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2018-2019 Course Selection Guide for Academic & Career Planning 
Guidance Counselors Mr. Blockus Students w/ last names A-G Mrs. Richie Students w/ last names H-P Mrs. Erb Students w/ last names Q-Z NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT The Midd-West School District will not discriminate in educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, ancestry, union membership or any other legally protected classifications. Announcement of this policy is in accord with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Employees and program participants who have an inquiry or complaint of harassment or discrimination, or who need information about accommodations for people with disabilities, should contact: Office of Superintendent, Midd-West School District, 568 East Main Street, Middleburg, PA, 17842-1295. Graduation Requirements To be eligible to graduate from Midd-West High School, students shall successfully complete a program of study consisting of at least the minimum number of total credits in planned courses required for graduation. Those planned courses shall include: · Three (3) planned courses in mathematics; one in algebra, one in geometry, and one other math credit. Students successfully completing the algebra requirement as an 8th grader will take geometry and two additional math credits. · Three (3) planned courses in science; to include general science, biology, and one additional science credit. Eligible students may accelerate past the general science course. · Three (3) planned courses in social studies; to include American history, world history, and government/economics. · Four (4) planned courses in English in grades 9-11, plus one (1) credit of English electives in senior year for students in attendance at Midd-West High School. · A planned course in health education. · A planned course in physical education for each year (students who are enrolled in SUN Tech or off-campus college experience must meet the physical education requirement by contract during the relevant year). · Two (2) planned courses in arts and humanities. · Planned courses in approved electives as needed to meet the total number of credits required for graduation. · Students in graduation cohort 2019 and beyond shall demonstrate proficiency on either the Keystone Exam or Project-Based Assessment in the subjects of algebra I, biology, and literature. Grade level status shall be determined by the number of credits completed:
Students must earn a minimum of five and one-half (5.5) credits during their senior year, unless waived by the students individual education plan and/or by prior approval of the Board of School Directors. Courses with fewer than 10 students enrolled will unlikely be offered; during the course selection process, students are strongly advised to select several optional electives in the event a first choice is not available. This is no guarantee students will receive all requested courses. Independent Study Options: Students who have demonstrated high performance and completed all levels of a given course or area of study may submit a proposal for an independent study with the permission of the instructor. The proposal must include designated outcomes, planned project, materials and resource lists, process and timeline (with benchmark dates) for completing the project and a self-evaluation component, as well as any criteria required by the instructor. Enrollment in the independent study is contingent upon approval by the instructor and building administration. Honors Option: At teacher discretion, courses may include an honors option for students who are interested in completing high rigor learning tasks. Students who take this option will be required to complete a set number of honors assignments across the school year and at the completion of the year will receive credit for a weighted course. |