Class of th Grade Course Selection Administration Mr. Mellin- Principal Mrs. Hohenthaner- Assistant Principal School Counselor Ms. Carroll Mrs. Colon- Career Specialist 11 th grade Graduation Coach Ms. Campbell

Agenda for today  Go over course ACE worksheets  Identify and select what courses you need to take next year to fulfill graduation requirements  Follow me on twitter: 

Core Courses Courses 24 English4 Mathematics (students must take and pass Algebra I End of Course Exam) (students must take Geometry End of Course Exam) 4 Science (Students must take Biology End of Course Exam End that will count for 30% of their final grade) 3 Social Studies (Students will take US History End of course exam that will count for 30% of their final grade) 3 Fine Art1 Health Opportunities in Physical Education1 Online/Blended Course1 Course Electives8

Course Selection  Course selections for next year will take into account:  Your selection  Your current and past grades  Your performance on state assessments  Teacher recommendations  At the conclusion of today, you should have 6 X’s on your course selection sheet and 3 alternative choices (A1, A2, A3)

Choose an English Course 4 Required 10 th English II English IIIEnglish III Honors 10 th English II Honors English III Honors Dual Enrollment 1101/1102 AP Language & Composition

Choose a Math Course 4 Required Liberal Arts IGeometry Algebra II Liberal Arts Math II Geometry Honors Algebra II Honors Algebra II Liberal Arts Math II Algebra II

Choose a Math Course 4 Required Algebra II Pre-Calculus Honors Advanced Math Topics Probability and Statistics Honors Algebra II Honors Pre-Calculus Honors Advanced Math Topics Probability and Statistics Honors Pre-Calculus Honors AP CalculusAP Statistics

Choose a Social Studies Course 3 Required World HistoryUS HistoryUS History HonorsWorld History HonorsUS History HonorsAP US HistoryAP World HistoryUS History HonorsAP US History

Choose a Science Course 3 Required Biology/Physical Science ChemistryMarine ScienceEnvironmental Science Biology (H)/Physical Science (H) Chemistry (H)Marine Science (H) Environmental Science (AP) Anatomy & Physiology (H) ChemistryMarine Science (H) Environmental Science (AP) AP BiologyAP ChemistryAP Physics Marine/Environmental (H/AP) Marine Science (H) Environmental Science (AP) Anatomy & Physiology* *We are also offering Forensic Science but does not count as a science lab course – only take as an elective

Check Your Selections  At this time you should have an X in the following areas:  English  Mathematics  Social Studies  Science  Please do not move ahead! We will go over all electives before selecting (Unless you need to take a Fine Art or HOPE class)

Required Electives Have you met your fine art requirement? – If not select a Fine Art Have you met your HOPE requirement? – If not select HOPE Have you completed your online requirement? – If not, select a course that meets the online requirement OR speak to me about options

Courses that meet fine art requirement Fine Art  Art 2D  Band  Chorus  Acting 1 Fine Art Equivalent  Introduction to Information Technology  Digital Design  Journalism

Choose Physical Education Requirement During School Day  HOPE- currently meets online requirement if taken after 2013/14 Online  Online Summer /Pasco Eschool/FLVS Online prior to 2016/17 school year  Personal Fitness and additional Pasco eSchool PE course (Outdoor Education or Fitness Lifestyle Design) prior to 2016/17 school year

You will have up to 2 electives Academic World Languages Social StudiesLanguage Arts Academy CulinaryAgriculture Program Digital DesignTechnical DesignEarly ChildhoodOJT

Academic Electives World Languages SpanishFrenchAmerican Sign Language Social Studies/Science Law Studies/Legal Systems Sociology/Contemporary History Psychology I/IIAP Psychology Language Arts Creative Writing I/II Literature in the Media Honors Journalism I-IV

Academy and Program Progression Culinary Culinary 2Culinary 3Culinary 4 Agritechnology Biotech 2Biotech 3 Animal or Plant Biotech Early Childhood Early Childhood 2 Early Childhood 3 Early Childhood 4

PE choose 2 not already taken  Basketball  Team Sports 1/2  Weightlifting 1/2/3  Care and Prevention/ Sports Officiating  * YOU CANNOT REPEAT PE CLASSES

Leadership Skills  Peering in the media center, student services office, front office, and Coach King’s students  6

Check Your Selections  At this time you should have 6 X’s and three Alternative choices

Changes to Selections?  Please bring your yellow copy to the student services office  Ask Mrs. Rayborn to make a copy of your changes  Make sure to include the date of your request and an  Keep one copy for your records and turn the copy into Mrs. Rayborn

Marchman Technical College  Must complete application online at the Marchman Technical College Website  Two letters of recommendation required  Pick up a letter of recommendation form today

Dual Enrollment  Get your application in!  Pick up a packet today  Turn in application to PHSC admissions office Will need your GPA 519 screen printed  Sign up to take the PERT  PHSC must have all sections on file (Math/Writing/Reading)  We are offering it here March 30 th & 31 st Can take it as many times with us (when offered)  Can take it at PHSC campus (must have application in) Can only take it at PHSC twice in 2 years

Dual Enrollment  If you pass all sections of the PERT  You can take up to 16 college hours at PHSC in the fall and spring semester  You can take up to 7 college hours at PHSC in the summer  If you pass the writing and reading sections but not the math  You can take up to 12 college hours cumulatively over Junior & Senior year 

Dual Enrollment  PHSC Courses will be up on the PHSC website the week after Spring Break (tentative)  When selecting courses think about the classes required for an Associates Degree  Equivalency list posted on my twitter account  PHSC students pick classes first, so you may not get your first choice section  Summer Session B  Course registration is in April *around the 15 th* Please see me before to sign course registration card  Fall  Course registration is over the summer  Please have course registration card to be me by May 20 th

Dual Enrollment Commitment  College level course means college level student responsibility  College professors and PHSC are not required to communicate with parents. You have to give permission and will have to work together.  Must maintain a 2.0 in dual enrollment classes  If I drop below a 2.0, I know I can no longer take any more dual enrollment classes  As a dual enrollment student, I realize all classes I take will permanently go on my college transcript

What if I am Off-Track?  If you are behind in credits:  Credit recovery during extended school day  Summer School (morning/afternoon sessions for 10 days)  Retake class on FLVS or Pasco eSchool If it was an elective, you can replace any elective with another elective  Credit recovery class next year instead of an elective

What if I am Off-Track?  My GPA is below a 2.0:  Push for the higher grade; A’s and B’s are your best friend  D’s are just as harmful to your GPA as an F is  You can replace any D on FLVS or Pasco eSchool Only take if you know you can get an A or B, if you receive a D a second time it will count against you twice  Recover all F’s through credit recovery or virtually  Attendance! If you are not here it is hard to make the higher grade

What if I am Off-Track?  I have not passed the Algebra EOC:  Prepare and practice  Some great online resources include: