Parent Presentation- February 8, 2017 Haverford High School Course Selection Current 9th, 10th and 11th graders Parent Presentation- February 8, 2017 www.haverford.k12.pa.us

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Supports Building Principal-Pete Donaghy Consistent all 4 years Class of 2018-Gary Moyer Class of 2019-Steve Quinn Class of 2020-Jerry Ummarino Class of 2021-Natalya Adelizzi School Counselor Advisory Teacher Social Worker School Psychologist Special Education Case Manager Heart Team 55 Athletics/85 Clubs/Band/Orchestra/Chorus/Drama www.haverford.k12.pa.us

Haverford Year in Review TOP 300 for Public High Schools in the United States of America by Newsweek TOP 20 Public High School in State of PA AP Scores are 18 percentage points higher than state average Keystone Scores are 20-25 percentage points higher than state average Class of 2017-Highest Algebra 1 Keystone Score in State of PA AP/SAT/ACT/PSAT Scores significantly above State and National Averages 18 National Merit Scholars Cheerleading State Champs in Back to Back years! www.haverford.k12.pa.us

Course Selection February 9-Course Selection Sheets distributed Students obtain teacher recommendation and parent signatures February 14-Student Portal is opened to allow entry via the student’s Power School February 21-deadline to turn in course selection sheets to advisory teachers www.haverford.k12.pa.us

Keystones Examinations Class of 2019 and beyond must be proficient on the Keystones Algebra I, Biology, Literature Classes are scheduled to support students in completing this requirement Year Long Algebra and Biology, English 11 www.haverford.k12.pa.us

Credits Requirements for Graduation Twenty-six and a half (26.5) credits total SUBJECT CREDITS English 4.0 Mathematics 4.0 Social Studies 4.0 Science 4.0 Arts and Humanities 2.0 Physical Education and Health 1.5 Electives 7.0 www.haverford.k12.pa.us

How do I choose? Considerations What do you like to do? What might you like to learn more about? What might you be interested in pursuing after high school? What might prepare you for an advanced elective? Look at the Course Selection guide Talk with your counselor, teachers, and principal. We are here to help! www.haverford.k12.pa.us

Math Sequence 4 Credits required AP PROB/STAT or PROB/STAT (H) (A) can be taken anytime after Algebra 2. www.haverford.k12.pa.us

Science Requirements 4 Credits Required www.haverford.k12.pa.us

English 11 English 12 English English 10 (H) or (A) 4 Credits Required English 9 (H) or (A) English 10 (H) or (A) English 11 English 11(A) English 11(H) AP Language English 12 English 12(3) English 12(A) English 12(H) AP Literature www.haverford.k12.pa.us

Western Civilization (H) (A) Social Studies 4 Credits Required Western Civilization (H) (A) Social Studies 10 World Cultures (3) World Cultures(A) World Cultures(H) AP World History Social Studies 11 American History (3) American History (A) American History (H) AP US History Social Studies 12 Government Government (H) AP Government www.haverford.k12.pa.us

Electives Large Choice of Electives Departments Business English Family & Consumer Science Fine Arts Math Music Physical Education/Health Science Social Studies Technology Education World Language www.haverford.k12.pa.us

Scheduling Considerations Levels are based upon teacher recommendation. Level Change waiver is available from guidance. 3 step Process 1. Completion of course selection worksheet Teacher recommendations/signatures Parent signatures 2. Access course requesting through PowerSchool 3. Requests will be verified in advisories, cross referenced with course selection sheets Students cannot pick semesters for courses Courses will be balanced based upon master schedule www.haverford.k12.pa.us

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