Seneca Valley Intermediate High School Scheduling Information for

Seneca Valley Intermediate High School Scheduling Information for the 2020 -2021 school year

SVIHS Guidance Department Mrs. Graham grahamla@svsd. net Grade 10 Students A-L Ms. Sinha sinhame@svsd. net Grade 10 Students M-Z Mr. Del Prete delpretea@svsd. net Grade 9 Students A-L Ms. Calder calderaj@svsd. net Grade 9 Students M-Z Mrs. Ramirez-Lightner lightnerdr@svsd. net College and Career Counselor Mrs. Gaguzis gaguzisms@svsd. net Administrative Assistant

Scheduling Materials The Program of Studies (POS) is available online at www. svsd. net (select Academics, then Program of Studies, then 9 -12 Course Listing). Courses can be viewed by plan, list, or catalog. The POS is also available on your gradebook page in the portal. Course registration is available through your Seneca Valley portal at www. svsd. net (in Gradebook, access course registration at bottom right corner of page). Other useful resources: Scheduling FAQ and Prezi presentation available on the IHS website https: //www. svsd. net/Domain/2382

Credits Every class you take at Seneca Valley has a specific credit value. Semester course Full year course with lab . 5 credit 1. 0 credit 1. 4 credit To earn credit, you must pass the class with a 60% “D” or higher (final average).

Seneca Valley Graduation Requirements 24 Credits • English 4. 0 credits • Social Studies 4. 0 credits • Math 4. 0 credits • Science 2. 0 credits • STEM (grades 10 -12) 1. 0 credit • Physical Education 2. 0 credits • Health 0. 5 credit • Arts/Humanities 2. 0 credits • Electives 4. 5 credits

Remember…. To graduate from Seneca Valley, you must earn 24 credits. To become a sophomore…minimum of 4 earned credits To become a junior………minimum of 10 earned credits To become a senior………minimum of 16 earned credits

Academically Advanced Courses In the Program of Studies http: //www. svsd. net/page/469 Weighted Courses • AP (0. 08 weight) • CHS (0. 06 weight) • Honors (0. 04 weight) • Weight is an add-on to the base GPA; capped at 0. 26 for grade 9, 0. 34 for grade 10, 0. 48 for grade 11, 0. 48 for grade 12 • A report card grade of 70 or above must be earned in order to earn weight for that quarter

To begin the online course selection process for the 20202021 school year:

th 9 Grade English • English 9 • Honors English 9 (requires a 90% or better in English 8 or an 80% in Honors English 8, teacher recommendation and successful completion of summer assignments) Teacher recommendations for all core subjects will be included in the online registration form.

th 10 Grade English • English 10 • Honors English 10 (requires a 90% or better in English 9 or an 80% in Honors English 9, teacher recommendation and successful completion of summer assignments) Teacher recommendations for all core subjects will be included in the online registration form.

th 9 Grade Social Studies • U. S. History 1/U. S. History 2 • Honors U. S. History 1/Honors U. S. History 2 The prerequisites for Honors History are a 90% in 8 th grade Social Studies and recommendations from current Social Studies and English teachers.

th 10 Grade Social Studies • World History 1/World History 2 • Honors World History 1/Honors World History 2 • Advanced Placement World History The prerequisites for Honors World History are a 90% in U. S. History 1 and 2; prerequisites for A. P. are an 80% in Honors U. S. History or a 95% in U. S. History, and completion of summer work. Both Honors and A. P. options also require current English and History teacher recommendations.

Math • Algebra 1 • Geometry • Honors Geometry • Algebra 2 • CHS Algebra 2 • Precalc with Trig • CHS Precalc with Trig • AP Comp Sci Principles • Computer Science The recommended math sequence is in the Program of Studies.

th 9 Grade Science • Biology (1. 4 credits) • Honors Biology (1. 4 credits) Requires a 90% or better in Integrated Science 8 and teacher recommendation.

th 10 Grade Science • Principles of Chemistry 1 (. 5 credit) • Principles of Chemistry 2 (. 5 credit) • Chemistry (1. 4 credits) Requires 70% or better in Algebra • CHS Chemistry (1. 4 credits) Requires 80% or better in Honors Algebra 1 or 85% or better in Algebra 1; corequisite of Algebra 2 or higher

Physical Education • Physical Education (scheduled 5 days, one semester) • Physical Education (scheduled 3 days one semester and 2 days the other opposite lab) • Personal Physical Fitness (scheduled 5 days, one semester) • Advanced Physical Education (scheduled 5 days, one semester) • Cyber Physical Education (one semester) Cyber P. E. 9 (online coursework and 30 outside hours) P. E. /Dance (online coursework and SV dance course) P. E. /Gymnastics (online coursework and SV gymnastics course) • JROTC/P. E. (full year class)

What electives should I choose? ü Think about your areas of interest for future electives, hobbies, and careers. ü Explore the Program of Studies for recommended SV elective choices based on the 16 national career clusters. ü Attend the Electives Fair on February 6 and 7 (RGMS) or February 10 (IHS) ü See your current counselor further help in determining your future options.

Elective Areas • • • Applied Engineering and Technology Business Technology English Family and Consumer Science Fine Arts JROTC Math—Computer Science Social Studies

Performing Arts Electives • Dance • Gymnastics • Music-Instrumental • Music-Vocal • Theatre

World Language World language is often needed for college admission. Most colleges require 2 -3 years of the same language on the high school transcript. Colleges often consider the 8 th grade world language toward their entrance requirements. Language taken in grade 8 will be reflected on an SV transcript. Honors level courses in World Language are available. Please consult your current teacher and the Program of Studies for prerequisites.

Study Halls—why have them? On site tutoring with math faculty • Time to complete homework • Make up missed assignments from absences • Use of the Learning Commons facility •

SV Academy of Choice • Students may enroll in cyber courses that provide credit towards graduation and are calculated into GPA. • Students may be enrolled : Full-time onsite Full-time at home Supplement to traditional classes Courses are available as : Cyber Blended Note: Some cyber courses require completion of a previous cyber course. Read prerequisites carefully.

Cyber Registration Process For courses during the 2020 -2021 school year: • Prior to or on February 14, 2020: Select course in online registration in portal; designate cyber in dropdown menu • February 15 – June 5, 2020: Complete add/drop form in guidance • After June 5, 2020: Complete online cyber application http: //www. svsd. net/domain/1100 For courses during Summer, 2020: • Complete online cyber SUMMER application: https: //www. svsd. net/domain/1281 • (available starting February 5)

Collegiate sports eligibility • Register online with NCAA sophomore year for Division I or II • Specific guidelines for GPA, college entrance exams, and core course requirements. • SV Athletic Department presentation in the fall • http: //www. ncaa. org/student-athletes/future for more information

Reminders • Pay close attention to the descriptions in the Program of Studies (course numbers, prerequisites, length, grade level). • The course listing contains a comprehensive list of all classes offered for the 2020 -2021 school year. • Don’t forget to select substitute courses on your portal. • Recommendations or auditions needed: core academic areas, 2 nd and 3 rd year of a world language, some performing arts courses • Most students will register for approximately 7 or 7. 4 credits.

Total credits: What does that mean? • 6. 0 credits: 10 study halls/week for all year • 6. 4 credits: 8 study halls/week for all year • 6. 5 credits: 10 study halls/week for half year; 5 study halls/week for half year • 6. 9 credits: 5 study halls/week for half year; 6 study halls/week for half year • 7. 0 credits: 5 study halls/week for all year • 7. 4 credits: 3 study halls/week for all year • 7. 5 credits: 5 study halls/week for half year; 0 study halls for other half year • 7. 9 credits: 1 study hall/week for half year; 0 study halls for other half year • 8. 0 credits: No study halls • More than 8 credits: No study halls; additional cyber courses

Registration Window Students will be entering their course selections into the computer from Tuesday, February 4 through Friday, February 14, 2020. Instructional video for course request portal completion was shown to students on Tuesday, February 4. Video link is found on IHS homepage. IHS Counselors available during RGMS lunches on Wednesday, February 12 and Thursday, February 13. IHS Counselors available during IHS lunches daily in the IHS Guidance Office.

Schedule Changes • Course request changes can be made through the end of this school year (June 5, 2020). • Teachers may make recommendation changes based on student performance during the second semester of this school year. • A drop/add period at the beginning of the next school year is allotted.

What’s next? Spring 2020: Course selections/verifications available for viewing on SV portal August 2020: Schedules available August 26, 2020: Welcome to the IHS!