MHS Scheduling for Future Freshmen 2017-2018 School Year Dr. Eric Sparkenbaugh – Last Names (A-Go) Mr. Dustin Kerr – Last Names (Gr-Pe) Mrs. Christina Kolbert – Last Names (Pf-Z)

Scheduling Lesson for 2017-2018 Graduation requirements Course of Study Handbook Course Request Sheet Recommendations Alternate Courses Deadlines Reminders

Graduation Requirements 4 -English 4 -Social Studies 4 -Math 3 -Science 1 -Physical Education/ Health .25 -Financial Literacy 9 -Electives 25.25 Proficient Score on the Algebra I, Biology, and English Literature Keystone Exams

The updated Course of Study was emailed to you or can be found on the district website: www.montourschools.com

English Department English Electives English 9 Honors English 9 Communication/ Argumentation (CHS) Creative Writing(.5) Mass Media Studio Television/Video Production (CHS) Radio/Podcast Broadcasting Digital Media Production Contemporary Literature (.5) College Entrance Exam Test Prep (Reading/Writing) (.25) Drama I (.5) Drama II -Stagecraft (CHS) Public Speaking (.5) Film and/as Literature I and II (.5) Intro to Mass Media

Social Studies Department US History 9 Honors US History 9 Social Studies Electives Psychology (.5) Intro to Sociology (.5) Psychology (CHS)

Math Department Algebra IA Statistics Algebra IB Trig/Algebra III Geometry Honors Geometry Algebra II Honors Algebra II Pre Calc/Trig Honors Precalc/Trig Statistics Trig/Algebra III CHS Statistics Calculus Business Calc (CHS) AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Calculus III College Entrance Exam Test Prep(Math .25)

Science Department (Physical Sciences) Fundamentals of Chemistry and Physics General Chemistry Honors General Chemistry CHS Chemistry AP Chemistry Organic Chemistry General Physics I General Physics II Honors Physics I Basic Physics for Science and Engineering (CHS)

Science Department (Life Sciences) Biology Honors Biology Botany Principles of Biology (CHS) Honors Anatomy & Physiology Anatomy and Physiology (CHS)

Science Department (Biomedical Sciences) Principles of Biomedical Science (Year 1) Human Body Systems (Year 2) Medical Interventions (Year 3) Biomedical Innovation (Year 4) Biological and Environmental Engineering

Science Dept. (Comprehensive Sciences) Environmental Sciences (CHS) Meteorology I (.5) Meteorology II (.5) Introduction to Meteorology (CHS) Astronomy I (.5) Astronomy II (.5) Welcome to the Universe (.5) Forensic Science (.5)

Technology Education Department Tech Lab (.5) Robotics (.5)

Tech. Ed. Dept. (Engineering Track) Introduction to Engineering Design Principles of Engineering Digital Electronics Civil Engineering and Architecture Computer Integrated Manufacturing Engineering Design and Development

Project Based Learning

Business Education Department Intro to Business (.5) (Level 1) Marketing and Advertising (.5) (Level 1) Accounting I (.5) Financial Accounting CHS (.5) Introduction to Business Management (.5) Hospitality and Tourism (.5) CHS Business Management CHS (.5) Principles of Marketing CHS (.5) Hospitality and Tourism CHS (.5) Sports, Arts, Entertainment, Event, Non-Profit, Marketing and Management App. CHS (.5)

Computer Science Intro to Programming Visual Basic (CHS) Intermediate Programming Java (CHS) Intro to Web Design and Dev CHS (.5) Inter Web Design and Dev. CHS (.5) Smart Desk

CyberSTEM CYBERSECURITY Program Intro to Info Science (Advanced) CHS Computer Security CHS Cyber Security and the Law CHS

World Language Department Spanish French Mandarin Chinese Levels I, II, III, IV, V Honors III, IV, V Spanish V CHS

Family and Consumer Science Early Childhood Development (.5) Middle Childhood Development – Child Psychology of the Elementary Student Child and Adolescent Development (CDA Certification) Financial Literacy (.25)

Visual Arts Department Drawing and Painting (I, II, III) (.5) 3D Art and Design I, II, III (.5) These semester courses will engage students in the process of creating three dimensional works of art Advanced Art (.5) This year long course will include drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics and art history. Students should see art faculty specific to course prerequisites and/or questions.

Music Department Music Tech Production I and II (.5) Fundamentals of Music Theory (.5) Guitar Class I and II (.5 each) AP Music Theory Freshman Chorus Concert or Honors Concert Choir Freshman Band Concert Band or Honors Concert Band Percussion Ensemble or Honors Percussion Ensemble Jazz Ensemble or Honors Jazz Ensemble

Physical/Health Education Department Team and Individual Sports (.5) Lifetime Activities (.5) Fitness (.5) Health (.5) Aquatic Conditioning (.5) Strength and Conditioning (.5) Partner’s Physical Education (.5) Advanced Physical Education (.5)

Make sure you get an Application Parkway Programs Auto Body Repair Automotive Technology Construction Cluster Electrical Systems Tech Masonry Welding Building Construction Tech HVAC Cosmetology Nail Tech Teacher License Culinary Arts Digital Multimedia Technology Health Assistant Information Technology Essentials Public Safety Technology SMARRT Veterinary Technology Make sure you get an Application

Teachers will make all recommendations for core courses and foreign language selections using the grade specific Course Request Sheet

Recommendations for next Year Mr. Flaherty

Selecting Alternate Elective Courses This section needs to be a list of DIFFERENT electives than selected above:

REMEMBER PARENT & STUDENT SIGNATURES

Course Selection Sheets are due back next week: Deadline Course Selection Sheets are due back next week: Thursday, February 23rd

REMINDERS Core subject teachers will complete and sign the scheduling form. Make sure that you schedule exactly 7 credits unless you are a Parkway Student Check to see that you have the required credits for graduation. Check to see that you meet the prerequisites for a course. List alternative electives on the bottom of your sheet. These are required in case there is a conflict with your selections. Forms are to be reviewed and signed by your parent/guardian.