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Wilson High School�Presents�Freshman Course Selection Night

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INTRODUCTIONS:

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  • Dr. Daniel Weber - High School Principal

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  • Dr. Dean Damiani - 9th Grade Assistant Principal

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  • Dr. Frank Hutchko - 9th Grade Counselor

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Transition to High School

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  • Create a connections
    • Link Crew - Summer Orientation

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  • Advice to get students and families started:
    • Balance
    • Prioritize interests
    • Organization
    • Routine work habits

  • Start of an incredible journey!

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Scheduling Night - February 4

First Stop on the Journey

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  • Presentation intended to be a resource

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  • Break out sessions
    • Meet with departments to discuss the details of particular courses

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  • Courses run based upon enrollment

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  • Summer Enrichment/Virtual Courses - registration in Spring

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  • Program of Studies Document: Step by step guide of how to navigate through high school

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Graduation Requirements

English (All 4 years required)

4.0 credits

Social Studies

3.0 credits

Math (Alg 1 & Geo Required)

3.0 credits

Science (Biology Required)

3.0 credits

Physical Education

0.5 credits

Health

0.5 credits

CP Financial Planning (11th or 12th grade)

0.5 credits

Electives (9th – 12th )

6.5 credits

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21 credits

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Freshmen�Course Offerings

Required Options

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Course Levels

  • Advanced Placement
  • Weight - 1.17
  • College level work and pacing
  • Summer work
  • Honors Courses
  • Weight - 1.1
  • Expanded curriculum and pacing
  • Summer work
  • College Prep
  • Develops skills to be successful in any post-secondary endeavour.

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English

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Required:

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  • CP English 9

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  • Honors English 9 (Summer reading required)

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Social Studies

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Required:

  • AP U.S. History (college level curriculum and pacing. Summer work required)

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  • Honors US History (summer work required)

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  • CP U.S. History II

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Math

Required:

Course

Sequencing

Track 1

Track 2

Algebra I

Algebra I

Geometry

Geometry

Algebra II

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Thinking Mathematically 1 & 2

Algebra II

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Honors ISTEM Math (Alg II)

Precalculus

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Statistics

Honors Precalculus

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AP Statistics

Statistics

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Calculus

AP Calculus AB

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AP Calculus BC

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Science

ENGLISH

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  • CP Integrated Science
  • Honors Integrated Science
  • Honors ISTEM Physics (part of ISTEM program)

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(Must take all three courses)

Courses:

  • Honors ISTEM Mathematics Algebra II
    • Prerequisite: Geometry OR Virtual Geometry (Summer)
  • Honors ISTEM Physics
  • Honors ISTEM Makers and Innovators

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Freshmen�Course Offerings

Elective Options

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Art Courses

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  • Drawing and Painting I (.5 credits and .5 credits)
  • Sculpture/Ceramics (.5 credits and .5 credits)
  • Crafts/Paper Crafts (.5 credits and .5 credits)

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Business Courses

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  • CP Accounting I (1.0 credits)
  • Microsoft Office Specialist (1.0 credits)
  • International Business (o.5 credit)

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Drama Electives

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  • Introduction to Theater (1.0 credits)

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Family and Consumer Science

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  • Investigating Foods (1.0 credits)
  • Understanding Relationships (1.0 credits)
  • Textile and Clothing Construction (1.0 credits)
  • Fashion and Interior Design (1.0 credits)
  • Costumes for Theater Production (.5 credits)
  • Costumes for Musical Theater Production (.5 credits)

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JROTC

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  • JROTC I (1.0 credits)

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Music Courses

  • Symphonic Band(1.0 credits)
  • Jazz Class (1.0 credits- Teacher Rec)
  • Orchestra (1.0 credits)
  • Band/Orchestra/Chorus (1.0 credits)
  • Concert Choir (1.0 credits)
  • Guitar I (0.5 credits)
  • Piano I (0.5 credits)
  • Piano II (0.5 credits)
  • Introduction to Music Theory (0.5 credits)

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Physical Education & Health

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Physical Education (0.5 credit Grad. Requirement)

Choose one elective, either can be taken in 9th grade if desired

  • Fitness Foundations (0.5 credits)
  • Virtual Fitness Foundations (0.5 credits)
  • Wellness Through Games and Sports (0.5 credits)
  • Wellness Through Group Fitness (0.5 credits)
  • Wellness Through Dance (0.5 credits)
  • Wellness Through Strength and Conditioning (Boys and Girls) (1.0 credits)
  • Wellness Through Virtual Personal Fitness (0.5 credits)

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Health (0.5 credits Grad. Requirement)

Choose one elective, either can be taken in 9th grade if desired

  • Health (0.5 credits)
  • Virtual Health (0.5 credits)

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Visit Phys-Ed/Health breakout for more information on Virtual Fit. Foundations and Health

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Science

ENGLISH

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  • The Physics of Astronomy (1.0 credit)

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  • Anatomy & Physiology (1.0 credits)

  • Natural History (0.5 credits)

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  • Health Sciences (0.5 credits)

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Technology & Engineering

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  • Honors IED: Introduction to Engineering Design (1.0 credit)
  • Visual Design & Image Manipulation (1.0 credits)
  • Honors ISTEM: Makers & Innovators (1.0 credit) (I-STEM only)

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World Languages

French

Spanish

German

Mandarin Chinese

  • French I
  • French II
  • Spanish I
  • Spanish II
  • Spanish III
  • German I
  • German II
  • Mandarian Chinese I
  • Mandarin Chinese II

All courses are 1.0 credits

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Berks Career & Technology Center

  • 38 Programs
  • BCTC begins in 10th Grade
  • Tour in October
  • Application due date November 23, 2021
  • Additional information at berkscareer.com

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Contact and Questions

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  • For questions and changes to requests please contact Dr. Hutchko at hutfra@share.wilsonsd.org
  • Info:
    • February 22 - March 31: Middle School counselors meet with individual students to review course selection.
    • Make changes with Dr. Hutchko no later than March 31, 2021.
    • Information about Summer acceleration will be available in the 4th quarter

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Thank You!

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Please Enjoy the Breakout Sessions

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