Course Selections for Sophomores Registration 2017-2018 Course Selections for Sophomores

Things to consider when choosing classes: Graduation Requirements College Requirements Career Goals Time Sports Part-time job Clubs, etc. Any required classes not passed?

Graduation Requirements English 8 semesters (4.0 credits) Math (algebra & geometry required) 6 semesters (3.0 credits) Science 4 semesters (2.0 credits) Social Studies 5 semesters (2.5 credits) World History 2 semesters grade 10 U.S. History 2 semesters grade 11 Government 1 semester grade 10, 11 or 12 P.E. 7 semesters (3.5 credits) Health 1 semester (0.5 credit) ComCon(computers/consumer ed.) 1 semester (0.5 credit) Driver Education 1 semester (0.0 credit) Electives 2 semesters (1.0 credit) Art, Music, Foreign Language, Vocational, Tech Ed., Business Additional classes from core and electives Total credits 22.00

College Requirements College Admission Requirements Vary English 4 years Math* 3-4 years Science* 3-4 years Social Studies 3 years Electives 2 years Foreign Language** Music Art **Some colleges/universities require two or more years of the same foreign language. Note: Refer to individual college catalog.

NCAA Requirements Division I Complete a total of 16 NCAA core courses in the following areas: 4 years of English. + 3 years of math (Algebra 1 or higher). +2 years of natural/physical science (including one year of lab science if offered). +2 years of social science. +1 additional year of English, math or natural/physical science. +4 additional years of English, math, natural/physical science, social science, foreign language, comparative religion or philosophy. Division II Complete a total 16 core courses in the following areas: 3 years of English. +2 years of math (Algebra 1 or higher). +2 years of natural/physical science (including one year of lab science if offered). +2 years of social science. +3 additional years of English, math or natural/ physical science. +4 additional years of English, math, natural/ physical science, social science, foreign language, comparative religion or philosophy.

Now Let’s Get Started! Double check prerequisites! (Classes you must take and pass first) After March 24, 2017 classes cannot be changed unless… Clerical Error Graduation requirement College requirement Student ability See page 4 of the Student/Parent Handbook

English English 10 Advanced English 10 Honors English 10

Non-English Credit Elective Courses Publications- Newspaper *Theater I Publications- Yearbook *Theater II Reading Workshop *Mythology *one semester class

Mathematics Algebra 1 Algebra II Algebra 1 Block Geometry Geometric Concepts Algebra II Algebra 1 Block Geometry Honors Algebra II Honors Geometry Pre -Calculus Honors Pre -Calculus Math Workshop

Science Earth Science Biology Chemistry Honors Earth Science Advanced Biology Advanced Chemistry Honors Biology Honors Chemistry

Advanced Strength and Conditioning Individual and Team Sports Physical Education P.E. 10 Junior and senior years Must have earned a “B” in previous two semesters of PE Advanced Strength and Conditioning Individual and Team Sports Grades 11 & 12 Integrated P.E.

Required Course Options *AP U.S. Govt. and Politics Social Studies Required Course Options Elective Courses *World Geography World History *Government (10, 11, 12) *Global Insights Honors World History *Honors Government (10, 11, 12) *Psychology AP World History *Sociology *AP U.S. Govt. and Politics (10, 11, 12) *Economics *one semester class

Driver’s Ed. Behind the Wheel Driver’s Education Driver’s Ed. Classroom Driver’s Ed. Behind the Wheel You must be 16 years of age by February 1 for first semester course. Students must pass at least 8 classes in the preceding two semesters. Students cannot receive a passing grade if they are absent more than five days.

Foreign Language French I Spanish I French II Spanish II Honors Spanish II Honors French II French III Spanish III Honors Spanish III

Spanish Placement for Native Speakers Placement Test at Grant Community High School -February, 2017 Time and place to be announced Contact Mrs. Catarino in room 291 with questions.

Art *Introduction to Art *Drawing I *Painting I *Ceramics I *Painting II *Ceramics II *Drawing II *Digital Art *Sculpture *one semester class

Symphonic Band Percussion ** Class is one quarter only Music Treble Choir Men Chorus Beginning Band Symphonic Band Winds Mixed Chorus Concert Choir Symphonic Band Percussion **Flag Corp ** Class is one quarter only

*Technology Exploration I *Technology Exploration II Technology Education *Technology Exploration I *Mechanical CAD I *Technology Exploration II *Mechanical CAD II *Woodworking Tech I *Architectural CAD I *Woodworking Tech II *Architectural CAD II *one semester class

Sports & Entertainment Business *ComCon *Advanced Microsoft Office *General Business *Web Site Design I *Web Site Design II Accounting I Accounting II *Marketing: Sports & Entertainment *Business Law *one semester class

Family & Consumer Sciences *Parent & Child Development *Sewing I *Sewing II *One Semester class

Sample Schedule 7:40 am – 3:10 pm Semester one Semester two Adv. English 10 2. World History World History 3. T.E.A.M. T.E.A.M. 4. Chemistry Chemistry 5. Drivers Ed/Study Hall Elective 6. Drivers Ed/Study Hall 7. Geometry Geometry 8. Geometry 9. Lunch Lunch 10. PE 10 PE 10 11. Study Hall Study Hall

Students (juniors and/or seniors) must meet the following guidelines in order to be considered for enrollment into a tech campus program: -History of good attendance Not to exceed 5 absences per semester -Minimum of 10.5 credits -Good disciplinary standing -Pay certain program fees *Tech campus courses are offered in two sessions. First Session: Periods 1,2,3,4,5 Cosmetology students only (4.0 credits per year) Second Session: Periods 4,5,6,7,8 (3.0 credits per year) Tech Campus

Summer School 2017 Tentative dates for Summer School 2017 Semester 1 June 05-June 22 (Mon - Thur) 8:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m Semester 2 June 26- July 13 (Mon - Thur) 8:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m No classes on Tuesday July 4, class will be made up on Friday July 7

Summer School Classes Classes to be determined Remedial Classes Class Meeting Times: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday English Mathematics Science Social Studies English 9 Algebra 1B Biology U. S. History English 10 Algebra 1 Earth Science Government English 11 Algebra 2 World History English 12 Geometric Concepts Economics Enrichment Classes Physical Education P.E. 10-12 Health Registration begins January 2, 2017

Summer School Driver’s Ed. June 07 – June 24 Monday - Thursday Early: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Late: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Behind-the-wheel will be scheduled separately

Summing it all up! Double check prerequisites for each course. Make sure you have 9 or 10 full periods of classes. Reschedule failed classes or sign up for credit recovery. You must qualify for honors or AP classes and have department approval. Make any course selection changes before March 24, 2017.

Schedule Changes * To fulfill graduation requirements * To fulfill a college entrance requirement * Student ability * Clerical error * Extenuating circumstances with approval from administration See page 4 of Student/Parent Handbook

Counselors Mr. Elliott A-Ci Mrs. Schroeder Cj-Gq Mrs. Mitchell Gr-La Mrs. Schaefer Lb-O Mrs. Gill P-SK Mr. Avallone SL-Z