WELCOME TO PORTLAND HIGH SCHOOL

CLASS

OF

2018

Administrative

Organization

David Woods, Principal

Assistant Principals Counselors

A-G Allen Dyer Donna Dixon

Kathy Freeman

H-N Alva Hall Dana Kennedy

O-Z Robin Venable Lori McCormick

REGISTRATION

OVERVIEW

THIS POWER POINT PRESENTATION

AND THE ACADEMIC CATALOG

ARE AVAILABLE ON THE PHS WEBSITE!

Appointments in your school’s library:

--PWMS>Wednesday, March 12

(During social studies class/

begins at 7:55)

-- PEMS>Thursday, March 13

(During English class/begins

at 8:50)

Your child’s course selection will be based on the following:

-Career Inventory

-TCAP Test Scores (Score of at least “proficient” is required for some courses/see individual course prerequisites)

-EXPLORE Test Scores (Used if TCAP scores are not at “proficient” level/must meet benchmark)

-Report Card Grades (Some courses require an “A” or “B” average in MS classes.)

MATERIALS -Academic Catalog:

Look through the catalog and pay close attention to all of the prerequisites.

-Blank registration form:

Fill in your child’s choices and bring the completed form with you to registration.

CATALOG EXAMPLE

HONORS ENGLISH I GRADE LEVEL: 9 PREREQUISITE: “A” or “B” in 8

th grade Accelerated English;

score of at least proficient on 7th & 8

th grade TCAP tests in

Language Arts & Reading or meet EXPLORE English and reading benchmarks; and proficiency of required pre-course independent reading.

BLOCK

SCHEDULING

*Four 90-minute classes

each semester

*Ability to earn 8 credits

per school year

2014-15 FRESHMAN REGISTRATION NAME:__________________________________________________ SS #:_____________________________

LANGUAGE ARTS English I-Honors* English I-Standard English I-Resource* MATHEMATICS Algebra I-Honors* Algebra IA-Standard Algebra IB-Standard Math Foundations II-Resource* Algebra IA-Resource*

SCIENCE Physical Science-Standard Biology-Honors* Physical Science-Resource* FOREIGN LANGUAGE French I-Standard (Fall) French I-Honors* (Fall) French II-Standard (Spring) French II-Honors* (Spring) REQUIRED COURSE Lifetime Wellness

SOCIAL STUDIES World Geography-Honors* World Geography-Standard World Geography-Resource* World History-Honors* World History-Standard ELECTIVES Self-Advocacy-Resource* Agriscience (Science elective) Computer Applications Fundamentals of Education

Introduction to Human Studies Principles of Law, Correct., Sec.* ELECTIVES (continued) Health Science Education* Construction Core Computer Aided Drafting I Principles of Manufacturing Introductory Speech Theatre Arts I* Instrumental Music*(Band/Yr-long) Music Theory I PHS Choir PHS Ensemble*

*Minimum TCAP/Explore Score(s), grades, pre-requisite, and/or teacher recommendation required based on 1st semester grades. (See Academic Catalog) CAREER GOAL:

____________________________

You will be scheduled for all of the required classes, and alternates will be assigned on a space available basis, starting with seniors. If your first choice is not available, you will be assigned alternates in order of preference. Schedules will not be changed unless there are extenuating circumstances and must have teacher and/or administration approval.

________________________________________ _________________ _______________________________________ _________________ Student’s Signature Date Parent’s Signature Date

Course Name Alternates (in order of preference)

English: 1.

Math: 2.

3.

Science: 4.

Social Studies:

LIFETIME WELLNESS

TYPICAL FRESHMAN SCHEDULE Standard Courses

Time Block Fall Term Spring Term

8:00-9:40 1st block Standard Physical Science Standard English I

9:50-11:20 2nd block Wellness Standard World Geography

11:30-1:20 3rd block Algebra IA Computer Applications

Lunch 12:25-12:50 12:55-1:20

1:30-3:00 4th block Agriscience Algebra IB

TYPICAL FRESHMAN SCHEDULE Honors Courses

Time Block Fall Term Spring Term

8:00-9:40 1st block Honors Biology Honors English I

9:50-11:20 2nd block Wellness Honors French II

11:30-1:20 3rd block Honors Algebra I Computer Applications

Lunch 12:25-12:50 12:55-1:20

1:30-3:00 4th block Honors French I Honors World History

TYPICAL FRESHMAN SCHEDULE Combination of Honors and Standard Courses

Time Block Fall Term Spring Term

8:00-9:40 1st block Standard Physical Science Honors English I

9:50-11:20 2nd block Honors World History Wellness

11:30-1:20 3rd block Algebra IA Algebra IB

Lunch 12:25-12:50 12:55-1:20

1:30-3:00 4th block Instrumental Music (Band) Instrumental Music (Band)

Ready Core Curriculum Units

English Language Arts 4

Mathematics* 4

Science** 3

Social Studies*** 3

Wellness 1

Physical Education ½

Personal Finance ½

Foreign Language**** 2

Fine Arts**** 1

Elective Focus 3

Additional Sumner County Electives ____4___

TOTAL: 26

English Requirements

-English I

-English II

-English III

-English IV

Math Requirements

-Algebra I or Algebra IA/IB

-Geometry

-Algebra II

-One additional mathematics course beyond Algebra II

All students

must be enrolled in a math class each year.

Math Requirements for Students with

Qualifying Disabilities

-Algebra IA

-Algebra IB

-Geometry A

-Geometry B

Science Requirements

-Physical Science

-Biology I

-Chemistry I or Physics

Science Requirements for Students

with Qualifying Disabilities

-Physical Science

-Biology IA

-Biology IB

Social Studies Requirements

-United States History

-World History or World Geography

-Economics (1/2 credit-9 weeks course)

-Government (1/2 credit-9 weeks course)

-One fine arts credit (art, music, theatre)

-Two credits in the same language

-In exceptional circumstances, schools may waive the foreign language and fine arts requirement for students who are not planning to attend a university to expand and enhance their elective focus.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND

FINE ARTS

PHS Academic Elective Focus Offerings 14-15

AP–Choose 3

AP U. S. History I & II

AP Calculus AB I & II

AP English IV I & II

Fine Arts–Choose Any 4

(1 of the 4 is the normal graduation

requirement.)

Art I

Art II

Art III

Art IV-Studio Art

Theatre Arts I

Theatre Arts II

Theatre Arts III

Technical Theatre Arts

Dual Enrollment Honors Intro to Film

Music Theory I

Music Theory II

PHS Choir

PHS Ensemble

Instrumental Music (Band)

Math/Science-Choose 10

(7 of the 10 are normal graduation

requirements.)

Algebra IA & IB

Algebra I Honors

Geometry-Standard or Honors

Algebra IIA & IIB

Algebra II-Standard or Honors

Bridge Math

SAILS Bridge Math

Adv Algebra/Trig-Standard or Honors

Honors Pre-Calculus

AP Calculus AB I & II

Dual Enrollment Hon College Algebra

Dual Enrollment Hon Prob & Statistics

Agriscience

Veterinary Sci

Nutrition Science & Diet Therapy

Physical Science-Standard or Honors

Biology I-Standard or Honors

Chemistry I-Standard or Honors

Honors Physics

Honors Biology II

Anat & Physiology-Standard or Honors

Humanities-Choose 12

(9 of the 12 are normal graduation

requirements.)

English I-Standard or Honors

English II-Standard or Honors

English III-Standard or Honors

English IV-Standard or Honors

AP English IV – Lit & Comp

Dual Enrollment Honors English IV

Shakespeare

Introductory Speech

Intermediate Speech

Dual Enrollment Hon Fund Speech

Spanish I-Standard or Honors

Spanish II-Standard or Honors

Honors Spanish III

French I-Standard or Honors

French II-Standard or Honors

Honors French III

Personal Finance

US History-Standard or Honors

AP US History I & II

W.Geography-Standard or Honors

W.History-Standard or Honors

Ancient History

Modern History

U.S. Govt-Standard or Honors

Economics-Standard or Honors

Psychology-Standard or Honors

Dual Enroll Honor Gen Psychology

Sociology-Standard or Honors

Contemporary Issues

PHS Career & Technical

Elective Focus Offerings 14-15

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

Ag Engineering & Applied Technology

Agriscience (9,10)

Principles of Ag Mechanics (10,11)

Ag Power & Equipment (11,12)

Veterinary & Animal Science

Agriscience (9,10)

Small Animal Science (10,11,12)

Veterinary Science (11,12)

Horticulture Science

Agriscience (9,10)

Prin of Plant Science & Hydroculture (10)

Greenhouse Management (11,12)

Architecture & Construction

Production Design

Computer Aided Drafting I (9,10,11)

Computer Aided Drafting II (10,11)

Advanced Drafting & Design (11,12)

Welding

**Construction Core is prerequisite (9,10)

Introduction to Welding (10,11)

Basic Principles of Welding (10,11)

Adv Welding Apps & Certification (11,12)

Business Management & Administration

Administrative & Information Support

Computer Applications (9,10,11,12)

Adv. Computer Applications (10,11,12)

Business Principles (10,11,12)

Business Communications (10,11,12)

Administrative Management (11,12)

Business Management

Computer Applications (9,10,11,12)

Business Principles (10,11,12)

Virtual Enterprise (11,12)

Health Services Administration

Computer Applications (9,10,11,12)

Business Principles (10,11,12)

Health Science Education (9,10,11)

Administrative Management (11,12)

Finance

Banking & Finance

Computer Applications (9,10,11,12)

Business Principles (10,11,12)

Personal Finance & Econ (10,11,12)

Banking and Finance (11-12)

Health Science

Therapeutic Nursing Services

Health Science Education (9,10,11)

Medical Therapeutics (10,11,12)

Anatomy & Physiology (11,12)

Therapeutic Clinical Services

Health Science Education (9,10,11)

Medical Therapeutics (10,11,12)

Pharmacological Science (11,12)

Nutrition Sci & Diet Therapy (10,11,12)

Anatomy & Physiology (11,12)

Hospitality & Tourism

Sports & Entertainment Management

Marketing & Management I (10,11,12)

Travel & Tourism Operation (10,11,12)

Sports & Entertain. Marketing (11,12)

Human Services

Social Health Services

Introduction to Human Studies (9,10)

Lifespan Development (10,11,12)

Family Studies (10,11,12)

Dietetics & Nutrition

Introduction to Human Studies (9,10)

Nutrition Across the Lifespan(10,11,12)

Nutrition Sci & Diet Therapy (10,11,12)

Cosmetology

Principles of Cosmetology (10)

Design Principles of Cosmetology (11,12)

Chemistry of Cosmetology (11,12)

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

Law Enforcement Services

Prin of Law, Corrections & Security (9,10)

Criminal Justice I (10,11)

Criminal Justice II (11)

Criminal Justice III: Investigation (12)

Manufacturing

Machining Technology

Principles of Manufacturing (9,10)

Principles of Machining I (9,10)

Principles of Machining II (11)

Manufacturing Applications (12)

Marketing

Entrepreneurship

Marketing & Management I (10,11,12)

Virtual Enterprise (11,12)

ELECTIVE FOCUS

• 3 NON-REQUIRED COURSES

FROM ONE AREA (Can be

Academic or CTE)

• 4 ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)

-Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

-Business Management and Administration

-Cosmetology

-Health Science

-Human Services

-Law Enforcement Services

-Machining Technology

-Marketing

-Production Design

-Welding

PHS STEM

Paths of Study

• Health Science

• Agricultural Science

STEM Path Freshman Courses

Health Science:

-Health Science Education (Must have an

“A” average in MS Science and score “proficient” on TCAP Science subtest or meet the EXPLORE science benchmark)

Agricultural Science :

-Agri-Science

ACADEMIC

RECOGNITION

4 Tiers of

Recognition

Cumulative GPA Minimum Honors and

AP Courses

With highest

recognition

3.90 18

With high recognition 3.70 16

With notable

recognition

3.50 14

With recognition 3.50 Fewer than 14

• This academic recognition plan includes all

courses attempted by students for all 8 terms

of the high school career.

• The GPA is based on a four-point scale with

internal weighting only (3 points on the final

numerical grade for an honors course and 5 points

on the final numerical grade for an Advanced

Placement course).

CREDITS Must earn credits to move on to next grade (each

course is worth 1 credit).

You need: 6 credits to be a sophomore

12 credits to be a junior

18 credits to be a senior

26 credits to GRADUATE

You can earn 8 credits per year.

G.P.A. Means “grade point average”

ALL courses that you take in HS count toward your final

G.P.A. on a 4-point scale

An “A” is worth 4 points

A “B” is worth 3 points

A “C” is worth 2 points

A “D” is worth 1 point

An “F” is worth 0 points

Honors classes are internally weighted (+3 added to final

average), so a 4.0 is the highest that you can achieve in any

class.

MOVE ON WHEN READY

-Opportunity to graduate in 3 years

-See Academic Catalog for more information

MIDDLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

-Sumner County Schools partnered with VSCC

-For rising juniors

-Receive high school diploma from Middle College High School (located on VSCC campus) while earning hours toward a college degree, earning a vocational certification, or exploring career options.

Don’t Forget:

ONE-STOP NIGHT

JULY 29 AND 31

WE LOOK FORWARD TO

WORKING WITH YOU AND

YOUR CHILD NEXT YEAR!

THANKS FOR YOUR TIME AND

ATTENTION!