Post on 30-Apr-2020
Programming for 10th GradeMs. Keleher and Mr. Chavez
Lesson Agenda:Review promotion requirements
10th grade course options
On-line registration process
Ideas for summer
New School Counselor!Last name School Counselor
A- Cor Mr. Peters
Cos-Goo Mr. Leon
Gop- K Dr. Bombara/Ms. Moutinho
L- Ol Ms. Wlodarczyk
Om- Sa Dr. LaRochelle
Sc- Z Ms. Brown- Quinn
High School TranscriptIt’s your
high school score card
Starts in 9th grade
High School Transcript*List of all the courses you have taken with the grade and credit earned
*GPA
*If you receive an “F” grade in a class you will earn 0 credit and will have to make up the requirement.
Are you on track for graduation
Graduation!
Turn to
page 13
in your planner
• Loss of credit, even if pass the class
• Need to go through the attendance appeals process
8 absences
16 absences
• Need 6 credits in order to be promoted to 10th grade status.6 credits
• Need a 70 –or better- in order to advance to next course in both Math AND World Language
70 %
LevelsCollege Prep
• = challenging academic classes
Honors
• = greater range and depth of subject matter with an emphasis on higher level critical thinking; carry higher quality points when calculating GPA
AP/ECE
• = rigorous college level courses. Students must take the AP exam in the spring. College & Universities often award credit depending on score
Consider….
Consider….
Time
Future Plans
InterestsGraduation Requirements
ENGLISH
o American Literature
o American Studies
MATHEMATICS
o Integrated Math II
o Algebra
o Algebra II, with Trig
o Geometry Essentials
o Geometry
SCIENCE
o Biology
SOCIAL STUDIES
o United States History
o American Studies
Physical Education Elective
AND
Health Elective
WORLD LANGUAGE
o American Sign Language I
o French
o Italian
o Latin
o Spanish
TECHNOLOGY
o Business & Finance
o Technology Education
o Family & Consumer Science
MUSIC
o Vocal Ensembles
o Instrumental Ensembles
o Other
VISUAL ARTS
Choosing Your ElectivesWhat do you like to do?
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Try something new!
Choosing Your ElectivesCheck out the Program of Studies online
Talk with friends, parents to get their input!!!!
Music EnsembleNeed to start with the CP class
Concert Chorus Symphonic Band String Orchestra
Course Selection CardCurrent teachers will make recommendations for course you should take.
Your counselor will meet with you through your English class to discuss 10th grade schedule; time is limited so you MUST have your courses in PowerSchool!
Must register for classes through PowerSchool
February 8th- 25th
PowerSchool
Available on SWHS Website
Program of Studies
• Graduation requirements
• Course Descriptions by Department
On-line tutorial for PowerSchool
Scheduling On-Line
Timeline: deadlines are strictly adhered to
Feb. 8-25
Enter courses into
PowerSchool
March 22
Last day for LEVEL change
Last day of school
Last day for ELECTIVE change
Course Registration
3.
Meet with your new school counselor
2.
Enter courses into PowerSchool
1.
Review Program of Studies
Summer Options
Summer School?
Work or volunteer opportunities
Enrichment programs
Remember
* Choose your classes wisely ~ think about balance! Give alternates.
* Graduation requirements.
* Discuss your choices with your parents/guardians.
* Make a list of questions to discuss when you meet your new school counselor.
* Think about your post high school plan.