COURSE CATALOG 2018-2019

PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH HIGH SCHOOL

201 East Germantown Pike Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

610.825.1500

COURSE CATALOG

2018-2019

SCHOOL YEAR

PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH HIGH SCHOOL

201 East Germantown Pike Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

Promoting a Culture of Collaboration, Innovation and Inspiration

Dear Students and Parents/Guardians,

Plymouth Whitemarsh High School is committed to providing a comprehensive program of studies which prepares all students for college and career opportunities. This 2018-2019 course catalog identifies graduation requirements for the five-block schedule, expectations for honors, advanced placement, dual enrollment, technical and electives courses of study. Additionally, within this document you will find current policies and other information that may influence course selection such as prerequisites. We have asked each student to read this guide carefully with their families.

While we encourage students to identify courses of interest prior to meeting with their counselors, we recommend each student set realistic expectations based on factors such as their scholastic record and academic achievement in current courses, teacher and counselor recommendations, work ethic, and academic and extracurricular workload for the upcoming year. The administration, counselors and professional staff are committed to providing each student guidance and support throughout the course selection process. Should you have any questions or need additional support, do not hesitate to contact us!

I hope you find this planning guide to be a useful resource, and I thank you for your support.

Sincerely,

Dr. Jason Bacani, Principal Mr. Maico Azcona, Assistant Principal Mr. Ralph Bretz, Athletic/Activities Director Mrs. Heather King, Assistant Principal Mr. Stephen Price, Assistant Principal

Mr. Jeff Blizzard, Counselor A-E Mrs. Lisa Genovese, Counselor F-K Mr. M.J. Grourke, Counselor S-Z and R (9th and ) 10th Mrs. Pat Tamborello, College Counselor Ms. Peggy Wisniewski, Counselor L-Q and R (11th & ) 12th

[PHONE] 610.825.1500 - [FAX] 610.832.0766 - [WEB]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Information .......................................................................................................................... 1 Course Levels .................................................................................................................................... 1

Academic ...................................................................................................................................... 1 Honors .......................................................................................................................................... 1 Advanced Placement .................................................................................................................... 1 Prerequisites................................................................................................................................. 2 Course Recommendations................................................................................................................. 2 Course Selection and Schedule Changes ........................................................................................... 2 Course Selection Timeline.................................................................................................................. 2 Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment Courses ......................................................................... 3 Parent Override Contract................................................................................................................... 3 Awarding Credit ................................................................................................................................. 3 Transfer Credit ................................................................................................................................... 3 Graduation Requirements ................................................................................................................. 4 Elective Student Choice ................................................................................................................ 5 Academic Core Courses ..................................................................................................................... 6 Elective Area Courses......................................................................................................................... 7 Policies: Commencement & Diploma ................................................................................................ 8 High School Assessments (Keystone Exams) ..................................................................................... 8 NCAA Eligibility Standards ................................................................................................................. 8 Special Programs................................................................................................................................ 9 Subject Tests of the College Board .................................................................................................. 12 Naviance, Career Pathways and Career Clusters............................................................................. 12 Naviance Career Clusters Matrix ............................................................................................... 13 Naviance, Career Pathways Integration Sequence ................................................................... 14 EDI (Entrepreneurship, Design and Innovation) .............................................................................. 17 English/Language Arts...................................................................................................................... 31 Health and Physical Education......................................................................................................... 39 Mathematics .................................................................................................................................... 43 Music................................................................................................................................................ 53 Science ............................................................................................................................................. 57 Social Studies ................................................................................................................................... 65 Special Education ............................................................................................................................. 71 World Languages ............................................................................................................................. 77 Central Montco Technical High School (CMTHS)............................................................................. 87 NCAA Eligibility Quick Reference Sheet (Division I and Division II) ................................................ 95

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