Objective Students will learn about the different course offerings available at THMS in order to make informed decisions about their education and career action plan.

Agenda Post-Secondary Options High School Graduation /University Admissions Requirements Transcript Advanced Learning Options THMS Courses Class Reduction Q and A

WHAT IS YOUR PLAN ?

Options After High School Direct Employment University Community College Technical/ Trade School Military

Minimum Graduation Requirements English = 4 Math = 4 (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, + 4th year Math) Science = 3 Fine Art or CTE = 1 PE = 1 Health = ½ Social Studies = 3 (World History, American History, Am. Gov./Economics) Elective = 6.5 TOTAL = 23 CREDITS

Arizona University Requirements English = 4 Math = 4 (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, College Algebra or Pre-Calculus or higher Lab Science = 3 (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) Fine Art = 1 Social Studies = 2 (World History, American History, American Government, Economics) World Language = 2 (of the same language) Looking for great experiences and participation in schools Clubs, sports, hobbies, volunteer hours Look now at the requirements for your dream school !!!!

Education Pays Minimum wage in AZ is $8.05; do the math!

Transcript GPA Rank AIMS Grades Makes sure this is correct !!! Ask for once a year !!!

ALE Courses (Advanced Learning Experiences) Honors Honors level classes are more rigorous than a normal class. The curriculum will go into more depth and the pace will move quicker. AP The class will use a college level textbook. Requires a significant amount of homework and the expectation is that the class prepares you to be college ready. AP test will be offered at end of year. Dual Enrollment Students can earn credit at THMS and at PCC. College level course using college textbook. The curriculum is more rigorous and moves a at a faster pace. If you choose to take an ALE course, make sure to have your current teacher sign the Registration worksheet with their recommendation.

Junior Math Offerings 1. Algebra II 2. Algebra II Honors 3. Pre-Calculus 4. Pre-Calculus Honors / Trigonomotry Honors 5. Pre Calculus Honors/Calculus 6. Statistics and Probability 7. AP Statistics

English 11 Offerings Culturally Relevant Mexican American Viewpoint English 11 Culturally Relevant African American Viewpoint English 11 Native American Literature English 11 Honors English 11 AP English Language Pima Writing 101 (Pending Teacher)

Science Offerings ∙Anatomy & Physiology Earth & Space Science ∙Geology ∙Biology Honors ∙Forensic Biology ∙Advanced Marine Biology ∙Honors Plant Biology ∙AP Biology ∙Chemistry ∙Chemistry Honors ∙AP Chemistry ∙Anatomy & Physiology Earth & Space Science ∙Geology ∙Planetary Honors/Astronomy ∙AP Environmental Science ∙Physics ∙Physics II/III Sound & Music, Electronics & Optics ∙AP Physics Mechanics (with Calculus) ∙AP Physics (Algebra Based ∙Research Methods ∙Advanced Research Methods

Social Studies American History Honors American History AP American History Pima History 141 African American Viewpoint Mexican American Viewpoint Native American Viewpoint

PE/Health PE Health Yoga Body Conditioning Co-Ed PE Modern Dance(PE) **These are the only semester long classes available!!!

Career & Technical Education Business -Business Operations* -Entrepreneurship -Marketing *Pima Community College credit available for Business Operations 3, 4.

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION Healthcare -Biotechnology* -Sports Medicine *Dual Credit with The University of Arizona for Microbiology 101 (Biotech 1, 2) and Microbiology 102 (Biotech 3, 4). Cost = $495. Scholarships are available.

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION Industrial Auto Collision Auto Technology Precision Machining* Welding PC Management Electronics Stage Management *Pima Community College credit available for Precision Machining 3, 4 and higher.

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION Multimedia ***Communications Media Technology (first level) required before taking the following: Film & TV Digital Communications Graphic/Web Design Digital Photography Digital Printing

World Languages American Sign Language (ASL) French Honors French AP French Language Spanish Spanish Heritage Learners AP Spanish Language or Literature Mandarin

Visual Arts AP Art History Clay and Ceramics Drawing/Painting, Beginning Drawing/Painting, Intermediate Drawing/Painting, Advanced AP Studio Art: Drawing

Performing Arts Percussion Master Class Band, Intermediate Band, Advanced Percussion Master Class Dance, Ballet Dance, Folklórico Dance, Jazz Dance Dance, Modern Guitar Jazz Band Ensemble 3, 4 (Jazz Lab) Mariachi Music Theory 1, 2 AP Music Theory Orchestra, Intermediate Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Advanced (Symphony Orchestra) Piano and Theory Steel Drums Theater Arts, Beginning Theater Arts, Intermediate Theater Arts, Film Acting Theater Arts, Advanced Musical Theatre Vocal Techniques, Intro Vocal Music, Beginning Girls (Premier Girls) Vocal Music, Advanced Girls (Allesto) Vocal Music, Advanced Mixed (Concert Choir) Vocal Music, Ensemble (Troubadors)

Class Reduction Who is Eligible? Why? When? Seniors and Juniors on track for graduation (Class Reduction Form) Counselor & Assistant Principal approval Why? PCC or University Classes JTED Central Campus Programs Internships Job (already employed) When? Due on date scheduled for lab (January 2017) MUST HAVE AT THIS TIME!

What’s Next? Students: Course selection will take place in January (2017) Course selection form; signed and filled out Teacher & Parent Signature Returned to your World History teacher by Thursday or Friday! Course offerings are driven by student demand and will therefore be difficult to change. CHOOSE WISELY and INTENTIONALLY.

What’s Next? Teachers Collect all Registration/Reduced schedule forms on Thursday or Friday Bring forms to course selection in the labs

Your School Counselors A-B Mr. Dean C-De Ms. Stephens Di-Go Ms. Hall Gr-Ma Dr. Ostroff Mc-Pe Ms. Addis Ph-Sa Mr. Chilgreen Sc-Z Ms. Wiedenfeld College and Career Readiness Coordinators- Ms. Garcia and Ms. Chetri Exceptional Education Counselor- Ms. Stephens

Questions???