Board of Directors                                                      District Administration

 

Mr. William L. Naser, President                                              Dr. Michael J. Vranesevic, Superintendent

 

Mrs.Sheila A. Martin, Vice President                                  Dr. Anne E. Simmons, Director of Curriculum

 

Mr. Lance Foster

 

Mrs. Sharon R. Jaworskyj                                              Apollo-Ridge High School

 

Mr. Gerald J. Medice                                                 Mr. James F. Thimons, Principal

 

Mr. Raymond O'Neil                                                    Mr. Gilbert Forsman, Counselor

 

Mr. Mark Rollinson                                                           Students A - K                                                                                                                                                                         

Ms. Debra L. Schrecengost                                        Mrs. Sarah E. Beneigh, Counselor                                                         

Mr. Mark L. Shaffer                                                  Students L - Z                                                  

 

                                                                                   

 

 

 

 

 

NON-DISCRIMINATION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

 

The Apollo-Ridge School Dis­trict is an equal opportunity educa­tional institu­tion and will not dis­criminate on the basis of race, religion, col­or, national origin, sex, handi­cap, or age in its activi­ties, programs, or employ­ment practic­es in accor­dance with federal and state statutes and regulations.

 

For information regarding civil rights or griev­ance proce­dures, or for information regarding services, activities and facili­ties that are accessible to and usable by handicapped persons contact:

 

Dr. Anne E. Simmons

 Title IX Coordinator

Apollo-Ridge School District

Box 219 Star Route

Spring Church, PA  15686

Phone: (724) 478-1141, Ext. 7303

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 

Mr. Frank Davis

 Section 504 Coordina­tor

Apollo-Ridge School District

Box 219 

Spring Church, PA 15686

Phone: (724) 478-1141, Ext. 7750

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dear Parent/Guardian,

 

This course book has been developed as a guide to assist students and their parents in selecting courses that best support the student’s educational and career goals.  Prior to selecting courses for the up-coming school year, please utilize this course book to facilitate discussion with your child regarding his/her goals.  It may be helpful to consider the following areas during this decision making process:

 

1.      Your child’s interests;

2.      Your child’s areas of strengths and/or skills;

3.      The relationship of your child’s interests and skills to various occupations and career paths; and

4.      The courses or sequence of courses to support your child’s career choice.

 

If you have a question or concern, please contact our guidance department to obtain additional assistance during this process at any time.

 

For your convenience, we have outlined two suggested course sequences as well as corresponding electives that should provide a solid foundation for your child’s future.  It is important to recognize that as your son or daughter progresses through high school his/her educational and career goals and interests may vary.  Likewise, the selected course sequence may need to be revisited, as your child’s needs change.

 

I look forward to serving you and your child during the next school year.   Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of any assistance.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

James F. Thimons, Principal

Apollo-Ridge High School

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Table of Contents

 

 

 

Graduation Requirements ………………………………………………………………..Page  1

Weighted Courses  ……………………………………………………………………….Page  1

Scheduling Changes  ……………………………………………………………………..Page  1

Grading System  ………………………………………………………………………….Page  1

Grade 9 Electives  ………………………………………………………………………..Page  2

Grade 10 Electives  ………………………………………………………………………Page  2

Grade 11 Electives  ………………………………………………………………………Page  3

Grade 12 Electives  ………………………………………………………………………Page  3

Career Course Sequence  …………………………………………………………………Page  4

Business Education Electives  ……………………………………………………………Page  4

Technology Education Electives  ……………………………………. ………………….Page  4

Family and Consumer Sciences Electives  ……………………………………………… Page  4

College Course Sequence  ………………………………………………………………..Page  5

Language Arts   …………………………………………………………………………  Page  6

Mathematics   …………………………………………………………………………….Page  9

Science   ………………………………………………………………………………….Page 11

Social Studies   …………………………………………………………………………...Page 14

Foreign Language   ……………………………………………………………………….Page 16

Physical and Wellness Education ………………………………………………………...Page 19

Computer Science   ………………………………………………………………………Page 20

Business Education  ……………………………………………………………………...Page 22

Technology Education   ……………………………………………………………….....Page 24

Family and Consumer Sciences   ………………………………………………………...Page 27

Fine Arts   ………………………………………………………………………………...Page 29

Individual Education Plan   ……………………………………………………………....Page 31

College Within The High School   …………………………………………………..…...Page 33

Independent Study   ……………………………………………………………………....Page 33

Satellite Educational Resources Consortium (SERC)…………………………………....Page 33

Driver Education and Traffic Safety   …………………………………………………....Page 33

Lenape Vocational-Technical Option   ………………………………………………..…Page 34

Lenape Shop Areas   ……………………………………………………………………..Page 34

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


APOLLO-RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

Spring Church, PA

 

The Apollo-Ridge High School Program of Studies provides students with a variety of planned courses of study and activities that prepare students to meet the challenges of careers immediately following graduation or the rigors of a post secondary education.

 

Students and parents are urged to read this course book carefully to determine the most appropriate courses of study to be scheduled in order to accomplish student goals after high school graduation.  The high school guidance counselors and principal are available for any questions or concerns during this process.

 

I.    Graduation Requirements:

 

A. A minimum of 24.5 credits based upon demonstration of achievement of student academic standards as speci­fied in school district guidelines. These instruc­tional units include the following:

4.0 credits in Language Arts

4.0  credits of Social Studies

            3.0  credits in Mathematics

            3.0  credits of Science

            1.0  credit of Technology Education

1.0  credits of Computer Science

0.5  credit of Wellness Education (Health)

            2.0  credits of Fitness Education (PE)

            2.0  credits of Arts/Humanities

            4.0  credits of Electives

 

B.   Students must achieve a cumulative grade point   average of 2.0 (an overall C average) in all planned courses of study in order to graduate.

 

C.   Students must complete a Culminating Project which includes:

 

1.   An Exit-interview with a focus on career interests and demonstrated competencies.

2.       A Project incorporated into the student’s academic program.

3.       Students must complete a Portfolio during grades 9-12 that offers evidence of their interests, competencies, growth and achievement.

 

 

D.   Students must demonstrate that they are proficient or advanced in Reading, Writing and Math on the Pennsylvania System of State Assessment or on the local district assessment.

 

Reference Student/Parent Handbook for a complete description of graduation requirements.

 

II.  Weighted Courses:         

 

AP and Honors courses in grades 9 - 12 are weighted in the process of calculating class rank.  Honors Courses receive .5 additional quality point per grade and AP Courses receive .5 additional quality point per grade.  Students who attempt the AP exam will receive an additional .5 quality point per grade for a total of one quality point per grade.

 

III. Scheduling Changes:

 

Students and parents should read through all the program options and require­ments before select­ing a pro­gram of study. Stu­dents are ex­pected to complete all se­lect­ed courses.  Schedule changes are to be initiated by the student to correct scheduling errors during the first week of the course. Parents may initi­ate schedule changes by calling to arrange a conference with the student's  counsel­or and/or teach­er at 478-1141 Ext. 1020 

 

Schedules may only be changed during the first five days of the course and only for the following reasons:

 

·         Course is scheduled out of sequence or prerequisites for that course were not met

·         Student is assigned to a course that he/she did not select on the course selection sheet

·         Schedule change is a requirement for either graduation or attendance at Lenape Vo-Tech

 

IV. Grading System

       Apollo-Ridge Scale            UCSMP (Math)

            (University of Chicago School Math Project)

  • 90-100%  A    4.0          A     85 – 100 
  • 80-89%    B    3.0          B     72 –   84
  • 70-79%    C    2.0          C     65 –   71
  • 60-69%    D    1.0          D     50 -    64

·         0 – 59%   F     0.0          F       0 -    49

GRADE 9 – Courses                                                          

 

Language Arts                                   

English 9 Honors

English 9                                                                              

                                                                                               

Mathematics                                                                      

Algebra                                                                                 

Algebra- Technology Enhanced

Geometry                                                             

Advanced Algebra                                                              

                                                                               

Science                                                

Science 9

Biology I

 

 

Social Studies

U.S. History 9 Honors

U.S. History 9

 

Foreign Language

French I

German I

 

Physical Education & Health

Phys Ed  9 & 10

 

Computer Science

Computer Applications                  Word I and II                                  Front Page

Excel I and II                                  Desktop Publishing

PowerPoint I and II                        

Access I and II                      

 

Business Education

Document Processing          

 

 

Technology Education

Principles of Technology

 

Family & Consumer Sciences

Contemporary Living

 

Fine Arts

 

Vocal Music : Chorus

Instrumental Music: Band
Majorettes and Color Guard

 

Academic Support

 

GRADE 10 – Courses                                                        

 

Language Arts                                   

English 10 Honors

English 10                                                                           

                                                                                               

Mathematics                                                   

Algebra                                                Advanced Algebra    

Algebra - Technology Enhanced         Trigonometry-FST Geometry             

                                                               

Science           

Principles of Biology

Inorganic Chemistry I

 

Social Studies

US History - 20th Century Honors

US History - 20th Century

 

Foreign Language

French I and French II

German I and German II

 

Physical Education & Health

Phys Ed.  9 &10

Health - 10

 

Computer Science

Computer Applications                 Word I and II                                 Front Page

Excel I and II                                 Desktop Publishing

PowerPoint I and II                      

Access I and II

 

Business Education

Document Processing         

Business Law                      

Accounting I and II

 

Technology Education

Manufact Tech                              Adv Manufact Tech

Transport Tech                             Adv Transport Tech

Graphics I and II                           Video Production

Mech Drawing I and II

 

Family & Consumer Sciences

Contemporary Living                     Human Development

On Your Own                                Adv Human Develop

 

Fine Arts

Vocal Music : Chorus

Instrumental Music: Band
Majorettes and Color Guard
Jewelry and Crafts

Fine Arts I and II

 

Academic Support

 

GRADE 11 – Courses                                                        

 

Language Arts                                   

English 11Honors

English 11                                                                           

                                                                                               

Mathematics                                                   

Algebra                                          Advanced Algebra      

Algebra - Technology Enhanced  Trigonometry FST                          

Geometry                                       Precalculus 

               

Science                                                

Physical Science                           Sci, Tech, Society

Biology II                                       Biology – AP

Inorganic Chem I                           Inorganic Chem II

Histology

 

Social Studies

World Cultures

AP European History

 

Foreign Language

French II and III

German II and III

 

Physical Education & Health

Phys Ed  11 & 12

 

Computer Science

Computer Applications                 

Word I and II                                  Front Page/Web

Excel I and II                                  Desktop Publishing

PowerPoint I and II                        Internet Research

Access I and II

Visual Basic – Computer Programming

Hardware Maintenance

Networking Essentials

 

Business Education

Document Processing         

 

 

Technology Education

Manufact Tech                                Adv Manufact Tech                    

Transport Tech                               Adv Transport Tech

Photography                                   Graphics I, II and III

Mech Drawing I, II and III

Video Production

 

Family & Consumer Sciences

Human Development

Advanced Human Development

On Your Own

 

Fine Arts

Vocal Music : Chorus

Instrumental Music: Band
Majorettes and Color Guard

 

Academic Support

 

GRADE 12 – Courses                                                        

 

Language Arts                                   

English AP

English 12                                                                           

                                                                                               

Mathematics                                                                      

Algebra                                   Trigonometry FST                              

Geometry                                Precalculus

Advanced Algebra                   AP Calculus

                                                                                                               

Science

Physical Science                            Sci, Tech, Society

Anatomy                                         Biology – AP

Inorganic Chem I                            Inorganic Chem II

Physics                                           Biology II

Histology

 

Social Studies

American Government and Economics

 

Foreign Language

French III and French IV

German III and German IV

 

Physical Education & Health

Phys Ed.  11 & 12

 

Computer Science

Computer Applications                

Word I and II                                 Front Page/Web

Excel I and II                                 Desktop Publishing

PowerPoint I and II                       Internet Research

Access I and II                        Networking Essentials                

Hardware Maintenance

Visual Basic – Computer Programming

 

Business Education

Document Processing                  Co-op Work Experience         

Business Law                                Information Systems

Accounting I and II

 

Technology Education

Manufact Tech                                Adv Manufact Tech                    

Transport Tech                               Adv Transport Tech

Photography                                   Graphics I, II and III

Mech Drawing I, II and III                Video Production

Cooperative Work Experience

 

Family & Consumer Sciences

Human Development                    Adv Human Develop

On Your Own                                Foods & Nutrition                          Cooperative Work Exp.

 

Fine Arts

Vocal Music : Chorus                    Fine Arts I and II

Instrumental Music: Band             Jewelry and Crafts
Majorettes and Color Guard

 

Academic Support

 

Career Course Sequence

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The following sequence of courses is designed to prepare students for a variety of future careers (military, trade/vocational school, college/university, or the world of work).  Students have the flexibility to select the courses and design the sequence of courses that meet their career interest areas.

 

Grade 9                                           Grade 10______

1.  English 9                                                                                          1.  English 10

2.  U.S. History            9                                                                                  2.  US History-20th Cent.

3.  Geometry, Algebra, Algebra-TE                                                       3.  Adv. Alg, Geo, Alg, Alg-TE.

4.  Science 9                                                                                         4.  Principles of Biology

5.  Phys Ed/ Computer Class                                                             5.  Phys Ed/ Health

6.  Technology Education                                                                      6.  Elective

7.  Elective                                                                                            7.  Elective

8.  Elective                                                                                            8.  Elective

 

Grade 11                                         Grade 12______

1.  English 11                                                                                        1.  English 12

2.  World Cultures                                                                                    2.  Government/Economics

3.  FST, Adv. Alg, Geometry, Alg, or Alg-TE                                      3.  Phys Ed/ Computer Class

4.  STS/Histology or Physical Science                                                 4.  Elective

5.  Phys Ed/ Computer Class                                                             5.  Elective

6.  Elective                                                                                            6.  Elective

7.  Elective                                                                                            7.  Elective

8.  Elective                                                                                            8.  Elective

 

 

ELECTIVE FOCUS AREAS

 

Business                                 Technology                                       Family & Consumer Science

 

Document Processing                    Manufacturing Technology                   Contemporary Living

Accounting I, II                         Transportation Technology                   Human Development

Business Law/Marketing            Graphics I,II,III                                     Adv. Human Develop.

Communications                       Video Production                                On Your Own

On Your Own                           Mechanical Drawing                             Foods and Nutrition Cooperative Work Exp                     Photography                                         Cooperative Work Exp.

                        On Your Own

.                                               Cooperative Work Exp.


College Course Sequence_________________________

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The following sequence is designed for students who are planning to attend a university or college after graduation. These recommendations are based on current college/university admissions requirements.

 

 

Grade 9                                                              Grade 10_____________

 

1.  English 9 /Honors English                                                 1.  English 10/ Honors English

2.  U.S. History 9/ Honors U.S. History 9                                   2.  US Hist./ Honors US Hist.-20th Cent.

3.  Adv. Algebra or Geometry                                                          3.  FST or Adv. Algebra

4.  Biology I                                                                              4.  Chem. I

5.  French I or German I                                                                      5.  French II or German II

6.  Phys Ed                                                                               6.  Phys Ed/Health