Anderson County High School CLASS of 2023

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4 YEARS... Pass By Quickly! GRADUATIION REQUIREMENTS

Graduation Req’s – 28 credits MINIMUM—P. 4 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 Gov’t/Econ Usually take SR year US History Usually take JR year 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. 16-30 COURSES Credits Details Personal Finance 0.5 Program of Study (POS) 3 min See p. 16-30 World Language 2 Spanish or French – Must be 2 credits of SAME language Fine Art 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. 16-29) 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. 16

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14 CAREER CLUSTERS Architecture and Construction Education & Training Advanced Manufacturing Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Architecture and Construction Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications Business Management & Administration Education & Training Finance Health Science

Hospitality & Tourism Human Services Information Technology Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Programs of Study (POS) Each cluster contains state approved POS 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 16-30: Select a career and a 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. 27 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. 30 – 32

9TH GRADE ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS ENGLISH ENGLISH I H - 1 semester ACADEMY ENGLISH I - 2 semesters SOCIAL STUDIES WORLD HISTORY SCIENCE BIOLOGY I H BIOLOGY I EARTH & SPACE SCIENCE AGRISCIENCE

MATH 1- Geometry H (1 Semester) 3 - 3 Semesters of Algebra 2 - Academy Algebra I (2 Semesters) 3 - 3 Semesters of Algebra Fall 9th – Spring 9th – Fall 10th

ACHS 9th GRADE ACADEMY

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. (p.31)

9TH GRADE ELECTIVES General Electives NJROTC I NJROTC II French I Students will choose electives they are willing to take A Quick Guide to 9th grade electives can be found on page 30 & 32 General Electives NJROTC I NJROTC II French I Spanish I Wellness

TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Automotive I (MLR I) Construction Core Machining Core Welding Core Agriscience Digital Business Digital Arts & Design I Engineering I Computer Science (Information Tech) Foundations Culinary Arts I Criminal Justice I Health Science Education Intro to Human Studies Early Childhood Education I Cosmetology I

FINE ART ELECTIVES Freshman Chorus Art I Flags (Trying out Spring required) Band (commitment both semesters)

More Difficult Electives -French I or Spanish I -Chemistry I Honors (for the student who plans on taking upper lever AP Science courses)

2016 (subject to change)-Must have 3.0 GPA or 21 ACT High School Record Begins in 9th Grade!! LOTTERY SCHOLARSHIPS: 2016 (subject to change)-Must have 3.0 GPA or 21 ACT $3500 4-year OR $3,000 2-yr

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

College Credits While in High School? p.10-13 Three Ways: 1. Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit 2. Middle College – after 10th grade. Need 2 World Lang. and must have completed Alg. II to be eligible. 3. AP (Advanced Placement) – options at ACHS starting 10th grade year

GENERAL TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION Schedule change policy p. 5 Skyward Parent/Teacher Conferences Class of 2023 Remind App. Freshman Study Hall Remediation/Tutoring

Discussion about Recognition – SEE PAGE 9 School Hours: M, TU, TH, FR – 8:30 – 3:45 Wednesdays – 8:30-2:15 MAV Day - Freshman at 1:00 Freshman Day – TBD Website - http://www.achs.acs.ac/Guidance Discussion about Recognition – SEE PAGE 9

YOUR ASSIGNMENT: Select possible Career, Career Cluster, and POS Complete Pre-registration worksheet on back of book BEFORE your appt. Academic classes will be selected by recommendations from Middle School teachers, grades, and test scores. Be prepared to select Electives and alternates

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? Give us an evening to help you and your child plan the next 6 years and their education! 5:00-7:00 Career Cluster/Registration at ACHS/ACCTC Tonight: Sign up sheets in the gym. Look for your Career Cluster…Write date/time on your book! All dates are on a TU or TH night in April 5:00-7:00.

Jenny Martin, 9th Counselor jmartin@acs.ac Jeni Irwin, 9th Principal jirwin@acs.ac

Registration by Cluster Tuesday, April 2 5:00-7:00 ROTC Criminal Justice

Registration by Cluster Thursday, April 4 5:00-7:00 Health Science

Registration by Cluster Thursday, April 11 5:00-7:00 Agriculture Cosmetology Culinary Arts Early Childhood Education Human Services

Registration by Cluster Tuesday, April 16 5:00-7:00 Automotive Construction Manufacturing Welding

Registration by Cluster Tuesday, April 23 5:00-7:00 STEM – Science/Math Engineering Digital Arts Information Technology Business Finance Fine Arts – Music & Art

Anderson County High School Class of 2023