PENDLETON HIGH SCHOOL Parent Night

1. PENDLETON HIGH SCHOOLParent Night CLASS OF 2015

2. MATERIALS FOR THIS EVENING 2012-2013 Course Catalog College Preparation Checklist Brochure Parent Night PPP ACT/SAT Sheet Registration Timeline

3. Guidance and Support pg. 5

4. Graduation Requirements pg. 8

5. College Guidelines pg. 9 • English • Modern Language • Fine Arts • Mathematics • Science

6. Interscholastic Activities p. 12 • Eligibility Rules • Good Academic Standing

7. Testing for College pg. 13 • ACT and SAT • Preparation and exposure is key. • Students should take twice during their Junior year in the Spring • Fee-Waiver available through your counselor • Two fee waivers for each.

8. Scholarship Opportunities p. 14 Palmetto Fellows SC Scholarship • For students attending a four year institution on a full-time basis. • $6,700/year for Freshman. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors may receive up to $7,500/year. • 3.5 GPA on the SCUGP, 1200 on SAT or 27 on ACT, and rank in the top six percent of the graduating class at the end of sophomore or junior year OR • 4.0 GPA on the SCUGP, 1400 on SAT or 32 on ACT

9. Scholarship Opportunities p. 14 SC Life Scholarship • For students continuing their education under full-time status in SC’s colleges and universities. • Up to $5,000 towards tuition at an eligible four year institution in SC • 3.0, top 30%, 1100 SAT or 24 ACT • Up to the cost of tuition plus $300 for books at eligible technical colleges in SC • 3.0 GPA on SCUGP

10. Scholarship Opportunities p. 14 SC Hope Scholarship • One-year merit based scholarship for freshman entering eligible four-year institutions in S.C. • $2,800 towards attendance • 3.0 GPA on the SCUGP

11. Planning Your Future p. 16 • Sophomores must register for a full course load • Modern Language options • Career and Technical Education Opportunities • Gold Seal • Sophomore classification • Course changes and withdrawals

12. Planning Your Future p. 16 • May 11, 2012: Parents and students have the opportunity to make course request changes • June 20, 2012: Parents have the opportunity to make level changes • Why the deadlines?

13. The PLAN test p. 18 • The PLAN test will be administered to all sophomore students during the fall semester. • Taking the PLAN is a great way to prepare for the ACT. • Four subject tests: English, Math, Reading, and Science. • Results of the plan can let you know if you are on track for college, and point out your academic strengths along with areas needing improvement. • Built in component that helps identify careers that match your interests, skills, plans, and goals.

14. Course Levels p. 21 • College Preparatory (CP) • Honors (H) • Advanced Placement (AP)

15. Advanced Placement Courses • Establish a college-level standard in secondary schools that is measured through a national assessment designed and scored by college faculty. • Expose college-bound students to the amounts of homework, study skills, and habits of mind essential for success in college courses. • Students who take AP Exams and score a 3 or higher typically experience greater academic success and college graduation rates than non-AP students. • AP courses are typically the most rigorous curriculum offered in secondary schools and is designated on the student transcript. • AP is widely used for college credit and/or placement, it attracts motivated students eager to double major, or engage in deeper, upper-division courses at college.

16. Why do students take AP courses? Which of these are reasons why you have decided to take AP? Extrinsic Reasons Intrinsic Reasons Source: Crux Market Research Inc. (2006):Q310

17. Academic Course Listings p. 23

18. Virtual Courses pgs. 44-45 • Virtual Courses • SCVPS • OL@PHS • Earning Credit • Online Learning at PHS • Eligibility and Enrollment

19. Career & Technology Education p. 46 CATE CONCENTRATOR A CATE Concentrator is a secondary student who has earned 3 Carnegie units of credit in a state-recognized CATE program. CATE COMPLETER A Completer is a CATE concentrator who has earned all of the required units in a state-recognized CATE program.

20. Work-Based Learning p. 48 • Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources • Finance • Health Science • SportsMedicine • Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

21. Agriculture & Natural Resources p. 50 ANIMAL SCIENCE 1 UNIT Prerequisite: Ag Science & Technology This course is designed to provide an overview of the animal science industry.   It provides information on the biological make-up of various species of agricultural livestock and information on animal behavior that would be beneficial before embarking on a career in Animal Science.  Instructional activities include hands-on experiences with the principles and practices essential in the production and management of farm animals and farm animal products for economic, recreational, and therapeutic uses; participating in personal and community leadership development activities. FFA Organization

22. Automotive Technology p. 52 SkillsUSA

23. FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES 2 1 UNIT Prerequisite: GRADES 10-12. Family and Consumer Sciences 1 This is a comprehensive designed to provide students with career, community, and family connections, consumer services, education and early childhood, facilities management and maintenance, family and community services, food production and services, food science, dietetics, and nutrition, hospitality, tourism, and recreation, interpersonal relationships, interiors and furnishings, and textiles. FOODS & NUTRITION 2 1 UNIT Prerequisite: Foods and Nutrition 1, GRADES 10-12 This course allows students to study the principles of nutrition for individual and family health, fitness, and wellness. Students will gain knowledge and experiences in nutrition, food safety and sanitation, kitchen work centers, meal planning , preparation techniques, table service and etiquette, and nutrition-related careers. Nutrition p. 53 Family, Career & Community Leaders of America

24. Pre-Engineering p. 54 VEX Robotics

25. Programming & Software Development p. 55 Computer Programming 1 with visual basic 1 UNIT This course of study is designed to emphasize the fundamentals of computer programming. Topics include computer software, program design and development, and practical experience in programming, using modern, object-oriented languages. This course meets the computer requirement for high school graduation. Computer Programming 2 with visual basic 1 UNIT Prerequisite: Computer Programming with Visual Basic This course of study is designed to emphasize the fundamentals of computer programming. Topics include computer software, program design and development, and practical experience in programming, using modern, object-oriented languages. This course meets the computer requirement for high school graduation.

26. Accounting & Business Finance p. 56 Future Business Leaders of America BANKING SERVICES 1 UNIT This course provides an introduction to banking services and functions, including business of banking, careers in banking and finance, origins and purpose of banking, money and interest, deposits in banking, negotiable instruments, bank loans, mortgages, commercial lending, specialized bank service, promoting the bank, and security and ethics.

27. Marketing Communications p. 57 ADVERTISING 1 UNIT This course is designed to introduce the concepts of advertising, planning strategies, communication skills, and professional development. Course content includes budget development, media selection, design, and the preparation of ads for various media. Marketing 1 UNIT This course introduces marketing concepts and examines the economic, marketing, and business fundamentals, in addition to the marketing functions of selling, promotion, and distribution. The standards listed are core standards and those standards reflecting the needs of the local business community. This is the basic course in the marketing curriculum and should be taken before the specialized courses. Future Business Leaders of America

28. General Management p. 58 Future Business Leaders of America

29. Health Science pg. 59 GERONTOLOGY 1 UNIT Prerequisite: GRADE 12, completed application process and be accepted in the course before allowed to register, Health Science 1, transportation and Immunizations* This program is designed to provide information on the aging process, the physical care skills and psychosocial care skills of the geriatric client, and the role of the nurse aide. Students are prepared to perform nursing-related services to patients and residents in hospitals or long-term care facilities, under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse. Class size is limited in accordance with state directives. Students will be required to complete an application process in order to be accepted into the nursing assistant course. Student’s letter of intent, GPA, attendance, discipline, and teacher recommendations, along with other requirements will be considered. *The student will be required to have a uniform as specified at a later date, shoes, immunizations, TB testing, and transportation to and from the healthcare facility for clinicals. Health Occupations Students of America

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