.

PACE: College in High School ● J uniors and Seniors can opt to take

courses on-campus at Penn State Main, Penn State Altoona, or J uniata College if they meet the qualifications.

Penn State & Penn State Altoona ○ Minimum 3.5 GPA, top 25% of class, and

1150 SAT total ○ Proficient on Keystones

J uniata ○ Minimum 3.0 GPA, top 25% of class, 1140

SAT/PSAT or higher. ○ Proficient on Keystones

Courses taken through PACE count towards your graduation requirements

10th Grade Courses by Subject

English Available Courses to 10th Graders

● English 10 - Keystone English Literature English 10 Honors - Keystone English

Literature Language & Literacy DE English Composition 1 DE English Composition 2: Studies in

Literature

You will be recommended into a 10th Grade English course by your 9th Grade English teacher.

You cannot request DE English Comp 2 unless you request DE English Comp 1 ○ You must pass the Penn Highlands

placement exam before you will be given DE Comp on your schedule.

Successful completion of DE English Composition 2 may replace English 12

Math Available Courses to 10th Graders

You will be recommended into Math courses ● Algebra 1 - Keystone by your 9th grade math teacher. Academic Algebra 1- Keystone Algebra Applications Algebra 2 Academic Algebra 2 Honors Algebra 2 Geometry Academic Geometry Honors Analytic Geometry PreAlgebra Precalculus with Trigonometry Honors Precalculus with Trigonometry

Science Available Courses to 10th Graders

● Biology - Keystone Academic Biology - Keystone Honors Biology - Keystone Academic Chemistry

You will be recommended into a Keystone Biology course by your 9th grade Earth & Space Science teacher.

Social Studies Available Courses to 10th Graders

● DE Intro to Geography Honors US Civics US Civics DE General Psychology DE Intro to Sociology

You will be recommended into a Civics course by your 9th Grade US History teacher.

Health & Physical Education Available Courses to 10th Graders

● Boys or Girls Health ○ If not taken in 9th Grade

Physical Education

If you are a GACTC student or you have another scheduling conflict, you can elect to take PE Online or over the summer.

Electives

Career & Technical Education: Agricultural Science Available Courses to 10th Graders

● Agricultural Animal Science Botany-Horticulture Plant Science Food Science Leadership & Communication 1 Leadership & Communication 2 Natural Resources & Ecology

10th graders may also take an SAE Practicum course with permission from Mrs. Hoy.

Career & Technical Education: Business

Available Courses to 10th Graders

● Accounting 1 Business Procedures Marketing Business and Personal Law Intro to Entrepreneurship DE Intro to Business Microcomputer Applications Multimedia Personal Finance Workplace Readiness

If you plan to do a Co-Op your junior or senior year, you must take Workplace Readiness.

Career & Technical Education: Health Tech, Carpentry, & Metals

Available Courses to 10th Graders

● Health Tech 1 Carpentry & Design 1 Metals & Manufacturing Welding 1

These courses are all prerequisites to future courses in the Health, Carpentry, and Metals & Manufacturing fields.

GACTC You must apply and be accepted to

be a GACTC student!

● Administrative Office Specialist ● Automotive Technology ● Diesel Technology ● Cabinetmaking/Finished Carpentry ● Carpentry Construction ● Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology ● Computer Programming/Oracle Academy ● Computer Technology/Cisco Academy ● Cosmetology ● Culinary Arts ● Dental Assistant ● Digital Printing Technologies ● Drafting/Design Technology ● Electrical Trades ● Electro Mechanical Engineering Technology ● Emergency Services ● Health Occupations ● HVAC/Plumbing ● Interior Decorating & Finishing ● Logistics & Materials Management ● Masonry ● Multimedia & Web Design ● Outdoor Power Equipment Technology ● Precision Machining ● Retail Marketing/Entrepreneurship ● Visual Arts Technologies ● Welding Technologies

Electives: Foreign Language Available Courses to 10th Graders

● Spanish 1 Spanish 2 Online…

○ French ○ German ○ Latin

All students interested in an online foreign language must meet with Mrs. J ohannides to discuss the rigors of an online language course. A parent signature is also required.

Electives: Music Available Courses to 10th Graders

● Concert Choir POPS Extension Concert Band J azz Band Popular American Music in the 20th Century

Auditions for POPS and J azz Band will not have occurred before our scheduling period. If you plan to audition, request the course on your form, and if you do not make the group, one of your alternates will fill the blank.

Electives: Art Available Courses to 10th Graders

● Art Application 1 Art Application 2 DE Introduction to Art History Introduction to Sculpture/Ceramics

Art Application 1is a prerequisite to Art Application 2. Art Application 2 is a prerequisite to taking Art Labs in the future.

Additional Electives Available Courses to 10th Graders

● Channel T Newscaster Driver Education Eagle Eye News

○ Reporters, Photographers/Videographers, and Editors

V ideo Production 1 Yearbook/Presentation Software DE Public Speaking

There are a limited number of Eagle Eye positions available. Mr. Cammarata will chose those roles. Mr. Cammarata’s signature is required to take Yearbook/Presentation Software.

Wednesday, March 7th Course

Computer Lab 108 Scheduling

English Class