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Peters Township High School Course selection 2014-2015

Class of 2018. Peters Township High School Course selection 2014-2015. PTHS Counseling Website. Announcements, Scholarships, College Applications , College Planning Guide, Course Scheduling Information, Course Description Book NCAA, Western Area, and much more!. PTHS Graduation Requirements

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Peters Township High School Course selection 2014-2015

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  1. Class of 2018 Peters Township High SchoolCourse selection2014-2015

  2. PTHS Counseling Website Announcements, Scholarships, College Applications, College Planning Guide, Course Scheduling Information, Course Description Book NCAA, Western Area, and much more!

  3. PTHS Graduation Requirements Courses for 2017 & beyond… **Students must show proficiency on state required assessments or related project-based assessments.

  4. Prerequisite: Required or necessary as a prior condition. Please notice the bold prerequisite indicated under each course title.Example:0215 Global Studies HonorsPrerequisite: “A” in eighth grade social studies course and teacher recommendation. Be Sure to Check Prerequisites for all Courses

  5. Students select courses to reflect their range of understanding, abilities, and/or learning style differences. We require teacher recommendations for many courses and encourage you to conference with your current teachers for the right choice for you. Course Levels

  6. Course Levels • Foundations or Investigations: Courses for students who may require a basic approach to the subject. Teacher recommendation. • Academic: Courses for students who are planning on attending a four year college or university. • Honors : courses for students who are planning on attending a four year college or university and are looking for a challenging and rigorous course load.

  7. Consider time and goals… How many is too many Honors courses? How much homework am I going to have? What does my afterschool schedule look like? Should I schedule a full year study hall? What are my plans after high school? College? Do I have a college in mind?

  8. Tips for a Successful High SchoolExperience • Get Organized • Manage your time wisely • Use a planner (you may purchaseone at the HS) • Develop good study habits • Be prepared for class • Review class notes daily (no cramming!) • Complete all assignments • Monitor your progress with Power School • Get Involved • Clubs, Sports, Community Service

  9. English Course Offerings • English 9 Academic • English 9 Honors

  10. Mathematics Course Selections • Algebra I Academic (D/F) • Geometry Academic (A,B,C) Keystone score may affect placement. • Geometry Honors • Algebra II Honors • Precalculus Academic • Precalculus Honors

  11. Science Course Selections • Investigations in Physical Science (D average in Science 8, teacher recommendation) • Physical Science Academic • Biology Honors: Must have passed Alg. 1 with B or better, 8th gr. Science with an A and Teacher Rec. • Chemistry Honors (HS Biology Honors and HS Geometry Honors)

  12. Social Studies Course Selection • Global Studies Academic • Global Studies Honors

  13. 0500 French I 0501 French II 0505 German I 0506 German II 0512 Spanish I 0512B Spanish IB* (follows Spanish IA) 0513 Spanish II World Languages

  14. Required Courses Remember you must schedule the following courses: 0850 Physical Education I (9th) 0877 Personal Wellness 0810 Information Technology 0811ONL Information Technology Honors Online 1000 Lunch

  15. Check out these Electives at PTHS! • World Mythology Online • Business 101 • Gaming Programming • Music Theory Online • Child Development I/II • Foods I • Leadership • History in the Headlines • Intro to STEM • Agile Robotics • Musical Theater • Art I/Art II • Humanities • Philosophy • AND MANY OTHERS…READ THE COURSE DESCRIPTION BOOK FOR COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AND ADDITIONAL CHOICES!

  16. Sample PTHS Schedule 1-No Lab Science

  17. Sample PTHS Schedule 2-Lab Science

  18. Student Name Scheduling Online • Go to https://powerschool.pt-sd.org/public and use your student login and password. • Then click on the Class Registration icon on the top row • Before submitting your schedule selections, please review each category to ensure all sections have been completed and at least 6.0 credits have been selected. If the on-line form is incomplete after submitting, the program will require you to start all over with your selections.

  19. Print the Future Course Requests’ screen in “Landscape” after you SUBMIT your requests. You must have your parents sign and date the bottom. Givethe printout to your Social Studies teacher or Mrs. Kenny by March 14, 2014. You may want to Print an additional copy for your records! Final schedule requests must be completed by March 14, 2014. Scheduling Online

  20. PTHS Counseling DepartmentAdvising for personal /social, academic and career development

  21. PTHS Counseling Department THANK YOU!We look forward to seeing you in June for Move up DAy!

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