PTHS Student Handbook 2021-2022

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Freshman Grade Level Expectations By the end of 9th grade, a PTHS freshman will be able to show proficiency in the ability to: Adaptive Learners : • Gather information and use it to make claims. • Read, comprehend, and make inferences from texts. • Analyze and interpret information. • Practice various assessment strategies. • Use models and tools to solve problems. Global Thinkers : • Write a five paragraph theme, using 8-11 sentences per paragraph. • Complete a task collaboratively. • Communicate a concept through written, visual, and verbal means. • Identify connections between various disciplines. • Identify academic strengths and areas for improvement. Responsible Citizens : • Be aware of opportunities available to become engaged in the school community. • Show awareness of their social and emotional learning.

Freshman Required Courses of Study Department

Courses

English Science

English Essentials, English I, Rhet I

General Science, Biology

Mathematics Social Studies

Concepts in Algebra, Algebra, Geometry

Global Studies

Physical Education

Driver Education, Activities or Weights, or Band PE Waiver

Freshman Electives Department

Courses

Social Studies

Illinois Studies (½), World Geography (½)

Fine Arts/Foreign Language

Art I, Band, Chorus, Spanish I

Introduction to Business and Technology (½), Family and Career Relationships (½), Foods I (½), Introduction to Agriculture, Introduction to Industrial Technology, Orientation to Health Occupations (½), Textiles and Design (½)

Career and Technical Education

Physical Education

Health