Class of 2017 Sophomore
Enrollment
Park Hill High School
Mr. Wazac (A-D)
Mrs. Reeves (E-F) AVID
Mrs. Todd (G-L)
Ms. King (M-Sa)
Mrs. Olvera (Sc-Z)
Overall Enrollment Expectations
 Use
Personal Plans of Study (PPS) to guide your
course selections
 Leave PPS attached to enrollment form
 All Sophomores should take:
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English Language Arts 2
Two math courses
Science
Social Studies Elective
 IMPORTANT:
TURN IN BY DEADLINE
Schedule Changes
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Carefully make course selections!
A student’s schedule will be changed for the
following reasons:
Computer Error
Pre-requisite not met
Duplicate Credit
To increase the level of rigor
***STRICTLY ENFORCED***
Graduation Requirements
Language Arts
4
Social Studies
3
Science
3 (Bio req)
Math
3 (Algebra II minimum)
PE
1
Fine Arts
1
Practical Arts
1
Health/Personal Wellness
1
Personal Finance/CompApp
1
Electives
10
TOTAL
28
One graduation credit must be earned in an online learning
environment.
Family Connections-
Online college and career readiness tool
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Set personalized goals
Assess strengths
Explore careers
Search for Colleges
Apply for Scholarships
Prepare for the ACT
Track admission status
Communicate with Counselors
Family Connections- Login
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will receive an email in the next few
weeks with your registration information.
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now, you can view the College and
Career Educational Planning Guide on
our counseling website:
www.counselingphhs.weebly.com
A+ Program
 2.5
cumulative GPA
 95% attendance rate
 50 hours tutoring/mentoring
Ms. Dorward – A+ Coordinator—her office is
in the 300 Pod South
dorwards@parkhill.k12.mo.us
New 5th Hour Credit Option!
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Are you looking to free up room in your schedule to
take more classes?
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2014-2015 school year students have the option to
earn additional credit first and second term.
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NO TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED FOR EARLY BIRD PE
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First Term and Second Term Choices:
1. Foundations of Fitness (1/2 credit):
This course meets Monday – Friday 6:30-7:15 AM.
2. Advanced Weight Training (1/2 credit):
This course meets Monday – Friday 6:30-7:15 AM.
3. Virtual Personal Finance/Computer Apps (1 credit)
4. Virtual Health/Personal Wellness (1 credit)
Online-Blended Learning
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Online courses = on-site OR remote
Online Course Offerings Available
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Health/Wellness
Pers. Finance / Comp. App.
Psychology
Marketing Concepts
Indicate On Site or Remote on Green Form
All courses include some required face-to-face meetings with
the teacher.
NEW OPTION: 5th Hour Credit Option for some courses
English Language Artspage 22 in CEPG
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All sophomores pick English Language Arts 2
Math- page 30 in CEPG
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3 Credits (Alg II min)
1. Algebra 1A/1B or Accelerated Algebra 1
2. Geometry or Accelerated Geometry
3. Algebra II A/Algebra II B, Alg II, or
Accelerated Algebra II
Page 32 in
CEPG
Math Sequence
 Please
look at pg 32 in the CEPG
 Accelerated Alg I/Accelerated Geometry
students enroll in Accelerated Algebra II
and Accelerated Trig
 Algebra 1A and Algebra 1B enroll in
Geometry and Algebra II
Science- page 39 in CEPG
 Requirements-
3 credits (Biology and
Chemistry required)
 PHYSICAL SCIENCE NO LONGER OFFERED!
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COURSES and NEW SEQUENCING!
 All students take:
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Biology 1
Chemistry 1 or Accelerated Chemistry
Science-continued
 After
Biology and Chemistry/Acc. Chemistry
Students May Choose:
 Physics
 AP
Physics 1 and AP Physics 2
 Biology II and AP BIO
 AP Chemistry
 Human Anatomy and Physiology
 Forensic Science (new)
 Materials Science and Engineering (new)
 PLTW Principles of Biomedical Sciences (new)
 AP Environmental Science
Social Studies-page 41 in CEPG
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Required to enroll in 1 Social Studies elective
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Options:
Several Electives to choose from
Challenge yourself with an AP course:
AP World History, AP European History,
AP Human Geography
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SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVES
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African American Studies
American Civil War Reconstruction
Asian Studies
Current Events
Humanities
Latino Studies
Philosophy
Psychology
Psychology-online: on-site or remote
Sociology
Women’s Studies
AP European History
AP Human Geography
AP World History
Health/Personal Wellness
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1 credit (1/2 health/1/2 wellness)
 Option of Summer School
 Option Virtual School (remote or onsite)
 NEW OPTION: 5th HOUR CREDIT
***If you have not had HPW, please sign up
for it this summer or next year due to it
being phased out***
Physical Education
 Required
1 credit
 Must take Foundations of Fitness before
any other PE course.
 Option during Summer School
 NEW OPTION: 5th HOUR CREDIT
 Two
weight training classes requires the
signature of the Head Coach!!
Fine Arts
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Required 1 credit
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Design and Draw
Drama
Music for a Lifetime
Choir
Band
Orchestra
Tournament Forensics
***Current choir/band/orchestra students sign
up for the same course even if you plan on
auditioning for another course
Practical Arts
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1 credit
Family & Consumer Science
Business/Technology
Engineering (Project Lead the Way)
Industrial Technology
Broadcast Journalism, Journalism/Mass
Media, Photojournalism
CAPS (Junior/Senior Year)
NCC (Junior/Senior Year)
Personal Finance/
Computer Applications
Required 1 credit
 Summer School Option (On-site or Remote)
 Virtual School Option (On-site or Remote)
 NEW OPTION: 5th Hour Credit
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***Please plan to sign up for PFCA this
summer or next year due to it being phased
out***
Foreign Language
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REQUIRED FOR PHHS GRADUATION
 Minimum
of two terms of the same
language are required for many college
admissions
Enrollment Sheets
Circle 8 courses
 Optional: Select 5th hour credit
 Write in alternate courses (one core and one
elective)
 Parent signature required
All students choose:
1. Language Arts
2. 2 Math classes
3. Science
4. Social Studies
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DUE DATE!!
 Completed
Enrollment Sheets are due to
your HOMEROOM teacher
Thursday
January 16, 2014