2014-2015 School Year
High School Administration
 Mr. Jeffrey Hughes - High School Principal
 Seniors
 Mr. Joshua Weitzel - High School Assistant Principal
and Assistant Athletic Director
 Freshmen
 Mr. Christopher Fultz - High School Assistant
Principal
 Sophomores and Juniors
High School Counselors
 Ms. Locker - Students with last names A-G
 Mr. Iezzi - Students with last names H-M
 Mrs. Brown - Students with last names N-Z
 Miss Hackett - College Advisor
Graduation Project
 Students in the Classes of 2015 and 2016 must successfully
complete a graduation project as outlined by Manheim
Central School District
 The project begins in the freshman year and is completed by
the junior year
 Students are assigned to homerooms to help guide them
through the process
 Students will complete a project based upon job shadowing or
community service
 Mr. Brothwell - Graduation Project Coordinator
 664-8555
 Link to the Graduation Project website can be found on the
high school home page
Keystone Exams
 In addition to the graduation requirements defined by Manheim Central
School District Policy 217, students must now demonstrate a level of
proficiency on end-of-course exams, titled Keystone Exams.
 Starting with the Class of 2017 these assessments will be a mandatory State
requirement for graduation.
 Members of the Class of 2015 and 2016 must take the Keystone Exams. Per the
graduation requirements defined by Manheim Central School District,
students must be proficient in both Algebra I and Literature to earn a Manheim
Central High School diploma.
 The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has developed a project
based assessment (PBA) that is aligned with the modules of each Algebra I,
Biology, or Literature Keystone Exams for students who are unable to
demonstrate proficiency on a Keystone Exam or Keystone Exam module.
Successful completion of a project based assessment (PBA) aligned to the
Keystone Exam or Keystone Exam module on which the student did not
demonstrate proficiency shall satisfy the Keystone Exam graduation
requirements.
PSAT Testing
 Test is administered at Manheim Central High School
 Test is given in October on the Wednesday test date
 PSAT is given only once a year
 The district requires all sophomores to take the PSAT
 Helps to familiarize students with standardized tests
 It is recommended that juniors take the PSAT a second time
 Helps to prepare students for the SAT
 Qualifies the student for the National Merit Scholarships
 Cost of test is approximately $15.00
 Sign-ups are announced on the high school announcements
 When students receive their PSAT scores they will receive a
password for a College Quick Start account
SAT and ACT Testing
 College board recommends that students take the SAT for the
first time during the spring of their junior year
 Many students take the SAT’s more than one time
 How a school interprets scores varies by individual schools
 Signing up for SAT’s is done on the internet at
www.collegeboard.org
 Must create a College Board account
 Save your username and password somewhere safe
 Students who qualifiy for free and reduced lunch may attain an SAT
fee waiver from their school counselor
 Question of the Day
 Register for the ACT at www.act.org
 Colleges accept either test
Dual Enrollment Opportunities
 Manheim Central offers Humanities, Agriculture Sales and
Marketing, Project Lead The Way courses: Introduction to
Engineering, Principles of Engineering, Civil Engineering and
Architecture, and Aerospace Engineering
 Courses are taught at Manheim Central but students have the
opportunity to earn college credit
 The district has dual enrollment agreements with Harrisburg
Area Community College, Lebanon Valley College, Millersville,
Clarion University, Elizabethtown College, Pennsylvania College
of Health Sciences, and Thaddeus Stevens College of
Technology.
 Students have the opportunity to take a college course
 Opportunity to take the course is dependent upon the student’s
schedule
 Student must pay for the course
Lancaster County Career and
Technology Center (LCCTC)
 Students may elect to go to LCCTC during their senior
year
 Students must complete an application that will be
reviewed by the LCCTC to determine acceptance
 www.lcctc.org
2014-2015 School Year
Grading Scale
 For the purpose of calculating class rank and honor
roll, letter grades earned will be converted to the
following numerical equivalents.
Percentage
100-94
93-90
87-89
83-86
80-82
77-79
73-76
70-72
67-69
63-66
60-62
59 and below
Grade
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
Numerical Equivalent
4.0
3.67
3.33
3.00
2.67
2.33
2.00
1.67
1.33
1.00
0.67
0.00
Course Weighting
 Class of 2015 and 2016
 Only AP courses and College in the High School courses will
be weighted

1.4 weighting
 Class of 2017 and 2018
 AP courses

1.3 weighting
 Core curriculum Honors courses
 1.2 weighting
 College in the High School
 1.2 weighting
 World Language level 3 and 4
 1.2 weighting
Graduation Requirements
Course
English Language Arts
Mathematics
Social Studies
Science
Physical Education
Class of 2015
Required Credit Earnings
Class of 2016
Class of 2017 & 2018
4 Credits
4 Credits
3 Credits
3 Credits
1.5 Credits (3 Classes)
1 Credit (Nutrition,
Technology Systems,
Agriculture Exploration,
and Life Essential Art)
4 Credits
4 Credits
3 Credits
3 Credits
1.5 Credits (3 Classes)
1 Credit (Nutrition,
Technology Systems,
Agriculture Exploration,
and Life Essential Art)
Computer Application
0.5 Credit
0.5 Credit
Health
0.5 Credit
1 Credit (Careers, 10th Gr
Life Essentials Music, and
Personal Financial
Management)
0.5 Credit (FCS
Connections)
9 Credits
0.5 Credit
9th Grade Course(s)
10th
Grade Course(s)
Family Consumer Science
Elective Courses
4 Credits
4 Credits
3 Credits
3 Credits
1.5 Credits (3 Classes)
0.5 Credit Ecology,
Environment, and
Engineering
0.5 Credit or Test Out of
Microsoft Office 2010
0.5 Credit
0.5 Credit (Careers and 10th
Gr Life Essentials Music)
0.5 Credit Humanities
0.5 Credit (FCS
Connections)
9.5 Credits
0.5 Credit (FCS
Connections)
10 Credits
Sample
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9
grade schedule
Semester 1
Semester 2
(August – January)
Term 1
Term 2
Physical Science
(January – June)
Block
1
Term 3
EEE
Term 4
Elective
2
9th grade Language Arts
Math
(Concepts, Alg 1 or 2)
3
American History
Elective
(Examples: chorus, intro to ag
mech, language)
4
Elective
Microsoft
Office
Physical
Education
Credit Values
 9 week course - 0.5 credit
 Marking period
 18 week course - 1 credit
 Semester
Prerequisites
1018 German I
Credit Value: 1
Prerequisite: 8th Grade or HS English Teacher Approval
Course Level: Level 1
Course is for Students in Grade(s): 9-12
Course Fee: None
Course Weight: 1
Course Description: It is recommended that students who elect this course have good English skills and
read at least at grade level. A palatable experience is offered to motivated students who desire a taste of the
German-speaking domain. German I is an introduction to the vast Germanic world of language and culture.
Vocabulary, conversational dialogues, language patterns, and culture connections are included in course work.
Use of multi-media resources brings the German atmosphere to the classroom. Access is available to Internet
activities that correlate with authentic realia and the German world. Listening, speaking, reading and writing
are approached relative to the communicative mode of current National Standards. Various videos capture the
cultures of Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
1020 German II
Credit Value: 1
Prerequisite: 75% or higher in 1018 or Teacher Approval
Course Level: Level 1
Course is for Students in Grade(s): 10-12
Course Fee: None
Course Weight: 1
Course Description: Students who have successfully completed German I are encouraged to pursue
National World Language Standards. Further mastery of the Standards will be developed through
interpersonal, interpretive and presentational communication. This course offers an appropriate sequence in
culture and skills through reading, listening, speaking and writing. Multi-media resources will be utilized within
the program.
Changing Levels
 To move up levels, students must:
 Meet the prerequisites for the course outlined in the
curriculum guide
 Parent/Guardian’s signature on course selection sheet
 Levels will not be changed if these steps are not followed
 If the student does not meet the prerequisites for the
course
 The student cannot change levels without having a
parent/guardian sign a course override sheet
 The student must see their counselor for an override
sheet
What if I haven’t had the class long
enough to make a decision?
 Sign up for the level you are currently in
 In the late spring, review the curriculum guide and the
prerequisites for the course
 The student should make an appointment with their
counselor to make the change
 If the student does not meet the prerequisite for the
course the student and parent will need to fill out a
course override form
Advanced Placement Courses
 Students enrolled in an AP course will have option of
taking the AP Test
 The district no longer pays for the AP exam
 Students selecting to take an AP exam will need to pay
for the test
 Students will be reimbursed for the cost of test if they
score a 3, 4, or 5 on the exam
Summer Reading/Assignments
 Honors Language Arts and AP English
 Honors Social Studies and AP Government
Required
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9
Grade Courses
 All students must schedule a minimum of 8 credits
 1 credit English Language Arts
 0.5 credit Physical Education
 1 credit Mathematics
 1 credit Science
 1 credit Social Studies
 0.5 credit Microsoft Office 2010
 0.5 credit of Environment, Ecology and Engineering
 2.5 credits of Electives
Required
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10
Grade Courses
 All students must schedule a minimum of 8 credits
 1 credit English Language Arts
 0.5 credit Physical Education
 0.5 credit Health
 1 credit Mathematics
 1 credit Science
 1 credit Social Studies
 0.5 credit of Humanities
 2.5 credits of electives
Required
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11
Grade Courses
 All students must schedule a minimum of 8 credits
 1 credit English Language Arts
 0.5 credit Physical Education
 1 credit Mathematics
 1 credit Science
 1 credit Social Studies
 0.5 credit F.C.S. Connections
 3 credits of electives
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12
Grade Required Courses
 All students must schedule a minimum of 8 credits
 1 credit of English Language Arts
 1 credit of Mathematics
 6 credits of electives
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9
Grade English Language Arts
 0205 - Honors 9th Grade Language Arts
 0206 - 9th Grade Language Arts, Lvl 1
 0208 - 9th Grade Language Arts, Lvl 2
 0203/0204 - 9th Grade Language Arts, Lvl 2 Part 1 and 2
9th Grade Mathematics
 0406 - Algebra I, Part 1*
 0407 - Algebra I, Part 2*
 0409 - Algebra I
 0416 - Algebra II, 9th Grade
 0410 - Geometry*
 0411 - Honors Geometry*
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9
Grade Science
 0550 - Honors 9th Grade Physical Science*
 0551 - 9th Grade Physical Science, Lvl 1*
 0552 - 9th Grade Physical Science, Lvl 2
 0560 - Environment, Ecology and Engineering
 0511 - Honors Biology I* (elective)
9th Grade Social Studies
 0601 - Honors American History II*
 0602 - American History II, Lvl 1
 0603 - American History II, Lvl 2
 0636 - Pennsylvania Studies (elective)
 This class cannot count as a required Social Studies
course but can be taken as an elective
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9
Grade Wellness and Fitness
 0324 - Intro to Physical Education
 Required 9th grade Physical Education course
 0330 - Ball Games (for music students only)
 0341 - Wellness: A Guide To Fitness* – this course
requires a nurse or Physical education teacher
recommendation
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9
Grade Business Electives
 0808 - Introduction to Business
 0828 - Stock Market Investing
 0842 - Careers and Your Money
9th Grade Computer Education
Courses
 0904 - Microsoft Office 2010
 9th Grade students are required to take 0904
 0906 - Advanced Microsoft Word 2010
 0910 - Advanced Microsoft Excel 2010
 0915 - 21st Century Skills for Success
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9
Grade Agriculture Electives
 1410 - Honors Agriculture Science 1
 1411 - Agriculture Science 1
 1430 - Honors Ag Mechanics 1
 1431 - Agriculture Mechanics 1
9th Grade Music Electives
 1312/1322 - Concert Band
 1314/1322 - Orchestra
 1360/1361/1322 - Choir & Band
 1370/1372/1322 - Choir & Orchestra
 1381/1382/1322 - Band & Orchestra
 1390/1391/1392/1322 - Choir, Band, & Orchestra
 1310 - Concert Choir
 1323 - Choir, Semester 2
 1321 – Chansodie*
9th Grade Music Electives
Continued
 1330 - Music Technology
 May count as Humanities requirement
 1332 - Arts Connection
 May count as Humanities requirement
 1334 - Musical Theater
 May count as Humanities requirement
9th Grade Technology Education
and Engineering Electives
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1209 - Digital Design/Print Media
1217 - Digital Photography
1218 - Energy, Power & Control
1220 - Transportation Systems
1221 - Materials and Production Tech
1232 - Intro to Electronic Media
1250 - PLTW-IED (Introduction to Engineering Design)*
1255 - PLTW-POE (Principles of Engineering)*
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9
Grade Art Electives
 0724 - Drawing and Painting 1
 May count as Humanities requirement
 0725 - Drawing and Painting 2*
 0733 - Computer Art – Graphic Design
 0753 - Computer Art – Animation
 0734 - Computer Art 2*
 0748 - Ceramics 1
 May count as Humanities requirement
 0749 - Ceramics 2*
 0755 - Sculpture 1
 0756 - Sculpture 2*
9th Grade World Language Electives
World Language Electives require English Language Arts
teacher recommendation
 1010 - French I
 1018 - German I
 1026 - Spanish I
9th Grade Family and Consumer
Sciences Electives
 1112 - Personal Financial Management
 1114 - Foods I
 1125 - Survival 101
 1131 - Contemporary Fashion
Learning Support
 1812A - Skills For Living
 1814A - Vocational Math
 1815A - Vocational English
 1918A - English
 1926A - Mathematics
 1930A - Science
 1935A - Social Studies
 1919A/1925A - English and Mathematics, Full Year
 0843 - Careers and Your Money
Academic Language Acquisition
 2100 - Academic Language Acquisition, Fall A
 2101 - Academic Language Acquisition, Spring A
 2102 - Academic Language Acquisition, Fall B
 2103 - Academic Language Acquisition, Spring B
Ranking Electives and Choosing
Alternates
 Rank 3 of your electives (circled on sheet) beginning
with your least favorite. These are the courses that we
will consider dropping first when resolving course
conflicts.
 Least favorite to favorite
 List 3 alternate courses that will be used to resolve a
schedule conflict.
 Do Not Circle the Alternates on Your Sheet.
Lunch Schedule
 Lunch is scheduled during 3rd block
 Four different lunch periods a day
Advisories
 Enrichment
 Assigned based on standardized testing results
 Assigned based on student selection
 Homeroom
 Assigned by grade and alphabet
 Contact person for graduation project
Course Selection Due Dates
 Signed course selection worksheets due:
 Friday, February 28, 2014 in the Guidance Office
 Students who do not turn in a course selection sheet
will have their courses selected for them. Courses will
not be changed for students who do not complete the
process.
Final Course Selection Deadline
 Last day to make course selection changes:
 Thursday, July 24, 2014
School Counselor Recommendations
 Choose a well balanced and challenging schedule each
year
 Select courses that build a strong academic foundation
to prepare for post-secondary education and
employment opportunities
 In addition to a strong academic schedule consider
involvement in a variety of school activities
 Encourage your student to connect to the school and
the larger community