TROY
HIGH SCHOOL
EDUCATION
THE PATH OF OPPORTUNITY
2017-2018
SCHEDULING HANDBOOK
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TROY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:
Students will need a minimum of 28 academic credits to graduate. Every student completing the following required courses will receive a diploma.
- 4 credits of English
- 4 credits of Social Studies
- 4 credits of Science++
- 4 credits of Math
- 2 credits of Physical Education & Health (.5 credit each year)
- .25 credit of Human Development
- .25 credit of Career Exploration
- .25 credit of Driver Education
- 9.25 credits of Arts and Humanities
TOTAL CREDITS IN REQUIRED SUBJECTS:18.75
TOTAL CREDITS IN ARTS AND HUMANITIES 9.25
TOTAL CREDITS TO GRADUATE 28.0
EACH STUDENT MUST SCHEDULE 8 CREDITS PER YEAR.
Students must have 1 credit of Physical Science.
For placement in Honors level courses, it is strongly recommended that a student have earned 87% or higher in the prior core subject (i.e. 87% in English 9 or Honors English 9to be placed in Honors English 10)
GRADE LEVEL CLASSIFICATION
Beginning with the Class of 2016
The grade level that you begin the year with in September is the grade level you will remain for the whole academic year. It is in your best interest to engage in some type of credit recovery during the summer.
10th grade – Students must earn 7 credits their freshman year to be considered a sophomore. Students who have not earned 7 credits and have failed 2 or more classes MUST engage in some type of credit recovery during the summer following 9th grade at the student’s expense. (packet, on-line, summer school)
11th grade – Students must earn 14 credits by the end of their sophomore year to be considered a junior. Students who have not earned 14 credits and have failed 2 or more classes MUST engage in some type of credit recovery during the summer following 10th grade at the student’s expense. (packet, on-line, summer school)
12th grade – Students must earn 21 credits by the end of their junior year to be considered a senior. Students who have not earned 21 credits MUST engage in some type of credit recovery and be on target to complete their graduation requirements by the end of their senior year at the student’s expense.
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILTY: In addition to other eligibility requirements established by the school district, a student must pass the equivalent of 2 credits in a marking period to be eligible for athletic participation during the next marking period. To be eligible for fall athletics a student must have passed 4 credits the previous year.
DUAL ENROLLMENT: Courses may be available to college-ready students interested in receiving both high school and college credit from colleges. In order to receive college credit, a student must meet certain academic requirements and complete an application process. Courses offered at Troy High School which can also be taken as college courses are: Speech, Honors English 12, AP English, Anatomy and Physiology I, Chemistry II, Introduction to Statistics, AP Statistics, Spanish III, and Spanish IV. (Subject to change) Please call your child’s guidance counselor for more information. There are other opportunities to take college courses. Students should see their counselor in the Spring of their sophomore year to discuss these possibilities.
Differentiated Curriculum
As early as possible, students should attempt to determine their general career goals and begin taking courses which will meet that selection. Listed below are the curricula offered and a brief description of each. Any student or parent having difficulty determining selection should see a guidance counselor for assistance.
Academic Curriculum
This program is designed for students who plan to further their education at a college or university and are very focused on their career goals. This is a very rigorous and demanding curriculum and students should feel they are capable of and interested in the courses which are required. In addition to all required courses the student must take the following:
Algebra I, Algebra II, AcademicGeometry, Academic Keystone Biology I, Academic Chemistry I, 3 years of a language (same language) or 2 years of same language and one credit of the following courses: Chemistry II, Genetics, Anatomy & Physiology I, Anatomy & Physiology II, Microbiology, Physics I & II, Pre-Calculus, or Calculus, Introductionto Statistics.
General Curriculum
Although students in this program are generally those who have changed from one curriculum to another, some students may find none of the other curricula meets their needs. This curriculum gives students wide discretion in course selection.
Through careful planning and use of electives students can achieve a strong focus in any of the following: Family & Consumer Science, Industrial Arts and/or Visual Arts.
Note from the Principal:
As you are selecting courses for next year, please be aware that we are offering the same courses that we have had recently. However, courses must have a minimum of 10 students in order to “run” here on campus. For courses that do not have enough requests and/or scheduled students, we will work with the students to find an online course that is as similar as possible.
As long as this course is not a credit recovery situation for a student, the online option will be at no cost to the student as long as the student still needs the course for credit to graduate. However, if the course is not needed for graduation credit, then the student will be required to pay a deposit of 50% of the course cost (varying based on course and online provider) prior to starting the course. If the student successfully completes the course with a passing grade by the end of the quarter or semester, the student will be fully reimbursed the deposit. However, if a student does not successfully complete the course with a passing grade by the given deadline, the student will be required to pay the remaining balance of the course.
In the event that the course is needed for credit recovery, the student/family will be responsible for covering the cost of the online course which will vary depending on the mode of delivery, course and possible online provider.
AP Courses: Students taking AP courses are required to take the end of the course AP exam. There is a fee associated with each AP exam. Students may not drop AP courses; therefore they must be committed to taking the course when they sign up.
Drop/Add: All requests for schedule changes must be done through the Guidance Office. Student, parent, guidance counselor and administrative input will be considered. ALLschedule change requests MUST be completed by June 30th. Requests must be made via e-mail, a written request, by phone or in person. If you need to leave a voice mail, please call:
Mrs. Stanfield – 297-8703 (10-12 Principal)
Mr. Kulago – 297-8704 (7-9 Principal)
Mrs. Graham – 297-8705 (Guidance Secretary)
Mrs. Smyth – 297-8707 (A-L) (Guidance Counselor)
Mr. Stroup – 297-8705 (M-Z) (Guidance Counselor)
Summer Hours: Offices are open 8 AM – Noon and 1 PM – 3 PM
Deadlines provided by the Guidance Department MUST be followed. Students not submitting course selection paperwork by stated deadlines run the risk of not getting courses they request, being assigned to courses and/or having a schedule created for them.
Exceptions will only be made for the following reasons:
- Credit recovery
- Credit acceleration
- Computer error
- Health and/or personal concerns beyond the academic scope
Career Cluster Guide
All students and their parents are encouraged to select coursesthat will guide the student toward a possible career choice. The next three pages include sixteen general career areas (clusters) and the courses offered at Troy High School which prepare students for those career areas. Please contact your child's School Counselor if you have questions.
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Math
Bio Ag Science, Environmental Ecology, Chemistry
Intro to Business, Business Law, Accounting
All Ag Department classes
CAD
World of Food
Architecture & Construction
Algebra II, Geometry, Business Calculations
Science in Society, Environmental Ecology, Chemistry, Physics
Intro to Business, Business Law, Accounting
Art classes
All Industrial Arts classes
*NTCC: Building Construction; Electrical Occupations; Welding Technology; Heating, Ventilation, Air
Arts, AV Technology, & Communications
Speech, Creative Writing, Mythology, Novel and Drama, Publishing and Presentation
Foreign Language (Spanish)
All Art Department classes
All Music Department classes
Web Design
Concepts in Clothing
Business, Management & Administration
Business Calculations
Speech
College and Career Literacy
Publishing and Presentation
Foreign Language (Spanish)
All Business Department classes
Honors Economics
Psychology
Education & Training
College Prep Math
Biology, Science in Society, Chemistry
Speech, Creative Writing, Writing about Philosophy, Novel and Drama, Mythology
Foreign Language (Spanish)
All Art Department classes especially if Art Ed
Parenting and Family Life
Finance
As many upper level Math courses as possible (especially Statistics)
Speech
Honors Economics
All Business Department classes
Personal Finance/Lifetime Learning (required 9th grade class)
Government and Public Administration
Algebra I &, II, Statistics
Speech
Foreign Language (Spanish)
Data Application: Excel/ Spreadsheet, Dynamic Presentation Applications
American History, US Civics and Government, World Cultures, Honors Economics
AP US Government and Politics
Psychology
Health Science
Algebra I & II
Pre-calculus, Statistics, Calculus (if seeking Bachelor degree or professional degree)
Anatomy & Physiology, Chemistry
Genetics, Microbiology (if offered)
Data Application
*NTCC: Health Assistant/Pre-Nursing
Hospitality & Tourism
Speech
Intro to Business, Marketing/Sales
World Cultures
Foreign Language (Spanish)
World of Food
*NTCC: Food Production and Management
Human Services
Speech
Foreign Language (Spanish)
Parenting and Family Life
Psychology
Sociology (on-line course)
*NTCC: Cosmetology
Information Technology
As many upper level Math courses as possible
As many Science classes as possible
Publishing and Presentation
Web Design, Data Application
CAD, Technology and Society
Visual Literacy, Digital Art
Law, Public Safety, and Security
Chemistry
Statistics
Speech
Business Law
US Civics and Government
US Government and Politics
Physical Education
Fitness/Health and Wellness
Psychology
Criminal Justice related courses (on-line courses)
Manufacturing
Algebra I, II
Science and Society
Physics
College and Career Literacy
Foreign Language (Spanish)
Energy, Power, and Transportation
Power and Machinery; Electronics, Materials and Processes; Welding
*NTCC: Machine Tool Technology
Marketing and Sales
Algebra I & II, Statistics
Speech, Publishing and Presentation
Honors Economics
All Business classes
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
As many Math courses and as many upper level Math courses as possible
As many upper level Science courses as possible (definitely Physics I & II)
Speech, Publishing and Presentation, College and Career Literacy
CAD, Architecture, Engineering, Inventions and Innovations, Technology and Society, Electronics
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Business Calculations, Accounting
Environmental Ecology, Physics
College and Career Literacy
Foreign Language (Spanish)
Energy, Power, Transportation; Power and Machinery; Electronics
*NTCC: Auto Mechanics Technology, Collision Repair Technology, Diesel Engine Mechanic
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
For placement in Honors level courses, it is strongly recommended that a student have earned a 87% or higher in the prior core subject (i.e. 87% in English 9 or Honors English 9to be placed in Honors English 10)
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
SURVEY OF LITERATURE 9
PREREQUISITE-NONE#300
CREDIT-1.0
This course is a survey of literature examining multiple literary genres including short stories, poetry, novel, drama and non-fiction. This course is focused on the continued development of the foundational skills needed to advance into the Keystone Literature course. Analysis of literary elements and devices are the focus of formal writing. This course also emphasizes the integration of textual evidence within student writing. Formal writing skills are practiced through the completion of the writing of multiple constructed response paragraphs, literary analysis papers and a formal research paper.
KEYSTONE LITERATURE 9*
PREREQUISITE-NONE#350
CREDIT 1.0
In preparation for the Keystone Exam, this course is a survey of literature examining multiple literary genres including short stories, poetry, novel, drama and non-fiction. Analysis of literary elements and devices are the focus of reading and formal writing. This course also emphasizes the integration of textual evidence within student writing. Formal writing skills are practiced through writing multiple constructed response paragraphs, literary analysis papers and a formal research paper. The Keystone Exam will be given at the conclusion of this course.
KEYSTONE LITERATURE 10
PREREQUISITE-ENGLISH 9#301
CREDIT 1.0
In preparation for the Keystone Exam, this course is a survey of literature examining multiple literary genres including short stories, poetry, novel, drama and non-fiction. Analysis of literary elements and devices are the focus of reading and formal writing. This course also emphasizes the integration of textual evidence within student writing. Formal writing skills are practiced through writing multiple constructed response paragraphs, literary analysis papers and formal research paper. The Keystone Exam will be given at the conclusion of this course.
WORLD LITERATURE 10*
PREREQUISITE-ENGLISH 9#351
CREDIT 1.0
In tenth grade, students study both ancient and contemporary literature from around the world. The focus of the course is to examine the common themes found throughout world literature (fiction and non-fiction) regardless of the culture that produced them. The course units are organized around these universal themes. Each unit allows for close study of literary works, as well as consideration of historical and cultural context. Students come to grasp the relationship between local concerns and universal questions. Throughout the year, students will conduct background research, analyze literature, participate in class discussions, study vocabulary, learn about the writing process and write essays. In addition to shorter writing pieces, students will be mastering the “constructed response” paragraph, the “ten percent summary,” and the literary analysis paper. Upon completion of this course, students are ready to advance to eleventh and twelfth grade English courses.
ENGLISH 11
PREREQUISITE-ENGLISH 9,10#302
CREDIT 1.0
Concentration is on American literature, speech, expository writing, and vocabulary. It will consist of an intensive survey of America’s literature with the intention of enhancing the student’s sense of cultural literacy. The organization, structure, research and delivery of an informative speech will be emphasized. Expository writing will be stressed with the prime intention of enhancing the development of logical and analytical thinking. Vocabulary development will concentrate on broadening the student’s reading recognition vocabulary.
HONORS ENGLISH 11*
PREREQUISITE- ENGLISH 9, 10#352
CREDIT 1.0
Concentration is on American Literature, speech, expository writing, and vocabulary. It will consist of an intensive survey of the development and progress of American Literature. Emphasis is on the major themes, which have occupied the writers of that literature. The organization, structure, research and delivery of the persuasive speech will also be stressed. Writing will deal with the structure of the expository essay, the use of concrete examples to effectively support opinions, and a study of the stylistic techniques, which would facilitate competency in that particular mode of expression. A concentrated study of vocabulary will also be emphasized.
LITERATURE KEYSTONE READINESS
PREREQUISITE-NONE#356
CREDIT .5
This is a 9-week course designed to prepare students for the Keystone Literature state assessment. This course will focus on vocabulary, independent reading, comprehension and open-ended response questions. This course is meant to further prepare students by refining their skills needed to test Proficient and Advanced on the Keystone Exam. This does not replace 9th or 10th grade English, but is meant to further improve reading and analysis skills. This course will be scheduled for those students who are not ready (based on classroom and/or state assessments) to take the Keystone Literature state assessment.
ENGLISH 12
PREREQUISITE-ENGLISH 9,10,11#303
CREDIT 1.0
Focus will be on the literary backgrounds of British Literature from the days of the Anglo-Saxons to the 17th Century. Basic to the course is a study of the various literary genres. Considerable stress will be placed on development of communication skills in written form. Emphasis is placed on the student’s written analysis of the works studied through class discussion of works read and tests, quizzes, thematic essays and book reflections. The course also includes developmental skills in grammar and vocabulary and required research.
HONORS ENGLISH 12*
PREREQUISITE-ENGLISH #353
CREDIT 1.0
Focus will be on the literary backgrounds of British Literature from the days of the Anglo-Saxons to the 17th Century and will provide students with a comprehensive background for the study of contemporary literature. Emphasis is placed on the student’s written analysis of the works studied through class discussion of works read and tests, quizzes, thematic essays, and book reflections. Critical thinking, listening and research skills are incorporated. Vocabulary development is pursued through the context of the works in progress along with the needed literary terms and concepts for the study of literature. A research paper is required. (Possible Dual Enrollment Credit)
AP ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION
PREREQUISITE-ENGLISH 9,10,11#395
CREDIT 1.0
This course prepares students to write for academic discourse. The course teaches students to think critically, write in a variety of genres for various audiences, analyze language, and evaluate the craft of writing both stylistically and rhetorically. An AP exam must be taken in May for the purpose of exempting from a college course at the student’s expense. Students may earn up to 6 college credits. A recommendation from the student’s 11th grade English teacher is required. (Possible Dual Enrollment Credit)
COLLEGE AND CAREER LITERACY
PREREQUISITE-ENGLISH 9,10#397
CREDIT 1.0
This course will allow students to have the opportunity to select a career or career-mission to demonstrate their understanding of the ELA and College and Career Readiness standards addressed in the course. Through the use of BIE PBL Gold standard diagram, students will sequence through the design steps of: Challenging Problem or Question, Sustained Inquire, Authenticity, Student Voice & Choice, Reflection, Critique & Revision and Public Product. The course will culminate with a website designed to showcase the learning and a potential on-site visitation component with a professional opportunity beyond the classroom. An underlining component of the visitation component with a professional opportunity beyond the classroom. An underlining component of the course will be the design of a student blog responding to self-selected texts from a course list of suggest readings.