Scheduling
2016-17
Are you on track to be
College & Career Ready?
What direction are you
headed in?
Graduation Requirements –
24 Credits
4 English
 3 Math
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minimum of Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II.
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Must be enrolled in a math course all 4 years
3 Science
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Integrated Science, Biology, Science Elective
3 Social Studies
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Survey of Social Studies, World Civilizations, US History
1 Health/PE or NJROTC I
 10 Electives –
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One (1) Elective from a CTE Area (Agriculture Education,
Business/Marketing Education, Family Consumer Science,
Technology Education) to support Career Pathway &
technology skill
4 should support the identified Career Pathway on a
student’s ILP
Promotion Policy
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To be promoted to Grade 12:
Earn 17 total credits by the end of
Grade 11
 9 of the 17 credits must be a required
credit
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Grade classification is made at the
beginning of the school year only and
will not be changed.
Summer School is NOT guaranteed –
work to have a strong second
semester!
Athletic Eligibility
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Determined by the Kentucky High
School Athletic Association
(KHSAA)
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17 credits (minimum) must be
earned by the first day of
school of the Senior year
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Weekly grade checks during
season
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Athletes with two (2) or more
failing grades will be suspended
for 1 week until grades can be
shown as passing.
Pre – College Curriculum
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Meet PCHS minimum graduation requirements
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Successfully complete 2 Years of same Foreign
Language
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3 or More Rigorous Electives – from CORE, fine arts,
vocational/technical courses above the first year
introductory level (does not include Health/PE)
Graduation Recognition
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With Honors – cumulative GPA of 3.5 or
College & Career Ready
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College Ready – meeting benchmark on the ACT
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Career Ready – (1) passing a KOSSA or receiving an Industry
Certificate & (2) passing WorkKeys or 50+ on ASVAB
Valedictorian, Salutatorian & Top Ten:
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Highest cumulative GPA
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Completion of Pre-College Curriculum
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Minimum ACT Composite of 24
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Minimum of 4 AP and/or Early College Dual-Credit
courses which must include at least (1) course
selected from 3 of 4 core areas (English, Math,
Science, Social Studies) + (1) additional AP and/or
Early College Dual-Credit course of your choice.
Career Pathways
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Exploring – designation until you begin
your 3rd course within designated pathway
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Preparatory – successful completion of 2
credits & enrolled in your 3rd credit within
a designated pathway
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Become eligible to take KOSSA test
Completer – successful completion of 4
credits in a designated pathway + high
school diploma
PCHS Career Pathways
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NJROTC
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Family Consumer Science
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Consumer & Family
Management
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Early Childhood Education
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Engineering & Technology
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Engineering & Technology
Design
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Business & Marketing
Education
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Accounting
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Administrative Support
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Business Management
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Marketing
Agriculture
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Agribusiness
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Horticulture & Plant
Science Systems
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Animal Science
Systems
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Agriculture Power,
Structural & Technical
Systems (NEW!)
What is required next year?
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English IV
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Placement Options: English IV, College/Career Ready
English, College English 101 & 102
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English placement will be reviewed and verified
after online registration & at the end of the school
year.
Math
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Placement Options: Applied ATC Math, Math for
Business & Industry, College/Career Ready Math,
Special Topics with Probability & Statistics, PreCalculus, AP Calculus, College Algebra & College
Statistics
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Math placement will be reviewed and verified after
online registration and at the end of the school year.
New/Returning Courses &
Title Changes
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Agricultural Power & Machinery Operations
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Agricultural Structures & Designs
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Wind Ensemble – audition required
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Treble Choir – audition required
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Chamber Choir – audition required (formerly Individual Technique-Vocal
Music)
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Principles of Marketing
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Foods & Nutrition with Advanced Foods & Nutrition
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KY Studies
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History & Film
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Special Topics in Social Studies
Senior Year Program Options
 ADVANCED
PLACEMENT
 CAMPBELL
COUNTY AREA TECHNOLOGY CENTER
 CO-OP/WORK
 ASPIREU
 NKU
BASED PROGRAMS
EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAMS
School Based Scholars
 Gateway
Regional Academy
Advanced Placement Options
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AP Calculus
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AP Biology
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AP Studio Art with Special Topics in Art
Identify Advanced Placement course interest on the AP
Course Application (reverse side of Registration Form)
Applications will be reviewed for placement approval by
the respective departments.
Campbell Co. ATC Programs
CONTINUING – YEAR 2
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No Application Required
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Include on request form
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Placement re-verified at end of
the school year
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YEAR 1 or CHANGE in PROGRAM
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Application Required
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Deadline: February 12th
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Include on request form
4 Periods = 4 Credits
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Placement approval pending
Applied Math Credit eligible:
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3 Periods = 3 Credits
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Applied Math eligible ONLY
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Auto Body Repair
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Auto Technology
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Carpentry
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Electrical Technology
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Health Sciences
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Masonry
Co-Op/Work Based Programs
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Agriscience Co –Op
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Business Co – Op
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Child Development Services Co -Op
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Marketing Co –Op
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Campbell Co. ATC/Vocational Co – Op
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(organized through the Vocational School instructor & Principal after
school starts)
Complete initial application & return by deadline
Must meet program pre-requisite(s) and agree to terms of program
placement.
Must be enrolled in the corresponding co-requisite.
ASPIREU (NKU/GATEWAY)
Must meet eligibility/admission criteria
NKU – School Based Scholars
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Complete a special NKU application
(available in the Counseling Office) and
provide all necessary credentials
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A composite ACT 20+, PSAT 141+, SAT
940+
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A cumulative GPA of a 3.0
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Written permission of school counselor
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Written permission of parent/guardian
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Must complete each SBS course with a
final grade of “C+” or better
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Accepted students must attend a
mandatory SBS New Student Orientation.
These sessions will be scheduled at
PCHS.
Parent Information Meeting
Wednesday, January 27th
6:30-8:00 - Auditorium
Gateway Regional Academy
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Students must be 16
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Cumulative GPA of a 2.75
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Minimum ACT requirements of:
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English – 18
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Reading – 20
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Math - 22
Minimum COMPASS (if not met via ACT)
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English 74
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Reading 85
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Algebra 50 & Pre-Algebra 42
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GRA application packet completed with
required attachments and approval of high
school denoted by counselor’s signature.
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Accepted students must attend a mandatory
GRA New Student Orientation. These sessions
will be scheduled at PCHS.
Applications or Auditions
Required:
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Advanced Placement
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Yearbook
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Math Peer Tutor
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CBI Peer Tutor
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Special Technology Topics: Help Desk
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School Service Learning
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Co-Op > Agriscience, Business, Marketing, Child Development Services
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Campbell Co. ATC/Vocational
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Individual Technique: Instrumental Music
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Auditions: Wind Ensemble, Chamber Choir, Treble Ensemble
Follow instructions and return completed application by February 12th
deadline!
Focus on College & Career
Readiness via Course Selection
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Identify your Career Pathway
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Refer to Senior Curriculum Sheet
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Select (5) Elective credits & (4) Alternate credits
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Are there any Pre-Requisites or Co-Requisites?
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Have I met the course requirements to take the course?
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Did I sign up for the co-requisite?
How many credits is the class worth? Must register for 7.
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Full-year classes = 1 credit.
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Note “PAIRED” semester classes that combine to equal one credit.
Filling out the Registration Form
(Required Courses)
 Write
in English teacher &
period
 Print
your name (first & last)
 Write
in your Career
Pathway and/or Job Title of
interest
 Indicate
courses
English and Math
Filling out the Registration Form
(Elective & Alternate Courses)
Select Electives & Alternates to
support Career Pathway:
 Write
 Print
course code #
course title
 Indicate
 Must
credit value
have 5 elective credits &
4 alternate credits
Registration Form Reminders
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Electives (5 credits) in order of priority
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Seven (7) full credits = full class schedule
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Alternates must be listed (4 credits)
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Complete AP application on back, if you selected an AP class
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Return Registration Form to English teacher by February 5th!
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Return completed Class/Program Applications (as applicable to you)
to the Counseling Office by February 12th
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Do not list courses in jeopardy of failing – Counseling Office will
verify at the close of the year & revise request accordingly
Drop/Add (Class Change)
Policy
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February 26th – Last day to change request for next year
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Only students assigned to a course NOT on their request sheet
will be eligible to request a schedule change at schedule
pick-up or during first five days of school. Request does not
assure a change can or will be made.
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No Mid-Year or 2nd semester schedule changes will be made
unless initiated by the classroom teacher or recommended by
an administrator as a placement change.
Next steps…
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Get a parent/guardian signature (plus yours ) on the
Registration Form
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Talk about your choices with your family
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Make changes to your draft if necessary
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Turn in Registration Form to your English teacher by February 5th
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Insert schedule request in Infinite Campus via English classes week
of Week of February 8th.
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Update Course of Study in your ILP