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Plymouth South High School Core Values & Beliefs The mission of Plymouth South High School is to deliver a rigorous, comprehensive education and expose students to authentic experiences in a caring, safe, and respectful environment. Plymouth South High School welcomes a diverse student body and prepares students to become critical thinkers, productive citizens, and independent learners in a changing society. The Plymouth South High School student is expected to contribute to a culture of learning and lead by example. 2 “…A snapshot….of the many successes…” 3 4 5/24/2017 5 5/24/2017 6 5/24/2017 7 5/24/2017 8 5/24/2017 9 Advanced Placement Courses AP Spanish AP English Literature & Composition AP Language & Composition AP Calculus AP Psychology AP US History AP European History AP Biology AP Physics 1 & AP Physics 2 AP Chemistry AP Studio Art AP Music Theory AP Latin AP Statistics AP Environmental Science - NEW Virtual AP Courses (i.e. Physics C, Govt. & Politics, etc.) 5/24/2017 1 0 All students enrolled in AP Recognition at Class Day Class of 2013 Award Winners (10) ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Maddy Braz Sam Cheung(2) Marie Cronin(2) Tim West Marissa Trunfio Melissa Connolly Caitlyn Cribben Haley Garvey Class of 2014 Award Winners (43) Max Bassett (2) Greg Costello (3) John Costello Allison Daley (3) Julia Daly Brandon DeCoste (3) Rachel Dooley Timothy Faucett Thomas Giorgio Lexy Halpin Marisa Kanter (2) Samantha Larochelle (3) Rachel Melisse (2) Amanda Pang (4) Eric Pereira (2) Ryan Reid Kyle Richard Nicholas Romonovicz Brianna Sachetti Holly Sessler Stephen Shea (3) Sean Vetter (2) Jessica Whiting (2) Matthew Young Plymouth South High School 2015-2016 Bell Schedule Time Day A Day B Day C Day D 7:20-8:40 1st Block 5th Block 4th Block 8th Block 8:40-8:50 Com Block Com Block Com Block Com Block 8:50-10:08 2nd Block 6th Block 3rd Block 7th Block 10:13-10:38 K K K K 3rd Block 7th Block 2nd Block 6th Block 4th Block 8th Block 1st Block 5th Block Lunch 10:43-12:35 L1 10:43-11:11 L2 11:11 - 11:39 L3 11:39 - 12:07 L4 12:07 - 12:35 12:40-2:00 *K Block is where advisory, math lab, directed study takes place. *Communication Block is where students will go see teachers to check-in, have a break, etc. 5/24/2017 14 Scheduling for PSHS Freshman Academy Transition Guide (you will receive at PSMS/PCIS) Recommendations from middle school teachers for course placement See chart (last page) in brochure for grade 9 course sequencing Contact guidance with questions! 5/24/2017 1 5 5/24/2017 1 6 Highlights from the Technical Studies Program 5/24/2017 1 7 South High CVTE Exploratory Programs Automotive Computer Aided Drafting Carpentry Early Education and Care Cosmetology Culinary Arts Electrical Graphic Design & Visual Communication Marketing Plumbing NEW CVTE Programs FALL 2017 Medical Assisting HVAC & Construction Cluster Model Computer Science Program Elective Academic Electives Electives offered in all programs above (Excluding Culinary Arts) in addition to: Computer Science Marine Technology Metal Fabrication 5/24/2017 1 8 English Department Four Year Plan Grade 9: English I – Critical Reading & Writing Grade 10: World Literature Grade 11: American Literature Grade 12: Senior Electives (including Poetry, Science Fiction, Shakespeare, The Short Story, and many more!) Grades 11 & 12 – AP courses available 5/24/2017 1 9 English I Curriculum A Focus on Writing ◦ Working towards mastery of numerous writing tasks for various purposes and audiences, including Informational Argumentative Narrative ◦ Use of mentor texts & choice texts ◦ Anchor texts (such as Of Mice and Men & Romeo & Juliet) paired thematically with supplemental texts ◦ Writing Literary Analyses ◦ Multiple speaking tasks to improve speaking skills (individual presentation, group presentation, classroom discussion, etc.) ◦ Reading and writing activities to improve grammar, usage, and vocabulary 5/24/2017 2 0 Social Studies Graduation Requirements Grade 9 – World History Grade 10 – US History I Grade 11 – US History II or AP US History *A variety of electives are available at all grade levels. *Advanced Placement courses are available for students in grades 11 and 12. 5/24/2017 2 1 Social Studies Grade Nine *Semester Electives Citizenship and Civic Engagement Native American Studies Asian Studies Irish History *These can be taken in addition to the grade 9 requirement of World History 5/24/2017 2 2 Math Four-Year Plan Grade 9 – Algebra I CP2/Algebra I CP1/Geometry H Grade 10 –Geometry CP2/Geometry CPI/Algebra II H Grade 11 – Algebra II CP2/Algebra II CPI/Pre-Calculus H Grade 12 –Adv.Algebra w/Trig CPI/Adv. Topics/PreCalculus CP1/Statistics & Probability CP1/AP Calculus & AP Statistics 5/24/2017 2 3 MCAS Prep Tutoring program Integrated into classes SAT Preparation Integrated into classes National Honor Society Tutors Math Lab – Mon- Fri 5/24/2017 2 4 Science Department Grade 9: Biology Grade 9 Electives Biomedical Sciences ◦ Levels – Honors, CP1, CP2, and co-taught CP2 ◦ MCAS – end of course/1st week of June State Abigail Adams Award – includes biology, as well as math & English ◦ Forensics ◦ Engineering Design Process ◦ 4-year Project Lead the Way pathway ◦ Introduction to Biomedical Sciences (freshmen) Application http://bit.ly/11jTn07 5/24/2017 2 5 Students must complete Three years of science ◦ Two years of lab-based science Grade 10: Chemistry (Honors, CP1) Grade 11: Physics (AP1, CP1) Grade 12: AP Courses (biology, chemistry, environmental science, physics AP 2) For those planning a science major in college: ◦ take two sciences per year, 10 -12 Other Courses Available Grades 10-12 Earth Science, Engineering Design Process, Environmental Science, Forensics, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Oceanography, Science of Sports 5/24/2017 2 6 Foreign Language Department: Four-Years to Build Proficiency Grade 9 – French, Latin, & Spanish 1 & 2 Grade 10 – French, Latin, & Spanish 2 & 3 Grade 11 – French, Latin, & Spanish 3 & 4 Grade 12 – French, Latin, & Spanish 4, 5, & AP *Electives: Classical Studies (9-12) Spanish through Food, Fiesta, & Folklore (11-12) French through Food, Festivals, & Film (11-12) 5/24/2017 2 7 Foreign Languages Learn valuable skills for college and career Build English language skills Improve SAT scores Develop cultural awareness Meet college entrance requirements Language Immersion trip to Madrid, Spain: April 2016 5/24/2017 2 8 Visual & Performing Arts Department (VPA) Comprehensive Art and Music Program Arts For All Teachable Skill “Arts for a Living….No Starving Artists” After School Opportunities! Get Involved!! 21st Century Skills: Creativity and Problem Solving 8 periods help students take CVTE courses, AP courses, & the ARTS! 5/24/2017 2 9 The student perspective…. South SENIORS Bridgette Sullivan & Ryan Harty 5/24/2017 3 0 Additional Information www.plymouth.k12.ma.us Plymouth South High School – main page Principal’s Blog Panther TV Clips Athletics - www.southpanthers.com Freshman Academy – Housemasters Blog Teacher Blogs Aspen Guidance Page Twitter & Facebook – links on our home page 5/24/2017 3 1 Thanks for coming this evening….see you in August 2015 at the freshman ice cream social! 5/24/2017 3 2