School Year 2020-2021 Scheduling Guide at IHS

Scheduling for the 2020 2021 School Year

Scheduling for the 2020-2021 School Year Please refer to the curriculum guide on the IHS website for information pertaining to: AP Course Offerings Career Pathway Information (Careers by pathway entry level, technical/skilled, professional level ) CHS Course Offerings (College in High School) Course Descriptions/Offerings/Prerequisites Dual Enrollment Erie County Technical School Graduation Requirements ROTC

College in High School (CHS) College in High School (CHS) is a fairly new program at Iroquois Jr. ~ Sr. High School. Iroquois Jr. ~ Sr. High School has teamed with the University of Pittsburgh to offer college level coursework in the high school setting. Students have the opportunity to take college coursework, which is taught by Iroquois faculty, with the possibility of earning college credit. Potential coursework for the 20-21 school year include CHS Basic Applied Stats and CHS Programming in Python. Please see the high school s curriculum guide for additional information.

ROTC Any student interested in joining ROTC must submit an ROTC application along with selecting ROTC on the student scheduling portal when making their elective course selections. Applications are a fillable PDF that can be saved and emailed to dfinotti@iroquois.iu5.org. ROTC applications are available on the scheduling link on the Iroquois website: AFJROTC Application

AP Course Offerings If you are interested in taking an AP Course, you must complete the AP course request sheet which is available on the IHS Guidance website: on the scheduling tab (scroll down to AP course planning & click on AP Scheduling Request Forms) and email it to Mrs. Hickernell at lhickernell@iroquois.iu5.org no later than May 20th. Once you are approved for AP coursework, you will be notified and teachers will touch base with you about potential summer coursework to prepare for your AP class in the fall. Potential AP coursework for the 20-21 school year includes: AP Chemistry, AP BIO, AP Physics, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP English Language, AP Am. Government & Politics, AP Psychology, and AP U.S. History. *The actual running of these classes will be determined by student interest and scheduling availability.*

Dual Enrollment If you are interested in taking dual enrollment courses (college coursework) at Edinboro University, Gannon University, Mercyhurst University or Penn State Behrend you must complete the IHS Dual Enrollment Application. If interested in taking dual enrollment coursework, please email Mrs. Hickernell at lhickernell@iroquois.iu5.org. Applications are due no later than April 30th. Once your IHS dual enrollment application is approved by Mr. Wilson, you must submit your college dual enrollment application to the college of your choice. All transcripts/test scores will be sent by the counseling office upon approval of your application. If Iroquois Jr. ~ Sr. High School offers an equivalent level of AP coursework in the class that you choose, dual enrollment will be denied.

Elective Course Prerequisites Advanced PE: Biology is a prerequisite. Art I: If you want to take any other art electives, you must take Art I first. Forensic Science: Chemistry is a prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in Chemistry. Foundations of Technology: Is a prerequisite for the technology education courses. Enterprise: CAD or Material Processing is a prerequisite. Foods II: Foods I is a prerequisite. Robotics: CAD is a prerequisite. Vocal Ensemble: By audition only. PLEASE refer to the IHS Curriculum Guide on the IHS website under the curriculum tab for additional information on course prerequisites.

Band and Chorus Electives Students must choose band or chorus as their first elective in order to be guaranteed placement in these courses.

Graduation Requirements

Core Class Recommendations Required courses such as Math, English, Science and Social Studies will be selected and entered into the scheduling database after a review of student ability level and achievement data including, but not limited to grades, previous standardized test scores, and teacher recommendations. Most students are scheduled into physical education classes. Students are placed into required courses in the sequence that they occur in the curriculum guide. Students are placed into the most rigorous course work possible based on their ability and achievement.

Making Science Selections in 11thand 12thGrades Once students have successfully completed a high school Chemistry course (Chemistry with lab, Chemistry Honors with lab or Applied Chemistry), students are able to choose their next science course. Most students who finish Chemistry will need one more science credit and students get to choose that final science course. Typically, the next sequential science course for a student completing Applied Chemistry is either Physical Science or Environmental Science but could choose another course offering as well. Typically, those who finish Chemistry with a lab choose either Physics, Forensics, or Anatomy/Physiology, or in some cases, they may already have fulfilled their 4-credit requirement and do not take another science course in favor of an elective. Typically, those who finish Chemistry Honors take one or more AP science courses, but some can take Physics, Anatomy/Physiology, or Forensics, depending upon their interest levels.

Holland Type and Pathway Matches Inventory Complete your Holland Type and Pathway Matches Inventory Go to the Guidance website and click on the Holland Type and Pathway Matches Inventory Once you have completed your Holland Type and Pathway Matches Inventory you can visit the High School s Curriculum guide to determine which elective courses fall within your primary and secondary pathways. Students must complete 4.00 primary pathway elective credits and 3.00 secondary pathway elective credits prior to graduation.

Complete the Holland Inventory to Determine your Career Pathway STEP ONE : In each group X all of the items that describe you. Then count up the number of X marks and fill in the total for each chart. Be as honest as you can. There are no wrong answers. Are You? Practical Athletic Straightforward Mechanically inclined A nature lover Can You? Fix mechanical things Solve mechanical problems Play a sport Read a blueprint Work on cars Like To? Tinker with mechanics Work outdoors Be physically active Use your hands Build things Operate tools and machinery R TOTAL= Like To? Explore ideas Use computers Work independently Perform lab experiments Read science magazines I TOTAL = Like To? Attend concerts, theater, art shows Read fiction, plays, poetry Work independently Work on crafts Take photographs Express yourself creatively A TOTAL = Like To? Work in groups Help people with problems Participate in meetings Do volunteer service Work with young people Play team sports S TOTAL = Like To? Make decisions affecting others Be elected to office Lead people Start a project or cause Meet important people E TOTAL = Like To? Follow clear procedures Use data processing equipment Work with numbers Type or word process Be responsive for details C TOTAL = Are You? Inquisitive Analytical Scientific Observant Precise Can You? Think abstractly Solve math problems Understand physical theories Do complex calculation Use a microscope Analyze data Are You? Creative Intuitive Imaginative Observant Innovative An individualist Can You? Sketch, draw, paint Play a musical instrument Write stories. Poetry, music Do complex calculations Design fashions or interiors Sing, act, dance R = Realistic; I = Investigate; A = Artistic ; S = Social; E = Enterprising; C = Conventional Are You? Friendly Helpful Idealistic Insightful Outgoing Understanding Can You? Teach/train others Express yourself clearly Lead a group discussion Moderate disputes Plan and supervise and activity Cooperate well with others Are You? Self-confident Assertive Sociable Persuasive Enthusiastic Energetic Can You? Initiate projects Convince people of your ideas Sell or promote things Give talks or speeches Arrange activities and events Lead a group Are You? Well groomed Accurate Numerically inclined Methodical Conscientious Efficient Can You? Work well within a system Complete paperwork Keep accurate records Use a computer Write effective letters

STEP TWO : After completing the Holland Type and Pathway Matches on page 8, use your totals to identify the three letters that have the highest scores. Record the letter and number of X s in the box below. My interest codes are: R = Realistic I = Investigate A = Artistic S = Social E = Enterprising C = Conventional STEP THREE : Now, we will match your Holland Interest Type with Career Pathways. In the columns below, circle your three interest code letters wherever they appear. Interests Codes: A C S E R I S E C R I S A E C R I S Arts and Communications (AC) Business, Finance and Information Technology (BFIT) Engineering and Industrial Technology (EIT) Human Services (HS) Science and Health (SH) Pathway: 1. # 2. # 3. # STEP FOUR : Count the number of circles in each Pathway to determine your Primary and Secondary Pathways. Primary Pathway ________________________ (most number of circles) Secondary Pathway ________________________ (second most number of circles) In the case of a tie, go back and review the assessment for more indicating factors or contact your counselor for assistance. Note: This tool, as well as a series of other types, will be used to assist students and parents in the selection process. As always, this is an ongoing process and subject to change.

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Scheduling If you have any questions concerning the scheduling process and/or need to speak to a school counselor for additional information about scheduling please call the high school s counseling office at 814-899-7643 ext. *1532. Schedules will be mailed home in July.