SASHS COURSE SELECTION INFORMATION

Dear Students and Parents/Guardians:

It is time to start planning for the 2025-2026 academic school year! Course selection is an important step in shaping your schedule and future goals. This newsletter will provide you with the information to assist you with the scheduling process. The High School Counselors will be meeting with students in grades 8 through 11 the first full week of February to provide group instruction on how to select courses. Please note the details provided later in this newsletter on the specific meeting dates and times. We encourage all students to actively participate in these sessions. Each student will need to choose their classes for their next grade level. Students selecting their desired courses are a very important part of creating the master schedule for SASHS. We determine the number of course sections as well as if a course will actually run based upon student's requests. Please be intentional on your selections as they should reflect both progress toward fulfilling graduation requirements and mirror your interests in post-secondary career planning.

Beginning the week of February 3rd, students in grades 8-11 will hear course selection presentations from school counselors.

Students will be able to make their course selections during the presentations as well as a few days following the presentations. Students will have until Monday, February 10th to make their course selections in their Skyward account.

Again, all course requests MUST be entered by 8:00am on Monday, February 10th, 2025.

We're here to support and guide you every step of the way. Feel free to reach out to our counseling team for any assistance.

Wishing you a successful academic year!

Best,

Your School Counseling Team

Class of 2029 Course Selection Information

1)Class of 2029 Powerpoint Presentation explained to the Class of 2029 in their Social Studies Classes on 2/03

2) Watch the video of Graduation Requirements

3) Review the Course Selection Sheet for Course Requirements and Options

4) Log Into your Student Account in the Skyward Home Access Center (it must be your account and not your parents) Grey Page of Links

5) Watch the video on "How to Schedule in your Student Skyward Home Access Account."

6) Refer to the Worksheet on "How to Schedule in your Student Skyward Home Access Account."

7) Select enough courses so you have a Total of 8.0 Main Course Credits and 2.0 Alternate Credits

8) Check with your present teachers at SAMS for questions on your future high school courses.

9) Email your SASHS Assigned Counselor for questions or to set up an appointment

10) Complete your Course Selection by Monday, February 10th @ 8:00am.

Class of 2028 Course Selection Information

1)View the Class of 2028 PowerPoint

2) Watch the video of Graduation Requirements

3) Review the Course Selection Sheet for Course Requirements and Options

4) Log Into your Student Account in the Skyward Home Access Center (it must be your account and not your parents) from Grey Page of Links

5) Watch the video on "How to Schedule in your Student Skyward Home Access Account."

6) Refer to the Worksheet on "How to Schedule in your Student Skyward Home Access Account."

7) Select enough courses so you have a Total of 8.0 Main Course Credits and 2.0 Alternate Credits

8) Check with your present teachers for course level questions or overall fit of elective courses

9) Review your Skyward Graduation Plan (tile on Dashboard) for core courses/credits your are still required to pass for Graduation

10) Email your SASHS Assigned Counselor for questions or to set up an appointment

11) Refer to Smartfutures.org for Career Goals which align with present Course interests

12) Complete your Course Selection by Monday, February 10th

Class of 2027 Course Selection Information

1)View the Class of 2027 PowerPoint

2) Watch the Graduation Requirements video

3) Review the Course Selection Sheet for Course Requirements and Elective Options

4) Log Into your Student Account in the Skyward Home Access Center (it must be your account and not your parents) on Grey Page of Links

5) Watch the video on "How to Schedule in your Student Skyward Home Access Account."

6) Refer to the Worksheet on "How to Schedule in your Student Skyward Home Access Account."

7) Select enough courses so you have a Total of 8.0 Main Course Credits & 2.0 Alternate Credits

8) Check with your present teachers for course level questions or overall fit of elective courses

9) Review your Skyward Graduation Plan (tile on Student Dashboard) for core courses/credits your are still required to pass for Graduation

10) Questions ? Email your SASHS Assigned Counselor or set up an appointment

11) Refer to Smartfutures.org for Career Goals which align with present Course interests

12) Question? Are you interested in taking a College Course through Ship Start? Review this Information!

13) Complete your Course Selection by Monday, February 10th

Class of 2026 Course Selection Information

1)View the Class of 2026 PowerPoint

2) Watch the Graduation Requirements video

3) Review the Course Selection Sheet for Course Requirements and Elective Options

4) Log Into your Student Account in the Skyward Home Access Center (it must be your account and not your parents) on Grey Page of Links

5) Watch the video on "How to Schedule in your Student Skyward Home Access Account."

6) Refer to the Worksheet on "How to Schedule in your Student Skyward Home Access Account."

7) Select enough courses so you have a Total of 8.0 Main Course Credits & 2.0 Alternate Credits

8) Check with your present teachers for course level questions or overall fit of elective courses

9) Review your Skyward Graduation Plan (tile on Student Dashboard) for core courses/credits your are still required to pass for Graduation

10) Questions ? Email your SASHS Assigned Counselor or set up an appointment

11) Refer to Smartfutures.org for your Career Goals which align with present Course interests

Juniors you must complete Smartfutures.org Required Activities (if not already completed).

12) Question? Are you interested in taking a College Course through Ship Start? Review this Information!

13) Complete your Course Selection by Monday, February 10th

1. Visit the Counselor Corner Website on SASHS website
2. Go to the Scheduling Tab
3. Choose Present Grade Tab (8th to 9th, 9th to 10th, 10th to 11th or 11th to 12th).
4. Follow Instructions on Course Selection Webpage
5. Enter Course Selections (schedule 8 credits with 2 alternates)
6. Contact your Counselor for Questions
7. Launch Smartfutures and complete/review career activities or use for scheduling insights only Juniors (Class of 2026) need to complete all Required Smartfutures Activities if not already finished!

High School course descriptions can be in the Program of Studies . This document lists all of the courses that Shippensburg Area Senior High has to offer and includes other important information. Please check it out!

Your student account in Skyward provides these key tiles for planning:

Most Important Tiles for scheduling!

1. Course Requests (this is where you enter your selections)
2. Academic History (this is where you check what courses you need to take, and what you have taken!)
3. Grading (present grades)
4. Graduation Plan(overall credit needs for Graduation)
5. Schedule (present schedule)

We are excited to share that Shippensburg Area Senior High School collaborates with the Chambersburg Area School District to offer our students the opportunity to participate in their JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps) program. This partnership allows a limited number of students from SASHS to take part in this outstanding leadership program. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a nationally recognized leadership program. Don't miss out!

What is JROTC?

JROTC is a leadership development program that teaches discipline, teamwork, and valuable life skills. It is not a military requirement program but helps students build confidence, responsibility and leadership abilities.

Who Can Join?

Open to all students grades 9-12

No military commitment required

Space is limited

Application and interviews are required

What Will You Learn?

Leadership & teamwork

Physical fitness training

Citizenship & community service

Military history & government structure

Public speaking & communication skills

How To Apply?

Because space is limited, students must submit an application by March 27th and complete an interview to be considered.

• Applications are now open! Click here to complete the application.
• Deadline to apply:
• Interviews will be scheduled after applications are reviewed.

Questions?

See your counselor for more details

We have numerous healthcare programs for juniors and seniors:

1. UPMC in Carlisle has a Heath Exploration program for Juniors. This is highly selective. Typically only 6 total students are chosen from a pool of applicants from Shippensburg, Carlisle, Big Spring, and Boiling Springs. An application and interview are required. This program is during the Spring Semester from 8-10 AM. Students would have to have their own transportation to and from Carlisle Hospital.

   
   

2. The Wellspan HCI program at the Chambersburg Hospital is for Juniors and Seniors (however, you only attend 1 time). This is also highly selective however typically there are approximately 20 spots for all Franklin County schools (Ship, Chambersburg, Greencastle, Waynesboro, JB, Fannett Metal, and even a few private schools). An application and interview are required. This program is in the morning in the Fall Semester. Students would have to have their own transportation to and from the Chambersburg Hospital.

   
   

3. The EMS Academy in Carlisle is for Juniors and Seniors. After successful completion of this program students have an EMT certification. This program costs approximately $1050 for tuition plus the cost of a textbook. The program is from 12-3 PM in the Fall Semester. Students would have to have their own transportation to and from Cumberland Goodwill EMS in Carlisle.

   
   

4. The Health Exploration program at Holy Spirit Hospital is for Seniors. This is highly selective with about 20 spots for students within Cumberland County Schools (a total of 15 schools). This program is in the Fall Semester from approximately 7:15 - 9:15 AM. Students would have to have their own transportation to and from Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill.

Exciting new courses for 2025-2026! We're excited to share some amazing additions/changes to our course offerings for the upcoming year!

Business Electives:

Accounting I (.5 credit)

Accounting II (.5 credit)

Accounting III (.5 credit)

Music Electives:

Piano II (.5 credit)

Intro to Percussion (.5 credit)

Jazz Improvisation (.5 credit)

Science:

Honors Chemistry (1 credit)

Juniors and Seniors should take the SAT

Register for the SAT at the College Board
Cost: $68 without Essay 3 Hour exam
Fee Waiver's for exam available for eligible Juniors or Seniors (please see Mr. Gill)

• Test Dates & Deadlines & Where the Test is Given:
• Deadline for March 8, 2025 test is February 21st (Shippensburg High School )
• Deadline for May 3, 2025 test is April 18th (Carlisle HS & Waynesboro HS)
• Deadline for June 7, 2025 test is May 22nd (Carlisle HS & Waynesboro HS)

Mrs. Rhonda Richardson; Administrative Assistant; rhonda.richardson@ship.k12.pa.us

Mrs. Erica Frontino; Secondary Counselor; erica.frontino@ship.k12.pa.us

Mr. David Lindenmuth; Secondary Counselor; david.lindenmuth@ship.k12.pa.us

Mrs. Rachel Debias; Secondary Counselor; rachel.debias@ship.k12.pa.us

Mr. Eric Gill; PA College Advisor; collegecounselor@ship.k12.pa.us

Website: https://sites.google.com/shipk12.org/sashscorner/
Location: 201 Eberly Drive, Shippensburg, PA, USA
Phone: (717)530-2730
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