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counselor. All students enrolled in an AP course must take the AP exam for the course, regardless of CHS
enrollment.

The University of Pittsburgh will be using an online web-based placement system named ALEKS for College in High
School student placement for CHS Business Calculus only. Course placement is based on a single numeric score. The
College in High School Business Calculus students will have to meet the same placement criteria as an on-campus
student. This test is $25 and paid for by the student. Students may retest up to 5 times, but must complete the targeted
ALEKS learning modules before repeating the assessment. The assessment scores are only good for 6 months. Students
must provide a printout to the College in High School Business Calculus teacher. Please note there are additional special
fees attached to enrolling in the College in High School Program. Per Policy 124, college fees are the responsibility of students.

Dual Enrollment
Dual Enrollment programs allow students to be enrolled in two separate academic institutions. Typically, this refers to
high school students who take courses at local colleges or universities. Dual Enrollment gives high school students the
opportunity to begin their post-secondary transcripts and earn post-secondary credits. There is an application process
for dual enrollment programs through the post-secondary institution and most programs require the approval of the
student's high school. Students who participate in dual enrollment programs do not earn PRHS credit, and the
courses taken do not appear on their PRHS transcript.

Extracurricular Activities

All students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities, whether they are related to school, community,
or church. Often, the experience gained in participating in sports, volunteer work, and clubs represent some of the most
important learning in high school. Employers and colleges are interested in the school activities in which students have
participated. However, it is not the number of activities that is considered important, but those in which the student has
continuously participated over the years and demonstrated dedication and leadership. Click here for a list of activities
and clubs at the high school.
Making Career Connections

Career Planning
Successful career planning involves incorporating each student’s unique qualities, abilities and goals. A college, trade
school, or career “fit” is one that embraces all aspects of an individual’s educational strengths and personality. The
school counseling office helps students explore post-secondary opportunities by providing meetings with colleges, as
well as, career and technical institutions. Additional material can be obtained through internet research, reference books
and meetings with the school counselor or the college and career counselor.

The Career Education and Work Standards (CEW) are part of Pennsylvania Department of Education’s regulations of
required education for all students in Pennsylvania. Beginning in the fall of 2017, Pine-Richland School District, along
with all other school district across the state of Pennsylvania, began refining and archiving student college and career
learning experiences. The activities provide students with personalized information related to college and career
options, getting a job, keeping a job, and entrepreneurship. Through Naviance, Google Applications, and each students
cumulative folder, a portfolio of college and career experiences is available to help each student make post-secondary
decisions that align with his/her talents, interests, and aspirations.

Naviance Student
The Career Planning component of Naviance Student allows students to realize their goals, skills, knowledge, values,
constraints, and interests to help them make better academic decisions. During this process, students gain a clear
understanding of the academic preparation required to pursue careers that are likely to be fulfilling for them. The

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