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TROY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: |
Students will need a minimum of 27 academic credits to graduate. Every student completing the following required courses will receive a diploma. 12 years or more in grades 1-12.
TOTAL CREDITS IN REQUIRED SUBJECTS: 19.5 TOTAL CREDITS IN ARTS AND HUMANITIES 7.5 REQUIRED SENIOR PROJECT 1.0 TOTAL CREDITS TO GRADUATE 28.0 EACH STUDENT MUST SCHEDULE 8 CREDITS PER YEAR. ATHLETIC ELIGIBILTY: In addition to other eligibility requirements established by the school district, a student must pass the equivalent of 2 credits in a marking period to be eligible for athletic participation during the next marking period. To be eligible for fall athletics a student must have passed 4 credits the previous year. EARLY ADMISSION TO COLLEGE: Troy School Board policy permits, under certain conditions, entry into college at the end of the 11 th grade; the student is then given credit for 12 th grade on the basis of the Freshman year in college. Students interested in this option should see their counselor in the fall of the junior year. DIFFERENTIATED CURRICULUM Troy High School offers curriculum choices in seven general areas of study. Students should as early as possible attempt to determine their general career goals and begin taking courses which will meet that selection. Listed below are the curriculums offered and a brief description of each. Any student or parent having difficulty determining selection should see a guidance counselor for assistance. ACADEMIC CURRICULUM This program is designed for students who plan to further their education beyond high school and are very focused on their career goals. This is a very rigorous and demanding curriculum and students should feel they are capable of and interested in the courses which are required. In addition to all required courses the student must take the following: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Biology, Chemistry I, 3 years of a language (same language) or 2 years of same language and one credit of the following courses: Chemistry II, Biology II, Genetics, Anatomy & Physiology I, Anatomy & Physiology II, Microbiology, Physics, Trigonometry, or Calculus, Introduction to Statistics. BUSINESS CURRICULUM For Certificate qualifications, please refer to page iii. GENERAL CURRICULUM Although students in this program are generally those who have changed from one curriculum to another, some students may find none of the other curricula meets their needs. This curriculum gives students wide discretion in course selection. FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE CURRICULUM In addition to the required subjects for graduation, students enrolled in this program must schedule and pass Parenting and Child Development, Concepts in Clothing and The World of Food. INDUSTRIAL ARTS CURRICULUM In addition to the required subjects for graduation, students enrolled in this program must complete a minimum three calendar years of industrial arts and/or drafting courses. Science, math and art should also be considered for students in this program. VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE CURRICULUM In addition to the required subjects for graduation, students enrolled in this program must credits each year in grade 9,10,11,12 from the vocational agriculture curriculum. Students are encouraged to take as many science, math, and business subjects as they can. VOCATIONALCURRICULUM Seniors who attend courses at the Northern Tier Career Center or who are enrolled in the Cooperative Work-Study Program will be classified as “Vocational” students. This program is geared to prepare students for the job market or advanced technical school training upon graduation. This program is open to students in grades 11 and 12. Students who are interested in being considered for one of these programs should contact a counselor and make his/her wishes known during scheduling week. Students attend the northern Tier Career Center in Towanda on a half-day basis each day all year. This enables students to receive training in their vocational-technical subject while completing their academic work required for graduation. Students who have failed are required course may not be able to graduate in four years unless the failed subject is made up in summer school. Free transportation to and from the high school is provided each day. Some courses at the career center require a student to purchase special uniforms or clothing. This is at the student’s expense. Students receive four credits for their work at the career center plus the usual credit for subjects completed at Troy High School. Selection and assignment to the career center and/or any vocational program at the Troy High School are not made on the basis of race, creed, handicap, national origin nor any other reason which would be viewed as discriminatory. The following programs are available at the Career Center: Auto Body & Fender Repair Electrical Occupations Health Assisting Auto Mechanics Cosmetology Building Construction Occupations Food Preparation & Mgmt. Electronics/Computer Service Tech. Medical Office Assistant Diesel Mechanic Machinists/Tool & Die Makers Please see the Northern Tier Career Center’s Vocational Education Career Guide for a more complete description of courses offered. BUSINESS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATES Description of Certificate Program: Now as never before-business and colleges are requiring specific skills. The Business and Computer Science Academic Achievement Certificate Program is designed to provide a list of knowledge that a student has acquired in a certain area of study. Each certificate will list the area(s) of concentration and the courses taken. The certificate will be signed by the principal and department coordinator and will be suitable for college and business entrance portfolios. They will be distributed during the spring awards program. To receive a certificate, the student must successfully complete a grade of “c” or better in the courses listed under each area. With a wise choice of electives, a student could qualify for two certificates. Students must apply for these certificates by completing an application form and following the four steps listed below: (Application forms may be picked up from the business teachers)
A revised list of certificates and appropriate courses will be available from the business teachers and in the Guidance Office in the Spring of 2005. |