1. WELCOME TO SHIPPENSBURG AREA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULING 2018-19

2. COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
Erica Frontino—Counsels students whose last names begin with A – I
phone x6922
David Lindenmuth-Counsels Career Tech & students whose last names begin with J-Q
phone x6923
Michele Dubbs – Counsels students whose last names begin with R – Z
phone x6924
Mrs. Rhonda Richardson—Secretary
x 6921

3. TIMELINE Course Selection the first week of February
Select Courses online through Home Access Center–
Use your Login and Password
Connect Ed call will be made when schedules are available in August
Schedule adjustment available until the First Day of School.

4. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Please note the specific curriculum requirements
English – 4cr. (One credit earned each year)
Social Studies – 4cr. (Includes US, World, Gov’t, and Economics)
Math – 4cr. (Must Include Geometry and Algebra II)
Science – 4cr. (Includes Biology & Environmental Science)
1 credit of Agricultural Science can be counted in Science)
Well/Fit – 2cr.
Tech Ed- .50 cr. (Includes Comp App or Tech)
Art cr.
Family Consumer Science-.50 cr.
Electives –8.5cr.
Grand Total = 28 credits including Required Courses

5. VO-TECH GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Please note the specific curriculum requirements
English – 4cr. (One credit earned each year)
Social Studies – 3.5cr. (Includes US, World, Government, & Econ)
Math – 3 or 4cr. (must complete Alg II & Geom)
Science – 3 .5cr. (Includes; Biology & Environmental Science)
Well/Fit – 2cr.
Family Consumer Science--.50 cr.
FCCTC Shop—Credit total dependent on semesters completed at Career Tech.
Grand Total = 28 credits includes Required Courses

7. CORE CURRICULUM
Choose courses which reflect your ability to learn, grow and challenge yourself
All students have the potential to earn 8 credits each year i.e.
4 years in high school, 8 credits each year =
32 potential credits earned
Core Credits not successfully passed in the present year will be rescheduled unless a summer school course credit is earned
Career Technology Students may have varying course credit requirements
Career Technology students who do not successfully pass all of his/her courses will not be eligible to return to the Career Tech Center the following year and will be rescheduled as a non- Career Technology student

8. ENGLISH Requirements for English 10, 11 and 12
Recommended English Course is pre-loaded onto the student schedules

9. ACADEMIC ENGLISH GRADE 12
All Academic students who are not taking The AP English Literature & Composition course must take:
British Literature (.50 credit)
AND
English Elective (.50 credit)
One English Credit must be earned each year to meet the Credit Requirement

10. ENGLISH GRADE 12
All students who are not taking an Academic English are required to take:
Contemporary Literature (.50 credit)
AND an
English Elective (.50 credit)
One English Credit must be earned each year to meet the Credit Requirement

11. ENGLISH GRADE 11
Students earning an A/B+ average in Honors Mastering Literature and are Recommended by their English Teacher may choose to take AP English Language and Composition as their 1 credit required Grade 11 English
All students who are not taking The AP English Language and Composition course must take American Literature Composition for their 1 Required English 11 credit

12. ENGLISH GRADE 10
Students earning an A/B+ average in Academic Mastering Composition and are Recommended by their 9th Grade English Teacher may choose to take Honors Mastering Literature as their 1 credit required Grade 10 English
All other students will take Mastering Literature for their 1 Required English 10 credit

13. MATH
Teacher Recommended Math courses are pre-loaded onto student schedules.

14. MATH-TEACHER RECOMMENDED
Honors Algebra II
Honors Geometry
Honors Algebra III/Trig
Honors Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus AB/BC
Probability & Stats
Applied Calculus
Algebra I Linear Equations
Algebra I Quadratic Equations
Geometry
Algebra II
Algebra III/Trig
Pre-Calculus

15. SCIENCE
Choose according to your Preference, your Mathematics Ability, your previous or present Science level.

16. SOCIAL STUDIES Each year has a prescribed Core Course
Social Studies Electives are highly recommended for all students

17. SOCIAL STUDIES (1 CREDIT)
Ninth Grade—US History/Academic
Tenth Grade—World History/Academic
or AP World History
Eleventh Grade-- Government/Academic
Or AP U.S. History

18. 12TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES*
12th Grade AP Comparative Government and Politics—(1 Credit) Or
Economics– (.50 Credit)
All students must have .50 credit of a Social Studies Elective plus Economics to meet their Graduation Requirement
*If you have successfully completed one of the following Social Studies Electives as an underclassmen, you only need to take Government your Senior Year.

19. Wellness & Fitness
Wellness & Fitness 9 (.50 credit) Wellness & Fitness 10 (.50 Credit) Wellness & Fitness 11 (.50 Credit) Wellness & Fitness 12 (.50 Credit) Electives cannot be used in place of your Wellness & Fitness Credit

20. ELECTIVES
You Decide which classes would provide you with dimension and complexity. These courses provide you with not only essential credits, but an opportunity to explore your interests and talents.

21. AP Classes are weighted by a factor of 1.15 A = 4.6
WEIGHTED GRADES
AP Classes are weighted by a factor of 1.15
A = 4.6
Honors Classes are weighted by a factor of 1.10
A = 4.4

22. HOME ACCESS CENTER
All Course Selections must be completed under Requests on the student’s Home Access Center.
If a course is locked on the request screen and you would like to change this course, please see Guidance.
No REPETITION of Courses, if credit was already earned!

23. SCHEDULING ASSISTANCE
You are able to complete your online scheduling both at home and at school.
Counselors will be available in Computer Room 20 during Flex.

24. Important Items To Know!!!
SASHS SAT given Sat. March 10th, Registration Ends, Friday, Feb. 9th.
Total Registration, Ends Feb. 23
Career Cruising
FCCTC Interviews, Monday, Feb. 12
Counselor Appointment Form

25. All AP 2018 Exams must be registered online through Total Registration
Online Registration Opens: Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018
Online Registration Closes: Friday, February 23rd, 2018
Cost: Per Exam, $98
Use any Electronic Media Device to Register
Register here on AP tab on SASHS Guidance Webpage
Required payment online or by mail at time of registration
Fee Waivers appointed through Mrs. Frontino

26. How to Register Online for the SAT.
Friday, Feb. 9th Last Day to Register Online for SASHS SAT on March 10th.
Sign in to your free College Board account.
Provide your full, legal name and other identifying information.
Answer All Questions!
Decide whether to sign up for the SAT with Essay. See which colleges recommend or require it.
Upload a photo that meets very specific photo requirements.
Check out, and print your Admission Ticket.
Practice for the SAT by spending time on the College Board Website