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2015-2016 Enrollment
Presentation
PLATTE COUNTY RIII
HIGH SCHOOL
WELCOME
Platte County High School
Dr. Chad Sayre, Principal
Ms. Shari Waters, Assistant Principal
Mr. Matt Messick, Assistant Principal
Mr. Phil Dorman, Athletic Director
Dixie Wirsig, Freshmen Counselor
FRESHMEN PIRATES
FIND THE TREASURE FOR
A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL
 SET GOALS
 TRACK YOUR LEARNING
 BE ORGANIZED & PREPARED
 95% ATTENDANCE OR BETTER
 GET INVOLVED
 ASK FOR HELP
Enrollment Schedule
2015-2016 Freshmen Enrollment
The Barry School enrollment, February 6th
Platte City Middle School enrollment, February 9th – 12th.
Parents: Enrollment Sheets are to be completed and signed by parent, then
returned back to
Mrs. Wheeler, 8th grade Counselor,
No later than February 20th.
Career & Educational Planning Guide
 Available on the High School Counseling website
 Prerequisites are listed under each course description
www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com
Graduation Requirements
for the class of 2019
page 6
 4 English
 1 Physical Education
 3 Math
 ½ Health
 3 Science
 ½ Personal Finance
 3 Social Studies
 7 electives
 1 Fine Art
 1 Technology
TOTAL: 24 credits
Career and Educational Planning pg 5
Missouri Connections
www.missouriconnections.org
 Free Parent & Student Resource
 Career Paths
 Career Exploration
 College Exploration
 Interest Inventories
 ACT sample tests
 Sign on information:
 User name: plattehs
 Password: 2viewmoc
English - 4 credits
Freshmen: English I or Pre-AP English
Sophomores: English II, Pre-AP English, AP- Language & Composition
(Nonfiction), AP Literature & Composition (Fiction)
Juniors: English III, AP-Language & Composition, AP Literature &
Composition, Applied Communications, Speech, & Creative Writing
Seniors: English IV, Applied Communication, AP-English Language &
Composition , AP -English Literature & Composition, AP -Seminar,
Advanced Composition (English 110 and English 214), Speech, &
Creative Writing
Math - 3 credits
Freshmen
Algebra I, Algebra I Lab, Geometry, or Honors Geometry
Additional Math Courses
Algebra II
Honors Algebra II
Introduction to College Mathematics
College Algebra
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus,
AP Calculus AB
Statistics
AP Statistics
Science - 3 credits
Freshmen: Biology, Pre-AP Biology, or
Physical Science
(Biology is a graduation requirement)
Sophomores: Biology, Pre-AP Biology, Physical Science,
Earth Science, Environmental Biology, Chemistry I, & Physics
Juniors & Seniors: Pre-AP Biology, Physical Science,
Environmental Biology, AP Biology, Dual Credit Environmental
Science, Chemistry I, Chemistry II, Anatomy & Physiology, Physics,
Marine Science, and/or Zoology
Social Studies - 3 credits
Freshmen: American History or Honors American History
Sophomores: World History, AP World History
Juniors: American Government, AP American Government
Additional Social Studies Courses:
AP US History
Comparative Religions
Contemporary Issues
Western Civilization
Geography and World Cultures Core
Multicultural Studies Core
Economics
Sociology
Psychology I & II
AP Psychology
AP Macroeconomics
Honors US and Global Economics
AP Comparative Government & Politics
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Fine Arts (1 credit)
 Music
Band or Vocal
 Art
Technology (1 credit)
 Computer Classes
 Project Lead The Way
Intro to Engineering Design
 Theater
 Physical Education (1 credit)
 Health (1 credit)
 Personal Finance (.5 credit)
Northland Career Center NCC
Juniors and Seniors
Two year programs earning 3 credits each year
Shadowing @ Sophomore level
Health Sciences I & II
Diesel Technology I & II
Teaching Professions I & II
Industrial Welding I & II
IT Professionals I & II
Agricultural Education I & II
http://vimeo.com/67277269
Culinary Arts I & II
Mechanical Maintenance
Construction Technology I & II
Building Trades
Law Enforcement/Crime Scene Investigation
Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration
(HVAC)
NORTHLAND CAPS
Northland Center for Advanced Professional Studies
To provide high school students in the Northland with a pre-professional,
innovative and entrepreneurial education through career oriented experiences
that are both hands on and real world.
 Medicine and Healthcare: This course embeds students in the hospital setting, providing real
world experienced in the dynamic field of medicine and healthcare.
 Global Business and Entrepreneurship: This course is designed for students that are interested
in an ever-changing world, where business and marketing decisions must adapt to the global economy.
 Technology Solutions: This course is ideal for students who are interested in developing the
professional and technical skills required to forge forward in exploring all areas of technology.

Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing: This course is designed for students who are
interested in engineering and manufacturing fundamentals, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
 Global Logistics and Transportation: Global Logistics and Transportation is ideal for students
who are interested in developing the professional technical skills required to forge forward in
exploring all areas of logistics and transportation.
Northland CAPS is open to students from the school districts of Kearney, Liberty, North Kansas City,
Park Hill, Platte County, and Smithville.
College Bound Recommendations
 English – 4 credits
 Math – 4 credits
 Social Studies – 3 credits
 Science – 3 credits
 Foreign Language – 2 credits
 Fine Arts – 1 credit
*Strongly encouraged to take Dual Credit and/or AP classes.
*Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
*Achieve Missouri state average on the ACT…21 or higher
A+ School Requirements
 Attend a designated A+ school for 3 consecutive years
 Graduate with a 2.5 or higher grade point average
 Have a minimum 95% attendance record
 Perform 50 hours of unpaid tutoring
 Maintain good citizenship
 Students must score advanced or proficient on the
Algebra I End-Of-Course Exam (EOC)
 PCHS A+ Coordinator is, Betty Rust
Schedule Change Policy
 Pick class selections VERY carefully
 Schedule change policy is strictly enforced
 Class changes must have Administration
approval
Class changes will be approved for
the following reasons only:
 Prerequisite Courses Not Met – Many courses require a
prerequisite. If a student has not met the necessary prerequisite, a new
course will be submitted.
 Duplicate Credit – Student has already taken the course and passed it
 Graduation Requirement -A required graduation requirement is
not listed on your schedule.
 More Challenging Course – Request to move to a more
rigorous/challenging course
MENTOR PROGRAM
FUNCTIONS:
 To transition 8th graders into the high school
 To provide support for Freshmen for academic & social success
 Mentors serve as peer buddies and are available to: guide
Seminar activities; help Freshmen to be involved in clubs,
sports and other school functions; listen & provide advice;
PLAY on event nights: help Freshmen get acquainted with
PCHS academics, environment, teachers, students, etc…
 To be there for YOU!
SPRING MENTOR ACTIVITIES
MEET THE MENTORS
April 10th
CLUBS & SPORTS NIGHT
PLATTE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
SOUTH GYM
May 13, 2015
6:00 – 7:00 PM
PIRATES SET YOUR SAILS
For Adventure At
Platte County High School
To schedule an appointment with Mrs. Wirsig,
Freshmen Counselor call: 816-858-2282 ext.1211.