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Class of 2017 9 th Grade Course Selection 2012-2013

Class of 2017 9 th Grade Course Selection 2012-2013. January 25, Feb 1 & 4 Course selection presentations February 5 7pm – Meeting for parents of 8 th grade students in PB Auditorium February – Meet with JROTC reps if interested & NMTCC program aptitude testing for 2013 9 th graders

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Class of 2017 9 th Grade Course Selection 2012-2013

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  1. Class of 20179thGrade Course Selection2012-2013 January 25, Feb 1 & 4 Course selection presentations February 5 7pm – Meeting for parents of 8th grade students in PB Auditorium February– Meet with JROTC reps if interested & NMTCC program aptitude testing for 2013 9th graders April 26 – Verification sheets sent home with 3rd MP report card ** Need to be returned to Mrs. Schofield only if changes need to be made June 15 – Last Day for Course Selection Changes

  2. Introduction Course Selection for 9th grade is based on: * Teacher recommendations of levels * PSSA and Keystone proficiency * Credits needed * 42 periods per cycle for classes * Elective choices

  3. Credits • 6 periods/ cycle = 1.0 credits • 4 periods/ cycle = 0.7 credits • 2 periods/ cycle = 0.3 credits • 4.0credits are needed to attain 10th grade status. • 11 credits are needed for 11th grade. • 6.9 credits is the maximum possible for 9th

  4. Smith Berlanda Wright Gregory Teachers recommend levels Tech school 4 _ _ 5 Spanish 2 Back-ups for each Elective Course # Course name 7090 7290 or 7289 (LS) 8552 Course # Course name Back-ups for each Elective

  5. Electives ~You have 12 periods to use~Which of these do you want? • Majors- 6 period classes- • You must pick one. You can pick two. • Language 1st or 2nd year of language – you can take 2 • Art – see Ms. Pearcey, Mrs. Didomizio • Business – see Mrs. Beard • FCS – see Mrs. Moos or Mr. Panger • Technology – see Mr. Hollstein or Mr. Lorenzo • Music (performing group + music tech) – see Mrs. Campbell or Mr. Neu • NMTCC- 12 pds per cycle – see Mrs. Schofield • JROTC- 6 pds./cycle plus another class @ HS- see Mrs. Schofield

  6. NMTCC Program (page 62) 12 periods- All of your Electives • Construction TradesConstruction CarpentryHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)Industrial Electricity • Cosmetology • Culinary Arts • Engineering & ManufacturingComputer Information ScienceDrafting & DesignPrecision MachiningRobotics & AutomationWelding & Fabrication • Floral Design and Landscaping • Health and Human ServicesAllied HealthBiotechnologyHealth OccupationsProtective Services • Power & TransportationAuto & Truck Collision RepairAutomotiveDiesel Truck TechnologyOutdoor Power EquipmentRetail & Distribution/Parts & Service • Visual CommunicationsCommercial ArtGraphic Arts

  7. JROTC (page 6) • Junior Air Force ROTC- classes and program at North Penn HS • Start in 9th grade- 4 year program • Take classes- Science of Flight and either your math class or another major elective- at HS for 1st and 2nd period • Participate in officer training, drilling and marching • Show colors at local events and parades • Meeting for interested students in February during lunch study

  8. More Elective Choices- Minors ~these are for 2 or 4 periods • Art (Ms. Pearcey, Mrs. Didomizio) • Theatre (Mr. O’Brien) • Exploratory Business (Mrs. Cardamone) • RFA (Mrs. Campbell) • FCS (Mrs. Moos) • Technology (Mr. Lorenzo) • Band (Mr. Neu) – 2 or 4 periods per cycle • Chorus (Mrs. Campbell)– 2 or 4 periods per cycle • Orchestra (Mr. Pimentel-Cedre) – 2 or 4 periods per cycle • Music Tech (Mr. Neu) • Tech Drawing (Mr. Hollstein) • Gifted Seminar (Dr. Ward) – for students with Gifted IEP only

  9. Course Card Requirements, pg 22 • English 6 periods • Social Studies +6 periods • Math +6 periods • Science +6 periods • Elective Major +6 periods (+12 for NMTCC) • Phys. Ed. +2 periods • Health +2 periods • Computer App III+2 periods • = 36 periods (42 if NMTCC) • +Your Choice of Electives to get to 42 periods 9th grade schedule consists of 42 periods.

  10. Graduation Credits –page 4 To graduate from North Penn High School, a student needs: • 4 credits in English • 4 credits in Social Studies • 4 (or 3 credits) in Math • 3 (or 4 credits) in Science • 2 credits of Arts and Humanities • 1.2 credits of Phys. Ed. • 0.9 credits of Health • 3.9 credits of Electives • TOTAL minimum = 23.0 credits from gr. 9 -12

  11. Additional Graduation Requirements - pg 4 • You must demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing and mathematics on the PSSA tests. • Importance of 8th grade PSSAs – it determines your courses in high school! You must be proficient on 4 Keystone Exams: • Algebra • Biology • English Lit and Comp • US History and Civics

  12. Recommendations • Teachers base their recommendations on your performance in class. • Level 3 (co-taught), 5, 6H, or 6P • Level changes from 8th to 9th are also based on classroom performance. • Requests for level changes must be through communication between parent and teacher after verification sheets are sent home. • If you want to move up a level, talk with your teacher to hear what they need to see you doing in the classroom.

  13. GPA & Class Rank - page 7 Starting in 9th grade, grades in major subjects are weighted, based on the level of the course. • You can find out your rank at the beginning of 10th grade at NPHS

  14. Class rank continued… Example: In a class of 1000, the student’s total points from five major subjects are computed and an average is calculated. “A” in a 4 level or LS course = 4 points “A” in a 5 level course = 5 points “A” in a 6 level course = 6 points Your top 5 majors will count to your GPA and rank Based on their averages, students are ranked from 1 to 1000. Major subject course levels where you can maintain A’s & B’s provide the greatest opportunity for obtaining a high class rank. • Higher level classes will give you more points towards your GPA – challenge yourself to take higher level classes • A “B” in a 6.0 class earns you 5 quality points – the same as an “A” in a 5.0 class

  15. What to Check on Course Card Teacher names are listed in the far left column. All elective course numbers are listed. 42 periods are requested. Alternate choices are on the card for major and minor elective requests!!! All cards are returned to Mrs. Schofield or your teacher today before you leave. Write your elective choices in your course selection booklet in the back 9th grade page.

  16. Smith Berlanda Wright Gregory Teachers recommend levels Tech school 4 _ _ 5 Spanish 2 Each Elective needs a back-up Course # Course name 7090 7290 or 7289 (LS) 8552 Each Elective needs a Back-up Course # Course name

  17. February 5 Meeting for parents of present 8th grade students 7:00 PM Pennbrook Auditorium April 26th Verification sheets sent home with report cards ~Return to Mrs. Schofield only with any changes June15th Last Day for Course Selection Changes

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