Aliquippa+Jr.+Sr.+High+School

=Aliquippa Jr. Sr. High School=

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__﻿Mathematics__
Math 7 Math Lab 7 Math 8 Math Lab 8 PSSA Math Skills Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Algebra II/Trigonometry Pre-Calculus Analytic Geometry/Calculus Statistics
 * [|Alg I Keystone Proficiency Levels]
 * [|Alg I Keystone Item & Scoring Samples]
 * [|Alg I Keystone Formula Sheet]
 * [|Alg I Keystone Assessment Anchors & Eligible Content]
 * [|Geometry Keystone Assessment Anchors & Eligible Content]
 * [|Alg II Keystone Assessment Anchors & Eligible Content]
 * [|Alg II Keystone Assessment Anchors & Eligible Content]

__﻿Language Arts__
Reading 7 Language Arts 7 Language Arts Lab 7 Reading 8 Language Arts 8 Language Arts Lab 8 Library Science Foundations of English & Literature Language Arts Skills Language & World Literature American Literature British Literature Journalism/Yearbook Introduction to Theater Arts/Acting Junior Speech & Communication Advanced Acting
 * [|Literature Keystone Proficiency Levels]
 * [|Literature Keystone Samples]
 * [|Composition Assessment Anchors & Eligible Content]
 * [|Literature Keystone Assessment Anchors & Eligible Content]

__Science__
General Science 7 General Science 8 Biology I /Lab Biology II /Lab Environmental Science Earth Science Chemistry/Lab Physics/Lab
 * [|Biology Keystone Proficiency Levels]
 * [|Biology Keystone Item & Scoring Samples]
 * [|Biology Keystone Assessment Anchors & Eligible Content]
 * [|Chemistry Keystone Assessment Anchors & Eligible Content]

__Social Studies__
Early World History World History Civics/Pennsylvania History United States History 20th Century America American Nation Government/Economics American Democracy/Economics Drivery Education Theory

__Foreign Language__
Spanish Communication Culture Exploratory French French I French II Exploratory Spanish Spanish I Spanish II

Keystone Exams
The Keystone Exams are end-of-course assessments designed to assess prficiency in the subject areas of Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Literature, English Composition, Biology, Chemistry, US History, World History, and Civics/Government. For the graduating classes of 2015 and 2016, students must demonstrate successful completion of secondary level coursework in Algebra I, Biology, Literature and English Composition, in which the Keystone Exam serves as the final course exam. Students' Keystone exam scores shall count for at least one-third of the final course grade.

The Keystone Exams are one componet of PDE's new system of high school graduation requirements that guide the district toward meeting state standards. In order to recieve a diploma, students must meet local district credit and attendance requirements and complete a culiminating project, along with additional district requirements. []

Senior Graduation Project
The purpose of the Senior Graduation Project is required by the Pennsylvania State Board of Regulation in order for a student to graduation from high school. The Graduation Project has six components
 * 1) A 5 -7 page research paper on a topic of carrier choice which begins in 11th grade;
 * 2) A 12 hour job shadow experience;
 * 3) A 25 hour physical project which demonstates mastery of the topic though pictures, video or other multimedia form;
 * 4) An 8 1/2" x 11" poster representing the project and paper topics;
 * 5) A portfolio of documentation;
 * 6) An 8 - 10 minute oral presentation before a panel of judges explaining the research, job shadow, and project associated with the topic.