Our Purpose today… Learn how to earn my HS diploma Review Graduation requirements Become acquainted with the 4 Year Plan Resource the Course Catalog Choose courses for next year Learn how to register for classes next year

Graduation Requirements Earn 22.5 credits (various subject areas) Pass State tests; English, Math, Science Complete Culminating Project (Portfolio)

Graduation Credit Requirements 4 credits Language Arts (English) 3 credits Social Studies (US Hist, World Studies, Glob Iss, Civics; + .elective) 3 credits Mathematics (College: Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra min.) 2 credits PE/Health 2 credits Science (1 Lab Science, 1 Non Lab Science; College 2 lab sciences) 1 credit Occupational (CTE courses) 1 credit Fine Arts 7 credits Electives 22.5 credits Total ________________________________________________________ 2 Credits World Language (Colleges require this in addition to above) Remember: 1 year = 1 credit; 1 semester = .5 credit

Course Catalog Course catalog available on school web site Description of courses in detail (alphabetically) Course codes, prerequisites, teacher permission An example of a course description

Course Description Example LAN220 & 221: LANGUAGE ARTS - 10 OPEN TO: 10 One Year Course PREREQUISITE: None  Language Arts 10 is an integrated study of literature and writing with a focus on preparation for the writing WASL. As they read short stories, plays, poetry, novels, and essays, students will increase reading skills. Students will review and expand their knowledge and use of punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, spelling, vocabulary building, multi-paragraph expository and persuasive writing, and test taking strategies.   LAN230 & LAN231: LANGUAGE ARTS 10 - HONORS OPEN TO: l0 PREREQUISITE: A or B grade in previous English class Teacher/Counselor signature The skills taught in this class will prepare students for AP Language and AP Literature. Students will work with literature and writing through the higher level thinking skills of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. Literature will be drawn from the classics. In addition to novels studied as a class, students will participate in extensive outside reading. Writing as an on going process will be studied. Vocabulary building for SAT and life will be emphasized. SUMMER READING IS REQUIRED. LAN514 & LAN515: NEWSPAPER STAFF OPEN TO: 9, 10, 11, 12 One Semester or Full Year Course.* *May fulfill one semester only of 11, 12 grade high school English requirement except for staff photographers and graphic artists who will receive elective credit. Course does not satisfy four year college or NCAA entrance requirement. PREREQUISITE: A or B grade in journalistic writing (exception: photographers) and application. Instructor’s signature.

4 Year Plan 4 Year planning form helps us plan our courses Need form filled out to register for classes Course codes must be included on this form Parents sign this form before registering for classes Courses that require teacher permission must be initialed on form This 4 Year Plan form available on school web site Let’s take a look at this form and how it appears filled out

First Semester Examples Second Semester Examples Grade 9 Example   First Semester Examples Second Semester Examples First Semester Second Semester Grade 9: Code Title Code Title T. Initial Code Title 1 Lan120 LA 9 LAN121 LA 9 LAN120 LANG ARTS 9 LAN 121 LANG ARTS 9 2 Gen101 Orientation PHY500 Health  GEN101 ORIENTATION PHY500 HEALTH 3 MAT120 Algebra 1 MAT121 Algebra 2  MAT120 ALG 1 MAT121 ALG 2 4 SCI110 Sci Links SOC101 World Stud.  SCI100 SCI LINKS SOC101 WLD HST 5 CTE401 Drafting PHY100 Into to PE CTE401 DRAFTING 1  PHY100 INTRO PE 6 FOR601 Spanish 1 FOR602 Spanish 2 FOR601 SPANISH 1  FOR602 SPANISH 2

10th Grade Example Completed   First Semester Examples Second Semester Examples First Semester Second Semester Grade 10: Code Title Code Title T. Sign Code Title 1 LAN220 LA 10 Lan221 LA 10  LAN220 Lang A10 LAN221 Lang A10 2 SOC202 US History SOC203 US History 2 SOC202 US Hst  SOC203 US History 3 SCI202 Biology 1 SCI203 Biology 2 SCi202 Biology 1 SCI203 Biology 2 4 MAT210 Geometry 1 MAT211 Geometry 2 MAT210 Geom 1 MAT211 Geometry 2 5 CTE361 Vis Com 1 CTE371 Drawing 1  CTE361 Vis Com1 CTE371 Drawing 1 6 FOR603 Spanish 3 FOR604 Spanish 4 FOR603 Span 3  FOR604 Spanish 4

4 Year Plan/Registration 10th Grade Alternate Core Subjects Alternate Elective Courses Alternate PE Courses SCI 300/301 Chemistry LAN 500 Acting 1 PHY 207 Basketball SCI 503 Environmental Sci CTE 331/332 Culinary Arts PHY 213 Field Sports ART 110 Ceramics PHY 203 Aerobics Walking

Questions What classes need a teacher’s signature? (catalog, posted list) What classes count as an Occupational Education? (CTE coded) What is a non lab science class? (catalog description) How am I placed in a math class? (levels, placement test) How many years of world language should I take? (College, 2 yrs) Do I have to take a PE course? (1.5 PE; .5 Health) If I want to play college sports, what do I need to know about the NCAA requirements? (check out requirements in the Course Catalog) What is a transcript, why is it important, and what does one look like? Your question?