THE SCHEDULING PROCESS and CURRICULUM CLUSTERS ALTOONA AREA HIGH SCHOOL THE SCHEDULING PROCESS and CURRICULUM CLUSTERS

High School Students will keep the same counselor and assistant principal 10th, 11th and 12th grades. Assistant Principal- Mr. Bufalini Last names A-K- Mrs. Fleck Last names L-Z- Mrs. Anderson

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 24 Standard Diploma English (4) Social Studies (3) Mathematics (3) Science (3) Phys. Ed. (1) every year Health (.5) Arts & Humanities (2) Electives (7.5) Keystone Proficiency 29 Merit Diploma English (4) Social Studies (4) Mathematics (4) Science (4) Phys. Ed. (1) every year Health (.5) Arts & Humanities (2) Electives (7.5) World Language (2) Keystone Proficiency

COURSE LEVELS Each course is given a level which refers to the difficulty of the course. (i.e. 4, 3.5, 3, 2, No Level) Each student is expected to take four leveled courses per year. Final grades are weighted with this level to determine class rank at the end of the junior year.

OVERVIEW OF CURRICULUM CLUSTERS HONORS CURRICULUM ACADEMIC CURRICULUM CORE ACADEMIC CURRICULUM Family and Consumer Science Business & Technology Education Career and Technical Education (GACTC)

HONORS CURRICULUM Must complete 3 Advanced Placement courses Must complete 3 years of the same World Language (9th through 12th) Students must schedule all honors courses as listed in the course description booklet. For example: Honors Geometry vs. Academic Geometry May participate in dual enrollment programs.

HONORS CURRICULUM TOTAL 7.0 GRADE 10 COURSES Honors Geometry 1.0 Honors English 10 1.0 Honors Chemistry 1.0 Honors American Studies or AP American Studies 1.0 World Language 1.0 Health .5 Physical Education .5 Elective(s) 1.0 TOTAL 7.0

ACADEMIC CURRICULUM Designed to prepare students for a 4-year college program. Must complete 3 years of World Language (9th-12th)

ACADEMIC CURRICULUM GRADE 10 COURSES Academic English 10 1.0 Academic Geometry 1.0 Academic Chemistry 1.0 Academic American Studies 1.0 World Language 1.0 Health .5 Physical Education .5 Elective(s) 1.0 TOTAL 7.0

Three Areas of Core Academics Family and Consumer Science Business & Technology Education Career and Technical Education

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Programs of Study Students schedule their required academic subjects. Students schedule electives to fulfill required course work needed to complete their program by the end of their senior year.

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Child Care (Family Consumer Science) GRADE 10 COURSES English 10 1.0 Algebra 2 1.0 Chemistry 1.0 Health .5 Physical Education .5 Early Child Dev. .5 Child Dev. .5 Child Care I 1.0 Care-giving Challenges .5 Elective .5 TOTAL 7.0

Administrative Assistant (Business Education) GRADE 10 COURSES English 1.0 Algebra 2 1.0 Chemistry 1.0 Intro to Business 1.0 Word Proc. & Publish I 1.0 Accounting I 1.0 Physical Ed. .5 Health .5 TOTAL 7.0

Accounting Technology (Business Education) GRADE 10 COURSES English 1.0 Algebra 2 1.0 Chemistry 1.0 Intro to Business 1.0 Word Proc. & Publish I 1.0 or Word & PPT/Elective Accounting I 1.0 Physical Ed. .5 Health .5 TOTAL 7.0

Career and Technical Programs Offered at the Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center in a variety of vocational and technical areas.

Vocational-Technical Programs GRADE 10 COURSES English 1.0 Math 1.0 Chemistry or American Studies 1.0 Health .5 Physical Education .5 GACTC 3.0 TOTAL 7.0

VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL Automotive Diesel Automotive Technology Collision Repair & Refinishing Cabinetmaking Carpentry/Construction Visual Arts Computer Programming/Oracle Computer Technology/CISCO Cosmetology Culinary Arts Dental Assisting Digital Printing Drafting/design Electrical Trades Electromechanical Engineering Emergency Services Health Occupations HVAC Plumbing Interior Decorating Logistics & Materials Masonry Multimedia Web Design Precision Machinery Outdoor Power Retail Marketing Welding

CTC Applications We will accept late applications First acceptance list: End of March Will receive acceptance notice from the GACTC For recommendation day, everyone should list AAHS electives in case they do not get accepted at the GACTC

Upcoming Dates: January 31, 2017: Students receive Recommendation Sheets February 6 – March 6, 2017: Individual Scheduling Meetings with AAHS counselors

Schedule Worksheet

Recommendation Sheets January 31, 2017 Will receive sheets in first period Take to each solid subject teacher You will choose four .5 electives or two 1.0 electives. You will be required to choose 5 alternative electives. Sheets will be collected 8th period If absent, get recommendations on your first day back CTC students: drop off worksheets in Counselors’ Office before leaving

TIPS Art 1 at the High School must be taken before any other Art class Dance and Swimming may be taken for the PE requirement if available. P.E. and Health must be scheduled in 10th Academic students may attend the CTC, but summer school will be needed. Drivers Education is not available to 10th graders

AAHS Counseling Mrs. Fleck A-K 946-8279 jfleck@aasdcat.com Mrs. Anderson L-Z 946-8282 randerson@aasdcat.com. Counseling Office 946-8277 Evening Hours--2nd Tuesday of each month 4:00-6:00 p.m.

SUMMER SCHOOL Dates: Session 1 – June 12 – June 27, 2017 Session 2 – July 5 – 20, 2017 Times: PE: 8:30-11:00 or 1:00-3:30 Other Courses: 7:30 am –12:30pm Cost: $75 per class Courses: Remedial: English, Civics, Science & Math (courses available based upon enrollment) Enrichment: P.E., Driver Ed., & Health **Due to safety/staffing – No “doubling up” on PE. Summer School Applications available in May from the AAJHS Counseling Office Return with payment to the AAHS Main Office

Confused? Please write down any questions you or your parents may have. Questions can be answered by: Mr. Luciano or Mrs. Yahner. Questions may also be answered by your high school counselor.

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