COURSE SELECTION 10TH Grade Class of 2020

CHANGES CHANGES CHANGES DO NOT GIVE ADVICE TO YOUNGER STUDENTS AS THE COURSES HAVE CHANGED New ART course titles (2-D and 3-D Design) Technology and Engineering: more PLTW options coming your way.

COURSE GUIDE HIGHLIGHTS Description of each course Arrowhead Course Guide ONLY Available online at arrowheadschools.org

How to Find Information Go to school website: arrowheadschools.org Click “Academics” Click Counseling/Careers Click on left hand side “ Course Info & Selection” This is where you can find all Course Guide Online Directions 2017-2018 Selection Sheets 2017-2018 Summer School Information

Arrowhead Graduation English 8 Credits Social Studies 6 Credits Science 6 Credits Math 6 Credits Health 1 Credit Physical Education 3 Credits Fine Art 2 Credits Career and Technical Education 2 Credits Additional 16 Credits TOTAL: 50 Credits (minimum)

These tips will help you receive an accurate schedule KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER These tips will help you receive an accurate schedule

Year Long Courses Semester 1 Semester 2

Semester Long Courses See? No numbers!!!

Prerequisites The * means check the prerequisite ____ 002858 * 2-D Design

Types of Classes Daily (40 mins) = 1 credit Alternate Day (80 mins) = 1 credit Block (80 mins every day) = 2 credits **Some AP courses are 60 mins every day

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Must Select AT LEAST 7 Each Semester (6. 5 if taking AP) Must Select AT LEAST 7 Each Semester (6.5 if taking AP) ***Lunch and Study Hall will be added later***

English – 8 credits READ course descriptions before selecting English 9 -1 & 2 and English 10 -1 & 2 REQUIRED (through Eng 9, ILE, or Honors) ***Lexile score of 1350 AND current performance in English and Social Studies should be considered***

Social Studies – 6 credits US History is a REQUIRED course. ***Lexile score of 1350 AND current performance in English and Social Studies should be considered***

Science – 6 credits 2 Semesters of Physical Science REQUIRED 2 Semesters of Life Science REQUIRED Watch math prerequisites if going beyond Biology.

Integrated Learning Experience (ILE) The 4 Pillars: Questioning, Self-Direction, Technology, Collaboration “RELATIONSHIPS”: between others, community, subject matter. Good with technology? A self-directed learner? Interested in questions with more than one answer? Good at working with others? ***The ILE is a year long commitment Did you know… Math is NOT a part of the ILE

Math – 6 Credits Must have “C-” or better to move to next level Colleges like to see Math senior year and require 6 credits – with minimum Adv. Algebra Read descriptions for more details ASK CURRENT TEACHER FOR INPUT !!!

Fine Arts – 2 Credits from ANY Music Journalism or Yearbook do not count for Fine Arts credits.

Art Semester 1 Semester 2

***Most instrumental music courses are by audition only*** Semester 1 Semester 2 ***Most instrumental music courses are by audition only***

Career and Technology – 2 Credits from ANY Business & Marketing Technology & Engineering Family and Consumer Ed. ***Options may vary by semester***

Business and Marketing Semester 1 Semester 2

Technology and Engineering Semester 1 Semester 2

Engineering Experience Semester 1 Semester 2 ***Watch Prerequisites Closely!!!

Family and Consumer Ed. Semester 1 Semester 2

Physical Education and Health PE: 3 different courses in 3 different years May take more for credit 1 Credit of Health REQUIRED Summer School counts for the next year Semester 1 Semester 2

General Electives Semester 1 Semester 2

World Languages. not required for graduation World Languages ***not required for graduation*** All Courses are Year Long SOLID C (75%) NEEDED TO MOVE ON TO NEXT LEVEL Semester 1 Semester 2

Post High School Plans Select courses to fulfill college admission requirements, explore future career goals, work on skills, etc.

CHECK GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CAREFULLY

Online Course Selection 2015-16 Step by step instructions online Start Friday Feb 3rd (5pm) – Friday, February 10th (9pm) ALL ONLINE COURSE SELECTIONS MUST BE COMPLETED BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10th, (9pm)

Summer School Open February 10th at 5pm FIRST COME FIRST SERVED

HOMEPAGE, then click “Skyward"

Log in using your skyward family access login.

For summer school selections, click “Arena Scheduling” Click “Schedule”

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