1. Parent Presentation- February 8, 2017
Haverford High School Course Selection Current 9th, 10th and 11th graders
Parent Presentation- February 8, 2017

2. Link to Resources and Questions
Haverford.k12.pa.us/hhscourseselection

3. 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

4. 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 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!

5. 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

6. 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

7. Credits Requirements for Graduation
Twenty-six and a half (26.5) credits total
SUBJECT CREDITS
English
Mathematics
Social Studies
Science
Arts and Humanities
Physical Education and Health 1.5
Electives

8. 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!

9. Math Sequence 4 Credits required
AP PROB/STAT or PROB/STAT (H) (A) can be taken anytime after Algebra 2.

10. Science Requirements
4 Credits Required

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. Scheduling 101

20. Link to Resources/Questions
Haverford.k12.pa.us/hhscourseselection