Wyoming Valley West High School Principal - Miss Erin Keating Assistant Principals –Mr. David Robbins III and Mr. Christopher Lazor Scheduling Presentation to 8 th Grade Students

What can I learn today? Learn about all the opportunities available at Wyoming Valley West High School. Find out about electives. Hear how to get the most from the high school experience. Gain knowledge about NCAA requirements for student athletes.

Graduation Requirements Advanced Academic 4 Credits English 4 Credits Social Studies 4 Credits Science 4 Credits Mathematics 4 Credits World Language.50 Credit Family/Consumer ScienceArt/MusicTechnology Education 1.25 Credit Health and Physical Education

Graduation Requirements Academic 4 Credits English 4 Credits Social Studies 4 Credits Science 4 Credits Mathematics 3 Credits World Language.50 Credit Family/Consumer ScienceArt/MusicTechnology Education 1.25 Credit Health and Physical Education

Graduation Requirements General 4 Credits English 4 Credits Social Studies 3 Credits Science 3 Credits MathematicsWorld Language.50 Credit Family/Consumer ScienceArt/MusicTechnology Education 1.25 Credit Health and Physical Education

Additional Graduation Requirements 22 Total Earned Credits Successful completion of the Wyoming Valley West Graduation Project Demonstrated Proficiency in all required Keystone Exams

Planning for Post-secondary Education Courses should prepare students for their academic futures. Students should take the most rigorous courses that they can handle. Begin thinking about career possibilities and explore different occupations using online resources. Begin compiling an activities/community service resume.

Honors Courses/AP Courses Earn college credit while still in high school. Honors and AP classes require a higher standard of performance than a college- preparatory class. Students must be independent learners, willing to read, learn, ask questions, and pursue outside reading and research. Honors courses are weighted by.5 in the calculation of the cumulative Grade Point Average.

English Course Sequence Grade GeneralAcademic Advanced Academic Electives 8English 8 English 8 Honors 9Academic English 9 English 9 Honors Public Speaking English 9 Lab

Mathematics Course Sequence Grade GeneralAcademic Advanced Academic Electives 8Math 8Pre-AlgebraAlgebra 1 9Part 1 – Advanced Algebra 1 Advanced Algebra 1 Honors Algebra 2 Introduction To Programming Algebra 1 Math Lab

Science Course Sequence Grade GeneralAcademic Advanced Academic Electives 8 Integrated Science Earth/Space Science 9 Biology I or Honors Biology I with Lab

Social Studies Course Sequence Grade GeneralAcademic Advanced Academic Electives 8 American History I Honors American History I 9American History II Honors American History II Character Education

World Language Course Sequence Grade GeneralAcademic Advanced Academic Electives 8 Spanish 1 Honors French 1 Honors 9 Spanish1 French 1 (optional) Spanish 1 French 1 Spanish 2 Honors French 2 Honors Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1

Physical Education - Required Physical Education 9 – 2 days per week Aquatics 1 – 2 days per week Students must pass gym and health classes to graduate.

Family & Consumer Science Food Science and Nutrition Financial and Resource Management Child Development Work and Community Responsibility Required for Graduation in Grade 9 or 12.

Business Electives Introduction to Business Future Business Leaders of America club

Technology Education Fundamentals of Technology- manufacturing, construction, transportation, and energy and power technologies.

Fine Arts Electives Band Chorus Orchestra Introduction to Art

NCAA Eligibility NCAA Eligibility Visit for complete information about eligibility and recruiting. DIVISION I 16 Core Courses: 4 years of English. 3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher). 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school). 1 year of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science. 2 years of social science. 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or nondoctrinal religion/philosophy). DIVISION II 14 Core Courses: 3 years of English. 2 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher). 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school). 2 years of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science. 2 years of social science. 3 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or nondoctrinal religion/philosophy).

Things to Remember A semester class lasts 1 semester (half of the school year). Students should select 37 periods per week or 38 periods per week if taking Honors Biology with the additional lab period. Schedule changes accepted until July 1, 2013.

Sample List of Selections Academic English 9 – 5 periods American History II – 5 periods Advanced Algebra 1 – 5 periods Earth and Space Science – 5 periods Spanish 1 – 5 periods Chorus- 5 periods Family & Consumer Science/Intro to Art (5 periods) Physical Education 9 – 2 periods Total = 37 periods per week.