Page 62 - Padua Parent-Student Handbook 2022-23

MEDTRACK MEDIA CENTER
Students are not allowed in the MedTrack Media Center without adult supervision. No food or drinks are allowed at any time.
MESSAGES FOR STUDENTS
If it is necessary for a parent/guardian to contact their child during the school day, a message may be left with the school receptionist at (440) 845-2444.
MYTRACK
Beginning with the Class of 2021, Padua Franciscan is offering several MyTrack programs to assist students both with class scheduling and with career exploration in popular career fields/college majors. Currently, there are MyTrack options for Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Law and Studio Art. Details concerning required course sequence and course descriptions are provided in the current edition of the Course Catalog. Students should keep in mind that these MyTrack course sequences are elective, as such. MyTrack is intended for the discernment of future careers/college majors and does not replace the core academic program.
In order to take full advantage of the opportunities afforded by MyTrack, students should identify themselves as interested in MyTrack during the incoming Freshman Registration Nights in March of each year. However, students may take advantage of a portion of the academic benefits of MyTrack throughout their high school career. Students should note that the scheduling of specific courses out of the recommended full sequence may not always be possible due to issues of class scheduling.
Each MyTrack program has a designated program advisor/principal instructor who will provide for student involvement in enrichment activities not related to scheduled classes. Such activities are mandatory and include participation in the activities of an associated club, competitions, field trips, speaker opportunities, and the like. Padua Franciscan, on its part, will provide to active participants in the full MyTrack program preferential scheduling of those courses indicated as part of the MyTrack sequence. The student’s assigned counselor must always be involved in a student’s decision to participate in MyTrack as the core of the program is a designated structure of elective course choices targeted on a given college major/career path.
Identified MyTrack students also committed to a major musical ensemble (Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Chorale) are expected to complete the minimum two-year performance credit of the vocal or instrumental sequence in grades 9 and 10 prior to entering their academic MyTrack requirements. There are pathways for music students to enter a MyTrack course sequence, except for Studio Art, in grade 11. Interested music students should consult with their counselor for details. Music students are expected, however, to participate in required MyTrack clubs and activities throughout grades 9 and 10 as a demonstration of their genuine interest in MyTrack.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
When the National Honor Society was founded in 1921, the hope was to create an organization that would recognize and encourage academic achievement while developing other characteristics essential to citizens in a democracy. These ideals of scholarship, character, service and leadership remain as relevant today as they were in 1921.
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