1. 9th to 10th Grade Scheduling Information Session: 2016-2017
Objectives:
Students will acquire the knowledge and skills to select appropriate 9th grade courses, considering their own personal preferences, learning strengths, and future goals.
Introduction of counseling staff
Discuss requirements for graduation and introduce official high school transcript
Review course offerings and descriptions
Explain course selection process
Questions

2. Senior High School Counselors
Mrs. Michelle Beard – (Last names L-Z)
Mr. Doug Sankey – (Last names A-K)
Mrs. Trish Richardson (Administrative Assistant)

3. Pop Quiz:
How many credits are needed to graduate from Philipsburg-Osceola Senior High?

4. 24

5. Graduation Requirements
Total credits for graduation must include:
4 credits of English
4 credits of Social Studies
4 credits of Mathematics
4 credits of Science
2 credits of Physical Education
0.5 credit of Health
0.25 Driver’s Education Classroom
0.5 Tech for Success
0.5 Personal Finance & Money Management
2.0 credits of Arts and Humanities
2.25 credits of Electives

6. Grade Level Classification
In order to progress through the grade levels, student must achieve certain minimum credit levels:
Grade 10: Must have earned at least 5 credits and must be enrolled for at least 7 credits.
Grade 11: Must have earned at least 11 credits and must be enrolled for at least 7 credits.
Grade 12: Must have earned at least 17 credits and must be enrolled for at least 7 credits.

7. Pop Quiz:
What classes in 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade count towards a student’s GPA and Class Rank?

8. All of Them

9. Pop Quiz:
What classes in 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade go on your high school transcript?

10. All of Them

11. Official High School Transcript
Each of your courses, grades, credits, and your daily attendance is recorded on their High School Transcript.
An Official Transcript can be sent to each college or technical/vocational school that a student’s applies to, but a review of your transcript can also be requested by:
Branches of the military
Employers
Scholarship agencies
NCAA

13. Charting Your Own Path Choosing Courses
Students should carefully review the Program of Studies to select courses.
Be sure you meet the requirements (Example: Available to your grade level, meet the prerequisite, etc).
Select courses which may assist you in your future career or with career exploration. (Electives, CCCTC, Academies, etc.)
Select courses which may allow you to access higher levels of courses in a particular area.
Most courses may only be selected once during your high school studies.
Vocational-Technical Education at CCCTC
Choosing Courses

14. ALL FORMS MUST BE RETURNED TO GUIDANCE BY Thursday, February 25th.
SOPHOMORE COURSE SELECTION
(For School year )
STUDENTS MUST SELECT AT LEAST 7.0 CREDITS EACH YEAR. ADD THE NUMBER OF CREDITS ON THE FRONT AND CHOOSE
ENOUGH CREDITS ON BOTH SIDES TO EQUAL AT LEAST 7.0 CREDITS. COURSES THAT DO NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT ENROLLMENT
MAY BE CANCELLED.THEREFORE, YOU MUST SELECT CREDITS AS REQUESTED COURSES (MARK WITH AN “R”) AND
2 ALTERNATE CREDITS (MARK WITH AN “A”). Alternate courses will be scheduled if the requested courses are not possible.
NAME: ___________________________________
ENGLISH
MATH
SOCIAL STUDIES
1.0 credit (must choose one)
111 English 10
203 Algebra IB
311 World History and Cultures 10
114 Pre-AP English 10
213 Geometry
313 AP World History (DE)
224 Algebra 2 (Grade 10)
241 PreCalculus
242 Pre-AP Pre-Calculus
251 Calculus
252 AP Calculus AB (DE)
261 Statistics
262 AP Statistics
SCIENCE
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
DRIVER'S EDUCATION
1.0 or 2.0 credit (must choose one)
0.5 credit
0.25 credit
411 Biology
601 Physical Education Options X
701 Driver's Education
413 AP Biology (2.0 credit)
Elective
Weightlifting for Athletes
Total Credits Side 1:____

15. ELECTIVES
151 Photography & Journalism
611 Theater Arts (.5 credit)
711 Business Exploration (.5 credit)
152 Public Speaking (.5 credit)
621 Music Theory & Comp. (.5 credit)
712 Accounting I
153 Creative Writing (.5 credit)
622 Voice Class (.5 credit)
714 Personal Law (.5 credit)
341 Sociology (.5 credit)
623 Chorus
715 Computer Programming (.5 credit)
342 Psychology (.5 credit)
624 Chorus 1/2 (.5 credit)
716 PC Systems, Repair, Networking (.5 credit)
501 French 1
625 Select Chorus (by audition)
721 Technology Design (.5 credit)
502 French 2
626 Women’s Chorus (by audition)
722 Engineering Design (.5 credit)
511 Spanish 1
627 Symphonic Band
724 Mech. Engineering CAD (.5 credit)
512 Spanish 2
628 Symphonic Band 1/2 (.5 credit)
725 Architectural CAD (.5 credit)
951 Latin I (Virtual)
629 Chorus/Symphonic Band
726 Construction Technology (.5 credit)
952 Latin II (Virtual)
631 2D Design (.5 credit)
733 FCS Basics (.5 credit)
953 German I (Virtual)
632 3D Design (.5 credit)
734 Cooking with Confidence (.5 credit)
954 German II (Virtual)
633 Advanced 3D Design (.5 credit)
741 SAT Prep (.5 credit)
960 Mandarin Chinese I (Virtual)
651 Drawing (.5 credit)
961 Mandarin Chinese II (Virtual)
652 Advanced Drawing (.5 credit)
964 French 1 (Virtual)
655 Painting (.5 credit)
656 Advanced Painting (.5 credit)
843 Cosmetology** (3 credits)
660 Computer Graphics 1 (.5 credit)
**CCCTC Course
661 Computer Graphics 2 (.5 credit)
663 Ceramics 1 (.5 credit)
TOTAL SIDE 1:_____
664 Ceramics 2 (.5 credit)
TOTAL SIDE 2:_____
670 APE (independent study)
TOTAL CREDITS:_____
Student Signature:
Top 3 Career Interests:
I am passionate about:
Parent Signature:

16. Anthropology
Over the course of the semester, we will be exploring the world and her people. By examining the indigenous peoples of the world, we are able to discover our common humanity and the formation of our own nations’ customs and traditions. Anthropology studies almost everything that has to do with being human, and we do this from a comparative perspective. This course offers a wide range of topics dealing with human adaptation, the culture of peoples from around the world and through time, both biological and cultural, as well as archaeology. Students will not only learn about the world’s cultures, but they will experience their traditions, food, and customs.

17. Student Assistance Program
The counseling staff along with the Student Assistance Team members are available to help students with any personal issues that may be limiting one’s educational opportunities. Issues may include, but are not limited to:
Peer Issues
Grief and Loss
Depression
Anxiety
Medical Issues
Family Problems
Anger Issues
Stress Management
Self-confidence
Drug and Alcohol issues – personally or with family members
Please assist us by being willing to advocate for yourself.

18. 10 PIAA Sports Clubs and Activities Band/Chorus Drama
Get Involved
10 PIAA Sports Clubs and Activities Band/Chorus Drama

19. Question & Answer Session
Thank you for your attention. Questions?