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Options § Core 40 with Academic Honors § Core 40 with Technical Honors

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For the Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma, students must: • Complete all requirements for Core 40 • Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits • Earn 6 -8 Core 40 world language credits • Earn 2 Core 40 fine arts credits • Earn a grade of C or better in courses that will count toward the diploma • Have a grade point average of B (3. 0) or better Complete one of the following: • Earn 4 credits in 2 or more AP courses, and take corresponding AP exams • Earn 6 college credits in dual credit courses • Complete a combination of AP (2 credits) and dual credit (3 credits) • Earn a combined SAT score of 1750 or higher and a minimum score of 530 on each (critical reading, math, and writing) • Earn a 26 or higher on the ACT (including the writing section)

For the Core 40 with Technical Honors, students must: q Complete all requirement for the Core 40 diploma q Earn 6 credits in career preparation courses and either get a certification or take 6 dual credits q Earn a grade of C or better in all of the courses that count toward the diploma q Earn a grade point average of B (3. 0) or better Complete one of the following: q One of the additional requirements for earning the Academic Honors Diploma q Take the Accuplacer and receive minimum scores of Writing 80, Reading 90, Math 75 q Take the Compass and receive minimum scores of Writing 70, Reading 80, Algebra 66

Achievement Academies Fine Arts Academy • Possible careers: photographer, musician, journalist, or advertising copy writer, graphic designer Health and Human Services Academy • Possible careers: teachers, law enforcement, nurse, chef, travel agent, therapist, attorney, restaurant manager Management & Business Academy • Possible careers: financial officer, fashion merchandiser, accountant, stock broker, advertising executive, human resource officer Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Academy • Possible careers: chemist, computer programmer, veterinarian, engineer, architect, pilot, game designer, actuary, carpenter, construction project manager

Program of Studies The P. O. S. is located on-line under Guidance at http: //penn. phmschools. org/ Your course descriptions are just a click away

AP Classes for Grade 10 • • • AP Human Geography AP European History AP Biology AP Statistics AP Art History (Seminar with English 10 Honors)

Application Classes • • YOU CAN NOT TAKE THESE CLASSES UNLESS YOUR APPLICATION IS APPROVED Yearbook Peer Leader Sports Journalism Education Professions (Advanced Child Development– 2 blocks) Pick up application in the Counseling Center (formerly known as Guidance)

Summer School Go Ahead Classes Re-do Classes (online only) • Geometry • English • Health (online only) • Math • Biology • Geography • PE (live class) Your counselor will give you the form. You are not officially registered until you pay in the bookstore.

End of Course Assessments Algebra I English 10 Biology You must pass ECA’s and meet the graduation requirements to earn a diploma.

College Entrance Exams

College Requirements Freshmen grades DO matter!!!!!

Signing up for Classes on HAC Mentors will be meeting with you Dec. 11 & 12 to help you schedule your classes in HAC. Be sure to bring your chrome books & schedule form to Freshman Connection!

What happens next? Fill out your Course Selection Form with parent signatures. Register for classes on HAC by December 19 Turn your Course Selection form into your 1 Gold teacher by December 19 th. Return all applications to the Counseling Center by Dec. 19 th We will meet with you individually in February & March. Schedules are finalized once you have met with your counselor. Be sure you choose your classes wisely

Have a great rest of the school year! Good Luck with the remainder of the semester & on Finals (1 st semester ends on January 13) Semester grades are permanent!!!