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Freshman Orientation

Freshman Orientation. Welcome Class of 2015. Alma Mater. There’s a school in Chester County A school we all love well; And the sturdy sons of Phoenix Its virtues love to tell. Sing it out among the High Schools; Spread the tale with vim and might Old Phoenix stands defender of

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Freshman Orientation

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  1. Freshman Orientation Welcome Class of 2015

  2. Alma Mater There’s a school in Chester County A school we all love well; And the sturdy sons of Phoenix Its virtues love to tell. Sing it out among the High Schools; Spread the tale with vim and might Old Phoenix stands defender of The Purple and the White.

  3. Welcome Phoenixville Area High School Principal: Dr. Craig Parkinson Assistant Principal: Mr. Nicholas Gilly Dean of Students: Mrs. Stephanie Sturdivant Guidance Counselors: Ms. Ishler…. All 12th Grade Students Mrs. Johnson…. All 11th Grade Students Mr. Yeager….. All 10th Grade Students Mrs. Wiegand.... All 9th Grade Students

  4. How to schedule?? Be aware of Prerequisites. Your placement This year Was based on your performance Last year. Choose classes that provide a balance…The best chance for academic success with a challenging course load Consider outside activities/extracurricular involvement, interests and strengths when scheduling.

  5. Prerequisites. English 9 Global Studies • English 9 Academic- successful completion of 8th grade Language Arts. • English 9 College Prep. – A Minimum of 80% in 8th grade Language Arts. • English 9 Honors – A Minimum of a 90% in High Language Arts. • Global Studies Academic – Successful Completion of 8th grade Social Studies. • Global Studies College Prep. – A minimum of an 80% in 8th grade Social Studies. • Global Studies Honors – A minimum of a 90% in 8th grade Social Studies. • AP Human Geography – A Minimum grade of 94% in both Language Arts and Social Studies and the Recommendation of your Social Studies teacher.

  6. Prerequisites (cont’d) Science Math • Investigating the Earth and Its Environment (Academic)- Successful Completion of 8th grade Science. • Chemistry College Prep. – A minimum grade of an 80% in Algebra I • Chemistry Honors – A minimum of an 80% in Algebra II. • Algebra 1B – A Minimum grade of 70% in Algebra 1A. • Algebra 1 Academic – Scored below a 70% in 8th grade Algebra 1A. • Algebra 1 College Prep. – Scored below a 70% in 8th grade Algebra 1. • Geometry College Prep - A Minimum of 70% in Algebra 1. • Geometry Honors - A minimum grade of 80% in Algebra II Honors.

  7. All Freshman Must • Take a 6 day a cycle course; Techniques in Writing. • Schedule a MINIMUM of 6 credits, MAXIMUM of 7 credits. • Be responsible to complete the summer reading assigned by your level of 8th grade English. • A schedule may look like….. • Pd 1 – Eng 9 CP • Pd 2 – Global Studies CP • Pd 3 - Algebra 1 CP • Pd 4a – Chem lab, PE, and 2 Study Halls. • Pd 5a – Chemistry CP • LUNCH • Pd 6 – Spanish II • Pd 7 –TW/semester 2 elective.

  8. How to fill in electives. If the elective is a .5 yr long elective it meets 3 days per 6 day cycle and can fit around a Science lab. If the elective is a .5 Sm long elective it will meet either the first or second semester / each day for 2 marking periods. Rule of Thumb – 1.you can add 2, (.5 YR or SM) electives to fill in 1 period. 2. Wrap .5 YR electives around labs.

  9. How to fill in electives. MUSIC 05102A Concert Band 1.0 05102D Concert Band PT .5 YR 05106A Wind Ensemble Honors* 1.0 05106D Wind Ensemble PT Honors* .5 YR 05106m marching Band .5 YR 05105 Jazz Band Honors* .5 YR 05110A Concert Choir 1.0 05110D Concert Choir PT .5 YR 05111 Vocal Ensemble Honors* .5 YR

  10. How to fill in electives. TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION 05168 Film Studies .5 sm 10005 Applied Bus Documents & Graphics .5 SM 10201 Web Design – Dream Weaver .5 SM 10201C HTML CP .5 SM 10202A Graphics I .5 SM 10202B Graphics II .5 SM 10249A Computer Aid Drafting & Design I .5 SM 10249B Computer Aid Drafting & Design II .5 SM 11051 TV Production .5 YR 11151 Digital Video Workshop .5 YR 11099 Scriptwriting .5 YR

  11. Graduation Requirements – Class of 2015 • Minimum credit requirements: 24 credits • English - 4.0 credits • Social Studies - 3.0 credits* • Math - 3.0 credits* • Science - 3.0 credits* • Technology - 0.5 credits • Physical Education - 1.0 credits • Health - 0.5 credits • Techniques of Writing I – 0.5 credits • Arts - 0.5 credits • Electives - 6.0 credits • *You must take a fourth year course in two of the following disciplines: Math, Science, or Social Studies • ** Strongly recommended that at least one elective is in the area of the Arts and one elective in the area of Health and Physical Education.

  12. Graduation Requirements (cont’d) In addition to the credit requirements: • Students are required to attain a score of proficient or higher on the 11th grade PSSA or a district level assessment that parallels the 11th grade PSSA. • In accordance with 22 Pennsylvania Code, Chapter 4; all students must complete a “culminating project” in order to be eligible to graduate. The nature and form of this project will be determined by the school district. • Note: IEP/Special Education outcomes and requirements to graduate supersede these requirements.

  13. Electives • Electives should be chosen after core courses are selected. • Student should add electives to a total credit count greater than 6.0 and no more than 7.0 credits. • Be sure to select alternative electives in case your 1st choice electives can not be scheduled. • Students are NOT guaranteed to receive their chosen electives, but we try very hard to make it happen. • SPECIFIC QUESTIONS that pertain to your child can be directed to Mrs.Wiegand 484-927-5125 or wiegandt@pasd.com

  14. LUNCHES Your lunch will fit in the middle of your schedule. Lunches are made up of all grades. Food is excellent and relatively cheap.

  15. Your Lunches Effect pd 4 and 5 4th LUNCH5th LUNCH5C LUNCH • HR: 7:35 – 7:43 HR: 7:35 – 7:43 HR: 7:35-7:43 • 1st: 7:47-8:37 1st: 7:47-8:37 1st: 7:47-8:37 • 2nd: 8:41-9:31 2nd: 8:41-9:31 2nd: 8:41-9:31 • 3rd: 9:35-10:25 3rd: 9:35-10:25 3rd: 9:35-10:25 • (4)L: 10:30-10:59 4A:10:29-11:19 4A: 10:29-11:19 • 4B: 11:03-11:53 (5) L: 11:23-11:53 5A: 11:38 – 12:23 • 5B: 11:57-12:47 5B: 11:57-12:47 (5C) L:12:17-12:47 • 6th: 12:51-1:41 6th: 12:51-1:41 6th: 12:51-1:41 • 7th: 1:45-2:35 7th: 1:45-2:35 7th: 1:45-2:35

  16. LOCKERS Your locker and locker combination will be provided to you this evening. Most students carry backpacks and choose to use their locker in the AM, before or after lunch and at the end of the day. Organization of both your locker and backpack can save you time and aggravation.

  17. Guidance : guidance counselors are Always available. Make an appointment, make your schedule perfect, talk about your future and get better acquainted with phoenixville area high school family.

  18. 7 things you can do to ensure a successful first year of high school and beyond….. 1-Highly successful students are organized. Writing down all assignments, checking skyward everyday, using color coded folders, having a big wall calendar, using your assignment books etc… 2-Highly successful students ask questions. Learn to advocate for yourself. Asking questions will help to clarify difficult concepts and assignments.

  19. 7 things you can do to ensure a successful first year of high school and beyond….. 3- Highly successful students have support. Whether it be a parent, trusted adult, or friend…successful students have someone they can turn to when they need help. 4- Highly successful students read independently. School can’t teach you everything you need to know. The most successful students read on their own. Any type of reading works!!

  20. 7 things you can do to ensure a successful first year of high school and beyond….. 5-Highly successful students have fun in school. Get involved! There is more to school than class and homework. Find that club, sport or community service that peeks your interest. 6- Highly Successful students are well-mannered. Being kind and respectful will get you really far in school…… as well as life.

  21. The most important thing you can do to ensure a successful first year of high school and beyond….. 7- Highly Successful Students focus on learning. NOT grades. At the end of an assignment or study session, a highly successful student feels that he/she is successful if he/she understands the material. Developing a love for learning will ensure a well- rounded, happier and successful student.

  22. Favorite Quote of All Time “Whether you think you can Or you think you can’t--- You are right.” Henry Ford

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