PLATTE COUNTY RIII

HIGH SCHOOL

2015-2016 Enrollment Presentation

WELCOME Platte County High School

Dr. Chad Sayre, Principal

Ms. Shari Waters, Assistant Principal

Mr. Matt Messick, Assistant Principal

Mr. Phil Dorman, Athletic Director

Dixie Wirsig, Freshmen Counselor

FRESHMEN PIRATES

FIND THE TREASURE FORA SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL

SET GOALS

TRACK YOUR LEARNING

BE ORGANIZED & PREPARED

95% ATTENDANCE OR BETTER

GET INVOLVED

ASK FOR HELP

Enrollment Schedule

2015-2016 Freshmen Enrollment

The Barry School enrollment, February 6th

Platte City Middle School enrollment, February 9th – 12th.

Parents: Enrollment Sheets are to be completed and

signed by parent, then returned back toMrs. Wheeler, 8th grade Counselor,

No later than February 20th.

Career & Educational Planning Guide

Available on the High School Counseling website

Prerequisites are listed under each course description

www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com

Graduation Requirementsfor the class of 2019

page 6

4 English3 Math3 Science3 Social Studies1 Fine Art1 Technology

1 Physical Education½ Health½ Personal Finance7 electives

TOTAL: 24 creditsCareer and Educational

Planning pg 5

Missouri Connections

Free Parent & Student Resource

Career PathsCareer ExplorationCollege ExplorationInterest InventoriesACT sample testsSign on information:

User name: plattehsPassword: 2viewmoc

www.missouriconnections.org

English - 4 credits

Freshmen: English I or Pre-AP English

Sophomores: English II, Pre-AP English, AP- Language & Composition

(Nonfiction), AP Literature & Composition (Fiction)

Juniors: English III, AP-Language & Composition, AP Literature & Composition, Applied Communications, Speech, & Creative Writing

Seniors: English IV, Applied Communication, AP-English Language & Composition , AP -English Literature & Composition, AP -Seminar,

Advanced Composition (English 110 and English 214), Speech, &

Creative Writing

Math - 3 creditsFreshmen

Algebra I, Algebra I Lab, Geometry, or Honors Geometry

Additional Math Courses

Algebra II TrigonometryHonors Algebra II Pre-Calculus,

Introduction to College Mathematics AP Calculus AB

College Algebra StatisticsAP Statistics

Science - 3 creditsFreshmen: Biology, Pre-AP Biology, or

Physical Science(Biology is a graduation requirement)

Sophomores: Biology, Pre-AP Biology, Physical Science, Earth Science, Environmental Biology, Chemistry I, & Physics

Juniors & Seniors: Pre-AP Biology, Physical Science, Environmental Biology, AP Biology, Dual Credit Environmental Science, Chemistry I, Chemistry II, Anatomy & Physiology, Physics,

Marine Science, and/or Zoology

Social Studies - 3 creditsFreshmen: American History or Honors American History

Sophomores: World History, AP World History

Juniors: American Government, AP American Government

Additional Social Studies Courses: AP US History Sociology Comparative Religions Psychology I & II Contemporary Issues AP Psychology Western Civilization AP Macroeconomics Geography and World Cultures Core Honors US and Global Economics Multicultural Studies Core AP Comparative Government & Politics Economics

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Fine Arts (1 credit)

Music Band or Vocal

ArtTheater

Technology (1 credit)

Computer Classes

Project Lead The Way Intro to Engineering Design

Physical Education (1 credit)Health (1 credit)Personal Finance (.5 credit)

Northland Career Center NCC

Juniors and SeniorsTwo year programs earning 3 credits each year

Shadowing @ Sophomore level

Health Sciences I & II Culinary Arts I & II

Diesel Technology I & II Mechanical Maintenance

Teaching Professions I & II Construction Technology I & II

Industrial Welding I & II Building Trades

IT Professionals I & II Law Enforcement/Crime Scene Investigation

Agricultural Education I & II Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration http://vimeo.com/67277269 (HVAC)

NORTHLAND CAPSNorthland Center for Advanced Professional Studies

To provide high school students in the Northland with a pre-professional, innovative and entrepreneurial education through career oriented experiences that are both hands

on and real world. Medicine and Healthcare: This course embeds students in the

hospital setting, providing real world experienced in the dynamic field of medicine and healthcare.

Global Business and Entrepreneurship: This course is designed for students that are interested in an ever-changing world, where business and marketing decisions must adapt to the global economy.

Technology Solutions: This course is ideal for students who are interested in developing the professional and technical skills required to forge forward in exploring all areas of technology.

Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing: This course is designed for students who are interested in engineering and manufacturing fundamentals, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

Global Logistics and Transportation: Global Logistics and Transportation is ideal for students who are interested in developing the professional technical skills required to forge forward in exploring all areas of logistics and transportation.

Northland CAPS is open to students from the school districts of Kearney, Liberty, North Kansas City, Park Hill, Platte County, and Smithville.

College Bound Recommendations

English – 4 creditsMath – 4 creditsSocial Studies – 3 creditsScience – 3 creditsForeign Language – 2 creditsFine Arts – 1 credit

*Strongly encouraged to take Dual Credit and/or AP classes.

*Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA

*Achieve Missouri state average on the ACT…21 or higher

A+ School Requirements

Attend a designated A+ school for 3 consecutive years

Graduate with a 2.5 or higher grade point average

Have a minimum 95% attendance recordPerform 50 hours of unpaid tutoring Maintain good citizenshipStudents must score advanced or proficient

on the Algebra I End-Of-Course Exam (EOC)

PCHS A+ Coordinator is, Betty Rust

Schedule Change Policy

Pick class selections VERY carefully

Schedule change policy is strictly enforced

Class changes must have Administration approval

Class changes will be approved for the following reasons only:

Prerequisite Courses Not Met – Many courses require a prerequisite. If a student has not met the necessary prerequisite, a new course will be submitted.

Duplicate Credit – Student has already taken the course and passed it

Graduation Requirement -A required graduation requirement is not listed on your schedule.

More Challenging Course – Request to move to a more rigorous/challenging course

MENTOR PROGRAM

FUNCTIONS:To transition 8th graders into the high schoolTo provide support for Freshmen for

academic & social successMentors serve as peer buddies and are

available to: guide Seminar activities; help Freshmen to be involved in clubs, sports and other school functions; listen & provide advice; PLAY on event nights: help Freshmen get acquainted with PCHS academics, environment, teachers, students, etc…

To be there for YOU!

SPRING MENTOR ACTIVITIES

MEET THE MENTORSApril 10th

CLUBS & SPORTS NIGHT

PLATTE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

SOUTH GYM

May 13, 20156:00 – 7:00 PM

PIRATES SET YOUR SAILS For Adventure At

Platte County High School

To schedule an appointment with Mrs. Wirsig, Freshmen Counselor call: 816-858-2282 ext.1211.