Signed paper version skyward 2019-2020 Course selection Signed paper version skyward

rising Rising means the grade you will be next year: Current 9th grade=rising 10th Current10th grade=rising 11th Current 11th grade=rising senior Courses for next year are not necessarily the same semester or period for next year

endorsements **Multi-Disciplinary Studies (1 of 3 options below) Arts and Humanities (1 of the 6 options below) 4 advanced courses that prepare a student to be in the workforce (can be dual credit, can be within one endorsement area or several) Four credits in 4 core subject areas (math, science, social studies, English) (Must include (English IV, Chemistry, Physics) Four Credits in AP or Dual-Credit in the following areas: English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Economics, Languages Other Than English, Fine arts 5 total Social Studies Courses 4 consecutive levels of the same Language Other Than English (World Language) 2 levels of the same LOTE and two levels of a different LOTE (ex. Spanish I and II, ASL I and II) 4 levels of American Sign Language 4 consecutive levels from one or two fine arts subjects (ex. Drawing I, II, III, and IV) 4 consecutive English classes among: English IV, Independent Study in English (Internship), Literary Genres, Creative Writing, Research and Technical Writing, Humanities, AP English Literature and Composition, Communication Applications

Endorsements Public Service (1 of 2 options below) STEM (1 of 5 options below) Complete consecutive levels of 4 or more Career Technical Education Courses with the first two of them being from the same career cluster the 3rd CTE credit must be from an advanced course 4th credit must be from a class in the following career cluster: Education and Training, Government and Public Administration, Health Science, Human Services, Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security 4 courses in Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Complete consecutive levels of 4 or more Career Technical Education Courses with the first two of them being from the same career cluster the 3rd CTE credit must be from an advanced course 4th credit must be from a class in the STEM career cluster 4 credits from Computer Science course options (fundamentals of computer science, computer science I, II, and III, AP computer sciences, etc.) 5 math credits including AlgI, Geometry, Alg II, and 2 additional courses which Alg II is a prerequisite) 5 science credits: biology, chemistry, physics, any 2 additional science courses Algebra II, Chemistry, Physics and 3 additional credits from no more than 2 of the areas listed in options 1-4

Endorsements Business and Industry (1 of 4 options below) Complete consecutive levels of 4 or more Career Technical Education Courses with the first two of them being from the same career cluster the 3rd CTE credit must be from an advanced course 4th CTE credit must come from a class in the following career clusters: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Architecture and Construction, Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications, Business Management and Administration, Transportation, Distribution and Logistics, Marketing, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Hospitality and Tourism, Finance 4 English elective credits by selecting 3 levels from one of the following areas: Advanced Broadcast Journalism, Advanced Journalism Yearbook, Advanced Journalism Newspaper, Public Speaking, Debate Complete 4 technology application courses from the following options: Digital Design and Media Production, Digital Art and Animation, 3-D Modeling and Animation, digital communications in the 21st Century, Digital Video and Audio Design, Web Communications, Web Design, Web Game Development, Independent Study in Evolving/Emerging Technologies 4 classes in consecutive levels from options 1-3

Graduation You need 26 credits to graduate with Distinguished Level of Achievement Credits must be in specific areas: Credits Subject ISA 4 English Language Arts (English I, II, III, advanced English) Mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry Algebra II, advanced math) Science (Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics, advanced sciences) Chemistry AND Physics 3 Social Studies (World Geography or World History, US History, US Government and Economics) World Geography AND World History 2 Languages Other Than English 3 consecutive Languages Other Than English 1 PE 0.5 Health Fine Arts 6.5 Electives Digital Media

Transcript audit: in Skyward portfolio BE SURE YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING: 1.0 Fine Art 0.5 Health 1.0 PE 3.0 Language Other Than English (3 consecutive years) 4 Math (including Alg I, Geometry, Alg II) 4 Science (including Biology, Chemistry, Physics) 4 Social Studies (including World Geography, World History, US History, US Government, Macroeconomics) 4 English

Math: Course Selection Rising 12th Graders (current 11th): Rising 10th Graders (current 9th): Rising 11th Graders (current 10th): If Alg I THEN Geometry (H2413z) If Geo Pre-AP/GT THEN Alg II Pre-AP (H2324z) or Alg II GT (H2325z) If Alg II Pre-AP/GT THEN Pre-Cal Pre-AP (H2719z) or Pre-Cal GT (H2720z) If Geometry THEN Alg II (H2323z) If Alg II Pre-AP/GT THEN Pre-Cal Pre- AP (H2719z) or Pre-Cal GT (H2720z) If Alg II THEN AP Statistics If Pre-Cal Pre-AP THEN AP Statistics and/or AP Calc BC Calc BC has dual credit option (you must have completed the TWO packets in order to take dual credit)

Science: Course Selection Rising 12th Graders (current 11th): Rising 10th Graders (current 9th): Rising 11th Graders (current 10th): Chemistry Pre-AP AP Physics Optional science elective 4th year of an advanced science (AP Chemistry, AP Physics II, AP Biology, anatomy and physiology, neurobiology, AP Environmental Systems, etc.)

Social studies: Course Selection Rising 12th Graders (current 11th): Rising 10th Graders (current 9th): Rising 11th Graders (current 10th): AP World History AP US History AP US Government AND AP Macroeconomics (0.5 credit each)

BE SURE YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING: TIME for you to do a Transcript audit: in Skyward (Under the portfolio Tile on homepage) BE SURE YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING: 1.0 Fine Art 0.5 Health 1.0 PE 3.0 Language Other Than English (3 consecutive years) 4 Math (including Alg I, Geometry, Alg II) 4 Science (including Biology, Chemistry, Physics) 4 Social Studies (including World Geography, World History, US History, US Government, Macroeconomics) 4 English

Career Technical education center classes You MUST apply to take classes at the Career Technical Education Center by January 30th https://northeastisd.az1.qualtrics.c om/jfe/form/SV_cTONWAAZDQ v9x3f Online Application Form

School Course Catalog NEISD webpage Guidance Department Academic Services Graduation Plan At the bottom North East ISD High School Course Catalog: https://www.neisd.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=772

Watch out for these things If you are a part of the Gifted and Talented Program, please be sure to sign up for G/T courses Look for the z at the end of the ISA courses You MUST request LUNCH

Sample rising sophomore schedule Math AP World History AP English II Chemistry Pre-AP Language Other Than English (World Language) LUNCH Health/PE Fine Art ***You may NOT take more than 2 AP courses your 9th and 10th grade years combined

Sample Rising Junior Schedule Math (Geometry, Alg II Pre-AP/GT, Pre-Cal Pre-AP/GT) AP US History AP English Language (English III) AP Physics Language Other Than English (World Language) LUNCH Health/PE Fine Art

Skyward: Logging in Log into Skyward Click on Course Requests

Skyward: Requesting courses After you click ‘Course Request’, the screenshot to the right opens Enter your courses by: Subject Description Course number (ISA courses will have a ‘z’ at the end…look for the z) Then click add You are only able to earn a maximum of 7 credits+lunch You MUST REQUEST LUNCH (every student MUST have a lunch period, no exceptions)

Skyward: alternate course choices Enter alternates by choosing ‘Alternates’ You can choose a maximum of 3 alternates (the paper copy asks for 8)

Skyward: alternate course choices Put alternates in order from 1st to 3rd choice

Skyward: option to print course requests You can print your course request which includes your alternate choices

Turn in signed paper request Signed paper course request is DUE: January 30 Online course request CLOSES: February 15