Course Scheduling Overview for Parents 2017-2018 School Year March 1, 2017

Goal: Educate parents/guardians on the course selection process so they can participate with their children to select appropriate courses towards achieving their high school and post-secondary goals.

Graduation Requirements Subject Credits Required English 4.0 Math 3.0 or 4.0 Science Social Studies 3.0 Health and Physical Education 1.5 Electives 10.0 Total 25.5 Mention personal finance/seminar, PCA

Promotion from Grade to Grade: Recommended: 9th Grade to 10th Grade 6.0 credits 10th Grade to 11th Grade 12.0 credits 11th Grade to 12th Grade 18.5 credits 12th Grade to Graduation 25.5 credits All students must complete the Graduation Project Class of 2019 and beyond*** must score Proficient or Advanced on Algebra 1, Biology, and Literature Keystone Exams or Project Based Assessment

Rostering for 2017-2018 Steps in the process: HS Teachers are entering course recommendations for core subjects into PowerSchool. HS Students enter elective choices into PowerSchool. MS Teachers will enter course recommendations for core subjects into PowerSchool MS Students will complete paper course requests for electives. MS students will enter requests w/guidance – 3/27 and 3/28 Administration totals requests and builds master schedule trying to meet student needs and requests.

What you MUST roster: Current 8th Grade for 9th Grade year: 8.0 credits Must roster: English Math Science Social Studies Health Freshman Seminar, Personal Finance and Personal Computer Applications I (or ATP Seminar)

What you MUST roster: Current 9th Grade for 10th Grade year: 8.0 credits Must roster: English Math Science Social Studies Health or Personal Computer Applications I if you did not take it in 9th grade

What you MUST roster: Current 10th Grade for 11th Grade year: 8.0 credits Must roster: English Math Science Social Studies

What you MUST roster: Current 11th Grade for 12th Grade year: 1.5 credits Must roster: English Science or Math Any course needed for Graduation

What you SHOULD roster Students that plan to attend college: 4 years of English, Math, Science, and Social Studies at CP level or above At least 2 years of World Language Consider dual enrollment opportunities through DCCC, Cecil College, Goldey-Beacom College, PA School of Health Sciences, West Chester Univ.

What you SHOULD roster Students that plan to attend trade or technical school: 4 years of English, Math, and Science 3 years of Social Studies Electives that will support your acceptance to school

Applying to TCHS: Current 9th, 10th, and 11th grades only Students must complete the online application for TCHS by March 31 Students must meet requirements to apply and to remain enrolled once accepted.

TCHS Requirements Grades: Students must pass 3 of 4 core subjects (Math, English, Science, Social Studies) each year Attendance: Students may not miss more than 10 days per semester Discipline: Students that commit Level IV and V violations will be reviewed

Scheduling Events and Timeline Current HS Students HS students had assembly on Tuesday, 2/28 HS Students received Course Scheduling Worksheet on Tuesday, 2/28 Course Selection Guide and other scheduling materials posted on HS webpage HS Students may begin to enter course requests and review teacher recommendations in PowerSchool on Tuesday, 2/28, at 3:01 pm Deadline for course requests is Wednesday 3/8

Scheduling Events and Timeline Current HS Students Guidance with meet individually with students from 3/9 through 3/24 to review course requests Teachers make final adjustments to course recommendations and verify that course pre-requisites are met – April 7 Course verification letter sent home by April 14

Scheduling Events and Timeline Current 8th Grade Students HS team will meet with 8th grade students and teachers to explain process on Tuesday, 2/28 PG staff will make recommendations in PowerSchool for Math, English, Science, Social Studies, and Spanish Course request worksheet for electives needs to be completed, signed by parents, and returned to PG HS Guidance Counselors will meet with students to review all course recommendations (3/27-28) Course verification letter sent home in April 14

Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Project Lead The Way (PTLW) Engineering applies engineering, science, math, and technology to solve complex, open-ended problems in a real-world context. Students focus on the process of defining and solving a problem, not getting the "right" answer. They learn how to apply STEM knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to make the world a better place through innovation. PLTW students have said this program influenced their post-secondary decisions and helped shape their future. Even for students who do not plan to pursue engineering after high school, PLTW provides opportunities to develop highly transferable skills in collaboration, communication, and critical thinking, which are relevant for any coursework or career.

Project Lead the Way (PLTW) 4rd Year of Implementation: Year 1 course: 6330 PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design Year 2 Course: 6340PLTW Principles of Engineering Design Year 3 Course: 6350PLTW Aerospace Engineering Year 4 Course: 6360PLTW Civil Engineering and Architecture PLTW Computer Science Essentials (new)

Early College Academy (ECA) The Early College Academy is dual enrollment partnership with Cecil College or Delaware County Community College. Incoming 9th grade parents March 29, 2017 – DCCC @ 6 PM in the PG auditorium April 6, 2017 – Cecil College @ 6 PM in the PG auditorium

HS Course Scheduling Worksheet Check course catalogue for various plans depending upon choice.

HS Course Scheduling Worksheet

Questions Any questions or concerns should be directed to Jamie Canaday, jcanaday@oxfordasd.org or 610-932-6642 School Counselor Information Stacey Lock – Last names A-D Jen Williams – Last names – E-K Keith Truver – Last names – L-Ri Mary Humphreys – Last names – Ro-Z

Department Members English: Niki Kelley Math: Kristy Spano SS: Kim Towers Science: Christina Peterson Business: Kim Webber Health/PE: April Herr World Languages: Isabel Ocampo Fine Arts/PLTW: Trevor Heckman Guidance: Keith Truver Special Education: Courtney Greer Gifted Education: Jackie Mavrelos Computer Science: Scott Wooddell