 Colleges are concerned with GPA as well as curriculum. Students who take advanced coursework will score higher on the ACT.  Colleges DO NOT know what diploma type you receive (beginning with the Class of 2017 there will only be one diploma type)  Only take honors or AP classes if you have had the previous honors course OR a high “A” in the previous course.  Follow your teachers’ recommendations concerning your course selection.

4 English 4 Math 4 Science 4 Social Studies 1 P.E. Life ½ Health 1 Computer/Career Literacy 3 Credit Combination of Arts Education, Foreign Language, or Career Technology (Students are encouraged to take two consecutive courses)  Seniors take ACT WorkKeys  Juniors take the ACT  Sophomores take ACT Aspire

 Advanced Math and Science must include Algebra II With Trig and Chemistry  Two consecutive years of the same foreign language  Minimum.5 credit of a fine art course  Minimum 2 AP or Dual Enrollment/Duel Credit including one in a core academic area

HHS Schedule— 7 Credit Classes / 1 Enrichment Period English: English 9 or Honors English 9 Math: Algebra IA, Algebra I, Geometry, Honors Geometry Science: Biology, Honors Biology History: World History, Honors World History PE Life or Band (2 years of band) Career Preparedness Elective

College and Career Center (10 th -12 th ) CTE at Helena High (10 th -12 th ) Cooperative Education (11 th – 12 th ) Pass Career Prep Must be employed 10 hours per week

Honors Classes Advanced Placement Classes (AP) Dual Enrollment Program

Rigor Ability vs. Ambition/Determination Prerequisite Requirements Weighted GPA (Honors=.5/AP=1.0) Waiver Honors Curriculum Advanced Placement Curriculum AP Program Agreement

Jefferson State Community College Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit University of Montevallo College Ahead The University of Alabama Early College

() Refer to the online guide for specific information regarding pre- requisites, course descriptions, and sequencing options.

 Impacts achievement  Bring a note within 3 days of absence for it to be excused (This include check-ins and check outs). INOW blocks grade input on dates with unexcused absences.  Please do not schedule trips during exam week. (Last week of school in December and May)

Studying  Students should never “not have homework”  They can review notes/study Time Management/Organization  Use Agenda/Phone Balancing Extra Curricular/Social

Ex: Major Learning:Tests, Projects, Papers Ex: Quiz, Labs, Assignments Ex: homework, classwork Should include varied types of assessment as well as multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate their understanding of skills & content.