Course Selection 2016-2017 Counseling Staff: Dawn Shaw 9th-12th Grade A-E Jessica Castro 9th-12th Grade F-L Tiffany Rushing 9th-12th Grade M-R Mandy Stewart 9th-12th Grade S-Z Danielle Williams Lead Counselor Jennifer Kempton College & Career Counselor

Agenda Important Dates Graduation Requirements Course Sequences Four-Year Plans On-line Registration and Course Selection Sheets

Course Selection Timeline Course Selection Presentations to Students during Student Meetings: 9th & 10th Grade- February 29th Parent Meeting for parents of CURRENT 9th Grade February 29th (6-8 PM) CURRENT 10th Grade March 1st (6-8PM)

Foundation Plan English 4 Math 3 Science 3 Social Studies 3 Foreign Languages 2 Physical Education 1 Fine Arts 1 Electives 5 Total 22 credits

Distinguished Achievement Plan Foundation Plan + Endorsement English 4 Math 4 (includes Algebra 2) Science 4 Social Studies 4 Foreign Languages 2 Physical Education 1 Fine Arts 1 Electives 6 Total 26 credits

ENDORSEMENTS Allows students to pursue in-depth study of interest There are 5 endorsements STEM Business and Industry Public Services Arts and Humanities Multidisciplinary Studies

English Course Sequence (Four years of English are required for graduation) Freshmen : English 1 or English 1 Pre-AP Sophomores: English 2 or English 2 Honors or English 2 Pre-AP Juniors: English 3 or English 3 Honors or English 3 AP Seniors: English 4 or English 4 AP or Dual Credit English 4

Math Course Sequence Algebra I or Algebra I Pre-AP (Four years of math are required for graduation) Algebra I or Algebra I Pre-AP Geometry or Geometry Pre-AP For students who struggle with algebra, Math Models may be recommended before taking Algebra II Algebra II or Algebra II Pre-AP

Math Course Sequence After Algebra II Ag Math Engineering Math Pre-Calculus or Pre-Calculus Pre-AP Advanced Quantitative Reasoning Dual Credit Algebra/Dual Credit Trig AP Calculus AP Statistics Dual Credit Finite Math/Dual Credit Statistics

Math Placement for the correct math placement Check with your current teacher for the correct math placement for the 2016-2017 school year.

Math Placement Suggestions Recommended course for next year Current Course Fall Average Recommended course for next year Regular Algebra I 90-100 80-89 0-79 Pre-AP Geometry Regular Geometry Pre-AP Algebra I Pre-AP Algebra II Regular Algebra II Math Models 88-100 80-87 70-79 Pre-AP PreCalculus / AP Statistics Regular PreCalculus / Statistics (Regular or AP) Advanced Quantitative Reasoning

Math Placement Suggestions Pre-AP Algebra II 90-100 80-89 0-79 Dual Credit Math Pre-AP PreCalculus / AP Statistics Regular PreCalculus 0-89 AP Calculus AQR/Engineering Math/Ag Math Pre-AP PreCalculus AP Calculus / AP Statistics Advanced Quantitative Reasoning

Acceleration in Math We do not recommend acceleration in mathematics in summer school, online or by correspondence courses. These options do not allow time to fully understand and retain the concepts.

Science Course Sequence 10th - Integrated Physics & Chemistry (IPC) Option 1 9th – Biology 10th - Integrated Physics & Chemistry (IPC) 11th - Chemistry 12th - Physics

Science Course Sequence Option 2 9th – Biology or Pre-AP Biology 10th – Chemistry or Pre-AP Chemistry 11th – Physics or AP Physics 12th – 4th Science

12th Grade Science Options * Prerequisites apply Pre-AP Options Physiology & Anatomy* AP Level Options AP Biology * AP Physics* Dual Credit Level Options Biology* Regular Level Options Astronomy Earth and Space Science Advanced Animal Science Food Science Forensics* Aquatics

World History or World History Pre AP Social Studies Course Sequence (Three or four years of social studies are required for graduation.) World History or World History Pre AP U.S. History or U.S. History Honors or U.S. History AP or U.S. History Dual Credit U.S. Government or AND Economics or U.S. Government AP or Economics AP U.S Government DC Economics DC (1/2 credit) (1/2 credit)

Social Studies Course Sequence (Three or four years of social studies are required for graduation.) World Geography or World History or Pre-Ap World History U.S. History or DC US History or AP US History World History or AP World History U.S. Government or Economics or U.S. Government AP or Economics AP U.S Government DC AND Economics DC (1/2 credit) (1/2 credit) Four years of Social Studies is required with the Multidisciplinary Endorsement.

Foreign Languages Course Sequence Choices American Sign Language (1, 2, Pre-AP 3) French (1 [Pre-AP or Level], 2 [Pre-AP or Level], 3 Pre-AP, 4 AP) German (1 [Pre-AP or Level], 2 [Pre-AP or Level], 3 Pre-AP, 4 AP) Spanish (1 [Pre-AP or Level], 2 [Pre-AP or Level], 3 Pre-AP, 4 AP, 5AP)

Additional Requirements Fine Arts (performing or visual): 1 credit of same course PE: 1 credit (up to 4 for Athletics)

PE and Athletics Students need 1.0 credit for graduation Students may only take each PE course one year for credit (Foundations, Team Sports, Aerobics, Outdoor Ed) Each semester of athletics earns (.5) PE credit Cheerleading only receives PE credit for the 1st year and each year after receives Local Credit and does not apply toward state graduation credit. Meaning, you will NOT receive credit after the 1st year of Cheerleading.

Choose Courses Carefully AP courses provide COLLEGE- LEVEL curriculum and require 1-2 hours of homework per night. Students taking AP classes are strongly encouraged to take the AP test in May.

IMPORTANT! If a student decides he/she is unable to do the pre-AP or AP work, the student must stay in the class for the first four weeks. Schedule changes will be made only if space is available.

Know the Prerequisites!

AP STATISTICS 12281P0 Example Credit: 1 Grade: 11-12 Prerequisite(s): Algebra II; Pre-Calculus (or concurrent enrollment) This course includes the study of major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing and drawing conclusions from data. A graphing calculator with statistic capabilities is recommended. Students are expected to take the AP exam. Students who successfully complete the AP exam may receive credit for a one-semester college statistics course. Fee required for testing. This course requires a Student/Parent/Teacher contract.

New Courses for 2016-2017 AP World History Pre-AP American Sign Language III Video Game Design III Advance Fashion Design Dual Credit Business Math Dual Credit Music Appreciation Problems and Solutions

Lone Star/SHSU Dual Enrollment Dual Enrollment means a student takes college classes at LoneStar or SHSU and receives both high school and college credit simultaneously. Students are eligible to take LoneStar or SHSU classes when you are 15yrs old and meet the entrance requirements.

LoneStar Dual Enrollment Students may take up to as many dual credits classes as their schedule will allow, however, we recommend no more than 2 LoneStar courses per semester. Each class costs approximately $60 per semester. SHSU courses cost significantly more. See Mrs. Kempton in the Career Center for more information.

Course Selection 1-2-3 All Students MUST Complete: Course Selection Contract & 4 Year Plan A Copy will be turned in to your Counselor today Opportunity to meet individually with a Counselor /Administrator at Parent Meeting 2) Online Eschool Course Selection Once you and your parents have decided on your courses, you will enter selections online Log in to Home Access Center to make Course Selections Follow directions provided in the handout to log in to HAC and make course selections.

Student ID Name Core classes Semester Course on one line Full year Course on both lines Electives Choose extra classes Sign Parents Sign

Course Selection Sheet Choices indicated on the Course Selection Sheet should match what you enter in Eschool. Please include at least 2 alternatives in case we are not able to schedule all your first choices. Remember: What is entered online overrides what is on the paper Choice Sheet.

FOUR-YEAR PLAN Every student is required to turn in a completed Four-Year Plan as part of the course selection process. A parent’s signature is required. Students know what they have taken, what they are signing up for next year, and any future courses that are required for graduation. Use the Four-Year Plan to help realistically decide what courses to take.

FOUR-YEAR PLAN It is important to indicate your post-secondary plans and the career clusters you feel most closely relate to your career plans right now. Your course selections in junior and senior year should reflect your chosen career interests! Remember, colleges look for rigor in your schedule. Please fill out the form completely in pencil.

Circle the level you want Choose an endorsement area Circle the level you want Make sure your print your name and sign and date. Counselor Initials_____ Date (____),_____ Date (_____),_____Date (_____) Student Signature:_____________________________________________ Parent Signature:____________________________________________________

2016-2017 Course Registration Choice sheets with the four-year plan must be completed March 18th Course Verification sheets will be handed out before the end of school. Because teachers are hired and the master schedule is created based on the classes you select now, THERE WILL BE VERY FEW SCHEDULE CHANGES GRANTED NEXT FALL.

Remember….. Participation Fees For 2016-2017, there is a $375 participation fee for: Driver’s Education For 2016-2017, there is a $600 participation fee for: Cosmetology For 2016-2017, there is a $20 participation fee for: Art Classes These fees are in additional to regular school supplies such as; pens, notebooks, ect. Please make sure you are aware of any class fees before you sign up for the class.

Parent Meeting Class of 2019 February 29th 6-8 PM in the Auditorium Class of 2018 March 1st 6-8 PM in the Library Class of 2017 March 3rd 6-8PM in the Auditorium

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