1. Course Selection 2013-2014 (Grades 10, 11, 12) Spring Grove Area High School February 6, 2013

2. Administrators  Dr. Cugliari – Grade 11  Mr. Dietrich – Grade 12  Mr. Frank – Grade 9  Mr. Jones – Grade 10

3. Counselors  Mr. Bischof – Student last names A-G  Mrs. Mummert – Student last names H-Q  Mrs. Schmoyer – Student last names R-Z  Guidance Office Support Staff – Ms. Heilig, Mrs. Piety, and Mrs. Leese

4. Career Center  Ms. Shutter – Career Coordinator  Ms. Sterner – Career Center Support Staff  Resources for post high school planning.

5. Graduation Requirements  Students must earn at least 25 credits.  English – 4 credits  Social Studies – 4 credits (including American Society)  Mathematics – 3 credits (including Alg. I, Geo., Alg. II)  Science – 3 credits  Physical Education – 3 half credit courses (including Intro to Sports/Fitness)

6. Graduation Requirements  Health Education – 1 half credit course in Grade 10  Arts & Humanities – Pass 2 courses (Art, Music, World Language)  Practical Arts – Pass 2 courses (Technology Ed., Family & Consumer Science, Business (Career Skills required))  Graduation Project – 1 Course in Grade 11(State Requirement)  Electives – Additional credits chosen by the student

7. Keystone Exams  The Keystone Exams are state constructed, end of course assessments designed to assess proficiency in various subjects. The following Keystone Exams are required:  Algebra I  Literature  Biology  (p. 7 of Course Selection Guide)

8. New Courses 2013-2014  Advanced Placement Calculus BC (1 credit) Prerequisite – AP Calculus AB Prerequisite – AP Calculus AB

9. Course Recommendation by Grade Level Grade 9 Credits English 1.00 Social Studies 1.00 Mathematics 1.50 Science 1.50 Intro to Sports.50 Electives 1.50 Total 7.00 cr. Grade 11Credits English 1.00 Social Studies 1.00 Mathematics 1.00 Science 1.00 Physical Education.50 Electives 2.50 Grad Project 1.00 Total 8.00 cr. Grade 10 Credits English 1.00 Social Studies 1.00 Mathematics 1.00 Science 1.00 Physical Ed.50 Health.50 Electives 2.00 Total 7.00 cr. Grade 12Credits English 1.00 Social Studies 1.00 Electives 5.00 Total 7.00 cr.

10. Course Offerings A requirement of 25 interested students must be met in order to offer a course in the 2013-14 school year. Therefore, some courses in the course selection guide may not be offered. Exceptions may be made by the building principal. (p.9 of Course Selection Guide)

11. Requesting Courses  Students should use the web worksheet distributed by the counselors as a guide to select courses.  Students will register courses online in the computer lab with counselors.  Students will print out verification sheets in the computer lab and have a parent sign their sheet and return to their homeroom teacher by February 27 th.  Students should select at least 3 alternative courses. Electives should be numbered by priority.  Changes to the course selection sheet will be accepted until May 31 st. (p. 9 of Course Selection Guide)

12. Dropping / Adding Courses  Final student schedule will be mailed in August.  Changes (after schedule distribution) will only be made in the events of: Conflicts or missing courses (students should set up an appointment with their counselor prior to the beginning of the school year). Conflicts or missing courses (students should set up an appointment with their counselor prior to the beginning of the school year). Why is this? Balancing classes, the ability to offer courses, appropriate use of teacher resources, and fairness to other students. (p. 9 of Course Selection Guide)

13. Dropping / Adding Classes Student / parent generated requests to drop or change classes during the school year will not be permitted.

14. Promotion Policy  The following totals represent the minimum earned requirements necessary for promotion to the next grade: Grade 9: 5 credits Grade 9: 5 credits Grade 10: 12 credits Grade 10: 12 credits Grade 11: 18 credits Grade 11: 18 credits Grade 12: 25 credits Grade 12: 25 credits Note: All students will have until their 3 rd year in high school to pass the Keystone Exams.

15. Some things to consider when choosing courses…  Taking classes that will support what you want to do when you graduate.  You may not repeat a course and receive credit.  Prerequisites (listed after course descriptions in Course Selection Guide)  Weighting of courses (p. 13 & p.22 of Course Selection Guide)  Honors Courses / AP Courses / College in the HS / Dual Enrollment (p. 13 – 14 of the Course Selection Guide)

16. Opportunities  Cooperative Education (Y.E.S) / Work Release (Grade 12 only)  Mentor Programs During the School Day (p.10) –Certified Nurse Program, Empire Beauty, Police Mentoring Program  Mentor Programs After School Hours (p.11) – Accounting, Architecture, Arts, Culinary, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality, Legal  Senior Release (p.17 of Course Selection Guide)

17. Testing for College Admissions  Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) / National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test – 10 th grade (October)  Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) – 11 th (October and March) and 12 th grade (October)  American College Test (ACT) – 11 th and 12 th grade (September)  SAT prep course (0.5 credits)  SAT after-school prep course ($)

18. NCAA Clearinghouse  Make sure students take the required college preparatory classes! ( www.eligibilitycenter.org) ( www.eligibilitycenter.org)www.eligibilitycenter.org Mr. Scott Govern – Athletic Director

19. Clubs / Activities / Sports  Why get involved? Connection to SGAHS Connection to SGAHS Explore Interests Explore Interests Meet like-minded students Meet like-minded students Letters of Recommendation Letters of Recommendation College application / Job resume College application / Job resume

20. Questions