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Graduation Req’s – 28 credits MINIMUM—P. 6 COURSES Credits Details English 4 Must take 1 course each year Math 4 *one each year Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, & Upper Level Math* Science 3 Biology I, Chemistry or Physics, another lab science W. History 1 Must take World History Govt/Econ US History P.E./Wellness 1.5 Band, ROTC, Sports satisfy 0.5 PE

Graduation Req’s cont 3 min 2 1 6 min TOTAL 28 CREDITS See p. 21-37 COURSES Credits Details Personal Finance 0.5 Program of Study (POS) 3 min See p. 21-37 Foreign Language 2 Spanish or French – Must be 2 credits of SAME language Fine Arts 1 Band, Flags, Chorus, Vis. Art, Crafts, Theatre Arts, Hist of Rock, Music Theory, Show Choir, Dance, Concert Choir Electives 6 min TOTAL 28 CREDITS

Program of Study – All students will complete at least 3 courses in a state approved focused elective area Should relate to: Potential Career Area Student Interests Serves to: Provide concentrated training Learn more about career possibilities

POS Options CTE Clusters (see registration book, p. 22-37) ROTC (4 semesters) Fine Arts (any 3 above grad reqs, or 4 total) – includes Band Humanities (3 Eng, For. Lang, SS above grad reqs) Science/Math (any 3 above grad reqs) AP/Dual Enrollment (3 total)

State Readiness Goals All students will have the coursework necessary to complete: ►4 year College or University ►2 year College (for trans to 4-yr) ►2 year Program (Career Tech program) ►Technical School

INTRODUCING Career Clusters See p. 4

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16 CAREER CLUSTERS Architecture & Construction Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Architecture & Construction Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications Business Management & Administration Education & Training Finance Government & Public Administration Health Science

Hospitality & Tourism Human Services Information Technology Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Manufacturing Marketing Sales & Service Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Programs of Study (POS) Each cluster contains state approved POSs Each POS has a sequence of courses that students must take to complete that POS (must complete 3 credits) All students MUST select at least 1 POS and complete it for graduation

HOW DO YOU CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAM OF STUDIES? USE PAGES 21-37: Select a career/career area of interest Choose the cluster that most closely matches that career or career area Select a POS that you will complete

Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security – p. 33 Sample Careers: PROGRAM OF STUDY PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Lawyer, Federal Marshall, Detective, Probation/Parole Officer, Fire Fighter, Police Officer, Court Reporter, Paralegal, Security Guard Law Enforcement Services Provide services to protect lives & property. Duties range from controlling traffic to preventing & investigating crimes as well as assisting in the prosecution of crimes. 1. Crim Justice I 2. Crim Justice II 3. Crim Justice III Military Service NJROTC: Explore elements of patriotism, citizenship, and national security At least 4 semesters of NJROTC

Freshman Year Math Science Social Studies English Math Science Social Studies Electives for your chosen cluster/POS *See p. 38 - 40

9TH GRADE ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS ENGLISH ENGLISH I H ACADEMY ENGLISH I TRANSITION ENG I SOCIAL STUDIES W. HISTORY H (9th or 10th) OR W. HISTORY SCIENCE BIOLOGY I H PHYSICAL SCIENCE BIOLOGY 9th BIOLOGY A

MATH 1- Geometry H (1 Semester) 2- Algebra I H - Geometry H 3- Academy Algebra I – Algebra I H 4- Academy Algebra I – Algebra I 5- 3 Semester Algebra

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Provide strong foundation in Math and English – year long classes 9th GRADE ACADEMY GOALS Provide strong foundation in Math and English – year long classes Smooth transition to high school Communication w/ teachers & parents Tutoring opportunities Study skills, writing skills, etc

9TH GRADE ELECTIVES General Electives NJROTC Students will choose electives they are willing to take A Quick Guide to 9th grade electives can be found on page 38 General Electives NJROTC

TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Prin of Agriculture Intro to Human Studies Early Childhood Education I Principles of Machining Construction Core Transportation Core Principles of Welding Computer Applications Digital Arts and Design I (computer experience req.) Engineering I Culinary Arts I Criminal Justice I Health Science Education

FINE ART ELECTIVES Visual Art I Instrumental Music (Band, 2 sem.) Flags ( TRYOUTS REQUIRED) Beginning Chorus Music Theory (Musical Exp. Req’d) Dance Theater Arts (Drama)

More Difficult Electives -French I or Spanish I -Chemistry I Honors (8th grade teacher rec.) -English Electives Creative Writing Bible Mythology

GENERAL TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION Schedule change policy p. 6 Skyward Parent/Teacher Conferences T-Shirts

Other Remediation/Tutoring School hours – 8:35 – 3:45* Mav Day - TBD Freshman Day - TBD Website - http://www.achs.acs.ac/Guidance

2015 (subject to change)-Must have 3.0 GPA or 21 ACT High School Record Begins in 9th Grade!! LOTTERY SCHOLARSHIPS: 2015 (subject to change)-Must have 3.0 GPA or 21 ACT $3,500 1st yr, $4,500 2nd-4th yr

TN PROMISE 2 years of FREE Tuition at a Community College or Technical School (TCAT) Requirements: Graduate of a TN high school

Take Challenging Classes! Develop Good Study Habits! THE BEST WAY TO GET (AND KEEP) YOUR SCHOLARSHIP: Take Challenging Classes! (Honors/AP if possible) Develop Good Study Habits! Keep up your Grades!

YOUR ASSIGNMENT: Look through the book Select possible Career, Career Cluster, and POS Complete Pre-registration worksheet on p. 64 before your appt Academic classes will be selected by rec. from Middle School and test scores Be prepared to select Electives and alternates

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? Tonight: schedule appt. for 6-yr plan & 9th grade registration—Write it on your book! April 7 – Apr 28: Small Group Mtgs NMS Students/Parents: During School - AT NMS After School - AT ACHS LIBRARY LCMS Students/Parents: ALL AT LCMS

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