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Earning High School Credits 22 REQUIRED 4 English 4 Math 3 Social Studies (US, Civics/Econ & World History) 3 Science 1 PE/Health 1 Foreign Language (Spanish I counts) 1 VPAA 5 Electives

Colleges & Universities Want… 4 years of English 4 years of Math 4 years of Science 4 years of Social Studies 2 Years of Foreign Language Online Learning Experience Community Service Involvement in Extra Curricular Activities Great Grades and Great Test Scores

6x4=24 credits Earn six (6) credits a year (Three (3) per semester) (Each class is .5 credit) 6x4=24 credits 22 REQUIRED to GRADUATE!

The High School Transcript Is a record of all the class taken and grades earned in high school. Middle school grades are not reported on the high school transcript. The high school grade point average is cumulative, meaning that all grades are averaged together. 4-point scale A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, E = 0 AP and IB are on a 5-pont scale A=5, B=4, C=3

AHS Ranking System Suma Cum Laude: 4.0 – 3.67 Magna Cum Laude: 3.66 – 3.3 Cum Laude: 3.29 – 3.0 Students in the Summa Cum Laude category will have an opportunity to compete for the opportunity to speak at graduation. The rubric is as follows: 1. Overall Grade Point Average 2. ACT Score 3. Class Selection Rigor Candidates will be invited to audition in front of a selection committee if they wish to be one of three speakers at graduation.

Importance of Grades/Testing There are thousands of dollars worth of college scholarships to students who do well in high school and who do well on standardized tests (ACT/SAT/PSAT) In addition standardized test scores are used for academic planning. Testing is in March or April each year. PSAT is taken in sophomore & junior year. It is optional. NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) when taken junior year. Always in October.

The IB Plan An IB Diploma is one of the most prestigious accomplishments a high school student can achieve IN THE WORLD. Algonac High School is proud to offer this opportunity to our students and hope that you will consider accepting the IB challenge! Though rigorous, we believe that ANY motivated student can be successful in the IB Diploma Programme with proper work ethic and time commitment. Successful (good marks and attendance) completion of the IB Diploma Programme can lead to admission in some of the elite universities in the world. Students that score well on IB assessments can earn numerous college credits. Consult with the IB Coordinator or your guidance counselor if you have questions about the IB Diploma Programme at AHS.

IB Higher Level (HL) IB Standard Level (SL) College Credit is determined by test score achieved. 7 is highest. HL are accepted at nearly all colleges and universities. Depends on score earned. SL not accepted at all colleges and universities. CLEP Test – College Board

IB HL Classes: English I, II History of the World I, II Biology I, II IB SL Classes: Math I, II Chemistry I, II Spanish I, II Psychology I, II Sports, Exercise, Health Science I, II Music I, II

Sample IB Diploma Programme Course Planner Freshman Schedule Sophomore Schedule Survey Literature & Composition (H) American Lit & Comp (H) Geometry (H) Honors Algebra II/AP Statistics Biology A/B(H) Chemistry U.S. History Government/Economics PE/Health Elective /AP Statistics Spanish II Spanish III Junior Schedule Senior Schedule IB English HL I IB English HL II IB Mathematics SL I IB Mathematics SL II IB Biology HL I IB Biology HL II IB History of the World HL I IB History of the World HL IB Psychology SL IB Psychology SL II IB Spanish SL I IB Spanish SL II TOK – Seminar (Mandatory) TOK – Seminar (Mandatory)

IB Through the Years at AHS Class of 2012 (9) Class of 2013 (8) Class of 2014 (8) Class of 2015 (4) Class of 2016 (9) Class of 2017 (5) Class of 2018 (7) # of students earning diploma = 29

The TEC Plan St. Clair TEC -- St. Clair Technical Education Center Students attend TEC during their junior & senior yrs TEC counts as elective credit AM TEC ONLY Must be to AHS by 6:55 a.m. AHS three (3) hrs and TEC three (3) hrs Application process for TEC during scheduling in sophomore year. Students are selected on grades & credits, attendance and behavior. Must also have done Career Cruising EDP http://www.sccresa.org/countyeducation/careert echeducation/

Automotive Technology Collision Repair Construction Cosmetology Culinary Arts Digital Media Technology Employer Based Health Careers Information Technology Mechatronics Metal Machining technology Welding

St Clair TEC Four Year Course Planner Freshman Schedule Sophomore Schedule Survey Lit & Comp (H) American Lit & Composition Algebra/Geometry(H) Geometry/Algebra II A/Algebra II /AP Stats Biology A/B Physics/Chemistry/A&P U.S. History Government/Economics PE/Health Elective Spanish I or II Elective Junior Schedule Senior Schedule TEC PROGRAM TEC PROGRAM European Lit & Comp/IB ENGL European Lit & Comp/IB ENGL Algebra IIB/IB Math I Senior Math/IB Math II Science or World History World History/Science or Elective

TEC Selection Behavior, Attendance & Credits Attend TEC Open House – Feb 9, 2017 (5:30-7:00 PM) Do a TEC Shadow (arrange w/Ms. Blair) TEC Program is in EDP (Career Cruising) Application Deadline – Friday, Feb 10 Only a certain number of slots per program 49 students on average attend TEC each year

The Blue Water Middle College Plan Students begin taking college classes through SC4 in 11th grade. By the time they graduate, on this 5-year plan, they will have an associates degree, as well as a high school diploma. Diploma is issued from the Blue Water Middle College, not Algonac High School. Cannot attend TEC and do middle college Website -- http://sccresa.org/bwmc

Sample Blue Water Middle College Course Planner Freshman Schedule Sophomore Schedule Survey Literature & Composition (H) American Lit & Comp (H) Geometry (H) Algebra II/Algebra II A Biology A/B(H) Chemistry or Chemistry A U.S. History Government/Economics PE/Health Elective /AP Statistics Spanish II Elective Junior Schedule Senior Schedule European Lit & Comp World Lit & Comp Algebra IIB Senior Math Physics/A&P Elective World History BWMC – SC4 Classes BWMC – SC4 Classes BWMC – SC4 Classes Entire 5th year at St. Clair County Community College!

BWMC through the years at AHS: Class of 2014 (9) Class of 2015 (12) Class of 2016 (18) Class of 2017 (7) Class of 2018 (15)

DUAL Enrollment Students are able to dual enroll in college classes while in high school. Cost of classes and books is paid for by the district. Must be a class not offered at Algonac HS. Class can be taken at the satellite location next to the school, online or in PH. Must complete guest student application Attend SC4 orientation and meet with SC4 advisor prior to enrolling in class.

The Dual Enrollment Course Planner Freshman Schedule Sophomore Schedule Survey Literature & Composition (H) American Lit & Comp (H) Geometry (H) Algebra II/Algebra II A Biology A/B(H) Chemistry or Chemistry A U.S. History Government/Economics Spanish II Health/PE Band Band Junior Schedule Senior Schedule Dual Enroll (4) Dual Enroll (4) IB Math SL I IB Math SL II IB Biology HL I IB Biology HL II World History Dual Enroll (4) European Lit & Comp World Lit & Comp Dual Enroll (4) Dual Enroll (4) ** Earn 20 college credits prior to graduating.

Have a Post Secondary Plan. Visit college campuses Have a Post Secondary Plan! Visit college campuses. Attend college fairs/open houses. Meet with military recruiters. Discuss apprenticeship programs. Decide what you want to be! Career Cruising – www.careercruising.com

Use College Board “BIG FUTURE” https://bigfuture. collegeboard Use College Board “BIG FUTURE” https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org Meet with Ms. Niester, College Advisor