Program of Studies Book (Scheduling) Grove City Area Senior High School
Honor Roll: High Honor Roll – Marking Period GPA ≥ 90.5 Honor Roll - Marking Period GPA ≥ 85.5 Graduation Honors
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Honor Roll: High Honor Roll – Marking Period GPA ≥ 90.5 Honor Roll - Marking Period GPA ≥ 85.5 Graduation Honors: Cumulative GPA through MP3 of the senior year. Distinguished Scholars – Cum. GPA ≥ 95.5 High Honors - Cum. GPA ≥ 90.5 Honors - Cum. GPA ≥ 85.5 Class Rank: Class Rank is calculated once each year, at the end of the school year. The only exception is for Graduation Honors - for seniors only – at the end of MP3 in their senior year. Scheduling Course Registration Each year students must determine what courses they need (or wish) to enroll in for the coming year. Students are encouraged to take this process seriously, to consider their career plans, and to discuss their choices with their parents as well as teachers and counselors. Final registration for courses needs to be made with a great deal of thought. Except under exceptional circumstances, students will be scheduled into progressively challenging courses. No student will be permitted to register for a class at a lower level than a class that they already passed. Counselors schedule group and individual meetings to aid in the process. Parent conferences are also encouraged. Career information is available in the School Counseling Office. Courses scheduled are determined by student interest and/or local board and State legal requirements. Some offerings that have limited interest may not be scheduled every year. In cases of schedule conflicts or courses not scheduled (as part of the master schedule), students will be assigned to their alternate choices if possible. Every reasonable effort is made to schedule all students in their first choice courses, but it is not always possible. Students are welcome to select an alternate choice for any offering. Course Selection The scheduling process of the school is based upon the choices for courses made by the students. Decisions concerning the master schedule for the coming year are based upon these choices. These decisions then determine the type and number of courses offered, number of sections scheduled and the allocation of school resources. All courses listed in this booklet (Program of Studies) may not be offered. If there is not sufficient registration for a course, it will be cancelled and the affected students will be notified as soon as possible so that they may make another course selection. Student Schedules Once made, student schedules should be viewed as a contract between the student and the school. July 13th prior to the start of the school year is the last date that any schedule changes will be considered. Schedules will be considered final and binding after July 13th. Dropping/Changing Courses All course/schedule changes must be processed by the School Counselors. Students should select their courses with great care and with the awareness that all schedule changes must adhere to the following guidelines: After July 13, 2017 all schedule change requests for the upcoming school year must be submitted to the School Counselors. They will be reviewed based upon academic need. New courses may only be added in the first two (2) weeks of the semester in which they begin (10 school days). During the school year, the School Counselors can be asked to review schedule change requests based on medically related circumstances. The Counselors may recommend to the high school principal a schedule change that best supports the individual needs of the student. Students carrying 6.4 credits may not drop a course at any time unless they enroll in another course, limiting this option to the first two weeks of the semester. Students carrying 7.5 + credits may apply to the School Counselors to withdrawal from one course. Withdrawal is not guaranteed. Withdrawal during the first nine weeks of a year-long course results in a “W” grade on the transcript. Withdrawal after the first four weeks of a year-long course results in a failing grade of “WF” on the transcript. Withdrawal during the first three weeks of a semester course results in a “W” grade on the transcript. Withdrawal after five weeks in a semester course results in a “WF” on the transcript. If a student transfers from a course as a result of “academic misplacement” and enrolls in a different level of a similar course, this is considered an “academic adjustment” rather than a withdrawal. Student’s earned grade at the time of an academic adjustment will transfer to the new course. Academic adjustments may be requested by a student, parent, or teacher and must be arranged through the counselor and approved by the parent and the School Counselor. NCAA ELIGIBILITY www.eligibilitycenter.org The NCAA Eligibility Center will certify the academic and amateur credentials of all college-bound student athletes who wish to compete in NCAA Division I or II athletics. COURSES, GRADE-POINT AVERAGE, and TEST SCORES CORE COURSES These courses are academic courses, of a college preparatory nature, taken between your ninth grade year and graduation. Ten (10) of the core courses need to be taken before the beginning of a student’s senior year. Check the approved list from our high school to make certain that the courses you have taken are included on the list. 16 core courses are required for NCAA Division I eligibility. A GPA of 2.3 or above is required. 16 core courses are required for NCAA Division II eligibility. A GPA of 2.0 or above is required. DIVISION I (16 Core Courses) DIVISION II (16 Core Courses) 4 courses of English 4 courses of English 3 courses of Mathematics 2 courses of Mathematics (Algebra I or higher) 2 courses of Natural/Physical Science 2 courses of Natural/Physical Science (1 year of lab preferred) (1 year of lab preferred) 3 courses of additional academics 1 year of additional English, math or (English, math, science) natural/physical science. 2 courses of Social Science 2 courses Social Science 4 courses of Electives (approved) 4 courses of Electives (languages, or comparative courses that are approved) **The NCAA may deny a course as a “core course” at any time. GRADE-POINT AVERAGE Refer to the NCAA Eligibility Center Quick Reference Guide to see all information about Grade Point Average, Test Scores, and Core Courses. TEST SCORES As noted above, for Division I, test scores are reviewed with grade-point average on a sliding scale. See www.eligibilitycenter.org for information. Division II has a minimum SAT score requirement of 820 (CR and M), or ACT sum of 68. (The writing section of the SAT is not used in this calculation. The ACT score is the sum of English, math, reading, and science sections—not the composite score.) All SAT and ACT scores must be reported directly to the Eligibility Center from the testing agency. Test scores will NOT be accepted from high school transcripts! When registering for the SAT and/or ACT, use the Eligibility Center code of 9999 to make sure that the score is reported directly to the Eligibility Center. An excellent reference regarding NCAA Eligibility is the “NCAA Eligibility Center Guide for the College-Bound Athlete.” This publication is available online at www.eligibilitycenter.org If you are planning to participate in NCAA Division I or Division II Athletics, you should begin planning your courses NOW! During your JUNIOR year, you should register online with the Eligibility Center so that your transcripts can be sent from the school counseling office for review. Look for the NCAA logo in the Program of Studies beside GCHS Courses that are NCAA approved:  1 credit Core Course – English .5 credit Core Course – Elective
Art Two Dimensional Art Workshop Grade 10 -12 ART210 Credit 1 (Max 2) This course is an in-depth exploration of two dimensional media with an emphasis on composition. The lessons will foster the growth of the students’ imaginations and provide instruction regarding technique, historical and cultural context, art criticism, aesthetics and the appropriate use of tools and materials. Projects include, but are not limited to drawing, painting, printmaking and mixed media collage. In addition to a $20 lab fee, students may need to purchase some materials for this course. Three Dimensional Art Workshop Grade 10-12 ART220 Credit 1 (Max 2) This course emphasizes the art of ceramics. Students will develop hand-building, sculptural, and wheel throwing skills, as well as participate in verbal critiques of artwork. This course will include concepts and techniques of function vs. non-function, artistic intention and studio procedure while giving an outlet for personal expression. Students may be required to purchase some materials for this course in addition to a mandatory lab fee of $20.00. Second year students must submit an application to be considered for this course. Introduction to and the Foundations of Art Grade 9-12 ART611 Credit .5 The Introduction to Art course is designed to develop a foundation for future art classes. The lessons will provide instruction regarding technique, historical and cultural context, and the appropriate use of tools and materials. Projects include, but are not limited to drawing, painting, sculpture and collage. Community Art (2D & 3D Design) Grade 9-12 by Application ART641 Credit 1 (Max 3) The Community Arts course is a hands-on combined effort between students and members of our school and community. Students will make artistic decisions based on the elements and principles of design, project location and the intended audience. This is a project-centered course in which most assignments will take several months to complete and unveil. Projects may include, but are not limited to murals, mosaics, installations, sculpture, mixed media, interactive art, interior, graphic and set design. AP Studio Art Grades 11-12 ART510 (offered alternating years starting 2017-2018) Credit 1 AP studio art is an intense course resulting in a portfolio review at the end of the year featuring Two-Dimensional Design, Three-Dimensional Design and Drawing. Although there is not a pre-requisite to take this course, students must be confident and proficient in their artistic ability. The AP Studio Art Program consists of three portfolios — 2-D Design, 3-D Design and Drawing — corresponding to the most common college foundation courses. Each section and portfolio assessment focuses on students developing artistic practices and habits of mind. The sections could include the following: critical analysis, evidence-based decision-making, innovative thinking, articulation of design elements and principles, systematic investigation of making art, technical competence with materials and the process to communicate ideas, expression, artistic intention and the creation of a body of work unified by a visual or conceptual theme. English English Tutorial Grade 9-11 ENG099 (Elective Credit Only) Credit 1 This is a one semester course required for those students not receiving a proficient score on the Keystone Literature exam. It is designed to provide extra instruction and assistance developing the skills learned in English classes, in order to achieve proficiency or complete a project to meet proficiency. World Literature and Composition 1 credit Core Course – English Grade 9
ENG110 Credit 1 Introduction to Composition and World Literature is a standards-based, skills-driven course. Students read short stories, poems, plays, autobiographies, speeches, epics, etc. from all over the world; specific areas of focus are Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Latin America, and Ancient Greece. In their study of literature, students adopt specific Reading Stances (Initial Understanding, Responding Personally, Interpretation, and Responding Critically) to develop a firm grasp of the literary tools and skills assessed on state reading tests. Vocabulary study arises from the literature. Further, students read self-selected novels independently over the course of the year. Process writing is integral to Introduction to Composition and World Literature: students compose multi-paragraph Narrative, Informational, and Persuasive essays which are assessed according to the standards. These writing assignments are scored on Focus, Content, Organization, Style, and Conventions. Finally, students learn to demonstrate a command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing and speaking. Complex Communications Grade 10-12 ENG220 Credit .5 Complex Communications is a required semester course that focuses on independent and collaborative reading and research strategies, sources and tools for research, data sharing and collaboration, and the proper and ethical presentation of ideas. Students will discuss the importance of working both independently and collaboratively, and will collaborate in various ways using technology. American Literature and Composition 1 credit Core Course – English Grade 10
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