PGHS Newsletter
4/25/17
Important Updates
Falcon Feedback - Fridays - Student Forum (Falcon Feedback) with Dr. Ziegler - 16 Students are selected randomly (4 from each grade) to provide feedback to the Principal Team.
Parking - Please park in a parking space when coming to the HS. Please do not park along the curb at the entrance of the building and gymnasium.
Senior Class - Time to purchase your cap/gowns - Please go to this link to purchase your cap/gown: http://www.studentservicesco.com/store.php?crn=121
Principal/Student Advisory Council - The Principal Team is looking for 10-20 students who are interested in serving on a Principal/Student Advisory Council - Please email Dr. Ziegler at wziegler@pgsd.org or message him on Twitter at @pghsnews if you are interested. This council is designed to hear from the students on how we can make Pottsgrove High School the best it can be.
MCCC Dual Enrollment
What is MCCC Dual Enrollment Program?
The MCCC Dual Enrollment Program is the opportunity for a high school student to take a college course and earn credit for both high school and college.
Who is eligible?
Students must be at least 15 years old and in good academic standing.
What kinds of courses can a student take?
There are two methods that students can use for Dual Enrollment:
1. Take a college course on MCCC campus or on line.
a. Students can take partial or full-time course load at MCCC Pottstown campus and work with their school counselor to create a high school schedule that fits their needs.
b. PGHS will provide transportation for an 8AM class on MWF and return students to PGHS for 3rd period.
i. Courses offered in 2017-18:
1. Intro to Psychology (Fall)
2. Personality (Spring)
3. Intro to Criminal Justice (Fall)
4. Criminal Investigation (Spring)
5. Working with Special Needs Students (Fall – Education]
6. Educational Psychology [Spring]
7. Any other 8AM course approved by PGHS admin
2. Earn college credit by taking certain PGHS courses taught by certified
High School faculty.
a. AP English Literature (seniors) awards 6 MCCC credits English Comp 101 Comp 102 with “C” or better.
b. History of Western Civilization awards 6 MCCC credits History of Western Civ 101 and 102 with “C” or better.
c. Spanish 3 and 4 awards 6 MCCC credits each of Spanish 101 and 102 (Spanish 3) and Spanish 201 and 202 (Spanish 4) with “C” or better
d. AP Environmental Science awards 3 MCCC credits of Environmental Science with “C” or better
e. Forensic Science awards 4 MCCC credits of Criminal Forensics with a “C” or better
f. AP Spanish awards 6 MCCC credits of Spanish 215 and 216 with a “C” or better
g. Many Western Center technical areas offer Dual Credit.
Montgomery County Community College Dual Enrollment
How much does this cost?
Tuition, books, and fees are the responsibility of the student and family, and are paid to MCCC directly. Money does not go through PGHS.
· Costs for courses taught by MCCC faculty are currently $187 per credit, so a three-credit course is $561. Textbooks may cost additional money.
· Costs for courses taught by PGHS faculty are $62 per credit in 2015-16, so a three-credit course is $187 (Four-credit courses like Criminal Forensics are still $187).
How about transportation to MCCC campus?
Transportation to MCCC campus is usually the responsibility of the student and family. However, PGHS provides transportation for the MWF 8AM courses when PGHS is in session.
Do MCCC credits transfer to 4-year colleges and universities?
Often times they do, but it depends on the university policy. The best bet is to check with the admissions office of a prospective college or the mc3.edu website. Many colleges do accept MCCC credit, which can save a student a lot of money and time later.
How does a student sign up?
1. Talk with parents and school counselor to make sure MCCC Dual Enrollment is a good choice for the student.
2. Complete MCCC Dual Enrollment Application found at www.mc3.edu/deap.
3. Take MCCC Placement Testing if necessary.
4. Complete MCCC course registration form found in guidance or on Family Connection (needs School Counselor approval and signature).
5. Pay MCCC directly upon receipt of bill.
**If Placement Test results indicate that a student must take MCCC Developmental courses, the student may not be granted college credit for those courses, but upon completion of the remedial courses, may receive high school credit if approved by Pottsgrove HS administration.
**MCCC faculty members are supervised and evaluated by the college. Pottsgrove School District is not a direct supervisor of MCCC faculty. PGSD will communicate with MCCC and advocate for each Pottsgrove dual-enrollment student.
If you have questions about MCCC Dual Enrollment, you may contact your PGHS School Counselor or:
Sheri Taylor-Mearhoff, MCCC Dual Enrollment Coordinator
610-718-1953 or cmearhof@mc3.edu
Mark Your Calendars
04/11/17 - School Board Meeting
04/12/17 - ACT 80 Day Dismissal 12:17 PM
04/12/17 - Coffee House
04/12/17 - Booster Club Meeting
04/13/17 - Staff Day - No Students
04/14/17 - Spring Break No School
04/17/17 - Spring Break No School
04/18/17 - ACE Mentoring
04/19/17 - Forensic Science Students Field Trip
04/20/17 - AP Pre-Administration for test
04/21/17 - Student Forum 3rd period in room 303
04/23/17 - Wallops Island Field Trip
04/24/17 - Wallops Island Field Trip
04/25/17 - Wallops Island Field Trip
04/25/17 - ACE Mentoring
04/25/17 - Policy Committee Meeting
04/25/17 - School Board Meeting
04/26/17 - Wallops Island Field Trip
04/26/17 - NOCTI Testing at the Western Center
04/27/17 - Honor Roll Breakfast
04/28/17 - Student Forum 3rd period in room 303
04/28/17 - Mock Accident for Prom goers - 1:30 PM
04/29/17 - Prom at Sunnybrook Ballroom
04/29/17 - Post Prom at Pottsgrove High School
05/01/17 - AP Testing - Chemistry AM; Environmental Science AM; Psychology PM
05/02/17 - AP Testing - Comp. Science A AM; Spanish Language AM; Physics 1 PM
05/03/17 - AP Testing - English Literature AM
05/05/17 - AP Testing - U.S. History AM; Computer Science Principles PM
05/08/17 - AP Testing - Biology AM; Physics C Mechanics PM
05/09/17 - AP Testing - Calculus AB & BC AM
05/10/17 - AP Testing - English Language AM
05/11/17 - AP Testing - Statistics PM
05/12/17 - AP Testing - European History PM
05/15/17 - 2 hour delay
05/15/17 - Algebra Keystone Testing
05/16/17 - In-Service Day No Students
05/17/17 - 2 hour delay
05/17/17 - Algebra Keystone Testing
05/18/17 - 2 hour delay
05/18/17 - Literature Keystone Testing
05/22/17 - 2 hour delay
05/22/17 - Literature Keystone Testing
05/23/17 - 2 hour delay
05/23/17 - Bio Keystone Testing
05/24/17 - 2 hour delay
05/24/17 - Bio Keystone Testing
05/25/17 - Keystone make-ups
05/26/17 - Keystone make-ups
05/30/17 - 06/03/17 - Senior Trip
06/07/17 - Senior Final Exams English and Social Studies
06/07/17 - Booster Club Banquet 7:00 pm
06/08/17 - Senior Final Exams Science and Math
06/08/17 - Senior Awards Ceremony 7:00 pm
06/09/17 - Senior Conflict Final Exams
06/13/17 - Senior Walk
06/13/17 - Underclassmen Final Exams English and Social Studies dismissal 11:08
06/14/17 - Underclassmen Final Exams Science and Math dismissal 11:08
06/14/17 - Commencement Rehearsal
06/15/17 - Underclassmen Make-up/Conflict Final Exams
06/15/17 - Commencement Rehearsal
06/16/17 - Commencement 6:00 pm
06/16/17 - Underclassmen Make-up/Conflict Final Exams