1. 8th Grade Elective Choices

2. Elective Options for the 2019-20 School Year
Music Options
Non-Credit Options
Credit-Bearing Options
Band
Technology and Robotics
Introduction to 2D Art
Choir
Computer Graphics
Introduction to Computer Science
Orchestra
Exploratory World Language
Preparing for College and Careers
Lifetime Fitness
Physical Education
FACS of Life

3. Music Band Choir Orchestra Must have been in band in 6th and 7th grade
Year-long class
At least two concerts and one spring contest occur, all in which attendance is mandatory
Choir
Open to new members
Christmas, Spring, and End of Year concerts have mandatory attendance; Solo and Ensemble contest participation is optional
Must audition if want to participate in Advanced Fine Arts (AFA)
Orchestra
Open to returning musicians as well as new members who are concurrently taking private lessons

4. Non-Credit Options Technology and Robotics Computer Graphics
One semester
Hands on, problem based class, CAD, robotics
Computer Graphics
Allows students to explore and become proficient in multiple programs, image editing, animation & video
Exploratory World Language
Allows students to explore French, German, and Spanish
Lifetime Fitness
Will include both physical activity as well as lessons on nutrition and general wellbeing
FACS of Life
Will cover topics such as Life and Careers, Financial Literacy, Nutrition and Wellness, Human Development, and Relationships. Will possibly design and create a tiny home
Required application to be completed online by December 13th

5. Credit-Bearing Electives
Introduction to Two Dimensional Art
One semester
2D Art is a prerequisite for all other visual art classes at PHS
Explore various 2D medias, critique personal and peer work, and develop vocabulary related to visual art
Introduction to Computer Science
Focus on the problem solving process related to coding
Fulfills one local requirement credit
Preparing for College and Careers
Explore various college and career options, develop a resume, and schedule and perform a job shadow experience
Physical Education
Focus on fitness activities such as cardio respiratory endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and body composition

6. Your High School Transcript
The academic record of credits earned, courses taken, test scores, and attendance
Follows you to other schools and college
You will begin creating this at PCMS if taking credit bearing courses
Repeating a Course:
Higher grade is visible and factors in GPA
Lower grade becomes NC* (No Credit)
*If a student fails a class at PHS, that grade will remain on the transcript AND will factor into the GPA

7. 2 PE credits + 1 Health credit
Credit Requirements
Fine Arts
*Intro to 2D
Physical Education
*PE
Local Requirement
*PCC/*Intro to Computer Science
Elective
Core 40
2 PE credits + 1 Health credit
2-3 credits
3-5 credits
Academic Honors
2 credits
3-7 credits
Technical Honors
9-11 credits
*Students earning lower than a C in a credit-bearing class may be encouraged to retake the class at PHS for grade replacement

8. Classes That Receive High School Credit
Type of credit
Algebra
Core 40 Mathematics
Geometry
Biology
Core 40 Science
Introduction to Two-Dimensional Art
Fine Arts
Physical Education PE
Preparing for College and Careers
Elective - fulfills one local requirement credit
Introduction to Computer Science
*Students earning lower than a C in a credit-bearing class may be encouraged to retake the class at PHS for grade replacement

9. Example Course Request
MUSIC OPTION
NON-MUSIC OPTION
Language Arts (double block)
Math
Science
Social Studies
Band, Choir, Orchestra
Elective/ Elective
Language Arts (double block)
Math
Science
Social Studies
Elective/ Elective
Elective/Elective