Welcome to Senior Scheduling 2011-2012

WELCOME TO SENIOR SCHEDULING 2012-2013

Mr. SamoyednyWhere do I start? What do I need?Senior year is very different than any other year.You need to construct your schedule according to what you need in college.Colleges DO look at your senior courses!Certain majors require certain courses to be taken in high school.

What do colleges expect to see in my senior schedule?College admissions reps like to see you take courses that are related to your major.Enroll in as many honors and AP courses that you can handle (without being overwhelmed!)Some higher level courses are mandatory for certain majors.A non-challenging year could lead to a smaller scholarship award or an admissions denial.

Some things to think aboutPenn State You must have trigonometry and at least three years of foreign language to apply to a many four-year programs. New students take a language proficiency exam.Calculus is needed for many business, science, computer and engineering majors. Colleges definitely look for exposure to this subject.

Physics - Many science, computer and engineering majors.Language requirements - Research college requirements as many differ.You should be thinking about your future and college plans now!Be PREPARED for senior year!!!!

Still thinkingThis is perfectly normal!

Not sure if you are going to college? Plan for it anyway you might change your mind!Not sure what to major in? Plans unclear? Construct a schedule that will give you the most benefit for your future!Be thoughtful with your selections and try something new! Dont take just anything! Feeling Confused..

What do I need to GRADUATE?Credits: If you pass all your classes all 4 years, you will graduate with 32 credits!The MINIMUM number of credits needed to graduate is 28. You must also complete 8 semesters of high school!

What COURSES do I need to graduate?4 English credits 4 math credits4 social studies credits4 science credits2 PE/health credits3 foreign language creditsRemaining elective/other creditsPSSA reading and math proficiencyPresented graduation project

Honors & Advanced Placement ClassesIn order to qualify for Honors or Advanced Placement classes you need the following:A 93 or higher average in the corresponding class for honorsA 95 or higher average for A. P. classesOr Advanced on the PSSAs----- and -----

A completed and signed HONORS AGREEMENT FORM.

98765MR. SAMOYEDNYEnglishCurrent ScheduleEnglish III

English IV - #104 (Honors - #1041) (AP 1081A and 1081B)US HistoryCurrentScheduleUS History IIUS Government- #204(Honors - #2041) or Economics - #212 (Honors - #2121)AP U.S. History= #2051 - This is a year long course. All students must take the AP History exam at the end of the year. You must also use one of your electives for this class.

Math-Science-Foreign Language You MUST take:EnglishSocial StudiesMath Science YOU MUST TAKE at least TWO of these subjects.Foreign Language

Environmental BiologyPhysicsHonors Engineering ScienceAP ChemistryAnatomy And PhysiologyMicrobiology/GeneticsAP BiologyTypical Senior Year Science Courses:SENIOR SCHEDULE RULE

Math CurrentScheduleAlgebra Concepts Algebra IK - #361(Honors 3611)

Algebra IKPlane Geometry - #362(Honors 3621)

Plane GeometryAlgebra IIK - #363(Honors 3631)

Algebra IIKTrigonometry - #366 (Honors 3661)

Trigonometry Precalculus - #365(Honors 3651)Calculus I - #367 Honors Calculus I - #3671 Calculus II - #368 Honors Calculus II - #3681 AP Calculus #3701 A and #3701B

Physical Education/Elective(s)If you have met your PE/HEALTH graduation requirement, you may opt out of PE and select a different course. Most electives can be found on page 54. Be certain to select 3 elective alternatives on your course selection sheet.If you are in the gifted program, add this course below line #8. (GIFTED COURSE # - 900) Important InformationCourse selections will be entered into POWER SCHOOL beginning February 13.Make a copy NOW of your course selections on to page 6 of your course selection book. Share your selections with a parent or guardian. Make sure you fill in your student, phone, and course numbers correctly.Be certain to choose 3 alternative electives.Please arrange an appointment with me if you have individual questions.ConclusionThank you for your attention.

Good luck with planning your high school schedule for eleventh grade!

Remember to ask questions this is an important part of your education.

COPY YOUR COURSE SELECTIONS NOW INTO YOUR COURSE SELECTION BOOKLET ON PAGE 6.HAND YOUR COURSE SELECTION SHEET IN TO YOUR COUNSELOR NOW.ANDThis is only the beginning