Course Selection Presentation Incoming Freshman

8th grade Packets Counselor Contact Information (blue) New Diploma Type Yellow Course Selection Form (circle selections) Freshman Course Selection Guidelines Career Pathway Programs College Action Plan for Parents Explore Results from Berry

Good-bye Alabama High School Graduation Exams Hello – Quality Core End of Course tests (ACT) Explore, PLAN, ACT, WorkKeys First year to participate 9th and 10th will take English 9 and Algebra 1 Science and World History has not been determined

CTE /Foreign Language /Arts New Alabama HS Diploma Areas of Study Requirements Credits English Language Arts English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12   4.0 Mathematics Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 w/ Trig or Algebra 2 (or equivalent) Science Biology A physical science (Physical Science, Chemistry, or Physics) 2 additional science courses Social Studies World History 9 US History 10 US History 11 Government/Economics Physical Education LIFE (Physical Fitness) Band 1.0 Health Education 0.5 Career Preparedness Career Preparedness Course CTE /Foreign Language /Arts Students choose any combination of Career Technical Education(i.e. FACS & Fashion), Arts Education, and/or Foreign Language courses 3.0 Electives Any other state or locally approved elective courses 2.5 Total Credits Required for Graduation 24

Pre-AP vs. regular Prepares students for taking Advanced Placement courses in the given subject Recommended for students with strong work ethic who have demonstrated above-average ability in the given subject covers more challenging topics by moving faster through the content Requires additional 15 – 20 minutes of homework per night for each course Grade weight: +.25 quality points Criteria - minimum of 85% average grade in the given subject area and recommendation of current teacher

Math Algebra 1 or Pre-AP Algebra 1 If in Algebra 1 now, Geometry or Pre-AP Geometry next Alg 1A/1B Block Current teacher signature required

English English 9 Pre-AP English 9 (current teacher signature required)

Pre-AP Biology (current teacher signature required) Science Biology Pre-AP Biology (current teacher signature required)

History World History 9 Pre-AP World History 9 (current teacher signature required)

NEW Required Electives Career Preparedness Physical Education CTE/Foreign Language/Art (3.0 Credits) Health (0.5 Credit)

Career Preparedness All students will take this course in 9th grade! Focuses on: College and Career Readiness Financial Literacy Technology

CTE / Foreign Language / Arts 3 credits required before graduation Students can choose any combination of Career Technical Education, Art and/or Foreign Language

Foreign Language Remember to consider you college options when deciding whether to pursue one or two years of a foreign language As of today – two years are recommended but one year is required for our local 4 year colleges.

Physical Education Every student must have one credit in physical education before you graduate. Band is an alternative If you play football, baseball, basketball, softball, cheerleading, golf, tennis, or volleyball; your PE class will be either 1st or 7th period. PE Ath Life – Boy/Girl

Other Optional Electives Academy (applications) Health Science Engineering Law Foreign Language Fine Arts Academy (pg. 56) Career Tech Programs Family Studies & Community Service Fashion Hospitality & Tourism Business Management Education & Training

Freshman Year Schedule English Math World History Biology PE Career Preparedness Your Choice…

Course selection form

Appointments: Wednesdays in February Appointment times stamped on packets Only 5 minutes per student Email any questions… Practice patience – we are meeting with over 1550 students in the month of February. Above all…Do Not Panic…we will get through this together.

Any Questions Email your child’s counselor with additional questions..