1. Planning for your Freshman Year at Plainfield High School
CLASS of 2022
Priority Scheduling NIGHt
WELCOME TO PLAINFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
Planning for your Freshman Year at Plainfield High School

2. PHS School Counselors Mrs. Marci Davis Mr. John Newbold Mr. Adam Fritz
Students with Last Names P-Z
Guidance Dept. Chair
Mr. John Newbold
Students with Last Names A-Ge
Mr. Adam Fritz
Students receiving Special Services
(IEPs, 504s, ENL students)
Mrs. Jaleen Royer
Students with Last Names Gf-O

3. PHS Guidance Staff Mr. Travis Reber Mrs. Christa Detzel
College & Career Advisor
Mrs. Christa Detzel
Student Assistance Counselor
Mrs. Teri Groeschen
Guidance Secretary & Registrar

4. Diploma Tracks at Plainfield High School
All students will graduate with one or more of these State of Indiana diplomas:
Core 40
All students in the class of 2022 will likely be required to take a Graduation Qualifying Exam in order to graduate with a Plainfield High School diploma. Details on that exam are forthcoming.
Core 40 with Academic Honors
Core 40 with Technical Honors

5. 40 Total Credits Required
CORE 40 Diploma
40 Total Credits Required
English – 8 credits (2 credits each year)
Math – 6 credits (6 credits in grades 9-12)
Science – 6 credits
Social Studies – 6 credits
PE – 2 credits
Health – 1 credit
Additional courses – 11 credits (including 2 local requirements)

6. Academic Honors diploma
47 Total Credits Required
Minimum GPA of 2.7
Semester grades of “C-” or higher
Complete all Core 40 diploma requirements, plus:
Other additional requirements as listed in the Rising Freshmen Pre-Enrollment Packet
2 additional credits in Math
2 credits in Fine Arts
6-8 credits in World Languages
Please go to the PHS Guidance Website to view more scheduling information

7. Technical honors diploma
47 Total Credits Required
Minimum GPA of 2.7
Semester grades of “C-” or higher
Complete all Core 40 diploma requirements, plus:
Other additional requirements as listed in the Rising Freshmen Pre-Enrollment Packet
Earn 6 college credits through dual credit courses
Earn 6 high school credits from the state’s approved College and Career Pathway courses OR
Earn a State or Industry Approved Certification

8. Graduation Pathways
Students in the class of 2023, must satisfy ALL THREE
of the Graduation Pathway Requirements.

9. How will this impact the current 8th graders (class of 2022)?
Graduation Pathways
How will this impact the current 8th graders (class of 2022)?
Must meet graduation requirements
Need to get involved
There is a club, team, or activity for everyone at PHS
Post Secondary Ready
We will have more focused discussions about student strengths and the best way for each student to demonstrate this

10. Selecting 9th grade english
All freshmen must complete 2 credits of English 9 for next year
English F – 1002S
English 9 Honors* 1002FH – 1002SH
Must have either an “A” in English 8
or a “B” or higher in Adv English 8
Required Summer Reading
Students are required to complete 2 English credits each year (grades 9, 10, 11, 12)

11. Selecting 9th grade math
All freshmen must complete 2 credits of Math for next year
Algebra I F – 2520S
Select if currently enrolled in 8th grade Math
Geometry F – 2532S
Select if currently enrolled in Algebra I;
“C+” Or higher in both semesters required
Algebra II Honors* FH – 2522SH
Select if currently enrolled in Geometry;
“B-” or higher in both semesters required
Algebra II F-2522S
Select if currently enrolled in Geometry,
but not earning at least a “B-” or higher
Students must enroll in a Quantitative Reasoning course each year at PHS

12. Selecting 9th Grade Science
All freshmen must complete 2 credits of Science
Biology I F -3024S
Select if currently enrolled
in 8th grade science
Students must earn at least 6 science credits to graduate
Science Options for Current Biology I Students—video clip on PHS guidance webpage*

13. Selecting 9th Grade Science
Science Options for Current Biology I Students:
Integrated Chemistry-Physics F – 3024S
Must be currently enrolled in Algebra I or Geometry
PLTW: Principles of Biomedical Sciences F – 5218S
Must earn a “C” or higher in Biology I
Potential Graduation Pathway
Chemistry I Honors* FH – 3064SH
Must earn a “B” or higher in Biology I
Must earn a “B” or higher in Algebra I
Anatomy & Physiology Honors* FH – 5276SH
Must earn a “B-” or higher in Biology I
Algebra I (or concurrent enrollment)

14. Selecting your remaining classes
World Languages
(Must have “C-” or higher in English)
French I F – 2020S
German I F – 2040S
Spanish I F – 2120S
Physical Education & Health
PE I or Advanced PE I (APE I) or APE I Football
PE II or Advanced PE II (APE II) or APE II Football
Health
*If you are taking PE II in 8th grade, you will only need to take PE I after entering high school.*
**If you are a student athlete, the high school VARSITY head coach can only recommend you for
Advanced PE I (APE I) and/or Advanced PE II (APE II).
The only way to be moved into APE is to sign up for PE at PHS for
next year.
If you are currently in PE at PCMS and want to be in the weight
room all year as a 9th grader, then select PE I and APC.
If you are NOT currently in PE at PCMS and want to be in the weight
room all year as a 9th grader, then select PE I and PE II.

15. Selecting your remaining classes
Elective PE
**Elective PEs can only be taken if credits have been earned in PE I and PE II prior to entering 9th grade; Students can take PE I via IOA (online summer school program).**
Elective PE: Adv Physical Conditioning I 3560F
Elective PE: Adv Physical Conditioning II 3560S
Elective PE: Lifetime Activities I 3560LAF
Elective PE: Lifetime Activities II 3560LAS
Elective PE: Modern Fitness I 3560PFF
Elective PE: Modern Fitness II 3560PFS
Elective PE: Team Sports I 3560TSF
Elective PE: Team Sports II 3560TSS

16. Selecting your remaining classes
Local Requirement
(Two of the following courses are required for graduation)
Preparing for College & Careers 5394
Digital Applications & Responsibility 4528
PLTW: Intro to Engineering Design 4812DF-4812DS
**Personal Financial Responsibility(only available to juniors & seniors)
Graduation Pathway Implications
PCC is the first step in several potential pathways
PLTW: Engineering (and Biomedical Science) are their own pathways (6 credits)

17. Selecting your remaining classes
Business (Potential Graduation Pathway)
PrinBusMgmt/BUSN101 IVY (DC) 4562D
Intro to Computer Science 4803
English
Mass Media
Journalism
(Must have “C” or higher in English)
Etymology
(Must have “B” or higher in English)

18. Selecting your remaining classes
Family & Consumer Sciences (Potential Graduation Pathways)
Intro to Housing & Interior Design 5350
Nutrition & Wellness
Fashion & Textiles Careers I 5420F – 5420S
Fine Arts (Theatre & Visual)
Theatre Arts
Adv Theatre Arts
Theatre Production
Intro to 2D Art
*If you are taking Intro to 2D Art in 8th grade, you may enroll in the advanced art courses found on the back of your course selection form and in the “Rising Freshmen Pre-Enrollment packet.

19. Selecting your remaining classes
Fine Arts (Music)
Piano & Electric Keyboard I I
Piano & Electric Keyboard II II
Beginning Chorus F – 4182S
Intermediate Concert Band F – 4168S
(Director approval required)
Instrumental Ensemble – Percussion 4162F – 4162S
Advanced Concert Band S
(Audition & director approval required)
Jazz Band
Beginning Orchestra F – 4166S
(Strings-only course!)
Advanced Orchestra F – 4174S

20. Selecting your remaining classes
Social Studies
Indiana Studies
Current Problems, Issues & Events 1512
Study Halls
1st Semester Study Hall F
2nd Semester Study Hall S
Alternate Courses
Please be sure to mark an alternate course to be scheduled for each semester in case an original course request cannot be fulfilled!
1512

21. Sample 9th grade schedule #1
1st Semester
2nd Semester
English 9
Algebra I
Biology I
PE I
PE II
Intro to 2D Art
Preparing for College & Careers
Beginning Chorus
Nutrition & Wellness
Health
Alternate: Study Hall

22. Sample 9th grade schedule #2
1st Semester
2nd Semester
English 9 Honors
Geometry
PLTW: Principles of Biomedical Sciences
PE I
Health
Intermediate Concert Band
French I
Fashion & Textile Careers I
Fashion & Textiles Careers I
Alternate: Intro to Computer Science
Alternate: Journalism

23. Sample 9th grade schedule #3
1st Semester
2nd Semester
English 9 Honors
Algebra II Honors
Chemistry I Honors
Spanish I
PLTW: Intro to Engineering Design
PrinBusMgmt/BUSN101 IVY (DC)
Theatre Arts
Current Problems, Issues & Events
Elective PE: APC
Alternate: Study Hall
Alternate: Intro to Housing & Interior Design

24. School Year
Class of 2022
schedule
Class of 2022

25. Summer Course Information
2018 Summer Session: June 5th – July 20th
Summer School is FREE!
Students can take up to 2 courses*
Registration will begin in January (
Students must complete an Online Coursework Approval Form (available in January) AND register on IOA’s website
If you FAIL or do not complete the course you will get an ‘F’ on your PHS transcript
Many students utilize IOA to earn credit in PE I, PE II, & Health.
Students can also repeat courses via IOA in an effort to earn a higher grade!

26. 8th Grade Parent Night 12/13@ 6:00PM
Scheduling Timeline
December 12th -13th
High school counselors present to 8th grade students and their parents
8th Grade Parent Night 6:00PM
(PHS auditorium)
December 12th -21st
Mr. Woodson meets individually with 8th grade students to finalize course selections
December 15th& 18th
High school counselors available for questions during 8th grade lunches
December 21st
Course selection forms are due to the middle school math teachers
January 17th
High school counselors facilitate 8th grade students entering course selections into PowerSchool during assigned computer lab sessions
April 27th
All 9th grade course requests are considered final and no changes can be made

27. PHS Teacher introductions
*PHS Curriculum Fair located in lobby by door #1