1. 2015-2016 Enrollment Presentation
PLATTE COUNTY RIII
HIGH SCHOOL

2. WELCOME Platte County High School
Dr. Chad Sayre, Principal
Ms. Shari Waters, Assistant Principal
Mr. Matt Messick, Assistant Principal
Mr. Phil Dorman, Athletic Director
Dixie Wirsig, Freshmen Counselor

3. A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL
FRESHMEN PIRATES
FIND THE TREASURE FOR
A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL
SET GOALS
TRACK YOUR LEARNING
BE ORGANIZED & PREPARED
95% ATTENDANCE OR BETTER
GET INVOLVED
ASK FOR HELP

4. Enrollment Schedule 2015-2016 Freshmen Enrollment
The Barry School enrollment, February 6th
Platte City Middle School enrollment, February 9th – 12th.
Parents: Enrollment Sheets are to be completed and signed by parent, then returned back to
Mrs. Wheeler, 8th grade Counselor,
No later than February 20th.

5. Career & Educational Planning Guide
Available on the High School Counseling website
Prerequisites are listed under each course description

6. Graduation Requirements for the class of 2019 page 6
4 English
3 Math
3 Science
3 Social Studies
1 Fine Art
1 Technology
1 Physical Education
½ Health
½ Personal Finance
7 electives
TOTAL: 24 credits
Career and Educational Planning pg 5

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9. English - 4 credits Freshmen: English I or Pre-AP English
Sophomores: English II, Pre-AP English, AP- Language & Composition
(Nonfiction), AP Literature & Composition (Fiction)
Juniors: English III, AP-Language & Composition, AP Literature & Composition, Applied Communications, Speech, & Creative Writing
Seniors: English IV, Applied Communication, AP-English Language & Composition , AP -English Literature & Composition, AP -Seminar,
Advanced Composition (English 110 and English 214), Speech, &
Creative Writing

10. Additional Math Courses
Math - 3 credits
Freshmen
Algebra I, Algebra I Lab, Geometry, or Honors Geometry
Additional Math Courses
Algebra II Trigonometry
Honors Algebra II Pre-Calculus,
Introduction to College Mathematics AP Calculus AB
College Algebra Statistics
AP Statistics

11. Science - 3 credits Freshmen: Biology, Pre-AP Biology, or
Physical Science
(Biology is a graduation requirement)
Sophomores: Biology, Pre-AP Biology, Physical Science,
Earth Science, Environmental Biology, Chemistry I, & Physics
Juniors & Seniors: Pre-AP Biology, Physical Science, Environmental Biology, AP Biology, Dual Credit Environmental Science, Chemistry I, Chemistry II, Anatomy & Physiology, Physics,
Marine Science, and/or Zoology

12. Social Studies - 3 credits
Freshmen: American History or Honors American History
Sophomores: World History, AP World History
Juniors: American Government, AP American Government
Additional Social Studies Courses:
AP US History Sociology
Comparative Religions Psychology I & II
Contemporary Issues AP Psychology
Western Civilization AP Macroeconomics
Geography and World Cultures Core Honors US and Global Economics
Multicultural Studies Core AP Comparative Government & Politics
Economics

13. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Project Lead The Way Intro to Engineering Design
Fine Arts (1 credit)
Music
Band or Vocal
Art
Theater
Technology (1 credit)
Computer Classes
Project Lead The Way Intro to Engineering Design
Physical Education (1 credit)
Health (1 credit)
Personal Finance (.5 credit)

14. Northland Career Center NCC
Juniors and Seniors
Two year programs earning 3 credits each year
Sophomore level
Health Sciences I & II Culinary Arts I & II
Diesel Technology I & II Mechanical Maintenance
Teaching Professions I & II Construction Technology I & II
Industrial Welding I & II Building Trades
IT Professionals I & II Law Enforcement/Crime Scene Investigation
Agricultural Education I & II Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC)

15. NORTHLAND CAPS Northland Center for Advanced Professional Studies
To provide high school students in the Northland with a pre-professional, innovative and entrepreneurial education through career oriented experiences that are both hands on and real world.
Medicine and Healthcare: This course embeds students in the hospital setting, providing real world experienced in the dynamic field of medicine and healthcare.
Global Business and Entrepreneurship: This course is designed for students that are interested in an ever-changing world, where business and marketing decisions must adapt to the global economy.
Technology Solutions: This course is ideal for students who are interested in developing the professional and technical skills required to forge forward in exploring all areas of technology.
Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing: This course is designed for students who are interested in engineering and manufacturing fundamentals, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
Global Logistics and Transportation: Global Logistics and Transportation is ideal for students who are interested in developing the professional technical skills required to forge forward in exploring all areas of logistics and transportation.
Northland CAPS is open to students from the school districts of Kearney, Liberty, North Kansas City, Park Hill, Platte County, and Smithville.

16. College Bound Recommendations
English – 4 credits
Math – 4 credits
Social Studies – 3 credits
Science – 3 credits
Foreign Language – 2 credits
Fine Arts – 1 credit
*Strongly encouraged to take Dual Credit and/or AP classes.
*Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
*Achieve Missouri state average on the ACT…21 or higher

17. A+ School Requirements
Attend a designated A+ school for 3 consecutive years
Graduate with a 2.5 or higher grade point average
Have a minimum 95% attendance record
Perform 50 hours of unpaid tutoring
Maintain good citizenship
Students must score advanced or proficient on the
Algebra I End-Of-Course Exam (EOC)
PCHS A+ Coordinator is, Betty Rust

18. Schedule Change Policy
Pick class selections VERY carefully
Schedule change policy is strictly enforced
Class changes must have Administration approval

19. Class changes will be approved for the following reasons only:
Prerequisite Courses Not Met – Many courses require a prerequisite. If a student has not met the necessary prerequisite, a new course will be submitted.
Duplicate Credit – Student has already taken the course and passed it
Graduation Requirement -A required graduation requirement is not listed on your schedule.
More Challenging Course – Request to move to a more rigorous/challenging course

20. MENTOR PROGRAM FUNCTIONS:
To transition 8th graders into the high school
To provide support for Freshmen for academic & social success
Mentors serve as peer buddies and are available to: guide Seminar activities; help Freshmen to be involved in clubs, sports and other school functions; listen & provide advice; PLAY on event nights: help Freshmen get acquainted with PCHS academics, environment, teachers, students, etc…
To be there for YOU!

21. SPRING MENTOR ACTIVITIES
MEET THE MENTORS April 10th

22. PLATTE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
CLUBS & SPORTS NIGHT
PLATTE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
SOUTH GYM
May 13, 2015
6:00 – 7:00 PM

23. PIRATES SET YOUR SAILS For Adventure At
Platte County High School
To schedule an appointment with Mrs. Wirsig,
Freshmen Counselor call: ext.1211.