1. THE SCHEDULING PROCESS and CURRICULUM CLUSTERS
ALTOONA AREA HIGH SCHOOL
THE SCHEDULING PROCESS and CURRICULUM CLUSTERS

2. High School
Students will keep the same counselor and assistant principal 10th, 11th and 12th grades.
Assistant Principal- Mr. Bufalini
Last names A-K- Mrs. Fleck
Last names L-Z- Mrs. Anderson

3. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
24 Standard Diploma
English (4)
Social Studies (3)
Mathematics (3)
Science (3)
Phys. Ed. (1) every year
Health (.5)
Arts & Humanities (2)
Electives (7.5)
Keystone Proficiency
29 Merit Diploma
English (4)
Social Studies (4)
Mathematics (4)
Science (4)
Phys. Ed. (1) every year
Health (.5)
Arts & Humanities (2)
Electives (7.5)
World Language (2)
Keystone Proficiency

4. COURSE LEVELS
Each course is given a level which refers to the difficulty of the course. (i.e. 4, 3.5, 3, 2, No Level)
Each student is expected to take four leveled courses per year.
Final grades are weighted with this level to determine class rank at the end of the junior year.

5. OVERVIEW OF CURRICULUM CLUSTERS
HONORS CURRICULUM
ACADEMIC CURRICULUM
CORE ACADEMIC CURRICULUM
Family and Consumer Science
Business & Technology Education
Career and Technical Education (GACTC)

6. HONORS CURRICULUM Must complete 3 Advanced Placement courses
Must complete 3 years of the same World Language (9th through 12th)
Students must schedule all honors courses as listed in the course description booklet. For example:
Honors Geometry vs. Academic Geometry
May participate in dual enrollment programs.

7. HONORS CURRICULUM TOTAL 7.0 GRADE 10 COURSES Honors Geometry 1.0
Honors English
Honors Chemistry
Honors American Studies
or AP American Studies 1.0
World Language
Health
Physical Education
Elective(s)
TOTAL 7.0

8. ACADEMIC CURRICULUM
Designed to prepare students for a 4-year college program.
Must complete 3 years of World Language (9th-12th)

9. ACADEMIC CURRICULUM GRADE 10 COURSES Academic English 10 1.0
Academic Geometry 1.0
Academic Chemistry 1.0
Academic American Studies 1.0
World Language 1.0
Health
Physical Education .5
Elective(s)
TOTAL

10. Three Areas of Core Academics
Family and Consumer Science
Business & Technology Education
Career and Technical Education

11. Learn skills that can help to shape your future
What can we offer YOU?
“Minor” in FCS or Business
3 College Credits – for FREE!
Average cost for 3 PSU credits -- $2000
3 Programs of Study
Child Care
Accounting
Administrative Assistant
Learn skills that can help to shape your future

12. Programs of Study Students schedule their required academic subjects.
Students schedule electives to fulfill required course work needed to complete their program by the end of their senior year.

13. Family & Consumer Sciences
Earn Certifications
NOCTI
3 College Credits – for FREE!
Child Development Associate (CDA)
Earn state mandated 600 hours of child development theory & related supervised lab experience
CPR

14. Child Care (Family Consumer Science)
GRADE 10 COURSES
English
Algebra 2 1.0
Chemistry 1.0
Health .5
Physical Education .5
Early Child Dev. .5
Child Dev
Child Care I 1.0
Care-giving Challenges .5
Elective .5
TOTAL 7.0

15. Administrative Assistant (Business Education)
GRADE 10 COURSES
English 1.0
Algebra 2 1.0
Chemistry 1.0
Intro to Business 1.0
Word Proc. & Publish I 1.0
Accounting I 1.0
Physical Ed. .5
Health .5
TOTAL 7.0

16. Accounting Technology (Business Education)
GRADE 10 COURSES
English 1.0
Algebra 2 1.0
Chemistry 1.0
Intro to Business 1.0
Word Proc. & Publish I 1.0
or Word & PPT/Elective
Accounting I 1.0
Physical Ed. .5
Health .5
TOTAL 7.0

17. Career and Technical Programs
Offered at the Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center in a variety of vocational and technical areas.

18. Vocational-Technical Programs
GRADE 10 COURSES
English
Math
Chemistry or
American Studies 1.0
Health
Physical Education .5
GACTC
TOTAL

19. VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL Automotive Diesel
Automotive Technology Collision Repair & Refinishing
Cabinetmaking Carpentry/Construction
Visual Arts Computer Programming/Oracle
Computer Technology/CISCO Cosmetology
Culinary Arts Dental Assisting
Digital Printing Drafting/design
Electrical Trades Electromechanical Engineering
Emergency Services Health Occupations
HVAC Plumbing Interior Decorating
Logistics & Materials Masonry
Multimedia Web Design Precision Machinery
Outdoor Power Retail Marketing
Welding

20. CTC Applications We will accept late applications
First acceptance list: End of March
Will receive acceptance notice from the GACTC
For recommendation day, everyone should list AAHS electives in case they do not get accepted at the GACTC

21. Upcoming Dates: January 31, 2017:
Students receive Recommendation Sheets
February 6 – March 6, 2017: Individual Scheduling Meetings with AAHS counselors

22. Schedule Worksheet

23. Recommendation Sheets
January 31, 2017
Will receive sheets in first period
Take to each solid subject teacher
You will choose four .5 electives or two 1.0 electives.
You will be required to choose 5 alternative electives.
Sheets will be collected 8th period
If absent, get recommendations on your first day back
CTC students: drop off worksheets in Counselors’ Office before leaving

24. TIPS Art 1 at the High School must be taken before any other Art class
Dance and Swimming may be taken for the PE requirement if available.
P.E. and Health must be scheduled in 10th
Academic students may attend the CTC, but summer school will be needed.
Drivers Education is not available to 10th graders

25. AAHS Counseling Mrs. Fleck A-K 946-8279 jfleck@aasdcat.com
Mrs. Anderson L-Z
Counseling Office
Evening Hours--2nd Tuesday of each month
4:00-6:00 p.m.

26. SUMMER SCHOOL
Dates: Session 1 – June 12 – June 27, Session 2 – July 5 – 20, 2017
Times: PE: 8:30-11:00 or 1:00-3: Other Courses: 7:30 am –12:30pm
Cost: $75 per class
Courses:
Remedial: English, Civics, Science & Math
(courses available based upon enrollment)
Enrichment: P.E., Driver Ed., & Health
**Due to safety/staffing – No “doubling up” on PE.
Summer School Applications available in May from the AAJHS Counseling Office
Return with payment to the AAHS Main Office

27. Confused?
Please write down any questions you or your parents may have.
Questions can be answered by:
Mr. Luciano or Mrs. Yahner.
Questions may also be answered by your high school counselor.

28. GET INVOLVED
AAHS has 23 Varsity Sports

29. GET INVOLVED
AAHS has 36 clubs

30. GET INVOLVED
AAHS has Music & Arts

31. AAHS gives back to the Community
GET INVOLVED
AAHS gives back to the Community