Wyoming Valley West High School

1. Wyoming Valley West High School Principal - Miss Erin Keating Assistant Principals –Mr. David Robbins III and Mr. Christopher Lazor Scheduling Presentation to 8th Grade Students

2. What can I learn today? • Learn about all the opportunities available at Wyoming Valley West High School. • Find out about electives. • Hear how to get the most from the high school experience. • Gain knowledge about NCAA requirements for student athletes.

3. Graduation RequirementsAdvanced Academic

4. Graduation Requirements Academic

5. Graduation Requirements General

6. Additional Graduation Requirements • 22 Total Earned Credits • Successful completion of the Wyoming Valley West Graduation Project • Demonstrated Proficiency in all required Keystone Exams

7. Planning for Post-secondary Education • Courses should prepare students for their academic futures. • Students should take the most rigorous courses that they can handle. • Begin thinking about career possibilities and explore different occupations using online resources. • Begin compiling an activities/community service resume.

8. Honors Courses/AP Courses • Earn college credit while still in high school. • Honors and AP classes require a higher standard of performance than a college-preparatory class. • Students must be independent learners, willing to read, learn, ask questions, and pursue outside reading and research. • Honors courses are weighted by .5 in the calculation of the cumulative Grade Point Average.

9. English Course Sequence

10. Mathematics Course Sequence

11. Science Course Sequence

12. Social Studies Course Sequence

13. World Language Course Sequence

14. Physical Education - Required • Physical Education 9 – 2 days per week • Aquatics 1 – 2 days per week • Students must pass gym and health classes to graduate.

15. Family & Consumer Science • Food Science and Nutrition • Financial and Resource Management • Child Development • Work and Community Responsibility • Required for Graduation in Grade 9 or 12.

16. Business Electives • Introduction to Business • Future Business Leaders of America club

17. Technology Education • Fundamentals of Technology-manufacturing, construction, transportation, and energy and power technologies.

18. Fine Arts Electives • Band • Chorus • Orchestra • Introduction to Art

19. NCAA EligibilityVisit www.ncaa.org for complete information about eligibility and recruiting. DIVISION I DIVISION II 14 Core Courses: 3 years of English. 2 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher). 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school). 2 years of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science. 2 years of social science. 3 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or nondoctrinal religion/philosophy). 16 Core Courses: • 4 years of English. • 3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher). • 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school). • 1 year of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science. • 2 years of social science. • 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or nondoctrinal religion/philosophy).

20. Things to Remember • A semester class lasts 1 semester (half of the school year). • Students should select 37 periods per week or 38 periods per week if taking Honors Biology with the additional lab period. • Schedule changes accepted until July 1, 2013.

21. Sample List of Selections • Academic English 9 – 5 periods • American History II – 5 periods • Advanced Algebra 1 – 5 periods • Earth and Space Science – 5 periods • Spanish 1 – 5 periods • Chorus- 5 periods • Family & Consumer Science/Intro to Art (5 periods) • Physical Education 9 – 2 periods Total = 37 periods per week.