1. OOOOOOOOO! AHHHHHHHH! The Excitement and Anticipation of Your Freshman Year of High School Overview of the Scheduling Process

2. Scheduling Process Creating a schedule that “works” What classes do I have to take? What classes do I want to take? How do I know what I should take? What courses are helpful if I know what career I wish to pursue?

3. What I have to take… English Science Mathematics Social Studies Information Technology Physical Education

4. What is the difference between academic and advanced academic? An advanced academic course has additional course work—more challenging. You receive add on credit which becomes very important as you near graduation- class rank. You must have at least an 88% cumulative average at year’s end to take the class. 1Q 91.28% 2Q 92.42% 3Q 89.54% 4Q 88.34% cumulative avg. – 90.39%

5. What classes should I take? Take classes that are challenging yet attainable. Select courses that will match interests, talents, and career goals.

6. Will I take… Academic English Advanced Academic English requires an 88% cumulative average and a summer reading project – info on the website about the project

7. I will select… Academic Biology Advanced Academic Biology requires an 88% cumulative average

8. My selection will be… Academic US History I Advanced Academic US History I requires an 88% cumulative average

9. Math adds up a bit differently… If you took Pre-Algebra this year and received a 82% or above for the year, you will schedule for Academic Algebra I. If you took Pre-Algebra this year and received a 81% or below for the year, you will schedule for Integrated Math. If you score BASIC or BELOW BASIC on the PSSA, you will be scheduled for Integrated Math.

10. Math continued… If you took Algebra I this year, you must earn an 82% or better to move onto Advanced Academic Geometry. If you took Advanced Academic Geometry this year, you need an 82% or higher to schedule for Advanced Academic Algebra II. If you have 81% or below, your math options will need to be reviewed.

11. Course Waivers

12. IT’S A “BLAST”!! ELECTIVE OPTIONS Freshmen can sign up for 2 elective courses. Detailed information on each elective are available in your course selection guide that you will receive next month. Information was offered at the Elective Fair on March 25. Study hall is an elective option.

13. Art I Intro to 3-D Art Visual and Perfoming Arts elective options

14. Visual and Performing Arts elective options Drama Concert Choir Band Strings

15. Family and Consumer Science elective choices Food Prep Child Development

16. Technology and Industrial Arts elective choices Building Trades – 2 periods Tech Ed Wood I Metals/Plastics I TV Broadcast Production *prerequisite

17. World Language Options French I French II Spanish I Spanish II Important Notes You need AT LEAST two years of a foreign language at the HIGH SCHOOL level if you are college bound. Spanish I and French I taken in Middle School does not count for high school credit. You need a cumulative average of 72% or better to move onto the next level of a foreign language. WORLD LANGUAGE COUNTS AS ONE OF YOUR ELECTIVES.

18. Information Technology Information Technology is a graduation requirement and needs to appear on your schedule. All students will be scheduled to take Advanced Word Processing and PowerPoint.

19. Physical Education rotation Physical Education is a graduation requirement. All students will be scheduled to take a physical education class. Physical education meets 3 days of the 6 day rotation all year long. A studyhall is offered opposite the physical education class.

20. What about lunch? There are 3 lunch periods. You will be assigned a lunch period based upon your academic schedule. You may eat lunch with upperclassmen.

21. CHOOSE WISELY!! Schedule changes will be limited. Any changes made to your schedule over the summer months need to be changed with the HIGH SCHOOL main office. You will receive a copy of your selected courses at the end of the school year/early summer. The High School main office can be reached at 724-265-5320. The high school will also make adjustments to your schedule based upon your final grades at the end of your eighth grade year.

22. Important Information Eighth Grade Scheduling – date TBA Bring scheduling worksheet. Freshman orientation is scheduled for August. The High School will be in touch with an orientation date.

23. Please see Miss Jaros if you have a question about scheduling. Scheduling will occur this spring.

24. Here’s to a “BRIGHT” future!!