Welcome to the State College High School South Building Graduating Class of 2016

Course Selection and Registration for Class of 2016 February 2012 Counselors Patty Devecka (A-K) & Suzanne Lyke (L-Z)

General Registration Timeline February- Receive Directions for Course Registration/Course Selection Guide. Parent Night-2/15 in South Auditorium & gym Your Course requests are due by Feb. 21. Early August – Schedules available online with a 10 day window to make schedule changes Schedule changes are limited once school begins. *FRESHMEN ORIENTATION IN LATE AUGUST *

Two Points of View Short Term: What you need to know to schedule classes for next year. Long Term: What you need to know & think about to plan for the next four years of high school and for life after high school.

Minimum Graduation Requirements 4 Credits Each of English and Social Studies 3 Credits Each of Science and Math Physical Education Each Year In High School Health In 9th/10th and 11th/12th Grade In-Class Driver’s Education Graduation Project Community Service (20 Hours) Electives (5.5 credits) Total Of Credits

Required Courses In 9 th Grade English Social Studies ScienceMath PE and Health Elective (World Language) Elective or Study Hall Lunch

English and Social Studies SOCIAL STUDIES OPTIONS: Advanced World History I World History I ENGLISH OPTIONS: Advanced English 9 English 9

Math Options: Essentials of Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Geometry Advanced Geometry Advanced Algebra 2 Advanced Algebra 2

Science Options: Advanced Earth Systems Science I Earth Systems Science I Earth Systems Science

Physical Education and Health PE OPTIONS: PE 9 (.50 Credit) Honors PE ( 1.0 Credit - by application ) Health OPTIONS: Health 1 (.50 Credit)

World Languages WL OPTIONS: - Spanish - Spanish - French - French - German - Arabic - Latin - Mandarin Chinese ( through LE contract )

OTHER ELECTIVES Art Family and Consumer Science Music Technology Education CTCLE

VIRTUAL FLEX COURSES The following Virtual courses are available through the State College Area School District: PEHealth Driver’s Education See your counselor or for more information

Typical Daily Schedule for 9 th Grade 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th 7 th 8 th Math Science Foreign Language Lunch English World History PE/Health* Electives** Periods Subjects Days Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 26 class periods required *Semester Courses ** Semester or Year Long Courses

Graduation Requirements 22.5 Credits Minimum to Graduate From High School Colleges Have Different Requirements –World Language ? –Math ? –Science ? –Fine Arts ? Requirements For NCAA

How to Read the Guide CourseCodeCredit Periods per week SemesterDescription F F Suggested Grade Levels, Prerequisites And Course Description Y B Suggested Grade Levels, Prerequisites And Course Description Name of Course Example: F 262 – FALL Semester class S SPRING Semester Class Y YEAR Long Class.50 - Credit or 1.0 Credit 5 - days per week

Symbols found in the Guide What do they mean ?????

HOW TO REQUEST COURSES Refer to “ Course Request Tip Sheet” Log on to Home Access Center Recommendations will be pre-loaded Choose Health and other electives You must have at least 26 class periods per week/no more than 40 You can select alternatives to elective choices Changes to recommended courses require parent signature

Where is it???? HOW TO FIND THE COURSE SELECTION GUIDE ONLINE

Remember Follow Your Teacher Recommendations. Talk With Your Counselor If You Have More Questions. Talk Over Your Course Selection With Your Parents. You are building your high school transcript which will be used for college, job, military and scholarship opportunities. Get Involved In Clubs, Sports and Activities.

Contact Information Thank you for attending! Feel free to or call us with questions: (814) (814) Patty Devecka - Suzanne Lyke –