Eighth Grade (Class of 2019)
Parents’ Night
Welcome to W.A.H.S.
Wallenpaupack Area School District
HS Scheduling Process
• MS Guidance Counselors:
• Mrs. Jean Ann Morton
• Mrs. Karen Gravel
• Classroom meetings
• One-on-one meetings with students to ensure
proper scheduling choices
Wallenpaupack Area School District
HS Scheduling Process
• Tours of the HS- Career and Technology Programs
• Eighth grade meeting with HS Guidance
Counselors and Administrators
• 8th grade teachers completing 9th grade
Recommendations:
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Math
Reading/Writing
Science
Social Studies
Wallenpaupack Area School District
9th grade recommendations
• Components of the recommendations
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State Assessment scores (PSSA’s)
CDT scores (two/three test scores)
PVAAS Data (Projections)
Current academic performance
• Points are awarded for each component,
which determine class eligibility
– Math-specific class (Algebra, Geometry CP, Geometry H)
– Science, Social Studies, English (Honors only)
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9th Grade Math Placements (2015-2016)
Student Name: ____________________________
Teacher: _________________________________
PSSA Scores:
SS
Adv.
7th Grade ______________
Pro
Basic
BB
7th
2018-2561
1472-2017
1386-1471
1298-1385
1241-1297
1183-1240
942-1182
700-941
Score
4 pts.
3.5 pts.
3 pts.
2.5 pts.
2 pts.
1.5 pts.
1 pts.
0.5 pts.
Total this section:
Classroom Diagnostic Test:
Math 8
Alg.
Score
CDT (Oct.) ____________________
Adv.
1200-2000
1297-2000
2 pts.
CDT (Feb.) ____________________
Pro.
Basic
1037-1199
200-1036
1134-1296
200-1133
1 pt.
0 pts
Total this section:
PVAAS Projections:
Prob. of Scoring Prof. or Above
PSSA
Keystones
PSSA (Grade 8) _______________
70-100%
2 pts.
4 pts.
Keystones ___________________
40-69%
0-39%
1 pt.
0 pts.
2 pts.
0 pts.
Total this section:
Current Math Grade (1st Sem. Avg.)
100-96
7 pts
95-90
6 pts
89-85
5 pts
84-80
4 pts
79-75
3 pts
74-70
2 pts
69-67
1 pt
other
0 pt
Total this section:
Teacher Recommendation:
Course:
Algebra A/B ( full year) (2 credits)
Algebra B (1 semester) (1 credit)
*Geometry CP
*Geometry Honors (1 credit)
Total of all sections:
0 - 13
Low math class students will all be in Algebra A/B.
13.5 - 17
17.5 - 21
*Placement in these classes is dependant upon scoring Proficient or Above on the Algebra I Keystone Exam.
Students recommended for honors DO NOT have to take the honors class.
Wallenpaupack Area School District
High School Administration and
Discipline Committee
• Dr. Jay Starnes, Principal
• Ms. Lisa Tait, Assistant Principal
• Mr. James Kane, Assistant Principal
• Mr. Chris Caruso, Discipline Office
Wallenpaupack Area School District
Guidance Counselors
• Mr. Jeff Miller - A through G
• Mr. Shawn Knisely- H through O
• Mr. Gerard Wierbowski- P through Z
• Ms. Denise Morgan- Special Education
• Ms. Diane Lanthier- Career and Technical Education
• Mr. John Tobey- Crisis Intervention Counselor
Wallenpaupack Area School District
District Mission Statement
The Wallenpaupack Area School District’s
mission is to provide an educational
environment that promotes excellence for all
students, thereby developing life-long learners
who are responsible citizens.
Wallenpaupack Area School District
College and Career Readiness Skills
Teamwork
Speaking and Listening
Independence and Initiative
Self-Presentation
Work Ethic
Attendance
Problem Solving,
Decision Making, and Creativity
Positive Attitude
W.A.H.S. Academic Expectations
School Performance Profile (SPP)
• Building Level Academic Score- 86
– Required for Graduation 2017 and after
• Math, Algebra I Keystone- 77.78
• English, Reading/Literature- 82.70
• Science, Biology- 58.97
– 4 Year Cohort Graduation Rate- 93.85
– Attendance Rate- 91.62
Wallenpaupack Area School District
SAT
2011-12
WAHS
PA
USA
Math
518
501
514
Reading
494
491
496
Total
1012
992
1010
2012-13
WAHS
PA
USA
Math
525
504
514
Reading
498
494
496
Total
1023
998
1010
2013-14
WAHS
PA
USA
Math
517
504
513
Reading
505
497
497
Total
1022
1001
1010
Wallenpaupack Area School District
Important Information About Students
• Social Media- Internet Accounts
– Colleges and universities along with future employers are
checking internet sites before admitting students
• Discipline Record
– Many schools now ask if you have ever been suspended
or expelled. Most ask if you have had a drug or alcohol
violation
• FAFSA –
– Federal Financial Aid Form now asks if student has
been convicted of a drug violation
Wallenpaupack Area School District
W.A.H.S. Program of Studies
–Traditional Academic / Honors
–Technical Academic
–Career & Technical Education
(Programs of Study)
–Advanced Placement
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Traditional Academic /Honors
• Prepares students for entry into colleges and
universities
• Courses for this option are labeled:
CP (College Prep) and H (Honors)
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Technical Academic
• Prepares students for the workplace or twoyear college
• Does not eliminate the possibility of four year
college
• “Hands-on” curriculum
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Career & Technical Education
• Students learn skills related
to a career goal
• Academic skills included
• Six programs available:
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Allied Health
Food Service
Automotive Technology
Building Trades
Child Care Service
What is Career & Technical Education?
• CTE Programs of Study prepare students for a
wide range of careers
• Provides training and preparedness for
industry certifications
• Teaches student critical employability and
leadership skills
• Bridges the gap between a rigorous
academic schedule and much needed
workforce skills
Wallenpaupack Area School District
Class of 2019
Graduation Requirements
Minimum 27 credits for Graduation
English
Social Studies
Math
Science
Technology
Wellness
Electives
Graduation Project/
Career & Finance
4 courses
4 courses
4 courses
3 courses
1 course
4 courses
** Successful completion of State Assessment **
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WAHS Block Schedule
• What it looks like
• Blocks are about
85 minutes long
• A/B days
• Lunch is during
Block 3 –half hour
lunches
• Students have 32
blocks (over four
years) to complete
27 credits
Semester 1 Semester 2
January – June
September- January
A
B
A
B
A
B
A
B
A
B
A
B
A
B
A
B
English
• English 9A & 9B
• English 9 CP
• English 9 Honors
– Freshman Composition (.5)
*ALL English classes have a summer reading
requirement.
Social Studies
• US History II
• US History II CP
• US History II Honors
Science
• Science 9
• Science 9 Honors
Math
YOUR MATH TEACHERS WILL
RECOMMEND~
• Algebra 1 A & 1 B
• Geometry CP
• Geometry Honors
Health & Physical Education
• Wellness I (.5)
Career & Technical
Programs of Study
Allied Health
Intro to Medical Science (.5)
Food Service
Intro to Food Service (.5)
Building Construction/Automotive Technology
Exploring Auto Mech. & Bldg Construction (.5)
Child Care Service
Intro to Early Childhood Education (1)
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Art
• Exploring Visual Arts
• Fine Arts I
Technology Education
• Intro to Technology
& Engineering
Business Computer Information Technology
• ICT (Information
Communication
Technology)
• Intro to BCIT (Business
Computer Information
Technology) (.5 )
• Career Discovery (.5)
Family Consumer Science
• Foods
• Cooking for Independent Living (.5)
Foreign Language
• French I, II
• Spanish I, II
• German I, II
Music
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Freshman Choir
Freshman Band
Freshman Band/Choir
Music Appreciation (.5)
Beginning Piano (.5)
Theater
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Intro to Theater
Musical Theater (.5)
Dance (.5)
Fashion and Costumes (.5)
Technical Theater
Video
• Video Production I
Technical Academic Schedule
Semester 1
Semester 2
1
English 9 A
English 9 B
2
Algebra I A
Algebra I B
3
Science 9
US History II
Wellness I / Elective
ICT Intro to Computer
Tech
or Elective
4
Traditional Academic Schedule
Semester 1
Semester 2
1
English 9 CP
Freshman Composition/
Wellness I
2
Algebra B
Geometry CP
3
Science 9
US History II CP
Elective
ICT Intro to Computer
Tech
Or Elective
4
Honors Schedule
Semester 1
Semester 2
1
English 9 Honors
US History II Honors
2
Science 9 Honors
Geometry Honors
3
Wellness I/Freshman
Composition
ICT Intro to Computer
Tech or Elective
4
Elective
Elective
Typical Band Schedule
Semester 1
Semester 2
1
English 9 CP
US History II CP
2
Science 9
Geometry Honors
3
Band/
Wellness I
Band/
Freshman Composition
4
Elective
ICT or Elective
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Selecting Course Requests – Grade 9
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Login to PowerSchool either from the school’s main
webpage or at http://power.wallenpaupack.org
THEN…..
Click on Class Registration tab at the top of the screen
Review your recommendation –
click on the Pencil
Course Recommendation is at the top of the choices
Click on the selection - Click on Okay
Continue to select your requests by clicking on the Pencil tool
to open choices for each subject area.
Check
your
choices
Click on “2” or “Next” to view all options.
Click ok
Continue to make your selections to build your course requests
by subject area
Review your choices
Verify the number of credits selected.
Click on
Submit
Course Request window opens on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17th – 8 A.M..
Course Request window closes on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27th– 8 A.M.
THE DATE TO REMEMBER
June 19, 2015
Visit the High School website at www.wallenpaupack.org/wahs for scheduling
information, course selection guide and course selection forms.
Wallenpaupack Area School District