Students will acquire the knowledge and skills to select
appropriate 10th grade courses, considering their own personal
preferences, learning strengths, and future goals.
•Introduction of counseling staff
•Discuss requirements for graduation and introduce
official high school transcript
•Review course offerings and descriptions
•Explain course selection process
•Questions
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Ms. Candace Lane – (Last names L-Z)
Mr. Doug Sankey – (Last names A-K)
Mrs. Patricia Richardson (Secretary)
Mrs. Kim Torres (Social Worker)
How many credits are needed to
graduate from Philipsburg-Osceola
Senior High?
In order to progress through the grade levels,
students must achieve certain minimum credit
levels:
• Grade 10: Must have earned at least 5 credits
and must be enrolled for at least 7 credits.
• Grade 11: Must have earned at least 11 credits
and must be enrolled for at least 7 credits.
• Grade 12: Must have earned at least 17 credits
and must be enrolled for at least 7 credits.
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Total credits for graduation must include:
4 credits of English
4 credits of Social Studies
4 credits of Mathematics
4 credits of Science
2 credits of Physical Education
0.5 credit of Health
2.0 credits of Arts and Humanities
3.5 credits of Electives
What classes in 9th, 10th, 11th, and
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12 grade count towards a
student’s GPA and Class Rank?
What classes in 9th, 10th, 11th, and
12th grade go on your high school
transcript?
Each of your courses, grades, credits, and your daily
attendance is recorded on your High School
Transcript.
An Official Transcript can be sent to each college or
technical/vocational school that a student applies
to, but a review of your transcript can also be
requested by:
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Branches of the military
Employers
Scholarship agencies
NCAA
• Students should carefully review the Program of Studies
to select courses.
• Be sure you meet the requirements (Example: Available
to your grade level, meet the prerequisite, etc).
• Select courses which may assist you in your future career
or with career exploration. (Electives, CCCTC, Academies,
etc.)
• Select courses which may allow you to access higher
levels of courses in a particular area.
• Most courses may only be selected once during your high
school studies.
• Vocational-Technical Education at CCCTC
Course Selection Sheet
Electives
The counseling staff along with Mrs. Torres are available to
help students with any personal issues that may be limiting
one’s educational opportunities. Issues may include, but are
not limited to:
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Peer Issues
Grief and Loss
Depression
Anxiety
Medical Issues
Family Problems
Anger Issues
Stress Management
Self-confidence
Drug and Alcohol issues – personally or with family members
Please assist us by being willing to advocate for yourself.
14 PIAA Sports
Clubs and Activities
Band/Chorus
Drama
Thank you for your attention.
Questions?