Spring-Ford Senior High School

10th Grade Course Selection

Graduation Requirements

Students must earn at least 22 credits to graduate

including the following:

» 4 credits English

» 3 credits Social Studies

» 3 credits Mathematics

» 3 credits Science

» .4 credit Health

» 1.6 credits PE

» 7 credits Elective

Spring-Ford Area High School

Program of Studies Course Book

• www.spring-ford.net and choose Senior High School

• Look for the Course Selection Tab on the left side

• There, you will locate the Spring-Ford Area High School Course Book and resources

As Sophomores you must take:

English Math

Science Social Studies

Physical EducationElectives

For an average of 6.4 credits

Keep In Mind….Prerequisites

Example:

Modern World History - Honors (10th grade)

Prerequisite: 90% in the previous year of social studies and teacher recommendation

Electives: Major and/or MinorArt & Music

Broadcasting

Business Technology

Computer Education

English minors

Family & Consumer Science

Project Lead The Way (PLTW)

Technology Education

World Language

Global Studies Program

Weighted Classes? What Are They?

• Honors & Advanced Placement (AP) courses receive additional weight calculated into weighted Grade Point Average (GPA).

• In order to receive the weight students must achieve a 70% or above in the course.

A few words about

HONORS & AP courses:

• Superior ability• History of advanced achievement in subject area• Self-motivation, commitment and strong work

ethic• Ability to meet rigorous course expectations• Teacher recommendation and prerequisites

Advanced Placement (AP)

• College level coursework in a high school setting

• AP exams are offered each May for students enrolled in AP courses

• Scores of 3 or higher (out of 5) may provide savings in tuition for certain college courses

• Scores of 3 or higher may qualify you to take higher level college courses

Global Studies Program

• Honors level program with an emphasis on history, government, and world language.

• Partnership with Arcadia University.

• Unique learning experiences via distance learning and dual enrollment with Arcadia University.

• Please see your school counselor for more information. Additional information located in course selection book.

Project Lead The Way (PLTW)

• PLTW is a nationally recognized pre-engineering 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.

• Course titles: Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, Civil Engineering and Architecture & Digital Electronics. All are honors level courses.

• Please see your school counselor for more information

A Few Words About World Languages…

It is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that a student earn a grade of “C” or better for the year in order to continue to the next level of a world language.

Many 4-year colleges require 2-3 years of world language study with two years of study at the high school level.

Western Montgomery Career & Technology

Center

• ½ Day Morning Program at WMCTC, level I

• 4 major classes in 10-12 Building: English, Science, Social Studies, and Math

• Please see school counselor if you are interested in beginning next year.

• Must Apply On-Line by March 15th

Course Selection Process

• View teacher recommendations pre-entered into Skyward

• Enter your elective requests by March 8th.

• Course Verification Sheets will be provided in the spring for review and parent signature

• Schedules will be posted in Skyward over the summer

Course Selection Worksheet

Requesting Courses in Skyward

Requesting Courses in Skyward

TERMS TO BECOME FAMILIAR WITH….

NAVIANCE

• Start a resume in the “About Me” tab: Click the “My Resume” link and start listing activities, sports and awards

• Take the Career Interest Profiler quiz (found under careers tab)

• Build a list of colleges in the “Colleges” tab: Create your list in the “Colleges I’m Thinking About” link or find colleges that fit your interests with the “SuperMatch College Search”

PSAT

• PSAT/ Preliminary SAT

• Test is taken in October, during the school day

• All Sophomores will take the test

• Scores can be accessed on collegeboard.org in December

Future Planning Center

College and Career Resource Center for Students and Parents. The FPC assists students/parents with the

following:

• Exploring Student Strengths and Career Interests

• Identifying Post-Secondary Education/Training/Military options that align with career goals

• Preparing for Standardized Testing (ACT/SAT/PSAT/AP/ASVAB)

• Completing College, Financial Aid, and Scholarship Applications

College Athlete???

NCAA Eligibility Requirements Are Specific, including 16 Core Courses!

You must complete NCAA Student Athlete Identification Form located on the Future Planning

Center page under the College Athletics tab.

Submit Self Identification form to the FPC

NO CHANGES…

NO COURSE CHANGES WILL BE HONORED AFTER

June 27, 2019

We are here to help !!

We welcome and encourage you to stop by the house office with questions.