PVHS Course Planning - Palos Verdes High School

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PVHS Course Selection Process When students begin the course selection process, several considerations need to be made regarding which courses should be chosen. First and foremost, students need to meet the PVPUSD graduation requirements, both the subject and credit requirements. The next consideration is the requirements for college admission. Students who are interested in playing Division I and II sports in college also need to review the NCAA subject requirements. (For detailed information, go to www.eligiblitycenter.org) For underclassmen, it is recommended that they follow the UC/CSU A-G requirements as a basic guideline for college subject requirements. With the A-G requirements, students should complete the recommended course sequence in all subject areas. As students move on in the high school years, it is important to research the subject requirements for other colleges and universities that are of interest. As a general rule of thumb, competitive and highly selective colleges recommend four years of the five core academic subject areas (English, math, science, history/social studies, and foreign language). In early spring, a student's current academic teachers will make recommendations regarding the courses he/she should enroll in for the following year. These recommendations will be made by the English, math and foreign language teachers. For science and history courses, students should refer to the prerequisite listed in the course description handbook. Students should also review the course pathways outlined in this handbook for appropriate course sequence by grade level. The course planning sheet students received from their counselor during their sophomore counseling appointment is also helpful in the planning process. At the beginning of the course selection process, students will receive information in the mail which contains instructions for completing their course registration on Naviance, as well as their teacher recommendations. Students will have a two week window to select their courses on Naviance. After the selection process has been completed, students will print the course selection page, secure their parent's signature and return the signed form to the counseling office by the specified deadline. (For detailed instructions, go to www.pvhigh.com.Click on Counseling>PVHS Course Information>Naviance Scheduling Instrux.) In mid-April, students will meet individually with their counselor during English class to review the courses selected on Naviance. This is an opportunity for the counselor to review that the student is meeting both graduation requirements and A-G UC subject requirements. Students can clarify any questions at this time regarding appropriate course sequence and level of rigor in course work. After the counselors have met with all of the students, verification of course work will be mailed home for students and parents to review. Any changes to these registered courses must be made in writing and accompany parent permission.
PVHS Course Planning PVHS Students are asked to choose their courses for the next academic year in March using Naviance. Students will receive instructions on how to select courses. Naviance procedures begin under the "Courses" tab. Course selection begins by clicking on "Course requests". Note: only student accounts may select courses. courses colleges careers Your Previous Plan Y.ilfltLP1QJ1 cre ate cti[UJ~ly"~JJ.'§"Y.f.[£:l.~~I~LQtG.9.l!E~~.I:l.?JlCigl crnments Found, Using the Course Planner, you can choose the type of plan you want to ouuo. pick courses, and, find out how well your plan will ~~.ar.e_'ilOu..fQLYOUr goals. Build as man)' plans as you want '·~"' ••"o','"'A"""'n,'~"""" I Wnteacomment", steps: Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District For full descriptions of all high school courses in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District, consult the Course Description Handbook found on our school website: http://pvhig h.com/pdf / counseling co urse handbook 2009 10.pdf High School Course Description Handbook (Counseling Office>PVHS Course Information>Course Handbook) All students should consult with their Counselor if they have any questions about courses, planning, college readiness and graduation requirements.
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