1. Scheduling Presentation for the
Seneca Valley
Scheduling Presentation for the
school year
Presented by
the IHS Guidance Department

2. Intermediate High School
Seneca Valley
Intermediate High School
Administration
Dr. Delp Principal
Ms. Mazer Assistant Principal
Mr. Leggett Assistant Principal
Mrs. Brooks Dean of Students
Mrs. Manganello Cyber Principal

3. Intermediate High School
Seneca Valley
Intermediate High School
School Counselors
Mrs. Graham Students A-G
Mr. Del Prete Students H-O
Ms. Calder Students P-Z
Mrs. Ramirez-Lightner College and Career Counselor
Mrs. Gaguzis Secretary

4. Scheduling Materials
The Program of Studies is available online at (select Academics, then Program of Studies, then Grades 9-12). Courses can be viewed by plan, list, or catalog. It is also available on the grade page in the portal.
Course registration is available through your Seneca Valley portal at (in Gradebook, access course registration at bottom right corner of page).
This scheduling presentation is available at (select IHS, then Guidance).

5. Credits Every class you take at Seneca Valley
has a specific credit value.
Semester course credit
Full year course credit
Full year course with lab 1.4 credit
To earn credit, you must pass the class with a 60% “D” or higher (final average).

6. Seneca Valley Graduation Requirements 24 Credits
English credits
Social Studies credits
Math credits
Science credits
STEM (grades 10-12) 1.0 credit
Physical Education credits
Health credit
Arts/Humanities credits
Electives credits

7. Graduation Requirements
Keystone Exams
Students must attain a score of Advanced or Proficient on the Biology, Algebra 1, and Literature end of course exams as per district and state requirements.

8. Remember…. To graduate from Seneca Valley, you must earn 24 credits.
To become a sophomore…4 credits
To become a junior……..10 credits
To become a senior……..16 credits

9. Academically Advanced Courses
In the Program of Studies
Weighted Courses
AP (0.08 weight)
CHS (0.06 weight)
Honors (0.04 weight)
Weight is an add-on to the base GPA and
is capped at 0.26 for grade 9.
A report card grade of 70 or above must
be earned in order to earn weight.

11. 9th Grade English English 9
Honors English 9 (requires a 90% or better in English 8 or an 80% in Honors English 8, teacher recommendation and successful completion of summer reading
and writing assignments)
Teacher recommendations will be included in the online registration form.

12. 9th Grade Social Studies
U.S. History 1 ( )
U.S. History 2 ( )
Honors U.S. History 1 ( )
Honors U.S. History 2 ( )
The prerequisites for Honors History are a 90% in 8th grade Social Studies and recommendations from the current Social Studies and English teachers.

13. Math Algebra 1 A Algebra 1 B Algebra 1 Principles of Geometry Geometry
Honors Geometry
Principles of Algebra 2
Algebra 2
Honors Algebra 2
The recommended math sequence is in the Program of Studies.

14. 9th Grade Science Biology (1.4 credits) Honors Biology (1.4 credits)
Requires a 90% or better in Integrated Science and teacher recommendation.

15. Physical Education
Physical Education (scheduled 3 days one semester and 2 days the other opposite lab)
Personal Physical Fitness (scheduled 5 days, one semester)
Advanced Physical Education (scheduled 5 days, one semester)
Cyber Physical Education (one semester)
Cyber P.E. 9 (online coursework and 30 outside hours)
P.E./Dance (online coursework and SV dance course)
P.E./Gymnastics (online coursework and SV gymnastics course)
JROTC/P.E. (full year class)

16. What electives should I take?
Elective courses help discover areas of interest for future electives, hobbies, and careers.
The Program of Studies shows
the relation between the
16 national career clusters and
Seneca Valley courses.
See your current counselor for
further help in determining
your future options.

17. Elective Areas Applied Engineering and Technology Business Technology
English
Family and Consumer Science
Fine Arts
JROTC
Math—Computer Science
Science
Social Studies

18. Performing Arts Electives
Dance
Gymnastics
Music-Instrumental
Music-Vocal
Theatre

19. World Language
World language is often needed for college admission. Most colleges require 2-3 years of the same language on the high school transcript.
Colleges often consider the 8th grade world language toward their entrance requirements. Language taken in grade 8 will be reflected on an SV transcript.
Honors level courses in World Language are available. Please consult your current teacher and the Program of Studies for prerequisites.

20. Study Halls On site tutoring with math faculty
Time to complete homework
Make up missed assignments from absences
Use of the i-HUB facility

21. SV
Academy of Choice
Students may enroll in cyber courses that provide credit towards graduation and are calculated into GPA.
Students may be enrolled : Courses are available as :
Full-time onsite Cyber only
Full-time at home Cyber Blended only Supplement to traditional classes Cyber or Cyber Blended
Note: Some cyber courses require completion of previous cyber course. Read prerequisites carefully.

22. Cyber Registration Process:*
For courses taken during the school year:
1. Prior to or on February 5, 2019:
Select course in portal; designate cyber in dropdown menu
2. February 6 – June 7, 2019*: Complete add/drop form
3. After June 8, 2019* Complete online cyber application
For courses taken Summer, 2019:
Complete online cyber SUMMER application*
(available starting January 30)

23. Collegiate sports eligibility
Register online with NCAA sophomore year for Division I or II
Specific guidelines for GPA, college entrance exams, and core course requirements.
SV Athletic Department presentation in the fall
for more information

24. Reminders
Pay close attention to the descriptions in the Program of Studies (course numbers, prerequisites, length, grade level).
The course listing contains a comprehensive list of all classes offered for the school year.
Don’t forget to select substitute courses on your portal
Recommendations or auditions needed: core academic areas, 2nd and 3rd year of a world language, some performing arts courses
Most students will register for approximately 7 credits.

25. Total credits: What does that mean?
6.0 credits: 10 study halls/week for all year
6.4 credits: 8 study halls/week for all year
6.5 credits: 10 study halls/week for half year; 5 study halls/week for half year
6.9 credits: 5 study halls/week for half year; 6 study halls/week for half year
7.0 credits: 5 study halls/week for all year
7.4 credits: 3 study halls/week for all year
7.5 credits: 5 study halls/week for half year; 0 study halls for other half year
7.9 credits: 1 study hall/week for half year; 0 study halls for other half year
8.0 credits: No study halls
More than 8 credits: No study halls; additional cyber courses

26. Ninth Grade Registration Window
Students will be entering their course selections into the
computer from Monday, January 28 through Tuesday, February 5, 2019.
Instructional video for course request portal completion will be shown in homeroom on Monday, January 28. Video will be posted on guidance website.
IHS Counselors available during RGMS lunches on Thursday, January 31 and Friday, February 1.
Online registration explanation:

27. Schedule Changes
Course request changes can be made through the end of this school year (June 7, 2019).
Teachers may make recommendation changes based on student performance during the second semester of this school year.
A drop/add period at the beginning of the next school year is allotted.

28. What’s next? Tonight: Follow @SVIHScounselors on twitter or Instagram
Spring 2019: Course selections/verifications available for viewing on SV portal
August 2019: Schedules available
August 2019: Welcome to 9th grade!

29. Thank you!