NOTE: To change the image on this slide, select the picture and delete it. Then click the Pictures icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. BREAK-OUT SESSION TOPICS: COURSE SELECTION & BE / SCUGP GPA INFORMATION Catherine Salley Guidance Counselor (11 th & 12 th last names L-Z)

Course Selection Process  Begins Feb. 9 th  Each class will attend an assembly in the PAC for further information  Course selection sheets are specific for each class (Class of 2017, Class of 2018, etc.)  Choose courses carefully!  If a class has 10 students or less then you will not be able to drop it, or switch to another section  Colleges look for rigor in your courses  Be realistic - balance of academics and sports/extra-curricular activities  Teacher placement  Teacher signatures required for non-bolded options / bolded options do not require a signature.  New class next year: Intro to Programming (10 th -12 th graders). Computer Science class, Pre-req is Business Apps.  SAT Prep will NOT be offered next year due to the SAT redesign

Graduation Requirements Theology……………………………………....4 English….……………………………………….4 Math………………………………………………4 Science………………………………………….3 World Language (same)…… …….2 US History……………………………………..1 US Gov’t……………………………………..1/2 Economics…………………………………1/2 W. History…………………………………….1 Computer Technology………………...…1 PE………………………………………………….1 Fine Arts………………………………………..1 Additional Elective………………………...1 Total Credits Required…………………24

Course Selection Process  Class of Rising Sophomores (current freshmen)  Less choices than you will have next year  Typical Sophomore schedule includes  English 2  Math (Geometry or Algebra 2)  Science (Chemistry)  Theology 2  Foreign Language (2 years required, but 3 recommended)  PE (1 credit required- can split these up by semester)  Elective  Technology (Business Apps / Digital Art & Design 1 / Intro to Programming / Digital Imaging)  Fine Arts (Drama, Art, Music, Chorus, Drawing, etc.)  Other: Law Ed, Composition, Creative Writing, Personal Finance, Yearbook, Holocaust, etc.

Course Selection Process  Class of Rising Juniors (current sophomores)  Choice of science very important - decide carefully!  3 science credits required to graduate  Do not have to take Physics – this class is for students who are strong in math, enjoys science and does well in it!  Other options include: A1 Bio 2, AP Bio, AP Chem, AP, A1, A2 Env. Science, H, A1, A2 Physics  AP teachers have to sign you into their courses (not your former teacher like others)  AP courses have outside work to do over the summer (except AP Gov’t) & AP Sciences have extended class time every 7 weeks until 3:30 (Env. Science, AP Bio). AP Chemistry is a double-period class (90 minutes)  Go to your former World History teacher for your US History signature (level)  Study Hall(s) popular for Juniors due to heavy course load and/or sports

Course Selection Sheet Class of 2018 (Freshman)

Course Selection Sheet Class of 2017 (Sophomores)

BE vs. SCUGP GPA 6.0 weighted scale Levels weighted differently AP = 6.5 Honors = 5.5 A1 = 4.5 A2 = 3.5 BE GPA scale best represents the rigor of our school/classes BE GPA Highest GPA in current senior class is Highest GPA in last years senior class was 5.5 See handout BE CONT’D weighted scale, does not round up! Levels weighted differently & each numeric grade weighted differently within the academic level AP/IB/DC = Honors = CP = SCUGP GPA Shows on final high school transcript only Used to determine SC Lottery Scholarships See handout SCUGP CONT’D

GOOD LUCK WITH THE REST OF THE SCHOOL YEAR! Questions?