10th Grade Course Registration Class of 2020 February 2017 School Counselors Patty Devecka (A-K) & Suzanne Lyke (L-Z)

General Registration Timeline February 1 – Course recommendations available for viewing through HAC February 1- March 3 – Online registration March 3 – Last chance to enter requests or change course selections. March 6 – March 30 Final Course Selections mailed home. Early August – Schedules available online with a 10 day window to make schedule changes **Schedule changes are limited once school begins**

Two Points of View Short Term: Things you need to know to schedule classes for 10th grade. Long Term: Things you need to know, think about and plan for the next three years of high school – Grades 10,11,12. And life after high school. What do you want to do?

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Subject Area Credits Required English 4 Social Studies 4 Science 3 Math 3 PE 1.50 ( 3 years) Health 1 (9th & 11th) Driver Education 0.25 Electives 8.25 Community Service PASS = 20 hours Total Credits Required 25.00

10th Grade Courses English Social Studies Science Math PE/Driver’s Safety Elective (World Language) Elective or Study Hall *You must schedule at least 6.5 credits

English and Social Studies ENGLISH OPTIONS: Advanced English 10 English 10 SOCIAL STUDIES OPTIONS: AP World History Adv World History 2 World History 2

Math Options: Advanced Geometry College Prep Geometry Geometry Advanced Algebra 2 College Prep Algebra 2 Advanced Honors Precalculus Advanced Precalculus Precalculus

Science Options: Advanced Biology 1 Biology 1 (A few of you may be taking Advanced Chemistry 1 or higher)

Physical Education and Health PE OPTIONS (Each .50 Credit): Selective PE Fitness & Exercise Science Lifeguarding Health OPTIONS ( Each .50 Credit): Wellness 9 (if not taken in 9th grade)

World Languages WL OPTIONS: - Arabic - Chinese - French - German - Latin - Spanish Levels 1 & 2 will be locked

Classroom Driver Safety Education - Required for Graduation - Driver Safety will be pre-loaded & locked Take the semester before you turn 16 All are offered for 1 marking period: 1536 - (mp1) 2536 - (mp2) 3536 - (mp3) 4536 - (mp4)

Electives Drafting and Design Art Health Professions Ag Science Auto Tech Cisco Networking Art Sports Therapy & Exercise Science Music Health Professions Building Construction Technology Early Childhood Education Computer Programming Tech Ed Ag Science Business Family and Consumer Science Culinary Arts Engineering

How to Select Courses Go to the State High Home Page Click on - “For Students” This opens up – “Quick Links for Students” page Click on “Course Registration/Requests” This is your GO-TO Page for Registration! scasd.org/courserequests ~ BOOK MARK IT ~ Includes links to: Instructions HAC Course Guide Virtual Information & Registration Course Recommendation Change Form

LONG TERM CONSIDERATIONS 25.00 Credits Minimum to Graduate From High School Prerequisites for courses in 11th and 12th grade Courses offered in alternating years Colleges Have Different Requirements World Language ? Math ? Science ? Fine Arts ? Requirements For NCAA

Community Service You will need to complete 20 hours of community service by the end of your senior year. Make sure you fill out a form each time you complete hours. Turn completed forms into Counseling. Forms are available in Counseling Offices or online. For more information on sites and opportunities see community service page.

This transcript is a very important document. It is about you! Transcript Check You have received a copy of your transcript. The grades listed are from the first semester. This transcript is a very important document. It is about you! Make sure that all of your courses are listed and that the grades are correct. If you think there is an error please make corrections and hand it back to your counselor.

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Planning Ahead Other things to consider: College Admission Requirements Athletes and PIAA requirements & NCAA guidelines Sports Information Testing - PSAT/SAT/ACT Testing Information Exploring future career options Career Cruising is a great place to keep a list of all Awards, Activities, etc from grades 9 – 12

Student Learning Communities New Initiative All students will select an SLC and are strongly encouraged to explore areas of interest. There will be opportunities for moving from one SLC to another during our annual course selection time. SLC Choices: Arts & Humanities (Y901) Business & Communications (Y902) Health & Human Services (Y903) STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering,& Math (Y904) **Please note – SLC’s are not linked to graduation requirements** *More information in the Course Guide pages 10 – 17*

Remember Follow Teacher Recommendations. Talk with your School Counselor if you have more questions. Discuss your Course Selections with your parents/guardians You are building your high school transcript which will be used for college, job, military and scholarship opportunities. Get involved in Clubs, Sports & Activities.