10 th Grade Course Registration Class of 2019 February 2016 School Counselors Tanya Anderson (A-K) & Alice Wechsler Ball (L-Z) Stand Together State High

Registration Timeline ■February 1 – Course recommendations available for viewing through Home Access Center ■February 1 –March 4 – Online registration through HAC ■If you want to make a change to a LOCKED course, you must submit a course change request form by March 4th: ■March 4 - Course selections mailed home ■March 30 – Last chance to change course selections with a signed permission form ■August 1 at 8:00 am – Schedules available online with a 10 day window to make schedule changes (schedule change requests close on August 12) ■Schedule changes are limited once school begins

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Subject Area Credits Required English4 Social Studies4 Science3 Math3 PE1.8 (every year) Health1 (9 th, 11 th or 12 th ) Driver Education 0.20 Electives5.50 Graduation ProjectPASS Community Service PASS Total Credits22.5

10 th Grade Courses ■English ■Social Studies ■Science ■Math ■PE/Driver’s Safety ■Elective (World Language) ■Elective ■Study Hall * You must schedule at least 6 credits and no more than 8 credits

What courses will be pre-loaded and locked? ■You will need parent permission to change the following recommendations: ■English ■Science ■Social Studies ■Math ■World Language ■PE ■Drivers Ed –the marking period before your 16 th birthday

English and Social Studies SOCIAL STUDIES OPTIONS: Advanced World History II World History II ENGLISH OPTIONS: Advanced English 10 English 10

Math Options: Advanced Geometry College Prep Geometry Geometry (is not NCAA approved) Advanced Algebra 2 College Prep Algebra 2 Advanced Honors Precalculus Advanced Precalculus Precalculus Some of you will be in higher math levels

Science Options: ■Advanced Biology 1 ■Biology 1 ■Biology –will not be offered Some of you may be taking Advanced Chemistry 1 or higher

Physical Education and Health PE OPTIONS: (Did you complete PE 9?) ■Select PE (.50 Credit) NEW! ■Fitness and Exercise Science (.50 Credit) ■Lifeguarding Health (if not completed in 9 th grade): ■Wellness 9 (.50 Credit)

World Languages Options Spanish French German Arabic Latin Mandarin Chinese- you must see Ms. Abruzzo in the LE classroom

Classroom Driver Safety Education - Required for Graduation -

Where is the Course Selection Guide? **As 9 th graders you will not receive a Course Selection Guide** You may access the Course Selection Guide online There will be links on the State College School District Homepage and on HAC Feel free to stop in the Counseling Center and use one of our copies. Stand Together State High

LONG TERM CONSIDERATIONS ■22.5 Credits Minimum to Graduate From High School ■Prerequisites for courses in 11 th and 12 th grade ■Courses offered in alternating years- Science electives ■Colleges Have Different Requirements –World Language ? –Math ? –Science ? –Fine Arts ? ■Requirements For PIAA & NCAA

Community Service You will need to complete 20 hours of community service by May 1 of your senior year. Make sure you fill out a form each time you complete hours. Turn completed forms into Counseling. Forms can be found in LE, Counseling Offices and online. For more information on opportunities see Community Service on the Counseling website.

Graduation Project (GP) You can start thinking about what you would like to do for a graduation project. You can begin it in 10 th grade and finish it in 11 th or 12 th grade. Most of you will complete this in your 11 th or 12 th grade English class. Two Ways to Register for a Graduation Project: 1. Enroll in a project course and do a project. GP courses are identified with a cap and diploma in the course selection guide. 2. Make independent arrangements with a teacher/counselor to do a Graduation Project.

Transcript Check You have received a copy of your transcript. The grades listed are from the first marking period. This transcript is a very important document It is the single most critical data point considered for college acceptance Make sure that all of your courses are listed and that the grades are correct. If you think there is an error please make corrections and hand it back to your counselor.

Remember… ■Follow Your Teacher Recommendations. ■Talk With Your Counselor If You Have More Questions. ■Talk Over Your Course Selection With Your Parents/ Guardians. ■You are building your high school transcript which will be used for college, job, military and scholarship opportunities. ■Get Involved In Clubs, Sports and Activities. Stand Together State High

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How to Select Courses  Go to the District Home Page, select “For Students“ and then “Home Access Center”  Log in using your State High Credentials  Select “High School Course Request Directions” for directions  Select “Classes” and then “Request” tab to enter course requests.  To change “locked” courses, fill out Course Request Change Form and return to counseling office by March 4  To add a Virtual Course – You will need to go to the Virtual School website. You will have to use a credit card to pay for the course. Once we receive notification you are enrolled, we will remove the course from your schedule. This could take 1- 2 weeks. o