1. Class Selections 2016 Freshman

2. Pick Your Academy Engineering – must already be placed in Engineering
Business – must be enrolled in DIT or other business class
Performing Arts – must be enrolled in art, music, or chorus
Academic Scholar – must be enrolled in biomed, AVID, or other academically rigorous course (AP or honors)
You may choose electives from other academies as well
(for example, Theater, Business, Art, etc)

3. English – Graduation Req. - 4 credits
Most freshman will go into English 1 or English 1 Honors If currently taking English 1 (regular or honors) in 8th Grade:  As and Bs  English 2 Honors  Cs or Below  English 2

4. Math – Graduation Req. – 4 credits
Math – Graduation Req. – 4 credits **Math Placement will be determined by grades and EOC scores**
No prior high school math
Algebra 1
Algebra 1 or Algebra 1A
 Passed EOC  Geometry
Failed EOC  Liberal Arts Math
Algebra 1 Honors
As + Bs + passed EOC  Geometry Honors
Cs or below + passed EOC  Geometry
failed EOC  Liberal Arts
Geometry
 If passed EOC  Algebra 2
 If failed EOC  Math for College Readiness
Geometry Honors
 As and Bs + passed EOC  Algebra 2 Honors
Cs + passed EOC  Algebra 2
Failed EOC  Math for College Readiness

5. Science – Graduation Req. – 3 credits
No prior science class
 Earth/Space, Biology
Integrated Science Honors
As + Bs  Biology Honors
Cs or below  Biology
Biology is required for graduation!

6. Social Studies – Grad Req. – 3 credits
Global Studies (full year)
World Religions (.5 credits)
AP Human Geography
College level
Heavy weight on tests
Out-of-class reading and preparation required

7. Academy Electives Engineering
Intro to Engineering Design (freshman course)
Business
Digital Information and Technology (DIT) (Must be taken FIRST)
Digital Design
Comp/Network Security Fund.
Foundations of Web Design
Business Software 1
Business and Entrepreneurial Principals
Accounting 1

8. Academy Electives Performing Arts Theater, Musical Theater
Band, Instrumental Ensemble, Instrumental Techniques, Jazz Ensemble, and more
2D Art, 3D Art (full year course required for higher level art classes)
Chorus, Vocal Ensemble
Academic Scholar
Bio Med – 4 year program
Freshman Year – Principles of Bio Med, must concurrently take Biology
Honors level course work
AVID 1
Resource and support for highly motivated students
Study skills, note taking help, college preparation

9. NOT NEEDED FOR GRADUATION
Foreign Language
NOT NEEDED FOR GRADUATION
TWO YEARS REQUIRED FOR BRIGHT FUTURES AND UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS.
MORE YEARS ENCOURAGED
If you have As and Bs in Levels 1 & 2 class…continue on.
Level 3 and higher becomes honors level – they cover double the amount of work in the same amount of time. Must be ready to work!!!
Spanish
French
Chinese
German

10. District Mandated Courses
These intensive classes are required by the district. Placement in these courses will be determined over the summer according to middle school test scores.
Intensive Reading (1 period, full year)
Math classes will also be determined by EOC scores

11. Electives Can be found on the back of your course selection sheet
Curriculum Guide can be found on ELHS website
Must be enrolled in 7 classes
Electives are not guaranteed, so please provide several alternatives in case your selections do not work with your schedule
Teacher preference will not be honored