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Dr. Weidenbaugh - Spring Ford High School
9th Grade Center Principal
House Office - Class of 2018
Dr. Colyer – House Principal
Dr. Cetera – Counselor (A-K)
Mrs. Johnston – Counselor (L-Z)
Mrs. Lampmann – House Secretary
Mrs. Krause – Guidance Secretary
Transition
 More independence,
choices and responsibility
 Greater teacher
expectations (expect 1-2
hours of homework daily)
 Earn credits toward
graduation (each year
counts!)
 No daily SSS
Success in High School
 Organization
 Assignment/project completion
 Use SF Fusion (website) and Skyward on a
regular basis
 Commitment to completing homework
 Test and quiz preparation (study skills!)
 Good attendance
 Communication between students, teachers
and parents
 Involvement in the school community
Important Facts
• Students need 22 credits to graduate
• All classes are included in calculation of GPA
• Midterms and final exams each count as 10% of
the final grade
• Extra-Curricular eligibility – students must have
a minimum of 70% in at least 4 major subjects
• Summer School – minimum grade of 60% to
enroll with no more than 25 days absent
Graduation Requirements
To graduate students must earn:
– 4 credits in English
– 3 credits in Social Studies
– 3 credits in Mathematics
– 3 credits in Science
– .4 credits in Health
– 1.6 credits in Physical Education
– 7 credits Elective Courses
PA Graduation Requirements
• Students graduating in 2018 must demonstrate
proficiency on Keystone Exams in:
1. English Literature
2. Algebra I
3. Biology
Annual Requirements
Each Year:
– 5 major courses
– 2 minor courses
– Physical Education
OR
– 6 major courses
– Physical Education
Required Courses for
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English
Math
Science
Social Studies
Physical Education
Fundamentals of Math or
Fundamentals of English
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9
Grade
Sample Schedule
FOM/FOE (Fundamentals of
Math or English)
• Designed to assist students in skills
and Keystone Exams
• Required for all students who scored
Basic or Below Basic in 8th grade
PSSA assessment
• May be selected as an elective course
Major Course Options
• Science
Earth Science
Earth Science (Honors)
Biology (Honors)
• Social Studies
US History & the Global World
US History & the Global World (Honors)
Major Course Options
• English
 English 9 – Foundations of Literature
 English 9 (Honors)
 English 9 (Gifted) *GIEP Required
• Math
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Algebra I
Geometry
Honors Geometry
Honors Algebra II
Global Studies Program
• Honors level program with an emphasis on
history, government and world language.
• Run through a partnership with Arcadia
University and our sister school in Ireland.
• Unique learning experiences via distance
learning and dual enrollment with Arcadia
University.
• For more information please refer to the
course selection book description on pgs.7 & 8.
Project Lead The Way (PLTW)
• PLTW is nationally recognized preengineering curriculum focusing on the
application of math and science skills for
students interested in further engineering
studies.
• Rigorous weighted honors level studies in
preparation for STEM (science, technology,
engineering and math) related career fields.
• For more information please refer to the course
selection book description on page 34.
Math Sequence
11
7
Algebra I
8
Geometry
9
Electives
Honors
Precalculus/
Trigonometry
240
AP
Calculus-AB
250
Precalculus/
Trigonometry
241
Honors
Geometry
N220
Geometry
N221
Honors
Algebra II
N230
AP
Calculus-BC
260
AP
Statistics
270
Honors
Calculus
251
Elective
Probability
and
Statistics
271
Honors
Algebra II
230
Honors
Precalculus/
Trigonometry
240
AP
Calculus-AB
250
Concepts of
Probability
and
Statistics
272
Advanced
Algebra II
231
Precalculus/
Trigonometry
241
Honors
Calculus
251
Math
Applications
282
Advanced
Precalculus/
Trigonometry
241
Algebra I
7th Grade
Math
Algebra II
231
8th Grade
Math
Algebra I
N211
12
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Geometry
221
Algebra II
232
Algebra III /
Trigonometry
242
Elective
Honors Courses
Require:
• Superior ability
• History of advanced achievement in
the subject area
• Self-motivation and strong work ethic
• Ability to meet rigorous course
expectations
• Teacher recommendation and prerequisites
* Weighted 5% in calculation of GPA for grades above
70% due to extra rigor
Electives for 9th Grade
Advanced Placement Human Geography
Project Lead the Way
Technology Education
Art
Business
English (Affiliated)
Family and Consumer Science
Music
Pumping Ions (Must have GIEP)
World Language
AP Human Geography
• One of the elective courses available for the
Arcadia’s Global Studies Certificate
Program.
• Students will learn how humans interact
with the earth and the consequences of those
actions.
• Study patterns and processes that have
shaped human understanding, use, and
alteration of Earth’s surface.
• Prerequisite: 95% in the previous year of
social studies and teacher recommendation.
Project Lead the Way
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Introduction to Engineering Design – Honors
1 credit – Major class
3D solid modeling design
Research & Analysis
Teamwork & Communication
Global & Human Impacts
Engineering Standards
Technical Documentation
Due to the application of math requirements for this course,
students must have earned a final grade of B or above in
Algebra 1 and passed the Algebra Keystone Exam.
Technology Electives
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Materials Manufacturing I/Minor
½ credit– Minor class
Offered in grade 9 only
Students focus on how industrial
materials such as wood and plastic
are manipulated into useful consumer
products
Students will learn the safe and
proper use of hand tools and
machines
Computer aided drafting (CAD)
software and computer numerical
control (CNC) equipment will be
introduced
Technology Electives
Technology Systems
• ½ credit – Minor class
• Only offered in 9th grade
• Hands on problem solving will be
required to fabricate several
different types of projects.
• Learning the proper and safe use
of hand tools and machines will be
an important part of this class.
• Projects include: Hydraulic arm,
Electric powered vehicles,
Magnetic levitation, Crash testing,
CAD drawing…
Art Electives
Foundations Art I Major
• Starting point for ALL high
school art major classes. All
ability levels are welcome,
beginners will improve and
artistic students will be
challenged.
• Projects include: Drawing,
Ceramics, Silk Screen Printing,
Pen & Ink, Pastel Painting, and
Color and Design projects.
• Must take in 9th grade if you
want to take up to Art IV or AP
Studio Art major in high school
Art Electives
Studio Art Minor
• Projects include:
Drawing, Pastel Painting,
Ceramics, Pen & Ink, Sculpture
and Color & Design projects.
Art Electives
Ceramics Minor
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Coil Pottery
Slab Construction
Tile Carving
Sculpture
Art Electives
Photography I
• ½ credit – Minor class
• Digital photography only.
• Course includes camera
basics and photo
composition, photo
manipulation with
Photoshop software,
design layout and desktop
publishing.
• Offered in grades 9 - 12
Business/Technology Electives:
Minors
• Introduction to Document Processing
– Work on typing skills and creating documents using
those skills in Microsoft Word
• Introduction to Microsoft Office
– Introduces you to the basic tools of Microsoft Word,
Excel, Access, Publisher, and PowerPoint
Business/Technology Electives
Majors
• Personal Finance
– Introduction into savings and checking accounts,
investing, banking, stocks and many other financial
topics
• Accounting I
– Covers recording business transactions and the
preparation and interpretation of financial statements
English Electives
• Public Speaking and Debate
– Focuses on the key elements and best practices of
public speaking
• Media Writing
– Focuses on writing in a multi-media environment
• Poetry
– Focuses on composition and analysis of poetic writing
Family & Consumer Science Electives
FCS Major
• Food & Nutrition
• Sewing
• Child Development
Family & Consumer Science Electives
FCS Minor
• Sewing
• Food & Nutrition
Family & Consumer Science Electives
Child Development-Infancy
• Development of children
birth to 1 year old
• Parenting skills
Family & Consumer Science Electives
Clothing & Crafts:
• Clothing construction,
skills and techniques
• Craft options
Music Electives
• Marching Band
• Freshman Concert Band
(non-marching) *minor
• Music Theory I *minor
• Chorus *minor
• Orchestra *minor
PUMPING IONS
• Only for students with a GIEP
• Focus is on students working collaboratively to
produce a final product.
• Working well with peers is a must!!!!
Sample Projects:
• Invent a Country
• Advertisement Project
• Editorial Cartoon Analysis and Propaganda
Western Montgomery Career & Technical Center
Half-Day Programs for 10th – 12th Graders
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Automotive Technology
Carpentry
Collision Repair
Commercial Art
Computer Information
Systems
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts
Dental Occupations
Diesel Technology
Early Childhood Education
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Electro-Mechanical
Environmental Design
Graphic Design
Health Science Technology
Heating, Ventilation, &
Air Conditioning
Health Careers Academy
(Senior option only)
Health Science Technology
Metal Technology
Protective Services
World Language
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French I
French II
Spanish I
Spanish II
German I
Course Selection Sheet
• Distributed to students on Thursday,
January 30th & Friday, January 31st.
• Teachers will make recommendations
starting on Wednesday, February 5th.
• Parents should review selections and sign
course selection sheet.
• Due Thursday, February 13th to your Social
Studies teacher.
Spring-Ford’s Counseling Homepage
Spring-ford’s Counseling Homepage
Future Planning Center
• Future Planning Center (FPC)
• Mrs. Bhalla (College & Career Coordinator)
All students will visit the FPC during January
of your Sophomore year.
• Parent appointments will be available starting
the spring semester of student’s Junior year.
• Naviance - School counseling computer
program that will be introduced during the
student’s Freshman year.
Naviance Home Screen
Naviance: Colleges Tab
Naviance: Careers Tab
Naviance: About Me Tab
NCAA Eligibility Center
• There are specific course, grade and SAT/ACT
requirements for students who are interested in
playing Division I or Division II sports in college.
• Division I schools (those you typically see on TV),
Division II Schools (state colleges).
• Refer to the website for detailed information at
www.eligibilitycenter.org.
• Students should register with the Eligibility Center
in the spring of their junior year.
Dr. Weidenbaugh - Spring Ford High School
9th Grade Center Principal
House Office - Class of 2018
Dr. Colyer – House Principal
Dr. Cetera – Counselor (A-K)
Mrs. Johnston – Counselor (L-Z)
Mrs. Lampmann – House Secretary
Mrs. Krause – Guidance Secretary
Thanks for
coming!