Ninth Grade Scheduling Meeting 2018-2019

TAKEAWAYS FROM TONIGHT: Students need 25 credits to graduate. Students can earn 7 credits each year. Therefore, students should earn 28 credits when they graduate if they pass all their classes. Students must earn at least 6 credits each year in order to move to the next grade level. Students need 6 credits to be a sophomore, 12 credits to be a junior, and 18 credits to be a senior. Students must show proficiency in Algebra, Biology, and Literature Keystone Exams in order to graduate.

MORE TAKEAWAYS: Schedule – length of class determines credits earned Must pass classes to earn credits and enroll in subsequent courses. Mixed grade-level classes

Graduation Requirements Curriculum Area Credits English 4.0 Social Studies 4.0 Science 3.0/[4.0] Mathematics 3.0/[4.0] Arts/Humanities 2.0 Wellness and Fitness 2.0 Technology Education 0.5 Electives 5.5 Total 25.0 Keystone Exams

KEYSTONE EXAMS Due to approved state regulations, referred to as Chapter 4, starting with the Class of 2020 students must demonstrate proficiency in Algebra, Biology, and Literature by taking and passing a Keystone exam in each subject. If students are not proficient on a Keystone Exam, they will be required to take a remedial course to help learn the exam content. This remedial course will take an elective space on a schedule. It is a requirement. Students cannot drop the remedial course in order to take drivers’ ed., art, or any other course that is not a graduation requirement.

Typical Schedule Period Semester 1 Semester 2 1 Literature II 2 Geometry 3 Wellness/Fitness Drivers’ Education 4 Home Projects RobotC 5 Study Hall/Clubs 6 Chemistry 7 Mixed Chorus 8 US History II

Typical Schedule Period Semester 1 Semester 2 1 Literature II 2 Geometry 3 Wellness/Fitness Drivers’ Education 4 Home Projects RobotC 5 Study Hall/Clubs 6 Chemistry 7 Mixed Chorus 8 US History II

Literature Remediation Typical Schedule Period Semester 1 Semester 2 1 Literature II 2 Geometry 3 Wellness/Fitness Biology Remediation 4 Algebra I Remediation Literature Remediation 5 Study Hall/Clubs 6 Chemistry 7 Mixed Chorus 8 US History II

Credits and Class Status Course credit is determined by the number of times a course meets. Year Long Course – 1 credit Semester (1/2 Year) – 0.5 credit In order to progress from one grade to another, the following credits must be earned: 10th grade status............ 6 credits 11th grade status............12 credits 12th grade status............18 credits

All students must take: Mathematics All students must take: Algebra IA/IB or Algebra I Algebra I Keystone Exam After Algebra I Non-Proficient – Algebra I Keystone Proficient – Algebra I Keystone (Non-college Bound Students) (College Bound Students) Algebra Remediation and…. Geometry – Level I Consumer Math Applied Personal Finance Geometry – Level II or III Algebra II (non-STEM/STEM/Honors) Algebra III Discrete Mathematics Pre-Calculus – CP or Honors Calculus - Honors

English/Language Arts 9th Grade Two Year Curriculum -Year 1 of 2 1 year curriculum Literature I Literature II* 10th Grade Two Year Curriculum -Year 2 of 2 Non-proficient Proficient Remediation & American Lit I American Literature II 11th/12th Grades Non-Proficient Remediation (11) American Literature I Career Writing and Readiness/Elective American Literature II or III College English Honors AP Literature and/or AP Language

Science 9th Grade Two Year Curriculum -Year 1 of 2 Proficient – Algebra I Keystone General Science Biology I* 10th Grade Two Year Curriculum -Year 2 of 2 Proficient – Biology Keystone Chemistry Earth Science Agriscience Physics Advanced Bio Anatomy & Physiology AP® Biology Marine Science Forensics Science Non-Proficient – Biology Keystone Keystone Remediation & Science Course 11th/12th Grades Remediation (11) & Science Course

Social Studies Required Courses 9th Grade: United States History I Level II (College Prep) Level I (General) 10th Grade: United States History II Level III Level II Level I 11th Grade: Modern World History 12th Grade: American Government & Economics Advanced Placement

Electives S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) Family Consumer Science Arts and Humanities Spanish Wellness/Fitness

Additional Considerations When selecting elective courses, students should select more than the required number of credits. Please note that courses may not be offered due to low student interest or the unavailability of a highly qualified teacher. Additionally, some courses will only be offered on an every-other-year rotating basis. NCAA – must consider a minimum of high school courses approved by the College Board (see counselor for more information).

AP/Honors Benefits include- Course weighting Standing out in the college admissions process Building skills for college (AP only) Potentially earning college credit for high school coursework (AP only) Bypassing introductory classes at college

Input into Course Selections Teacher Recommendations Test Scores Goals, Interests and Abilities Feedback received from trusted sources

Scheduling Timeline Scheduling Portal is currently open Requests due by 20 February 2018 Late Spring – 8th Grade Tours/Orientation Schedules will be distributed via mail mid-August Open House – week prior to school starting

Changes in Schedules Changes will be made only under the most extenuating circumstances. These include: Incomplete schedule Course conflicts Academically misplaced

If there is an extenuating circumstance: Student requests must be made within the first five (5) days of the course. If the request is granted, the record of the course will not be reflected on the transcript. Any requests granted after the five day period will be reflected on the student’s transcript. If the student is passing the course at the time of withdraw, they will receive a “Withdraw Pass” on their transcript. If the student is failing the course at the time of withdraw, they will receive a “Withdraw Fail” on their transcript.

Contact Information www.westperry.org 717.789.3931 extension 5410 (Counseling Center) Email counselor (email addresses available on the website)