Seneca Valley

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Seneca Valley Scheduling for 9th and 10th
grade 2013-2014 school year Presented by
the Guidance Department of the I.H.S.
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Seneca Valley Intermediate High
School Administration Mr. Cumo Principal Mr.
Raso Vice Principal Mrs. Brooks Dean of
Students Mrs. Manganello Cyber School
Principal Mr. Roberts Cyber School Principal
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Seneca Valley Intermediate High School Guidance
Counselors Mrs. Kress Students A-Hi Mr.
Del Prete Students Ho-P Ms. Calder Students
Q-Z Ms. Kasing Secretary
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Scheduling materials

• The Program of Studies 2013-2014 is available
  online at
• www.svsd.net (select Academics, then Program of
  Studies, then Grades 9-12).
• Ninth grade registration form (yellow)
• Tenth grade registration form (blue)
• Scheduling presentation is available at
  www.svsd.net (select IHS, then Guidance).

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Credits Every class you take at Seneca Valley
has a specific credit value. Semester
course .5 credit Full year course 1.0
credit Full year course with lab 1.4 credit To
earn credit, you must pass the class with a 60
or higher (final average).
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Seneca ValleyGraduation Requirements

• English 4.0 credits
• Social Studies 4.0 credits
• Math 4.0 credits
• Science 2.0 credits
• STEM 1.0 credit
• Physical Education 2.0 credits
• Health 0.5 credit
• Arts/Humanities 2.0 credits
• Electives 4.5 credits

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Remember.

• To graduate from Seneca Valley,
• you must earn 24 credits.
• To become a sophomore4 credits
• To become a junior..10 credits
• To become a senior..16 credits

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English

• English 9
• Honors English 9
• (requires an 90 or better in
• English 8 or an 80
• in Honors English 8, teacher
• recommendation and successful
• completion of summer reading
• and writing assignments)

Remember to have your present teacher sign your
registration form!
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Social Studies

• U.S. History 1 (1776-1860)
• U. S. History 2 (1860-1914)
• Honors U.S. History 1 (1776-1860)
• Honors U.S. History 2 (1860-1914)

The prerequisites for Honors History are a 90 in
8th grade Social Studies and recommendations from
the current Social Studies and English teachers.
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Math

• Principles of Algebra 1
• 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
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Science

• Principles of Biology 1 (0.5 credit)
• Principles of Biology 2 (0.5 credit)
• Biology (1.4 credits)
• Requires an 80 or better in Integrated Science
  and teacher recommendation
• Honors Biology (1.4 credits)
• Requires a 90 or better in Integrated Science
  and teacher recommendation.
• Corequisite of Principles of Geometry, Geometry,
  Honors Geometry or higher.

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Honors Weighted Receive One-Half Additional
Weight (Number of Honors Credits x 0.125)
divided by number of years available for
students to choose

• Honors English 9
• Honors US History 1
• Honors US History 2
• Honors Geometry
• Honors Algebra 2
• Honors Biology

• Honors French 2
• Honors German 2
• Honors Latin 2
• Honors Spanish 2

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Physical Education

• Personal Physical Fitness
• Physical Education
• Advanced Physical Education

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Grade 9 in Review

• Freshman orientation
• Freshman planning meetings
• Monthly career pathway information
• Butler Votech presentation and field trip
• Interest inventory (www.bridges.com)
• Portfolio update (www.bridges.com)
• Scheduling presentations

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• Completing the planning guide
• Write all classes taken in 9th grade.
• Do not include study hall or lunch.
• Write credit value for each class.
• 0.5 credit for half year classes
• 1.0 credit for full year classes
• 1.4 credits for Biology lab classes
• Add all credits taken and place total in the
• bottom space.

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English

• English 10
• Honors English 10

requires an 80 or better in Honors English 9,
90 or better in English 9 teacher
recommendation and successful completion of
summer assignments.
Remember to have your present teacher sign your
registration form!
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Social Studies

• Eastern/Western World History and Geography
• Honors Eastern/Western World History and
  Geography
• Advanced Placement World History

Honors classes require 90 in U.S. History 1 and
2. A.P. Class requires 80 in Honors U.S.
History, 95 in U.S. History, summer work packet.
Both Honors and A.P. options require English
and History teacher recommendations.
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Math

• Principles of Geometry
• Geometry
• Principles of Algebra 2
• Algebra 2
• Honors Algebra 2
• Precalculus/Trig.
• Honors Precalculus/Trig.

The recommended math sequence is listed in the
Program of Studies.
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Science

• Principles of Chemistry 1 (.5 credit)
• Principles of Chemistry 2 (.5 credit)
• Chemistry (1.4 credits)
• Requires completion of Biology, 80 in Algebra
  1/TE, teacher recommendation and at least
  Algebra 2/TE in 10th grade
• Honors Chemistry (1.4 credits)
• Requires 80 in Honors Biology, 90 in Biology
• teacher recommendation and at least Algebra
  2/TE in 10th grade

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Honors Courses for Sophomores Receive One-Half
Additional Weight (Number of Honors Credits x
0.125) divided by number of years available for
students to choose

• 10th Grade Honors English
• Honors West World History
• Honors East World History
• Honors Algebra 2
• Honors Precalc/Trigonometry
• Honors Chemistry

• Honors French 2 Honors Latin 2
• Honors French 3 Honors Latin 3
• Honors German 2 Honors Spanish 2
• Honors German 3 Honors Spanish 3

CHS Courses for Sophomores/Receive Full
Additional Weight (Number of Honors Credits x
0.25) divided by number of years available for
students to choose CHS Accounting 1 CHS Intro to
Programming CHS Intermediate Programming A.P.
Course for Sophomores/Receive Full Additional
Weight (Number of Honors Credits x 0.35) divided
by number of years available for students to
choose A.P. World History
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Other required classes

• Health
• Physical Education
• Physical Education 10
• Personal Physical Fitness
• Advanced Physical Education
• Independent Study P.E. 10

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What electives should I take?

• The elective courses will help you discover areas
  of interest for future electives, hobbies, and
  careers.
• The Program of Studies shows
• the relation between the
• 17 Seneca Valley career pathways and
• Seneca Valley courses.
• See your counselor for
• further help in determining
• your future options.

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Study Halls

• On site tutoring with math and English faculty
  members
• Time to complete homework
• Make up missed assignments from absences
• Use of the library facility

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If you are taking Biology, Honors Biology,
Chemistry or Honors Chemistry, write lab/study
hall in the bottom space for both semesters.
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If you are taking Principles of Biology 1 and 2
or Principles of Chemistry 1 and 2 and want a
study hall, write study hall in the bottom
space.
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If you are taking Principles of Biology 1 and 2
or Principles of Chemistry 1 and 2 and want no
study halls, complete all spaces with courses.
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Math/Reading Labs

• You may be scheduled in a math and/or reading lab
  in place of a study hall or elective.
• Placement will be determined by student
  performance on standardized assessments, as
  determined by the school district.

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• World Language
• World language is often needed for college
  admission. Most colleges require 2-3 years on
  the high school transcript.
• Colleges vary on whether they will count the 8th
  grade world language toward their entrance
  requirements.
• Honors level courses in World Language are
  available for 2nd and 3rd year students. Please
  consult your present teacher and the Program of
  Studies for prerequisites.

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• Elective Areas
• Business Technology
• English
• Family and Consumer Science
• JROTC
• MathComputer Science
• Science
• Social Studies
• Technology Education

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Performing Arts Electives

• Dance
• Music-Instrumental/Vocal
• Theatre
• Media Production
• Visual Arts

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The Academy of Choice

• Students may be enrolled full-time from home,
  part-time from home, or as a supplement to
  traditional classes.
• Students will receive a letter grade that will be
  included in the QPA calculation.
• The on-line cyber application must be completed
  for enrollment in a cyber course.

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Engineering Certification Program (ECP)

• Students enroll in specific courses in one of
  four areas of coursework.
• Students complete engineering-related graduation
  project.
• Students earn certificate upon graduation.
• Enrollment application and further information is
  available online at www.svsd.net/IHS/site
  shortcuts/ECP

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Butler County Area Vocational Technical School 3
elective credits each year of enrollment
Air Conditioning/Heating Cosmetology Automotive
Technology Culinary Arts Building
Construction Graphic Arts Carpentry Health
Assistant Collision Repair/Auto Body Heavy
Equipment Commercial Art Machine
Technology Computer Networking Protective
Services Welding
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Reminders for the Vo-Tech Program

• If you are interested in vo-tech, complete a
  full schedule then write the vo-tech course and
  number in the designated portion of your form.
• Vo-tech programs have limited enrollment. You
  must return the vo-tech application with your
  schedule. Applications are available in the
  guidance office.
• See your guidance counselor for more information
  on opportunities at the Butler County Area
  Vocational-Technical School.

www.bcvt.tec.pa.us
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• More 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 2013-2014 school
  year.
• Dont forget to complete substitute courses on
  your form!
• Signatures needed core academic areas, 2nd and
  3rd year of a world language, some performing
  arts courses

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Schedule Changes

• Course request changes can be made through the
  end of this school year.
• Teachers may make recommendation changes based on
  student performance during the second semester of
  this school year.
• A three day add/drop period at the beginning of
  the next school year is allotted.

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Ninth Grade Registration Pick-Up Students will be
entering their course selections into
the computer and turning their schedule forms in
according to the following schedule Tuesday,
February 12 Condors - Mrs. Cenna Owls - Mr.
Bull Wednesday, February 13 Hawks - Mr. OShea
Falcons - Mr. McCracken Thursday, February
14 Eagles - Mr. Koromaus Please have your
schedule completed and ready to turn in on that
date.
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Tenth Grade Registration Pick-Up by English
classes Tuesday, February 19 Hazen,
Mihalik Wednesday, February 20 Zorich, Yeck
Thursday, February 21 Narcisi, Wright,
Unger Rooms 109 and 113 Students will input
schedule requests and submit completed
forms.
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Whats next? April Course verifications
are mailed. September 2013
Welcome to 10th Grade!
August Schedules are mailed.
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Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated
day in and day out." --Collier  
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Thank you for listening!
For further information, visit the I.H.S.
guidance office.