SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULING
2015-2016

By Student Last Names
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A-Co
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Cr-Ha
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He-Lo
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Lu-Pe
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Pf-Sr
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St-Z
Mrs. Sislowski
Ms. Hussong
Mr. Young
Ms. Davidson
Mrs. Brzuski
Mrs. Williams
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Principal: Mr. Smithberger

21 CREDITS
4 ENGLISH 4 MATH 3 SCIENCE
3.5 SOCIAL STUDIES 1/2 Personal Finance 1/2 HEALTH & 1/2 PE
1 credit in...
Business/Tech or
World Language or
Fine Art
4 Electives
Selection Guide
Page 4

Graduation Requirements- continued
Subject to Change per State Law
• Students must earn 18 points on seven end-ofcourse exams in order to graduate.
**These tests replace the OGT test for the Class of 2018 and beyond**
• End of Course exams will be given for
- English 9 & 10
- Algebra 1 & Geometry
- Biology
- U.S. History & U.S. Government
• Students can earn from 1-5 points for each exam, based on their performance.
(5-Advanced, 4-Accelerated, 3-Proficient, 2-Basic, 1-Limited)

• Credits are earned each semester
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1.0 Credit for full-year courses
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0.5 Credit for one-semester courses
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EXCEPTION
Physical Education =0.25 credit per semester
Must earn 4 credits to reach 10 th grade status

• Semester Grades are Recorded on the Transcript
(Your academic Record)
• A semester grade is comprised of two quarters and the semester exam.
• GPA is important for Post-High School Plans
• F’s earn no credit and are NEVER removed from the student’s transcript
More information available on the website or in the student planner.

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English 9
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Math
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Science
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U.S. History
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Health
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Physical Education
(unless PE Waiver Eligible or doing Credit Flex)
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Elective/Study Hall

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Current Year Math Course Next Year Math Course
Geometry / Honors Geometry Alg2Trig / Honors Alg2 Trig
Algebra 1 / Honors Algebra 1 Geometry / Honors Geometry
Math 8 (with A, B, or C)
Most Students in this category
Algebra 1
For students not ready Alg 1
By Teacher Recommendation Only
Integrated Math/Alg 1 Block
Don’t worry, none of your teachers will look like this 

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CPE Science •Honors Biology
Note the math co-requisite for each Science course
Next Year Math Course Next Year Science Course
Integrated/Algebra Block
Algebra 1
Geometry
CPE Science
CPE Science
CPE Science OR Honors Biology
Honors Geometry and up Honors Biology OR CPE Science

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Principles of U.S. History
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U.S. History
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U.S. History Honors

World Language, Fine Art, and/or Business Requirement
• A student must complete one credit from one of the academic areas above in order to graduate.
• The 1.0 credit can be a combination of a half credit from 2 different areas.

Physical Education
•½ credit required, 2 semesters to graduate
• Foundation of Physical Activity – to be taken 9 th grade year
• Remaining .25 credit to be taken 10 th -12 th grades
• Students who participate in SHS Sports, Marching Band or
Cheerleading, may be eligible for PE Waiver, waiving the P.E.
Requirement. You must fill out the application.
•Credit Flex may be substituted for the PE course.
Health – To be taken 9 th Grade Year
•Required Course (#000911) – ½ Credit

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French 1 • German I • Spanish I
• 2 years of a World Language is recommended for College Entrance
•Students who struggle with reading may struggle in these courses.

MUSIC COURSES
• Freshman Band
• Freshman String Orchestra
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Freshman Chorus
Other music classes by audition only
ART COURSES
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Art I
• Crafts
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Ceramics I & II • Printmaking
• Painting
• Drawing and Design
1 full credit (2 Semesters) of a Fine Art is recommended for College Entrance

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Required: Personal Finance
(To be taken during 10 th grade year)
ELECTIVES
• Business Foundations
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International Business
• Management Principals
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Strategic Entrepreneurship
• Intro to Business Technology

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Woods I
• Drafting I
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Metals I
• Video Technology
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Home Maintenance

INTRODUCTION TO PRE-ENGINEERING DESIGN (IED) – Year 1
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Co-requisites: Algebra I, a lab fee will be charged
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This course uses a design development process while enriching problem-solving skills; students create and analyze models using specialized computer software.
• Pathway to Pre-engineering is a four-year course of study integrated into the students’ core curriculum.
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Combination of traditional math and science courses with innovative
Pathway to Pre-Engineering courses prepares students for college major in engineering fields.
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Offers the the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school.
• Courses engage students through a combination of activities-based, project-based, and problem-based learning.

The Honors Student :
Does extra reading…thoroughly answers essay questions…fully participates in class discussions…does all homework…willingly does research…commits to spending time in challenging courses
• Students may change levels within the first 3 days of the semester, with parent permission. Beyond this, changes must be teacher-initiated and only for students who are struggling with D’s or F’s
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Will have required summer readings and/or projects

• A way to complete one’s Physical Education requirement.
• Students receive no credit and no grade.
• Student may waive P.E. requirement by completing two full seasons of SHS athletics, cheerleading or marching band.
• Physical Education Waiver Application and more information can be found on the SHS Guidance
Website.
• Students may not mix P.E. Waiver with Physical
Education classes to meet the requirement. Must have 2 waivers or 2 courses, not one of each .

• Credit Flexibility allows students to earn credit by demonstrating academic and skill level performance through a variety of educational options.
• Approved credit awarded through these guidelines will be posted on a student’s transcript and counted as required graduation credit in the related subject area or as an elective.
• A student must complete the Credit Flexibility
Application and obtain approval PRIOR to beginning the coursework.
• See the SHS Guidance website for more information and the Application

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1 st Semester 2 nd Semester
1 ENGLISH
2 ALGEBRA I
3 CPE SCIENCE
4 U.S. HISTORY
1 ENGLISH
2 ALGEBRA I
3 CPE SCIENCE
4 U.S. HISTORY
5 Study Hall/Lunch
6 WORLD LANG
5 Study Hall/Lunch
6 WORLD LANG
7 STUDY HALL 7 STUDY HALL
8 PE 8 Health
Students are NOT able to pick the periods of their courses.
Classes should be entered on page 14.

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1 st Semester 2 nd Semester
1 ENGLISH 9
2 ALGEBRA I
3 CPE SCIENCE
4 U.S. HISTORY-Hon
1 ENGLISH 9
2 ALGEBRA I
3 CPE SCIENCE
4 U.S. HISTORY-Hon
5 Study Hall/Lunch
6 WORLD LANG
5 Study Hall/Lunch
6 WORLD LANG
7 Draw & Design 7 Woods I
8 PE 8 Health
Students are NOT able to pick the periods of their courses.
Classes should be entered on page 14.

• All incoming 9 th graders must pass a minimum of
5 classes during the 4 th quarter of the 8 th grade year
• If a student earns less than 2.0 GPA during the 4 th quarter of the 8 th grade year, student will be put on an Academic contract
• At SHS, must pass 5 classes (not including P.E.) the quarter preceding the season
• FALL SPORTS:
CROSS-COUNTRY, SOCCER, FOOTBALL,
GOLF, VOLLEYBALL, GIRLS TENNIS

College Credit Plus
• Get high school and college credit at the same time
• Students must apply and be accepted by the Institution of Higher Learning
( requires specific GPA and Placement Test score)
• Both student and parent
MUST attend mandatory meeting on February 11 th or 12 th at 6:00 P.M. in the
SHS Auditorium

• The high school has an 8 period day
• Select English, math, science, & social studies
• 5 class periods minimum (Not including P.E.)
• Lunch for one period
• Electives
• Maximum of 7 classes
• Teacher recommendations are the best guide to choosing the right courses

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DO look at YOUR History
• DON’T select courses based on friends
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DO look at your ability – realistically
• DON’T select “easy” courses
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DO look at your future plans
• DON’T expect to be able to easily change your electives next year

• Write down all assignments and tests
(planner)
• Study/review daily (notecards for vocab)
• Complete all assignments
• Take notes
• Check for teacher websites
• Ask for help from parents, teachers, friends
• Plan for tests and projects